Biography
I have studied with some truly gifted teachers/practitioners to whom I am forever grateful.
I consider myself amazingly fortunate to have studied with two renowned pioneers teaching metaphysics and hypnotherapy: Reverend Donald E. Weldon, mentioned in books including "Threshhold To Tomorrow" by Ruth Montgomery, "You Were Born To Be Together" by Dick Sutphen, and "We Immortals" by Alan Weisman; I also studied with Gil Boyne, founder of the Hypnosis Training Institute of Los Angeles and mentioned in many texts on hypnotism and hypnotherapy and described by Sylvia Browne as "a noted instructor" in her book "Secrets & Mysteries of the World."
Rev. Don Weldon, Creative Guidelines, Phoenix, AZ - 2½ years
I began my formal studies with Reverend Donald E. Weldon, founder of Creative Guidelines. Don was the first to introduce me to the fact that we create everything in our lives. His series of courses were aimed at opening us to the greater power of our Higher Selves so we work with life instead of against it, with ease instead of struggle. In addition to the classes, each course included an average of two hours per day, seven days a week of what he called "grow work."
I finished the 84 weeks of courses in just under 2 years, graduating as a teacher of metaphysics and mind power, a hypnotherapist, and an ordained metaphysical minister.
Hypnosis Training Institute (H.T.I.), Los Angeles, CA - 3½ years
The Hypnosis Training Institute of Los Angles offered the most comprehensive training available in hypnotherapy (200 classroom hours + extensive practice sessions). Partial curriculum included: Hypnotherapy * Group Hypnosis * Trance Management * Teaching Self-Hypnosis * Psychosomatic Illnesses * Therapeutic Techniques such as Gestalt dialogue and body parts * Healing and Pain Control * Hypnotic Age Regression * Programming and Reprogramming the Subconscious.
I completed the courses in less than one year, graduating as a hypnotherapist eligible for certification.
For 3½ years, in addition to the training, I gained invaluable insights and experience working as executive assistant to the founder and teacher of H.T.I., Gil Boyne.
With nearly 50 years experience, Gil Boyne was one of the modern pioneers of hypnotherapy and hypnotism. He fought tirelessly for legal recognition of hypnotism and hypnotherapy and greater public awareness of its benefits. He was also a truly gifted practitioner. In April 2000, Gil was inducted into the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame at Valley Forge, PA. He received the prestigious award, "Man of the Century", in global recognition for his innovative genius in the therapeutic and healing applications of hypnotherapy.
Gil was also executive director of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the founder of Westwood Publishing, a publishing company dedicated exclusively to books, DVDs, videos and audio cassettes on Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Training. You can find certain of Gil's classes and written material for sale on the Westwood website.
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Psychic Eye Book Shop, Las Vegas, NV - 4 years
The Psychic Eye Book Shops in California and Nevada are the largest chain of stores specializing in metaphysics and the occult sciences. I worked as a full-time psychic counselor at the Psychic Eye Book Shop in Las Vegas, NV.
The Psychic Eye carries a wide variety of books, supplies, and gifts for many different spiritual beliefs. In the diversity of this environment, I expanded my understanding of many aspects of the psychic arts and spirituality.
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University of Metaphysics - 2+ years
I am currently studying at the University of Metaphysics, the largest worldwide student body in metaphysical doctoral level education. I obtained my masters in Metaphysical Science in just under one year, and I am now working toward my doctorate.
Dr. Paul Leon Masters is founder of the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona and has been instrumental in helping to legitimize the study of Metaphysics with extensive curriculum and recognized academic degrees. Metaphysics is not just a theory or academics to Dr. Masters. He is currently into 50+ years of full time work in the fields of Holistics, New Thought Metaphysics, and Ministry.
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Continuing Education
I regularly attend continuing education courses in hypnotherapy and Metaphysics.