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Ralph Benko[BA, JD, OB, CH; N. PotomacMD] has received the NGH’shighest honor, the Order ofBraid, and has been featuredon the cover of The Journal ofHypnotism. He is the authorof the award-winning book onbest Web practices The Web-sters’ Dictionary: How to use

the Web to transform the world. He is the co-founder of HypnoticBeauty.com and Hypnotic-Charisma.com and is a long time adjunct fac-ulty member at NGH conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11103, 12043, 224

Cecilia Crowley Bergstein[BCH, Manorville, NY] beganlife with many physical chal-lenges and because of this,she has had to transform her-self at every stage of herdevelopment. At home, onthe concert stage or at a podi-um, she lives to share her life& gifts with others. She has

been involved with hypnosis since her teenyears when a family tragedy drew her in. Sheis convinced it is the power of the mind thatmakes us remarkable. . . . . .210802, 310106

Rebecca Berke[BCH, Danville, CA], with a 40year career in dance, gaveher the knowledge of thepowerful mind/body connec-tion. She teaches ballet anddirects Diablo Ballet Profes-sional Training Program. As aHealth Educator for Kaiser,she leads Stanford’s Health-

ier Living workshops. At the core of her teach-ings are the importance of mindfulness toolsand the power of the mind; resulting in a pos-itive quality of life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311206

Sherri Bernier[EdD, MS, CH; Bernier Hyp-nosis and Life Enrichment,LLC, Southington, CT] is anAssociate Professor in theHuman Services Program atGoodwin College, where sheincorporates guided imageryand stress reduction into hercurriculum. She uses hypno-

sis to guide clients to well-being and empow-erment. She has presented her Breast Cancerprogram at the National Guild of Hypnotistsand at local Cancer Support groups and is a19 year breast cancer survivor. . . . . .311203

Jacob Bimblich[BCH, CI, OB, DNGH; Brook-lyn, NY] is a certified hypno-tist by the NGH and a lifemember of the National Psy-chiatric Association. He is theExecutive Director of the In-stitute for Advanced Studiesin hypnosis and holistic sci-ences. He is a 36 year mem-

ber of Mensa and past member of its Board ofDirectors. He has conducted many lecturesand workshops at various institutions in NewYork State. . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 11104, 12042

Jereme Bachand[CH; NGH, Merrimack, NH]has worked full-time at theNGH since 1997 and he hasbeen around hypnotism sincechildhood. He is an NGH Cer-tified Consulting Hypnotist.He handles all the incoming/outgoing e-mail & maintainsthe NGH website. His passion

is wrestling. He is head coach for theMerrimack Middle School and volunteer coachfor the Merrimack Youth Wrestling Associationover the past 14 years. . . . . . . . . . . . .21103

Rondall Bailes[CH; Boulder City, NV] isPresident of International Inc.Management Seminars andConsulting. He has devel-oped and taught manage-ment training for a wide vari-ety of companies: financial,food, manufacturing, & healthcare. He has taught classes

on body language to teaching professionalsthrough the University system, Las Vegas, NV.He developed & recorded a 5 disc video serieson body language. . . . .12097, 11034, 22096

Calvin Banyan[MA, BCH, CI, DNGH, OB;Banyan Hypnosis Center ForTraining and Services, Plano,TX] has a Masters Degree inPsychology, has written sev-eral highly praised books,manuals and produced manyhypnosis related audio andvideo training programs. He

has received many awards from the NGH(including, Instructor of the Year and Educatorof the Year), and is a member of the Order ofBraid. . . . . . . . . . .12114, 11023, 22094, 232

Maureen Banyan[CH; Banyan Hypnosis Cen-ter For Training & Services,Inc., Plano, TX] is a CertifiedHypnotist & General Managerof the Banyan Hypnosis Cen-ter for Training and Services,Inc. She trains receptionistsand hypnotists how to answerthe telephone and make ap-

pointments. She is the recipient of the 2010NGH Hypnotism Achievement Award and wasentered into the Order of Braid in 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12021

Robert Bayliss[CH, CI, OB; Tennessee Hyp-nosis Center, Antioch, TN] specializes in tinnitus man-agement & the neuroscienceof Alzheimer’s Disease. He isa Certified P.A.C. Trainer, isAlzheimer’s Assoc. essenti-ALZ Certified and recognizedas an expert in dementia

caregiver training by the Metro NashvilleBoard of Education. He has made over 4000presentations, lectured in Europe and servedas an NGH Adjunct Faculty Member since2004. . . . . . . . . .11125, 11046, 21111, 22044

Mona Abdurahim-Santl[BCH, CI; Mind Your Power, Dubai, UAE] lives and worksin Dubai and Lebanon, in 4languages. Her certificationsinclude NLP, Emotional Intelli-gence, 3Q training, Hypno-Coaching, Kinesiology, EFTand Pranic Healing, Hypno-Birthing and HypnoFertility.

She loves using hypnosis for birth, and alsopalliative care. She holds motivational work-shops across the MENA region and is also afounding member of FourTuned™. . .210103

Joann Abrahamsen [BCH, OB, CI; Hypnosis For AChange, Yonkers, NY] is anNGH board certified Consul-ting Hypnotist and receivedthe NGH Hypnotism Achieve-ment award in 2012. In 2009,she was inducted into theNGH Order of Braid, recog-nizing a lifetime of outstand-

ing dedication, achievement, and service. Sheis a freelance writer and has written and self-published several hypnosis books and otherhypnosis & self-help articles. . .21121, 32081

Angelina Ahumada[BCH, BA, Distrito Federal,Mexico] has a BA in Educa-tional Psychology. She hasorganized & taught healing &self-development workshopssince 1988. She is an alterna-tive methods media speaker.As Director of Alternativa, sheis devoted to healing & aware-

ness. She was a speaker at many internation-al conferences as well as at the NGH Con-ventions in 2004, 2006 and 2007. . . .210812

Alan Alves[BCH, CI; Southcoast Hypno-sis Center, Fall River, MA] is afull-time Consulting Hypno-tist. He has received NGH’sHypnotist Member of TheYear in 2013 and in 2016 wasinducted into NGH’s Order ofBraid. In 2015 he was award-ed the first ever Gerald Kein

Omni Award for “Excellence In Hypnotis”. Hehas appeared on various radio and TV pro-grams, national magazines and has been fea-tured in four books and two documentaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12091

Scott Babb[BCH, CI; Northern LightsHypnosis LLC, Amherst, NH]has been a hypnotist since1977. He is in full-time prac-tice in Amherst, NH where hehelps clients make remedial &generative changes. He haswritten books, done live talks,delivered corporate training,

and done both radio and television appear-ances. He also has extensive experience inthe areas of technology and marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11045, 21052, 31092

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Carol Denicker[CI, OB, BCH; New York Hyp-nosis Training Center, North-port, NY], has been a proudmember of the NGH, is Presi-dent of the Long Island NGHChapter, NGH Member of theYear, 2007, Inducted into theOrder of Braid Council, 2008.Attendees at her seminars &

workshops are relaxed & have fun while learn-ing practical solutions for the challenges mosthypnotists encounter in their work. Simple so-lutions simply stated. . .11127, 12045, 22117

Michael DeSchalit[CH; Motivating Minds Hyp-nosis Center, Tucson, AZ] is apracticing Certified ClinicalHypnotist and professionalspeaker. He is co-author of achildren’s book/audio bookthat uses hypnotic sugges-tions and is sole author of aself-improvement book and

seminar that utilizes hypnotic suggestions andvisualization techniques. He is a FoundingCharter Member and Officer of the SouthernArizona NGH Chapter. . . . . . . . . .131, 31091

Clay Dinger[CH; Cheektowaga, NY] hasbeen using hypnosis to helppeople for over 25 years. Heis certified with the NationalGuild of Hypnotists and hasbeen trained through the Ban-yan Hypnosis Center for 5-PATH® Hypnosis & 7th Path®Self-Hypnosis. He is also an

ordained minister and author of the book, DoYou Know Your Self(s)? . . . . . . . . . . . .21106

Brian DiRamio[CH, Weymouth, MA] is along time college educatorand public safety officer. He isa multi-occasion NGH pre-senter. Brian has instructedalmost fifteen thousand stu-dents in CPR, first aid andgeneral safety. Brian was acertified EMT for almost thirty

years and has treated many patients. Thisinterest, when combined with these experi-ences will lead to an amazing and uniquepresentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11116, 12048

Andy Dolph [BS; Rochester,NH] has been a professionalsound engineer for almost 20years, most of that as the per-son responsible for event AVat the University of NH. Hehas provided sound for 4 USpresidents and one vice pres-ident, musical greats such asBranford Marsalis, Clark Terry

and Marian McPartland and countless othermusicians, speakers and presenters. Andy isa hypnotist doing both personal growth workand stage performances and sells his self-hypnosis audios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31022

Lori Chrepta[CH; Succasunna, NJ] is aCertified Hypnotist, CertifiedNLP Practitioner & CertifiedAkashic Records Teacherand Advanced Practitioner.She offers individual & grouphypnosis sessions, AkashicRecords consultations andtravels & teaches an Akashic

Records Certification program. Her passion isconnecting people with the wisdom of theirbody and beauty of their soul and sharing thiswork with others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210110

Beryl Comar MA, MEd, CH, OB; TheCHANGE Associates, Dubai,UAE] turned entrepreneur toestablish a training, coachingand counseling company inDubai introducing NLP, EFT& hypnosis to the MiddleEast. She travels as NFNLPrepresentative teaching &

working with the local UAE population andexpatriates from all around the world. She isfrom Manchester, UK, and NGH Member ofthe Order of Braid. . . . . .210806, 22021, 222

Janet Crain[CH, CI, DMD; The CenterFor Headaches and FacialPain, S. Amboy, NJ] a retireddentist, author, hypnocoach &personal strategy advisor,has appeared on televisionand radio. Her first book, IfYou Want an Eggroll, Get Outof the Pizzeria has helped

woman across the country shop for a life theylove. She teaches nationally and international-ly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21094

Carol Crenshaw[CH; Tools For Joyful LivingLLC, Indianapolis, IN] is aConsulting Hypnotist & Certi-fied Practitioner in NLP, EFT,& Emotional Stress Release.She is a contributing author toClinical EFT Handbook andEnergy Psychology maga-zine. She is a yogi, meditation

teacher for over 25 years & initiator in medita-tive tradition of the Himalayan sages. She is aformer University of Phoenix faculty mem-ber, Dept of Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . .12116

Charles Crenshaw Jr.[CI, Mdiv; Tools For JoyfulLiving LLC, Indianapolis, IN]is a Certified EFT Practitioner,& contributing author to Clini-cal EFT Handbook, Consult-ing Hypnotist, Certified In-structor, Master NLP Prac-titioner and trainer, Certifiedin Advanced Pranic healing

and Pranic psychotherapy. He is a Yogi,Meditation teacher for 25 years, trainer ofyoga teachers, master’s degree in EasternStudies/Comparative Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11096, 12116

Charles Curtis[BCH; Reading, PA]has offered trainings and pri-vate sessions since 1983. Hecombines hard-science back-ground in physics, chemistry,electronics, and engineering,with hypnosis, NLP, & Erick-sonian approaches. A life-long student of meditation

methods, he has spent time in an ashram,taught meditation for many years, mostrecently conducting 8-week MBCT certifica-tion trainings for medical and mental healthprofessionals and others. . . . . .21125, 32082

Dwight Damon[DC, BCH, DNGH; NationalGuild Of Hypnotists, Merri-mack, NH] is President of theNational Guild of Hypnotists,Editor of The Journal of Hyp-notism® & Executive Editor ofThe Hypno-Gram®. He start-ed his career as a student ofDr. Rexford L. North. He is

the author and co-author of articles and bookson hypnotism. He has maintained careers asa Doctor of Chiropractic, television personali-ty, and theatrical entrepreneur. . . . . . . .11081

Anthony Davis[BCH; Healing Hypnosis, Charlottesville, VA] is a NGHCertified Consulting Hypno-tist, and Leadership, Stressand Professional Life Coach.His primary focus is helpinglong-term trauma and stressclients regain their lives. He isa retired US Coast Guard

Officer and served as Chief of Intelligenceimmediately following 9/11. He was a FederalInvestigator, recognized as the 2003 FederalEmployee of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . .311213

Cheryl DeDecker[BCH, Oneonta, NY] has amaster’s degree in Counsel-ing Psychology & is an NGHBoard Certified Hypnotist.She spent 20 years as aLicensed Professional Coun-selor, utilizing Cognitive Be-havioral Therapy and special-izing in women’s health and

stress management. Her background in CBTblends perfectly with hypnosis to help herclients benefit from both conscious and sub-conscious work. . . . . . . . . . . .11036, 120701

Anthony DeMarco[CI, LLB, BCH, OB, DNGH; Academy Of Professional Hypnosis, Union, NJ] is theco-founder of the first schoolof hypnosis approved by theState of NJ Dept. of Educa-tion. He is a member of theNGH and the NJ representa-tive to Local 104 of the

OPEIU of AFL/CIO. He is a major presenter ofseminars on addictions, pain management,hypnosis, EFT, weight management, mytholo-gy, emotion cleansing, & stress managementthroughout the US. . . . . . .11091, 22027, 223

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Ron Eslinger [Capt, USNRetired, CRNA, RN, APN,BCH, CMI, FNGH, OB, Heal-thy Visions, American Schoolof Clinical Hypnosis – Inter-national, Clinton, TN] wasrecipient of the prestigiousOrmond McGill Chair 2004,Order of Braid, Charles Teb-betts Lamp 2012 and the

Rexford L. North Trophy in 2014. He is aninternational acclaimed speaker and author.Ron always gives more than expected. . . . . . . . . .122, 11121, 12024, 21095, 22025

Lisa Evans [CH, CI; TheBody Maintenance Place,Taunton, MA] is an NGH Cer-tified Consulting Hypnotist,and Certified Instructor as wellas a National Board CertifiedMassage Therapist at NeckBack and Pain Relief Centerwhere she works along sidetwo doctors in a wellness clin-

ic. She is currently active in the NGHCommonwealth chapter. She instructed mas-sage programs for Career EducationalInstitute & Lincoln Technical Institute. 310107

Vilene Farina[CH, CI; Affinity Hypnosis,Lewiston, ME] is president ofthe ME NGH Chapter, hasbeen a Certified Hypnotistsince 2005 & a CI since 2012.She enjoys gaining knowl-edge & teaching this informa-tion to others and has beenteaching from the beginning

of her certification on Self-Hypnosis, StressManagement, Reiki & Essential Oils. Creatingseminars & workshops with the NGH trainingmaterials was natural. . . . . . .21054, 320202

Arthur Fecteau[CH, CI, Modern Hypnosis,Wheelwright, MA] is a Cer-tified Hypnotist, Certified In-structor, Member of NGH,Member of Hypnodyne Foun-dation and creator of Hypno-synergetics. He has success-fully treated clients to help ridthem of undesired behaviors,

improve their performance and concentrationin school, sports and business. His uniqueand effective technique allows hypnotists tofinally unlock any resistance. . . . . . . .120702

Pearlan Feeney-Grater[CH; The Self Center, NorthReading, MA] has a full-timepractice in helping others helpthemselves. She is a CertifiedMaster Handwriting Analystfrom the International Gra-phoAnalysis Society. Since1985, she has worked withcorporations from small to

Fortune 100 for team building, managementtraining, conflict resolution, employee devel-opment and hiring. She uses handwritinganalysis ongoing with hypnosis, NLP, andother alternative holistic modalities. . .310108

Linda Donalds[BCH, CI; New Horizons InHypnosis, Lunenburg, MA] isa Board Certified Hypnotistand Certified Instructor. Shehas been a member of theNGH for more than 18 years,and has been published in theHypno-Gram®. She taughtclasses through community

education on a variety of hypnosis topics,including being the HypnoBirthing® instructorat two major hospitals in Central MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210108, 22047, 31082

Gloria Drewitz [CH;Restora Hypnosis, Merrick,NY] has been creating pro-grams that use hypnosis tohelp people overcome theirsituational challenges andreach their self-improvementgoals. She is committed tohelping clients attain healthi-er, happier and more bal-

anced lifestyles. Certified Hypnotist by theNGH, including specialty training in AddictionsHypnosis, Forensic Hypnosis, & Comple-mentary Medical Hypnosis. . . . . . . . . .21035

Robert Dunscomb[BCH, OB; Charlottesville,VA] is a Board Certified Hyp-notist and has worked to raisepublic awareness of profes-sional hypnotism services inan area where they were vir-tually unknown. He joined theNGH as a Certified Memberin 2002, was Board Certified

in 2007, he was named NGH Member of theYear at the NGH Annual Convention in 2010and was chosen to join the Order of Braid in2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21114

Lynsi Eastburn[BCH, CI, OB; Eastburn Hyp-notherapy Center, Westmin-ster, CO] is the creator ofHypnoFertility®. She taughther methods internationally.She is the author of 3 world-renown books in her field, hasreceived multiple awards forher groundbreaking work and

has been featured in national and internation-al media. Her clientele is globally-based andincludes CEOs, attorneys, authors, medicaldoctors, celebrities, etc. . . . . . . . .121, 31021

Elsom Eldridge Jr.[EdM, CPC, CPMC; NGHConvention Director, WinterSprings, FL] is known as theConsultants’ Consultant. Heis co-author with Dan Ken-nedy of Maximum Success inthe Consulting Business andwith his son, Mark, The Ob-vious Expert™ series. In the

last 40 years, he has produced more than50,000 seminars nationwide & been Conven-tion Director for the largest hypnosis Conven-tion in the world since 1988. . . . . . . . . 12095

Bob Felix[CH; Bellevue, WA] has beena certified hypnotist with theNGH since 2001. For the pastten years, he has been con-ducting successful weightloss and stop smoking clinicsseveral times a year. He hasbeen using Groupon andLiving Social coupons for the

past two years to easily attract audiences of40, 50, even 80, paid attendees to his weight-loss presentations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31087

Roberta Fernandez[BCH, CI; The Fare HypnosisCenter, Eden Prairie, MN]has 30 years entrepreneurialexperience in education, sus-tainability, finance and hypno-sis. She has conducted work-shops for Kemps, Pentair,Target, Sam’s Club, StarwoodVO, JP Morgan Chase, many

government and educational institutions. Shehas certifications including the NGH Comple-mentary Medical Certification, Pain Manage-ment, & NLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12096, 21096

Erika Flint[BCH, Cascade Hypnosis Center, Bellingham, WA] is aBoard Certified Hypnotist.She became a hypnotist afteryears as a software engineer.She is Google Ad-Words cer-tified and is experienced atusing online advertising tobring in new hypnosis clients.

She’s a full-time hypnotist, author, and hypno-sis instructor who combines her analyticalexpertise with hypnosis techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110108, 21043

David Frederick[CH, OB; World Institute OfIntegrative Health Science,Lancaster, PA] is a worldrenown educator and lecturerwho holds 4 degrees in psy-chology & alternative health.He is Dean at the NaturalHealth Sciences at West-brook University; Executive

Director for the World Institute of IntegrativeHealth Science; NGH Faculty recipient of the2000 Ormond McGill Award and is member ofthe NGH Order of Braid. . . . . .21032, 32101

Petra Frese[CH; Allentown, PA] is a NGHCertified Hypnotist and wastrained by Jerry Kein, HansWipf, Ron Eslinger, MelissaTiers, Don Mottin, Scot Giles,Ines Simpson, Ted Robinson,Art Leidecker, Frederic Mau,Paul Ekman and others. Sheis a certified expert of com-

munication and body language. She hasworked in science and industries. She runstwo hypnotism practices in Allentown, PA andSwitzerland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120707

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Lawrence Galante[CI, OB; Center For HolisticArts, New York, NY] is theauthor of Energy Healing, andTai Chi – The Supreme Ulti-mate. He has been teachingalternative and complementa-ry healing systems for over 40years. He has taught theseand other holistic modalities

at Hofstra, NYU, CUNY and SUNY Universityin NYC, and as the Director of The Center forHolistic Arts, and Founding Director of TheAtlantic Academy of Classical Homeopathy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320207

Larry Garrett[CH; Garrett Hypnosis & Well-ness Center, Chicago, IL] is aCertified Hypnotist with theNGH since 1989 & has beenin practice since 1970, oper-ating the longest, largest &most sophisticated hypnosiscenter in Chicago. He is aconsultant and instructor to

many doctors, dentists, psychologists, law-yers and other professionals in hypnosis fortheir respective fields. He has received manyawards from the NGH. . . . . . .210805, 22022

Ruth Garrett [PhD, MEd,MPH; Nashville, TN] is therecipient of awards in Geron-tology, including the 2015Jane Kennedy Excellence inAging Award. She has lec-tured for the European Fed-eration on Aging. She haspublished over 500 articles &authored the book, Embrac-

ing Aging. She has trained over 60,000 healthcare professionals and incorporates hypno-tism as an adjunct tool for successful aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11125, 11046, 21111, 22044

C. Scot Giles[DMin, BCH, CI, OB, DNGH;Wheaton, IL] is a member ofthe Advisory Board of theNGH and is the LegislativeLiaison to our AFL-CIO NFH104. He holds the rank ofDiplomate and is a memberof the Order of Braid. He haswon most of the awards

offered by the Guild. His practice in theChicago area is a specialty practice in com-plementary medical hypnotism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11105, 12025, 22111

Ginny Goldman[JD, CH; Boca Raton, FL] hasmaintained a hypnotism prac-tice since 2010 and has hyp-notized clients to quit smok-ing, lose weight, overcomefears, eliminate bad habits,increase self-confidence andother issues. She is also anattorney for over 30 years and

has her own law practice. Combining herskills, she created a program for attorneys,Hypnosis For Lawyers, which is accredited bythe FL Bar as a continuing education program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210111

Bonnie Hammersley[BCH, CI; La Plata, MD] is thesole proprietor of Hypnotiston Wheels, LLC. She is aBoard Certified Hypnotistspecializing in stress and painmanagement for pre/post-surgery, effects of cancertreatments and general well-being (i.e. sports hypnosis).

Through hypnosis, to the amazement of herclients, they have achieved the goals theydesired for pre & post-surgery. . . . . . .311207

Karen Hand-Harper[BCH, CI; Chicago, IL] after a30-year career as a Chicagoradio personality, became anNGH Certified Hypnotist. In2005, she opened a largehypnosis center in Chicago.In 2007 she became an NGHCI, 5-Path Certified Hypnotist,and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis

Instructor. In 2011, she moved her full-timehypnotism business to her home office. Sheteaches NLP & hypnosis throughout Chicagoand the US. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11113, 12041

Nat Harris[MS, LMSW, CI; SolutionsAnd Success, New Rochelle,NY] is a celebrated educator,social worker and basketballcoach in the New York area.He is an NGH Certified In-structor. Clients include chil-dren, adolescents, adults,couples and families. He spe-

cializes in work with athletes. He conductsself-motivation lectures that deal with guidedimagery, visualization, and positive self-talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21093

Robert Harrison[CH; Bay Area Hypnosis Cen-ter & The Hypnosis Academy,San Carlos, CA] is a profes-sional hypnotist, life and busi-ness coach and serial entre-preneur. He works as a con-sultant and has given work-shops at many of the TopCompanies in the Bay Area

like Oracle, REACH Fitness, Club One, NEC,General Dynamics, and Netscape. He is alsoan author, speaker, and director of Bay AreaHypnosis Center. . . . .110102, 21102, 22045

Michael Hathaway [FNGH, BCH, CI; White MountainHypnosis Center, Madison,NH] has been practicing hyp-nosis since the 1980s, is anNGH Fellow and a certifiedinstructor. He is a Board Cer-tified Past-Life RegressionTherapist, HypnoCoach, andhas a private practice. He is

author of 9 books including The EverythingHypnosis Book, Everything Lucid Dreaming, &A Complete Idiot’s Guide to Past Life Regres-sion. In 2015 he was awarded the OrmondMcGill Chair. . . . . . . .21091, 22026, 310101

Richard Gordon[CH, CI; Happy Hypnosis,Richmond, ME] has been aCertified Hypnotist since2000 & a Certified Instructorin 2004 as well as a CertifiedPast Life Regression, Certi-fied Adult Education Instruc-tor, Reiki Master/Teacher andShamanism Practitioner. He

has fun working in the Adult Ed programs atvarious local communities. Both client andhypnotist can benefit by having fun with hyp-nosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21123

George Guarino[CH; Hypnosis Works Well,Albany, NY] has been practic-ing hypnosis successfully fora decade in upstate NY andsees private clients in 2 loca-tions. He is a Certified In-structor with NGH & teacheshypnosis workshops to indi-viduals, groups, and institu-

tions. He is currently working to expose peo-ple to the connection between symbols andchangework through pictures, art, metaphorand Mindscaping hypnosis. . . . . . . . . .31101

Tonya Gunnarson[CH; Manassa, VA] has beeninvolved in holistic practicesfor several years. After beingtrained in different modalitiesincluding becoming a MasterReiki Teacher and Instructor,she completed her hypnosistraining in 2015. Tonya hastrained in the Simpson Pro-

tocol and has found it to be incredibly powerfuland a great addition to the methods of hypno-sis. She is excited to be able to share her loveof hypnosis with other hypnotists. . . .120711

Celeste Hackett[BCH, CI, OB; Family First Hypnosis & Dallas HypnosisCareer Training, Plano, TX]became a hypnotist after a 24year career as a radio an-nouncer. She works with awide range of issues in herpractice, and her work hasbeen featured in magazines

and on the radio. She loves supporting andinspiring new hypnotists. She owns a state-licensed hypnosis school, and has co-hosteda weekly Web-TV Show. . . . . .11021, 22113

Lisa Halpin[BCH, CI, OB; San Ramon,CA] is an NGH Board Cer-tified Hypnotist, an NLP Prac-titioner, and a CI. She is aregular columnist and hasbeen on the NGH ConventionFaculty for over 20 years.She is a recipient of severalNGH awards including the

President’s Award, the Member of the YearAward, and was a charter inductee into theCouncil of Braid in 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11044, 21105, 22046, 32106

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Roy Cantrell[CH, CI, Charleston, SC] is aCertified Medical HypnosisPractitioner, Certified Com-plementary Medical Hypno-tist, Certified Diabetes Motiva-tional Coach, Certified Baria-tric Hypnotist, all of whichrelate to the issues of meno-pause. His practice is now

45+ years in medical hypnotism. He is theNGH South Carolina Chapter President andprovides courses, workshops and seminars tothe general public and other hypnotists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210102, 32102

George Casazza[CH, CI; Deltona, FL]has been mastering astraltraveling, dream control, re-mote viewing, remote healingsince early childhood. He ispassionate about teachingothers to have similar experi-ences through hypnosis. Heoffers fun, life transforming

metaphysical hypnosis workshops. His hypno-sis certification course which includes exten-sive NLP training, instills a confidence of limit-less possibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . .11124, 22024

John Cerbone[FNGH, BCH, CI, OB; Cerbone Hypnosis Institute,Staten Island, NY] has taughtpublic speaking on the collegelevel and has hypnotized tensof thousands of people. Hehas taught and performed forcompanies and colleges allover the USA, on the Las

Vegas Strip & has appeared on radio stations,MTV and Fox News. He has helped people topermanently quit smoking, lose weight, reducestress, sleep better. . .21044, 31113, 320204

Sujun Chen[CH; Concord, Ontario, Cana-da] was born and educated inChina where she had careersas a doctor, banker, schoolprincipal, and educator. Shechallenged herself by immi-grating to Canada and contin-ued learning, earning Dip-lomas in Early Childhood Ed-

ucation, Personal Support Worker, RelaxationTherapist and Yoga Teacher Training. Thenshe started her own yoga studio and took anumber of hypnosis, yoga, meditation andqigong instructor programs. . . . . . . . .311208

Penny Chiasson[BCH, RN, Philadelphia, MS]is a Registered Nurse, Certi-fied Registered Nurse Anes-thetist, and Board CertifiedHypnotist. She is certified as aConsulting Hypnotist by theNGH. Penny has advancedtraining & certification in PainManagement and 5-PATH®

Hypnosis. She is a member of the AmericanAssociation of Nurse Anesthetists, Interna-tional Association of Hypnosis Professionalsand NGH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210109, 310109

Shaun Brookhouse[MA, DNGH, CMI, OB; National College of Hypnosis& Psychotherapy London, UK]is an internationally recog-nized Consulting Hypnotist,psychotherapist and teacher.He has received many awardsand honors from the NGH aswell as other organizations

worldwide. He has written 5 books and severalbook chapters about aspects of hypnosis. Hespecializes in Ericksonian & Solution FocusedHypnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . .110101, 22092, 221

Gary Cameron[CH; Kingston, Ontario, Cana-da] has been a NGH CertifiedHypnotist for 5 years, enhanc-ing tutoring and examinationstress sessions, as well asmaking presentations on hyp-nosis, self-hypnosis, and thisseminar. He has worked withNLP since 1981, and has

updated his hypnosis training especially withDon Mottin live and by disc every year sinceoriginal certification. “I will not waste yourtime” is his promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31081

Dorothy Campbell[CH, CI; Self-Power Center,Attleboro, MA] has estab-lished a holistic approach tohypnosis in her private prac-tice by incorporating manymodalities that integrate body,mind, and spirit into one calm,healthy, happy being. She iscertified in NLP & mind/body

work. She is a speaker on a national level ded-icated to teaching how to bring balance, har-mony and peace through her informative &entertaining presentations. . . . .21101, 32103

Elizabeth Campbell[BCH, CI; TranceformU,Stuart, FL] is a Board Certi-fied Hypnotist, Certified In-structor, HypnoBirthing Prac-titioner, Master NLP Instruc-tor, and a Reiki Master. Sheteaches nationally & interna-tionally, sees private clients,conducts group workshops

such as Manifesting and Abundance and PastLife Regression. She is the President of theHypnotists of the Treasure Coast NGHChapter. . . . . . . . . . . .11052, 210105, 31024

Dan Candell[CH, CI, Northborough, MA]has been practicing hypnosissince he was 13 years old,and has since built a thrivingpractice. He is an NGH Cer-tified Instructor, and also men-tors and coaches fellow hyp-notists on how to build a moresuccessful practice. He con-

sults with other hypnotists on how to boosttheir practice, cast aside the idea that it is justa hobby, and move people into making hypno-sis a profession. Dan is also a stage hypnotistand motivational speaker. . . . .11051, 32085

Sandra Blabl[CH; Hypnosecenter, Effreti-kon, Switzerland] is an OMNIHypnosis Instructor, HolisticHealth Professional, BurnoutCoach, Teacher, HypnoSlim®

Instructor, & author. She spe-cializes in weight manage-ment, fears, treating eatingdisorders, alcohol dependen-

cy and pain management. At the InternationalHypnosis Conference in Zurich 2014 she gotthe Hypnosis Newcomer Award. She is work-ing full-time in her own practice and as a hyp-nosis instructor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210809

Donna Bloom[BCH, Wise Mind Hypnosis,Bethpage, NY] is a BoardCertified Hypnotist and Certi-fied Life Coach. Her uniqueapproach helps clients experi-ence inner calm and leadsthem to follow their own innerguidance system. She teach-es meditation classes and

gives seminars on Law of Attraction & Ho’opo-nopono. Attendees learn healing techniques tohelp manage stress and to feel a true sense ofinner peace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11106, 12047

Thom Bloomquist[CH; Beyond Your Best, LLC,Concord, NH], being a poliosurvivor, amputee, and ex-chronic pain patient, dedicat-ed his life to relieving pain forothers as nurse anesthetist,pain management specialistand teacher. Thom earned hiscredentials from the Riverside

Hospital School of Nursing, Cleveland ClinicSchool of Anesthesia. Thom is a fellow in theAmerican Academy of Pain Management anda member of the NGH. . . . . . . . . . . . .210813

Peter Blum[CI, CH, OB; Entranceways/Sounds For Healing, Wood-stock, NY] has had a full-timepractice in hypnosis since1988. He was awarded Hyp-nosis Instructor of the Year bythe NGH in 2004, and is amember of the Order of Braid.Peter is a respected sound-

healer as well. The 7 CD’s in his “Sounds forHealing” series are well-known for their use inconjunction with hypnosis, meditation, mas-sage, acupuncture and yoga session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11041, 120704

Karla Bracy[CH; South Paris, ME] has aBS in Elementary Education,Masters Literacy, is a Reikipractitioner and literacy con-sultant for Affinity Hypnosis,ME. She is a Certified Hypno-tist (2013). Spent 30 yearsteaching elementary children.Her dedication of teaching

grows right into her hypnotism career. Shebrings hypnosis knowledge into the educationsystem of ME. She presents after school sem-inars to teachers & staff. Her favorite is stressreduction using self-hypnosis. . . . . . .320202

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Doug Jones[CI, CH; Rochester, NY] is aCertified Instructor with theNGH, he has a Masters inEducation and a BS in Biol-ogy. Doug was the shy kid inschool but with hypnosis hasovercome that. He speaks ona regular basis to schools andcolleges. He talks about hyp-

nosis to anyone who will listen. He runs a full-time hypnotism practice in Rochester, NYwhich specializes in weight loss, stress reliefand sports performance. . . . . . . . . . . . .31111

Timothy Jones[BCH, CI, BMin, FNGH; Trin-ity Hypnotherapy, Caledon,Ontario, Canada] is a BoardCertified Consulting Hypnotistwhere his focus is on helpingpeople take back control oftheir lives. As an NGH Instruc-tor, he teaches advancedlevel and specialty techniques

to certified hypnosis professionals. Rev. Tim isa contributing author with speaker Bob Proctorin the book, CONCRETE JUNGLE - SurvivalSecrets For The Real World. . .21113, 32083

Glenn Kakely[CH; G.R.O.W.T.H. PersonalTransformation Services, Al-bany, NY] has merged hisdiverse background in con-sulting & training, education,business, and health & well-ness in pursuit of his highervision to create a comprehen-sive, inspiring, & self-empow-

ering Holistic Wellness Practice and creatingbooks, programs, products, and materials tobest serve ones successful journey into thepower of their inner mind. . . . . . . . . .120706

Adeline Kania[CH, OB; TransformationalHypnosis, Haverhill, MA] is aHolistic Hypnotist, & founderof “The Alternative Weigh”.She is an author and soughtafter speaker. Addie has beenfeatured in print, on Bostonradio and on Cable TV. Shehas created many hypnosis

CDs on various topics. Her new eBook: Re-Visioning Weight Release: Stepping into your“Light” Body has been highly review by herNGH peers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21051, 320206

Beth Keil[BCH, RN; Tucson, AZ] is aBoard Certified Hypnotist, Re-gistered Nurse, certified inGastroBand Hypnosis™, anda Mind-Set Coach in a full-time hypnotism practice since2004. She has had many suc-cess and wonderful failures allof which have contributed to

her growth as a consulting hypnotist, busi-nesswoman, and entrepreneur. She has beena faculty member of the NGH and conventionpresenter since 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11037

Marx Howell[CH, BS; Round Rock, TX] isa 32-year veteran of the TXDepartment of Public Safety,a graduate of the FBI NationalAcademy, holds a BS in crim-inal justice, and served in theUS Marine Corp. He is a grad-uate of Dr. Reiser’s Law En-forcement Hypnosis Institute

in L.A., other hypnotism schools and holds anInvestigative Hypnotist Certificate with the TXCommission on Law Enforcement Standardsand Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11033, 22091

David Huffman[CH; Rochester, NY] wasdiagnosed with ADHD at ageseven. He pursued multipledoctors, therapists and med-ications only to find little to nosuccess. He discovered hyp-nosis in 2011 and immediate-ly achieved great successwith his disorder. He knew

then that he wanted to help others achievesuccess the same way he did. He became acertified hypnotist later that year and now spe-cializes in using hypnosis for ADHD. . .31023

Susan Iacono[CH, CI; Indian Shores, FL] isa 32 year parenting veteran,clinical hypnotist, coach, andspeaker who enjoys sharingher parenting, coaching andhypnotism experiences andtools with parents in a sup-portive & encouraging atmos-phere through workshops,

groups and speaking engagements. By edu-cating and bringing to consciousness thebasic needs of children, we can raise a gener-ation of confident, happy, adults. . . . .210112

Alexander Ivlev[CH; Brooklyn, NY] loves tohelp people. Building rapportwith his clients is easy for him.Being an introvert also helpshim to focus on his clients’needs. He thinks that everyhypnotist can develop his ownpeaceful, optimistic & cheerfulstate of mind in order to be

able to build rapport with his/her client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310110

Cristopher Johnson[BCH, CI; Niagara Falls Hyp-nosis Center Inc, NiagaraFalls, NY] has presented edu-cational talks on topics likememory and mnemonics tocompanies and organizationsacross North America, makinghim an international entertain-er/speaker. He has earned an

income by incorporating magic and mind read-ing into his presentations, guaranteeing hisaudiences are captivated. He is the director ofNiagara Falls Hypnosis Center where he sees20-25 clients/week. . . . .11097, 12117, 21124

Will Hayes[CH; Albany Hypnosis Center,Albany, NY] is a seasonedprofessional performer andnewly Certified Hypnotist.Will is proud that he receivedhis certification through theNGH this past July (2016).He helps clients make posi-tive changes in their lives

through the Albany Hypnosis Center in Albany,NY. Will was privileged to have been initiallyeducated by Dr. Vicky Thomas of Californiaand is currently actively mentored by ScottMcFall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210114

Lois Hermann [CH, CI, OB;Amherst Hypnosis Center, Amherst, NH] is passionateabout empowering clients torelease their past & embracenew life. A Certified Consul-ting Hypnotist, Certified In-structor, Order of Braid Mem-ber with 23 years’ experienceshe is a multi-registered med-

ical professional with extensive experience incorporate education and leadership. Shecoaches via personal sessions, workshops,webinars, and presentations . .11122, 12044

Stephanie Ho[CH, CI; Stephanie & Associ-ates, New York, NY] is an offi-cial NGH Envoy for China,Certified Hypnotist and aCertified Instructor. Due todemand of her clients wantingto look young, healthy andbeautiful, she created uniquehypno youth and beauty pro-

gram to help many of her clients feel and lookyoung, healthy and beautiful, uses hypnosisand NLP to help many people feel and lookyounger and beautiful. . . . . . . . . . . . .311214

Timothy Horn[BCH, CI; Manassas, VA] owns & operates Hypnocon-sult LLC in Manassas, VA. Hebecame an NGH CertifiedHypnotist. As a teacher for20+ years, he enjoys resear-ching how the conscious &subconscious minds worktogether. Tim has done exten-

sive work on how patterns are created andcan be modified. He is one of only threeCertified Instructors of the Simpson Protocol inNorth America. . . . . . . . . . . . .11027, 120711

William Horton[CMI, PsyD, CADC; NationalFederation Of NLP, Venice,FL] is a leading NLP trainer, alicensed psychologist, certi-fied alcohol/drug counselor,and master hypnotist. He isauthor of Primary Objective,Neuro-Linguistic Psychologyand Guerrilla Warfare and co-

author of The Psychology of Sales. His cours-es have won acclaim for their easy to under-stand format. Learn from the leader in thefield. . . . . . .141, 21115, 31094, 320205, 231