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Kate Beaven-Marks[BCH, CI; Affinity Hypnosis &Alterjective Institute, Wood-ford Green, Essex, UK] is ahypnotist, instructor and inter-national presenter who ispassionate about teaching &learning, using knowledgedeveloped from extensiveresearch. At both Alterjective,

and HypnoTC, Kate teaches students fromnovice to advanced & is a clinical hypnotistwith Affinity Hypnosis, working in a range ofsettings, including medical and surgical hospi-tal. .110105, 120704, 21112, 220407, 311202

Ralph Benko[BA, JD, OB, CH; N. PotomacMD] received NGH’s Hypno-tism Media Award in 2013and is a member of NGH’sOrder of Braid. He wrote theaward-winning book The Web-sters’ Dictionary: How to Usethe Web to Transform theWorld. He is a retired mem-

ber of the New York State Bar, was a juniorWhite House official, and, with Wendy Packeris co-founder and co-owner of Hypnotic-Beauty.com. . . .115, 210115, 31103, 320203

Cecilia Bergstein[CH, Manorville, NY], as awidow who has lost a sibling,best friend, parent and fivecousins in the 911 tragedy;grief is a familiar dance part-ner. With an interest in hypno-tism since early teen yearsshe has found her joy. Herprofessional and educational

background is in music and education. She isthe host of radio and television programs, pub-lic speaking is quite natural to her. . .310104

Rebecca Berke[BCH, Hypnosis For Change,Danville, CA] with a 40 yearcareer in dance, gave her theknowledge of the powerfulmind/body connection. Sheteaches ballet and directsDiablo Ballet ProfessionalTraining Program. As aHealth Educator for Kaiser,

she leads Stanford’s Healthier Living Work-shops. At the core of her teachings are theimportance of mindfulness tools and thepower of the mind; resulting in a positive qual-ity of life for all her students. . . . . . . .311211

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31092

Rondall Bailes[CH; Boulder City, NV] isPresident of International Inc.Management Seminars &Consulting. 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 professionalsfor their continuing educational credits throughthe University system, Las Vegas, NV. He de-veloped and recorded a five disc video serieson Body Language. . . . . . . . .21124, 220410

Calvin Banyan[MA, BCH, CI, DNGH, OB;Banyan Hypnosis Center ForTraining & Services, Inc., Tus-tin, CA] has a Masters De-gree in Psychology, has writ-ten several highly praisedbooks, manuals & producedmany hypnosis related audioand video 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. . . . . . . . . .11026, 21094, 220201, 232

Maureen Banyan[CH; Banyan Hypnosis Cen-ter For Training & Services,Inc., Tustin, CA] 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21111

Laurie Barefoot[CH, CI, RN, MSN, NP; Fam-ily Hypnotherapy Center, Up-ton, MA] has an MSN degreeand is a Nurse Practitioner &energy medicine practitioner.Energy medicine provides ameans of assessing and cor-recting energetic disruptionsin the body, which have the

potential to cause illness. Drawing from tradi-tional medicine and energy medicine, workingwith neurovasculars allows a non-invasivemeans of enhancing a session or offers a self-help tool to clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31101

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11021, 220901

Joann Abrahamsen [BCH, OB, CI; Hypnosis For AChange, Yonkers, NY] is anNGH board certified Consul-ting Hypnotist, & received theNGH Hypnotism Achievementaward in 2012. In 2009, shewas inducted into the NGHOrder of Braid, recognizing alifetime of outstanding dedica-

tion, achievement, and service. She is a free-lance writer and has written and self-publishedseveral hypnosis books and other hypnosisand self-help articles. . . . . . . 11034, 221104

Angelina Ahumada[BCH, BA, Distrito Federal,Mexico] has a BA in Educa-tional Psychology. She hasorganized and taught healingand self-development work-shops since 1988. She is analternative therapies mediaspeaker. As Director of Alter-nativa, she is devoted to heal-

ing & awareness. She was a speaker at manyinternational conferences as well as at theNGH Conventions in 2004, 2006 and 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31102

Alan Alves[BCH, CI; Southcoast Hypno-sis Center, Fall River, MA] hasbeen involved in hypnosis forover 25 years. He graduatedfrom Omni Hypnosis TrainingSchool in Deland, Florida. Heopened Southcoast HypnosisCenter, Fall River, MA in1999. He is NGH Board Cert-

ified and a Certified Instructor of hypnosis, aswell as certified in Neuro-Linguistic Program-ming. In 2013 he was voted Hypnotist Memberof The Year at the NGH Convention. . .12112

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, 310112

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 and 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

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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 alsomentors and coaches fellowhypnotists on how to build amore successful practice.

Dan is also a stage hypnotist and motivationalspeaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210113, 32081

Roy CantrellCH, CI, Charleston, SC] hasbeen assisting the generalpublic with hypnosis for 40+years. He is a Certified In-structor in many areas of hyp-nosis, a published author, anongoing corporate and hospi-tal workshop and seminarspeaker who specializes in

medical hypnosis within his practice. He is theNGH South Carolina Chapter President andprovides courses, workshops, & seminars tothe general public & other hypnotists. .31081

George Casazza[CH, CI; Deltona, FL] hasbeen mastering astral travel-ing, dream control, remoteviewing, remote healing sinceearly childhood. Through hyp-nosis he is passionate aboutteaching others to have simi-lar experiences. He offers fun,life transforming metaphysical

hypnosis workshops. His hypnosis certifica-tion course which includes extensive NLPtraining, instills a confidence of limitless possi-bilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11124, 12041

John Cerbone[FNGH, BCH, CI; CerboneHypnosis Institute, Staten Is-land, NY] has taught publicspeaking on the college leveland has hypnotized tens ofthousands of people and reg-ularly drops complete strang-ers into deep trance in mereseconds. He has taught and

performed all over the world, for companiesand colleges all over the USA, on the LasVegas Strip, & has appeared on radio stations,MTV and Fox News. . . .21054, 320205, 211

Inga Chamberlain[CH, CI, Success With Hyp-nosis, Atlanta, GA[ has a BAand MS in Psychology with afocus on behavior and is aCertified Hypnotist, speaker,coach, Master NLP Prac-titioner, and actor. She is alsoboard certified in pain man-agement & medical hypnosis

and has a significant pediatric practice. Inga’sbackground includes 25 years in private prac-tice and a previous career as an executiverecruiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210101

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 29 yearsteaching elementary children.Her dedication of teaching

grows right into her hypnosis career. Shebrings hypnosis knowledge into the educationsystem of Maine. She presents after schoolseminars to teachers and staff. Her favorite isstress reduction using self-hypnosis. .220204

Larissa Brazier[CH; Summit Hypnosis &Wellness, Lake Park, FL]graduated from The FloridaState University with a BS inHuman Sciences. After work-ing in the corporate world, shedecided to pursue a careerworking with her mother. Al-though new to the field, she

had already been fortunate enough to helpover 100 clients achieve their goals. In thoseendeavors, she has researched both nutritionand hypnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21053, 320211

Tina Brigitini[CI, CH, West Boylston, MA]has been an Instructor in thefield of energy for over 15years. She has held positionsof Education Director, and On-Site Director for a well estab-lished school for the past 7years. She currently owns andoperates Crystalline/Awaken

Healing Arts and Education Center. Offeringenergetically based healing services as wellas education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12091

Dorothy Campbell[CH, CI; Self-Power Center,Attleboro, MA] has estab-lished a holistic approach tohypnotism 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 into life through her informa-tive and entertaining presentations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21114, 32102

Elizabeth Campbell[BCH, CI; TranceformU,Stuart, FL] is a Board Certi-fied Hypnotist, Certified In-structor, Hypno-Birthing 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, 311203

Jacob Bimblich[BCH, CI, OB, DNGH; Brook-lyn, NY] is a certified hypnotistby the NGH and a life mem-ber of the National PsychiatricAssociation. He is the Execu-tive Director of the Institute forAdvanced Studies in Hypno-sis and Holistic Sciences.Also, he is a 36 year member

of Mensa and past member of its Board ofDirectors. He has conducted many lecturesand workshops at various institutions in NewYork State. . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 11115, 12047

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. . . . .311206

Donna Bloom[BCH, Wise Mind Hypnosis,Farmingdale, 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 andHo’oponopono. Attendees learn healing tech-niques to help manage stress and to feel atrue sense of inner peace. . . .11035, 220903

Peter Blum[CI, CH; 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 11022, 120701

Walter Brackelmanns[MD, CH; Sherman Oaks, CA]was trained by Harry Arons.He is a board-certified psychi-atrist, child psychiatrist andpsychoanalyst, a Clinical Pro-fessor of Psychiatry at UCLA,& a Mental Health Consultantto the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District. Dr. Brackel-

manns has worked for 40 years developingand teaching a unique and practical approachto couples therapy, both nationally and inter-nationally.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11095, 13121

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Charles Curtis[BCH;Reading, PA] offeredtrainings and private sessionssince 1983. He combines ahard-science background inphysics, chemistry, electron-ics, & engineering, with hyp-nosis, NLP, and Erickonianapproaches. A life-long stu-dent of meditation methods,

he has spent time in an ashram, taught medi-tation for many years, most recently conduct-ing 8-week MBCT certification trainings formedical and mental health professionals andothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21125, 32107, 212

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 [CH; HealingHypnosis, Charlottesville, VA]is a proud NGH CertifiedConsulting Hypnotist, Leader-ship, Stress and ProfessionalLife Coach. His primary focusis helping long-term traumaand stress clients regain theirlives through hypnotism. Heis a retired U.S. Coast Guard

Officer and served as Chief of Intelligenceimmediately following 9/11. He was a FederalInvestigator, recognized as the 2003 FederalEmployee of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . .31094

Barbara Davison[RN, BCH, CI, OB; Albany,NY] is a registered nurse cer-tified in psychiatric mentalhealth, credentialed alcohol-ism and is a substance abusecounselor, birthing as “NatureIntended” instructor, (BANI),hypnocoach, certified hypno-tist and instructor. She was

inducted into the prestigious Order of theBraid Council in 2015. Barbara has a privatehypnotism practice in Albany, New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11036, 120710

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31021

Penny Chiasson[BCH, RN, Philadelphia, MS]is a Registered Nurse, Certi-fied Registered Nurse Anes-thetist, and Board CertifiedHypnotist. She is certified asa Consulting Hypnotist by theNGH. Penny has advancedtraining and certification inPain Management Hypnosis

and 5-PATH® Hypnotherapy. She is a mem-ber of the American Association of NurseAnesthetists, International Association of Hyp-nosis Professionals and NGH. . . . . . . .31023

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. . . . . . . . . . . .11104, 12045

Beryl Comar[MA, MEd, CH; The CHANGEAssociates, Dubai, UAE] turned entrepreneur to estab-lish a training, coaching andcounseling company in Dubaiintroducing NLP, EFT & hyp-nosis to the Middle East. Shetravels as NFNLP representa-tive teaching & working with

the local UAE population and expatriates fromall around the world. She is from Manchester,UK, resides in Dubai and NGH Member of theOrder of Braid. . . . . . . .110101, 220904, 221

Laney Coulter[BCH, CI, Portland, OR] hasbeen making presentationsfor most of her career. Shetaught as an adjunct teacherat the University of Californiaat San Diego, in the graduateschool of education. She co-facilitated parent educationgroups and communication

groups. She has spoken to groups of 10-25people on a variety of topics from behaviorstrategies for behavior challenged students tohow to work with difficult parents. . . .310101

Janet Crain[CH, CI, DMD; The CenterFor Headaches & Facial Pain,S. Amboy, NJ] is a retireddentist, a hypnotist, bloggerand author. She has beeninterviewed on television andradio focusing on the principlethat maintaining successfulrelationships with yourself,

health, wealth, other people and a higherpower are the corner stone to a healthy life.She has always taken a holistic approach toher work, fully recognizing the connectionbetween mind and body . . . . .11106, 13031

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 med-itative tradition of the Himalayan sages. She isa former University of Phoenix faculty mem-ber, Dept of Humanities. . . . .210105, 32087

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, trainer of yoga teachers,master’s degree in Eastern Studies/Compar-ative Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . .21092, 32087

Patricia French Crilly[CH, RN, Eatontown, NJ] is aWell-Being Nurse Navigatorassisting her clients in identi-fying and achieving their per-sonal goals by bridging thegap between allopathic medi-cine and holistic healing. As aConsulting Hypnotist & EFTPractitioner & Trainer, Pat is

the author of Extraordinary Healing, OrdinaryMiracle: Choosing Well-Being Over FightingCancer and Tap It and Zap It! A Grownup’sGuide to EFT for Kids. . . . . .210804, 310110

Bob Crow[CH, PhD, MA; Atlanta Centerfor Behavioral Change, Atlan-ta, GA] is a behavioral thera-pist board and medical hyp-notherapy. He says “I couldhave practiced conventionaltalk therapy, but I knew hyp-nosis was more effective inenabling individuals to make

permanent behavioral change.” He utilizeshypnothesia for those that either cannot toler-ate chemical anesthesia or those that simplyprefer not to undergo chemical anesthesia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21101

Jim Cullum[CH; East Meadow, NY] hasbeen a professional Consult-ing Hypnotist for the past 31years. He has been a licen-sed nurse for the past 42years. He has taught stressmanagement for the LongIsland Heart Council for 12years. He has been the in-

structor of stress management & relaxation atWinthrop University Hospital in the cardiacrehab department for the past 21 years. Hehas helped well over 1,000 clients becomehappy and healthy nonsmokers. . . . . .12095

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Linda Donalds[BCH, CI; New Horizons InHypnosis, Lunenburg, MA] isa Board Certified Hypnotistand Certified Instructor. Shehas been a member of theNGH for more than 16 years,and has been published in theHypno-Gram®. Linda taughtclasses through community

education on a variety of hypnosis topics,including being the HypnoBirthing® instructorat two major hospitals in Central MA. She isthe owner of New Horizons in Hypnosis, locat-ed in Lunenburg, MA. . . . . . .210108, 32089

Robert Dunscomb[BCH, OB; Charlottesville, VA]has worked to raise publicawareness of professionalhypnotism services in an areawhere they were virtuallyunknown. He chose hypno-tism as a second career andjoined the NGH as a CertifiedMember in 2002, was Board

Certified in 2007, Robert was named NGHMember of the Year at the NGH AnnualConvention in 2010 and was chosen to jointhe Order of Braid in 2014. . . . . . . . .311207

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. . .11103, 12021

Jean Eljay[CH; HypnoBiosis, a divisionof Blue Swallow Consulting,LLC, West Chester, PA]earned his doctorate andmaster’s degrees from JohnsHopkins University. He is acelebrated worldwide lecturerand renowned author. He iscertified in hypnosis and cre-

dentialed as an Advanced Certified Hypnotist,and in NLP. He has excelled as a lecturer forover 25 years providing invaluable vision andincite in molecular genetics & medical genet-ics of hypnosis. . .21104, 21042, 32104, 216

Michael Ellner[CH, OB; Pompano BeachFlorida Hypnosis, Tamarac,FL] has been teaching CMEand non-CME courses inMind-Body Medicine, MedicalHypnosis & Effective MedicalCommunication in the UK,Canada, South Africa andacross the US. He is an

award winning hypnosis practitioner, educatorand writer. Ellner is the lead author of a peer-reviewed paper on “Hypnosis in DisabilitySettings” and has been quoted in nationalmagazines. . . . . . . . . . . .112, 21044, 320212

Anthony DeMarco[CI, LLB, BCH, OB, DNGH;Academy Of ProfessionalHypnosis, Union, NJ] is theco-founder the first school ofhypnosis approved by theState of NJ Dept. of Educa-tion. He is a member of theNGH, & the NJ representativeto Local 104 of the OPEIU of

AFL/CIO. He is a major presenter of seminarson addictions, pain management, hypnosis,EFT, weight management, mythology, emo-tion cleansing, & stress management through-out the US. .121, 11091, 12023, 220208, 213

Carol Denicker[CI, OB, BCH; New York Hyp-nosis Training Center, Hol-brook, NY], has been a proudmember of the NGH for 23years, is President of theLong Island NGH Chapter,NGH Member of the Year,2007, Inducted into the Orderof Braid Council, 2008. Atten-

dees at her seminars & workshops are re-laxed & have fun while learning practical solu-tions for the challenges most hypnotists en-counter in their work. . .110104, 221109, 214

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. . . . . . . . . .153, 12097

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 theBanyan Hypnosis Center for5-PATH® Hypnosis and 7thPath® Self-Hypnosis. He is

also an ordained minister and author of thebook, Do You Know Your Self(s)? . . . .31112

Brian DiRamio[CH, Weymouth, MA] is amulti-occasions NGH presen-ter and has many years ofexperience in public safetyand investigations. He hasbeen employed as an Inves-tigator for the Commonwealthof Massachusetts and a CaseOfficer for the Department of

Homeland Security. Brian has used the skillshe will present on many occasions to uncoverinformation that has been used in investiga-tions and to assist hypnosis clients. .310102

Cheryl Elman[CH, Dave Elman HypnosisInstitute, Henderson, NC] isPresident of the Dave ElmanHypnosis Institute, practicesas a hypnotist, co-instructsboth domestically and inter-nationally. Her unique back-ground as a teaching artist,HS Special Education teac-

her, business/marketing executive, and entre-preneur helps build DEHI while adding cre-ativity to her hypnosis. She is a Trainer for theGoulding Process of SleepTalk for Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210102, 32082

H. Larry Elman[Col. USAF Ret., CH, CI,Dave Elman Hypnosis Insti-tute, Henderson, NC] DaveElman’s son, took his father’scourse several times beforeattending MIT. CEO of theDave Elman Hypnosis Insti-tute, he lectures and teacheshypnosis as well as produc-

ing CDs & DVDs demonstrating Dave Elman’smedical hypnosis methods. He teaches NGHCertification Courses & courses in advancedhypnosis subjects. . . . . . . . .210814, 311208

Ron Eslinger[CRNA, RN, APN, BCH, CMI,FNGH, OB, Healthy Visions,American School of ClinicalHypnosis–International, Clin-ton, TN] was the hypnotist ina premier pain clinic & uponretirement from the Navystarted his practice based on25 years’ experience in pain

management, pediatric and anesthesia nurs-ing. He received his CI while in the Navy andtaught certification courses for the Navy andMarine Corps. . .122, 11121, 12046, 220403

Vilene Farina[CH, CI; Affinity Hypnosis,Lewiston, ME] is president ofthe Maine NGH Chapter, hasbeen a Certified Hypnotistsince 2005 and a CI since2012. Vilene enjoys gainingknowledge and then teachingthis information to others andhas been teaching groups

from the beginning of her hypnosis certifica-tion on Self-Hypnosis, Stress Management,Reiki & Essential Oils. Creating seminars andworkshops with the NGH training materialswas natural for training. . . . .210805, 220204

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 using hyp-nosis to help rid them of

undesired behaviors, improve their perform-ance and concentration in school, sports andbusiness. His unique and effective techniqueallows hypnotists to finally unlock any resist-ance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120708

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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. . . .12092

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31082

Roberta Fernandez[BCH, CI; The Fare HypnosisCenter, Eden Prairie, MN] has30 years entrepreneurial ex-perience in education, sus-tainability, finance and hypno-sis. She has conducted work-shops for Kemps, Pentair,Target, Sam's Club, StarwoodVO, JP Morgan Chase, PMI,

DNR and many government and educationalinstitutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31022

Erika Flint[BCH, Cascade HypnosisCenter, 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. She’salso a co-host on the program Cal Banyan’sHypnosis, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . .21045, 310105

Niamh Flynn[CI; Bodywatch Ltd., Doughis-ka, Galway, Ireland] is a sportpsychologist and hypnotist.She is finishing up a PhDwhich developed and exam-ined the efficacy of hypnosisfor migraines via an onlineplatform. Niamh went on tostudy a Masters in Sports Me-

dicine and another one in Business Admin-istration. Based in a private hospital in Ireland,her clients include an eclectic mix of profes-sional and elite athletes, weight loss clientsand migraine patients. . . . . . . . . . . . .310103

Ramona Garcia[CH; The Open Door, Salem,NH] is a respected psychic,medium, hypnotist and enter-tainer who has been lecturingon parapsychology, successmotivation, faith healing, hyp-nosis, NLP and the powers ofthe subconscious mind since1971. She was nominated for

Woman of the Year by the InternationalHypnosis Hall of Fame and was chosen oneof the Top Ten Psychics in the World for healthpredictions 2 years in a row by GlobeMagazine. . . . . . . . . . . . .11126, 220907, 218

Larry Garrett[CH; Garrett Hypnosis & Well-ness Center, Chicago, IL] is acertified hypnotist with theNGH in full-time practicesince 1970, having the largestpractice in Chicago. He hasworked with police depart-ments, physicians and hospi-tals, assisting with medical

procedures using hypnosis. He has traveledto colleges and many radio & TV programs.He has received many awards from the NGH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110108, 221108

C. Scot Giles[DMin, BCH, CI, OB, FNGH;Wheaton, IL] is a Board Cer-tified Diplomate with the NGHand a Heart-Math® CertifiedCoach. His hospital-affiliatedpractice focuses on medicalhypnotism and he is especial-ly well-known for his workwith cancer patients. His

practice in the Chicago area is a specialtypractice in complementary medical hypnotismand he works with several hospitals and well-ness centers. . . .11105, 12025, 221101, 222

James Giunta[CH, CI; Trance FormationHypnosis, LLC, Red Bank,NJ] conducts individual andgroup sessions in his prac-tice. He teaches seminarsand workshops in hypnotismand related subjects, and per-forms nationally as a motiva-tional speaker. He hosts a

grand event annually in honor of WorldHypnotism Day. James holds a Master’sDegree in Communication from RutgersUniversity, and he lives and practices inScottsdale, AZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11102, 12044

Ginny Goldman[JD, CH; Boca Raton, FL] hasmaintained a hypnosis 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110106, 120706

David Frederick[CH; World Institute Of Inte-grative Health Science, Lan-caster, PA] is a world renowneducator and lecturer whoholds 4 degrees in psycholo-gy and alternative health. Heis Dean at the Natural HealthSciences at Westbrook Uni-versity; Executive Director for

the World Institute of Integrative HealthScience; and 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 hypnosis practices in Allentown, PA andSwitzerland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220210

Rory Fulcher[CH; Wisbech, Cambridge-shire, UK] is a hypnosis train-er with over 10 years experi-ence in the field of hypnosis.He is an accomplished stagehypnotist & has been teach-ing stage and street hypnosisskills to hypnotists, magicians& laymen since 2010. He

believes in a practical & interactive approachto teaching, enabling students of all levels toeasily understand and integrate these newskills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110105, 120704

Sharon Gage[CH, CI; Create Change Hyp-nosis, Vineland, NJ] has beena member of the NGH for 12years. She is a Certified Con-sulting Hypnotist, NJ Hypno-Counselor, NGH Certified In-structor, a Reiki Master/Tea-cher, Certified HypnoCoach™,

and is the President of theSouth Jersey Chapter NGH. She works withindividual clients, groups, offers classes andworkshops, and runs hypnosis meet-upgroups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31086

Lawrence Galante[CI, OB; Center For HolisticArts, New York, NY] startedas a biochemist, but washealed with Chinese & Home-opathic medicines. He teach-es Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity,Hypnosis, and Homeopathyin NYC, and is Vice Presidentof the NYC NGH chapter. He

has been practicing Classical Homeopathysince 1983. He was the Director of the AtlanticAcademy of Classical Homeopathy for eightyears, and taught the First year’s AcademicCurriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12111