Tim Brunson DCH

Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD

Mary Llewellyn, BSc(Hons),FHRS(UK),FRSA



Mary Llewellyn is a Hypnotherapist / Psychotherapist. She also uses Energy Therapies and Art Therapy. She works full-time at the clinic. She is also a Energy Therapy Courses tutor. Mary teaches many skills and psychological techniques to enable clients to help themselves. She is a "Certified Educator" for the National Council of Hypnotherapists and a "Course Provider" for the National Council for Psychotherapy. Mary is a member of the British Psychological Society, and is a Fellow of the Hypnotherapy Research Society. She has been awarded "Master Practitioner" status by Gary Craig the originator of EFT

For more information visit: www.TickHillClinic.com

Dr Tam Llewellyn-Edwards, PhD.,FRSA,FBIH,MAAMT



Tam Llewellyn-Edwards is a Homeopath and Meridian Therapist. He works full-time at the clinic, and he is also one of the tutors on our Meridian Energy Courses. Tam is a member of the Homeopathic Medical Association, the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths, and the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techneques. He is Professor of Homeopathy & Energy Therapy at Calamas University and an assessor for the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths. He has been awarded 'Master Practitioner' Status by Gary Craig, the originator of EFT.

For more information visit: http://www.TickHillClinic.com

Russ Mason, M.S.



Russ Mason has published dozens of articles in Alternative & Complementary Therapies, a medical journal (www.liebertpub.com/). His writings include interviews with top physicians who integrate alternative protocols into an otherwise conventional medical practice. Some of the doctors include: Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., Jeremy Geffen, M.D., Judith Orloff, M.D. and Daniel Benor, M.D. Prior to writing for ACT, he worked at NBC in New York on Today, Dateline and other programs.

Jerome Beacham, Ph.D.



Dr. Beacham, Criminologist and Certified Forensic Hypnotist, is a Fellow and Diplomat of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association™. In addition, he is a licensed Private Investigator.

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Gerald Kein



A graduate of Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, Jerry holds a degree in education. He serves as Executive Director of the Florida Society of Professional Hypnotherapists.

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Anne H. Spencer PhD



Anne H. Spencer, Ph.D. is the founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®. It is an outgrowth of her state licensed hypnosis training school, Infinity Institute International, Inc. Dr. Spencer is an educator, author, radio and TV personality, an international speaker and Certified Hypnotherapist. She has been selected for inclusion in Who's Who of America and of the World.

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Emmanuel Comte, Sonologist



Emmanuel Comte, Sonologist, is director of MedSon Center in Valcourt, QC, Canada. He is a researcher and teacher. Born in Paris (France) in 1959, studied recorder since the age of seven. After a cancer diagnosis on June 1977, Emmanuel Comte uses sounds to recover his health. Afterwards, he starts to search the harmonizing and healing power of sound. He composes healing music and gives workshops to make people sensitive to the power of sound. He also trains professional and therapists.

The goal of his teaching is to allow the improvement of your health and that of others, by using consciousness, sounds and therapeutic frequencies to transform your life.

For more information visit: www.Medson.net

Tad James PhD



For more than 2 decades, Tad has been totally dedicated to empowering people to discover and celebrate their inner magnificence using NLP, Time Line Therapy™ and Hypnosis. He is the author of 7 books and numerous audios and videos — all about empowering people to be the best they can possibly be, and to create what they want in life. He is the creator of the very powerful Time Line Therapy® techniques and trainings. He is an exciting, dynamic transformational seminar leader, speaking to thousands every year. Over that time, he has become a recognized and acknowledged leader in the dynamic field of accelerated human change and development.

For more information visit: www.NLPcoaching.com

John Overdurf



John has a degree in psychology and was a Certified Addictions Counselor (C.A.C). His first job in the field, before he even graduated from college, was as a full-time therapist in the Detoxification Unit of a local hospital. He entered graduate school, but became disillusioned with how impractical it was, compared to what he was encountering in the "real world" of mental health and drug & alcohol treatment. After working in the"trenches" in mental health and drug & alcohol treatment, he launched a very successful private practice at age 24. He soon became frustrated with the ineffectiveness of traditional approaches to therapy.

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Tamara Andreas M.M.



Tamara Andreas, M.M. is an international transformational seminar leader and co-author of the ground-breaking book, Core Transformation, upon which the workshop is based. She has conducted Core Transformation workshops all over the world, and has been instrumental in training Core Transformation trainers. She is also a sought-after NLP trainer at both Practitioner and Master Practitioner levels.

Tamara lives and works with her husband in Colorado.

For more information visit: www.CoreTransformations.org

A.L. Ward, CHt



A.L. Ward is a highly acclaimed experienced Hypnotist, Healer and Instructor with a 49-year track record. His contribution to a massive research project proved that hypnosis corrected 'non-medically responsive' health problems and that a universally consistent pattern of negative emotions caused the physical deficiencies.

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John Smale BA (Hons) MNCH MHS MAPHAP



John Smale is an experienced, fully trained and professionally qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and NLP practitioner who specialises in anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, stress and phobias as well as smoking cessation and weight control. He operates a completely CONFIDENTIAL practice. His prime motivation is to achieve the result that each presenting client wishes. This demands the high quality of treatment which is offered.

Since opening The Fleet and District HypnoTherapy Centre in 1995 John have helped thousands of people to stop smoking, lose weight, overcome panic and anxiety attacks and learn to relax. Over the past few years he has helped childless couples to become parents working in conjunction with fertility clinics.

For more information visit: www.HypnoFleet.co.uk

Julie Silverthorn, M.S



Julie graduated from college with a degree in Psychology at age 19. While in her Master's program, at the age of twenty, she was hired as a Drug and Alcohol Case Manager. The following year she obtained a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and began working as a family therapist. She studied with Salvador Minuchin and Carl Whitaker (world renowned family therapists) in her search for techniques which would really help people change. She was a family therapist for five years before experiencing, what is commonly referred to in the field as "burnout." She left therapy and became self-employed in the real estate industry. She had an extremely successful real estate career, which included positions on the Board of Directors of the 1300 member real estate association in her area. By age 29, she was ready to return to something that was more personally meaningful. Her interest in NLP and Hypnosis had continued to flourish while away from psychology on a full-time basis. By utilizing the techniques of NLP and Hypnosis, she healed and rejuvenated herself and returned to the field of psychology in 1989, at the age of 30. She was in private practice until 1997, specializing in working with cancer survivors and their recovery. She is also a certified PhotoReading instructor and loves creating a learning environment which promotes fun and students' belief in themselves.

For more information visit: www.NLPtrainings.com.

Connirae Andreas



Developer of the Core Transformation Process

Connirae Andreas, Ph.D. is the mother of three, and has been a leader and innovator in the field of NLP for over two decades. She is well known for her groundbreaking work developing Core Transformation, and her contributions to the field in areas including Advanced Language Patterns, Timelines, Grief Resolution, and Shame.

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Anne Teachworth, CGC, DAPA, CPC



Anne Teachworth, CGC, DAPA, CPC, Certified Gestalt Counselor, Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Assn., Certified Psychogenetics Coach is the Founder and Director of the Gestalt Institute of New Orleans/New York and a counselor in private practice since 1978. Anne received her Fellowship Diploma from the Gestalt Institute of Houston in 1977 and founded of the Gestalt Institute of New Orleans/New York, Inc., in 1977. Anne has conducted workshops and trainings here and all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Israel, and Europe. She has an office at 1537 Metairie Rd., in Metairie, Louisiana; a suburb of New Orleans and an office in New York City at 315 Central Park West. She currently has a The Psychogenetic System™ Coaching Practice once every month in New York City.

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John G. Watkins, Ph.D.



John G. Watkins PhD, Professor Emeritus of the University of Montana, is world renowned as a pioneering psychologist, particularly in the areas of hypnosis, dissociation, and multiple personality. He was a founder and past president of ISCEH, an international society in hypnosis. He has been the president of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), of the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis, and of the Hypnosis Division of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Watkins has also served as clinical editor of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. He has lectured all over the world and authored many groundbreaking books and articles on hypnosis and psychotherapy, making him one of the leading theorists in the field.

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Stephen R. Lankton, MSW, DAHB, LLC



Executive Director, Phoenix Institute of Ericksonian Therapy Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Faculty Associate, Arizona State University Fellow, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Diplomate, American Hypnosis Board for Clinical Social Work Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association Past President, American Hypnosis Board for Clinical Social Work Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Psychotherapy

For more information visit: http://www.lankton.com

Linda Otto



Linda Otto has been actively involved in complementary healthcare since 1989. She is executive director of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. Her involvement in the profession has enabled her to travel extensively throughout the country to promote public awareness on the benefits of hypnosis. To her credit she has authored/produced several wellness programs.

In addition to hypnosis journals, her literary contributions can be found in the book she co-authored with Robert entitled "The Handbook of Hypnosis Scripts". Her professional responsibilities in addition to IACT and IMDHA include membership in the Council of Professional Hypnosis Organizations. She is also a lifetime member of the North Coast Hypnosis Society. Linda is the recipient of the 1997 NCHS 'Friendship Award', the 1999 IMDHA 'Teamwork Award', the 2002 'Pebble in the Pond Award', and has been nominated for "Woman of the Year" by the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame.

For more information visit: http://www.imdha.org

Kevin Gaspard, PE, Cht., NLPM



Kevin Gaspard, PE, Cht., NLPM, CGCintern, CPCintern, has been practicing coaching and counseling work since the early 90's. Along the way he has obtained Master certification's in several mind-body fields such as NLP, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Quantum Light language, Shamanistic Healing, Sound Healing, and Visionary Art. He is currently on staff at the Gestalt Institute of New Orleans and is completing his internship to become certified in Gestalt Therapy and Psychogenetics Coaching and counseling. He conducts workshops in the areas listed above and is currently working on three books: "The Psychogenetics System", "Subconscious Mastery", and "Life reframing".

Daniel Amen M.D.



Daniel G. Amen, MD is a child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the CEO and medical director of Amen Clinics, Inc. in Newport Beach and Fairfield, California, Tacoma, Washington and Reston, Virginia. Amen Clinics, Inc have the world's largest database of functional brain scans relating to psychiatric medicine, totaling now more than 34,000 scans, and the clinics have seen patients from 51 countries.

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Brian Alman Ph.D.



Dr. Alman's twenty-five years of mind/body connection research and practical application of his Keep It Off methodology were refined and perfected through his professional tenure with:

  • Harvard Medical School
  • University of California
  • University of Paris

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Adam Eason



Adam Eason is a prodigious talent in the world of hypnosis and personal development. One of the most qualified in his field, highly academically recognised as international best selling author, motivational speaker, therapist, consultant and trainer in the fields of hypnosis, body language, communication and personal development.

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Richard Kuhns B.S.Ch.E. NGH certified



Richard Kuhns B. S. ChE., AAEH certified and BCIA certified (for 20 yrs.), founded the Biofeedback Center of NJ, Hypnosis Consultants and the Stress Management Institute in the late 70's. Served as Vice President of the AAEH and on the board of directors for several years. Extensive experience in giving presentations at national conventions of the AAEH and MidWest Hypnosis Conference. Kuhns, a guest on several WOR radio shows, Channel 11, and Joe Franklin was in private practice for 20 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks among many other stress related illnesses. As a consultant to AT&T as well as IFF Corporation, he gave dozens of stress management trainings on and off site consisting of 2 day off site seminars and on-site lunch seminars. NJ Education Provider provides seminars for continuing ed credits for managing stress, character development, etc. Has one website for serving the general public www.DStressDoc.com and www.PanicBusters.com for clinicians.

Stephen Gilligan, PhD.



Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D., is a licensed Psychologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. Stephen was among the group of students that gathered around the founders of NLP during its formation at U.C. Santa Cruz from 1974-1977. Milton Erickson and Gregory Bateson became his teachers and mentors.

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Tom Nicoli BHC, CI



Award-winning, Board Certified Hypnotist Tom Nicoli is a published author, public speaker, expert witness, trainer and innovator in the industry of hypnotism.

Nearing his 20th anniversary as an internationally trained Hypnotist, Tom's practice has helped clients from every walk of life tackle some of life's most complex behavioral and physical challenges with profound results.

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Kevin Alderson Ph.D.



Kevin Alderson has a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta in counselling psychology. His dissertation was based on interviews with gay men with positive identities. Kevin has a master's degree in clinical psychology. His experience with hypnosis spans 20 years. From 1982 to 1992, he maintained an active part-time private practice in hypnotherapy. He has frequently used hypnosis with students, and he has offered many groups and workshops teaching students how to use self-hypnosis to improve their grades.

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Jim Zinger CSP



Jim Zinger, CSP Professional speaker, founder of Hypmovation Inc. and author. Jim pioneered Self-hypnosis in the Corporate Marketplace 39 years ago and more than 50,000 people graduated his Life Enrichment Though Self Hypnosis training in his first 10 years of business. His seminars and workshops have been presented to a range of firms that are listed in Who's Who of fortune 500 companies.

As a long time member of the National Speakers Association and Gold Coast Speakers located in Southern California Jim has received the prestigious designation as a Certified Speaking Professional.

Ajamu Ayinde, M.A., A.C.H.



Certified Medical Hypnotherapist and Mental Coach addressing medical issues of cancer support, hypertension, childbirth preparation, phobias, and pain management and non-medical issues of sports enhancement, slump-busting,healing "mental scars" of past injuries, exercise motivation, accelerated learning, and internalized racism. Employs modalities of Ericksonian hypnosis, direct suggestion, NLP, applied sports psychology, transpersonal and cross-cultural therapies. Certified as a Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Trainer (NATH), Neuro-Linguistic Healing Instructor (NFNLP) and Medical Hypnotherapy Trainer (IMDHA).

Offers training in M.E.N.T.A.L. Games for Sports Enhancement, Transpersonal Medical Hypnotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Healing.

For more information visit: www.AEIHypnosis.com

His addrress: Post Office Box 870909, Stone Mountain, 30087 877/HYPNOTX (Toll-free)

Robert B. Dilts



Mr. Dilts has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)--a model of human behavior, learning and communication-- since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard Bandler. A long time student and colleague of both Grinder and Bandler, Mr. Dilts also studied personally with Milton H. Erickson, M.D., and Gregory Bateson. In addition to spearheading the applications of NLP to education, creativity, health, and leadership, his personal contributions to the field of NLP include much of the seminal work on the NLP techniques of Strategies and Belief Systems, and the development of what has become known as 'Systemic NLP'. Some of his techniques and models include: Reimprinting, Integration of Conflicting Beliefs, Sleight of Mouth Patterns, The Spelling Strategy, The Allergy Technique, Neuro-Logical Levels, The Belief Change Cycle, Generative NLP Patterns, the Unified Field Theory for NLP and many others.

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Daniel F. Cleary



Daniel F. Cleary, is an internationally recognized, certified Hypnosis Instructor and a certified Master Practitioner of NeuroLinguistic Psychology. Teaching Hypnosis and Hypnotic Techniques throughout the United States and Europe to Doctors, Psychologists, Therapists and other Hypnotists, his specialties include Pain Relief and Personal Transformation.

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Doug West, CH.t.



Doug's interest in hypnosis began when, as a ten year old, he discovered a book on hypnosis. From that day on he has been constantly studying hypnosis and attending stage hypnosis shows. He began to use self-hypnosis twenty seven years ago to increase his concentration and retain a relaxed and calm attitude.

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Kim Manning



A qualified hypnotherapist and for over 20 years of experience in the medical field, Kim has seen the results of hypnotherapy first-hand and knows how it can be used to effectively help people overcome a variety of issues. Kim is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist with over 300 hours of specialized training.

In addition, Kim is committed to continuing education programs and is actively involved with various organizations, including the Clinical Care Network Professional Group, Clinical Hypnosis Institute and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and is an international educator.

For more information visit: http://www.hypnotherapy-michigan.com.

Scott McFall DCH



Scott McFall is a graduate of the American Institute of Hypnotherapy, Irvine, CA and holds their Advanced Certificate and Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy degree. He has a Clinical Certification and Master of Demonstrational Hypnosis from the National Guild of Hypnotists. He was certified by the National Board of Hypnosis in 1993 and is also registered and certified wih the American Board of Hypnotists. Dr. McFall was honored in 1998 as both a nominee and a presenter at the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame in Philadelphia, PA. He has been a presenter for the National Guild of Hypnotists and a vendor at the American Board of Hypnotherapy conference. Scott McFall was has been named, "#1 Hypnosis Trainer in the World Today", 1996 by the publisher of the (HBJ)Trade Journal. Dr. McFall has established a chain of five hypnosis clinics in the upper midwest, all of which he has sold and are still in operation by hypnotists he personally trained.

For more information visit: www.hypnosisconnection.com

Julie T. Lusk, M. Ed



Julie Lusk is president of Wholesome Resources, a company that believes stress management, wellness promotion, and mind-body techniques and strategies are indispensable to thrive in today's world and essential for personal and professional growth.

Wholesome Resources offers training, workshops, coaching, writing and recording services to businesses, organizations, groups and individuals

For more information visit: www.wholesomeresources.com

Michael R. “Ron” Eslinger, RN, CRNA, MA, APN, BCH



Michael R "Ron" Eslinger, Captain, USN, Retired RN, CRNA, MA, APN, BCH, CI,

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Master of Arts, Board Certified Hypnotherapists, Certified Instructor of Hypnosis

Ron Eslinger, Owner and CEO of Healthy Visions Wellness Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee was nominated by the Department of the Navy to Represent the Department of Defense as Ex-Officio member to the National Institutes of Health's Health Service's Committee on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the National Guild of Hypnotist's receiver of the Researcher of the Year award for 2003. He graduated from St. Mary's nursing school Knoxville, TN, in 1970 and completed Nurse Anesthesia training at the University of Tennessee in 1974. Certified in Hypnotherapy in 1978. He received his BS degree in Professional Arts from Saint Joseph's College in Wenham, Main, and his Masters Degree in Foreign Affairs for National Defense and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College, Newport, RI in 1994.

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Ronald Havens, Ph.D.



Ronald Havens is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Springfield where he has taught for the past 30 years. Throughout that time he also has conducted a part time private practice, written and spoken extensively on the therapeutic uses of hypnosis, and led numerous professional training workshops.

Joann Abrahamsen



Joann Abrahamsen, a certified consultant in hypnosis, was named in 1992, "Person of the Year" by the "Association to Advance Ethical Hypnosis" and received the 2002 President's Award. Joann is a certified instructor for the AAEH and the National Guild of Hypnotists.

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Michael D. Preston, JD, Ph.D.



Michael Preston, J.D., PhD, received his doctorate degrees at Marquette University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Preston studied with Lewis R. Wolberg, M.D. at the New York Medical College and with William J. Bryan, Jr., J.D.,M.D.,PhD, at the American College of Medical Hypnotists and the American Institute of Hypnosis.

In 1968 Dr. Preston founded the Institute of Medical Hypnosis and has lectured at several hypnosis conventions including the Midwest Hypnosis Convention, the International Society for Investigative and Forensic Hypnosis and the National Board for Hypnotherapy and Hypnotic Anesthesiology. Dr. Preston has further conducted seminars in more that 40 cities in the U.S. and Canada. In 1990 Dr. Preston has held seminars in England.

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Helene A. Feldman, DCH



Dr. Feldman is co-founder and the Educational Director of The Institute of Hypnotherapy, a State approved private vocational school for Hypnotherapy. Dr. Feldman has her Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, a Professional Diploma, M.S., in Educational Administration & Supervision, M.S., Special Education, B.A., Psychology. Dr. Feldman is a former NYC High School Principal and former Director of Special Education for the city of Newark, NJ. Presently, Dr. Feldman serves on the NYC Board of Education, Chancellors' School Improvement Team.

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Jillian Lavelle



Jillian R. LaVelle is a certified stress management consultant and a clinical hypnotherapist. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of South Florida. She is the CEO of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). The Citizens' Ambassador Committee in the field of hypnotherapy appointed Jillian special Ambassador to China. In 1999, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Contribution award by the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. In 2001, she was selected to receive the Counseling and Therapy Award of the Year by the International Hypnosis Federation.

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