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Since 1988 our school has been licensed as a private post secondary institution/career school by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Tim has been the lead instructor of our hypnotherapy training program since 1995. He is a Director of the International Board of Hypnotherapy and a former president of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. Tim is recognized internationally as an expert in all applications of clinical hypnotherapy. As a former nationally registered paramedic, he contributed to the reprint of Hypnosis, a tool for nurses. His book, Medical Hypnotherapy: Principles and Methods of Practice is available now. More info about Tim... More info about the book

Angela experienced first hand the transformative power of hypnosis after a near fatal car accident in 1988 in which her skull was crushed. Her attending physician, one of the top neurosurgeons in the country, believing she was about to die, sent her home blinded and semi-conscious without any hope. Soon after, her family found a new neurosurgeon, who also used hypnosis and guided imagery. Without surgery or medication, he helped Angela regain her will to live. Within months her sight returned, she could walk again, and not long after was fully recovered. As a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist, Angela is passing on to others the techniques that helped her regain her eyesight and heal. She has been our Co-Director, an instructor, and practical skills coach since 2008. She is one of our bilingual practitioners, working in English and Spanish.

Robert has been in Pediatric Emergency Medicine for over 20 years and is Chief of Emergency Pediatric Medicine at University Hospital in Albuquerque. Dr. Sapien is also a medical reseacher, and Associate Dean of Admissions for University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is recognized as a national expert in emergency asthma care and school emergencies. After training at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in clinical hypnotherapy, he incorporated hypnosis in the care of children in the Pediatric Emergency Department. He is president of the International Board of Hypnotherapy and also has an active hypnotherapy practice, specializing in medical hypnotherapy. He has been an instructor and practical skills coach at the Hypnotherapy Academy since 2005.

Barbara is the Academy's Administrative Coordinator. She is also a graduate, Clinical Hypnotherapist and practical skills coach, on staff since 2005. Barbara is a spiritual counselor with extensive background studies in the medicine way of Native American indigenous wisdom. Her passion is bridging indigenous wisdom and modern science and philosophy in a way that enhances personal growth, inspires conscious evolution and helps people align with their soul's purpose.

Mayi is a graduate of the Academy, and after being in practice for a number of years, Mayi returned as an instructor and practical skills coach in 2008. As a former professor of Latin American Literature and Speech Communications at the University of Washington, she brings her talent as an educator to the Academy classroom. She experiences a deep love for her work as a hypnotherapist and enjoys seeing how the transformative power of the mind facilitates extraordinary healing. Mayi is one of our bilingual practitioners working in English and Spanish.

Nicky Lee is a graduate of the Academy’s Clinical Hypnotherapy program, a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and a Licensed Trainer of NLP. She received her training from Dr. Richard Bandler, co-developer of NLP. An award-winning business owner, she has helped thousands of individuals maximize their revenue potential. She is on staff as an NLP instructor and practical skills coach.

Ivan is a Clinical Hypnotherapist working in English and Spanish. After having graduated from the Academy, Ivan returned years later, and is now sharing his knowledge and experience as a practical skills coach.

Adrian came from a lineage of Romanian folk healers. He traveled from Europe to the Academy to study clinical hypnotherapy and now makes his home in New Mexico. After his own transformation, he is now dedicating himself to helping others with healing every aspect of their lives. He is now on staff as a practical skills coach.

Lisa is a graduate of the Academy. While studying at the Academy she transformed her life by healing a lifetime of chronic migraines. After spending 18 years working as a media sales executive in Corporate America, she now has a private practice in Manhattan working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Life Coach. Lisa is passionate about sharing the mental , emotional and physical healing power of hypnosis with others.

Ryan is a registered nurse who learned about hypnotherapy from her colleagues while exploring adjuncts to traditional medicine. She found hypnotherapy to be an evidence–based, reliable method that helps with so many medical issues and that is what led her to study at the Academy. Ryan is now on staff as a practical skills coach. She holds a bachelors degree in science and is certified as a pediatric emergency nurse. Her passion is helping new students along their journey in becoming successful clinical hypnotherapists.