I joined Conscious Choices in 2007 after completing my certification as a hypnotist from the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherpy Association. I am also certified through the National Guild of Hypnotists. In addition, I have taken additional training and have completed an advanced certification called 5-PATH Hypnosis. Besides being interested in Hypnosis, I also have an Educational Specialist degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. The application of Hypnosis to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy intrigues me.
I am very interested in using hypnosis to help people in these three areas:
- Individuals intending to break that habit or fear.
- People who need to Improve their performance.
- Manage chronic pain.
After graduating from college I worked at large corporations in varying roles. I worked for Mississippi River Transmission Corporation, Citigroup, Prudential Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo, Fleet Mortgage, RBC Insurance, and Edward Jones. I have 24 years of corporate expereince.
Working in the corporate world I always felt something was missing in my life. I felt I wasn't living up to my potential. In 1997 I met my wife Roberta. While we were dating we spent many hours talking about lifes challenges. On one occasion she told me how in 1988 she saw a hypnotist and relived a scene with her father when she was 9 years old. This event ultimately led her to leave the corporate world, get a third graduate degree, and become a marriage and family therapist.
When I was 7 years old I got interested in hypnosis. I was sitting in a doctors office and needed something to keep me busy. I saw a book on hypnotism on his bookself and decided to read it. I have been intrigued by hypnosis ever since. During my freshman year in college I convinced my college roomate, Roch, to allow me to hypnotize him. My interest in hypnosis has continued to this day. I was very fortunate to meet two people Roberta and I trusted to train us in 2006. Rob and Priscilla were excellent trainers. They took the time to make sure we understood how to meet our clients needs instead of just following a "script".
Today, I am fortunate to be in practice with Roberta. We live in beautiful Flat Rock, NC with our cat, Rembrandt (Remy). We are able to enjoy traveling, hiking, and learning about the unconscious. If any part of my story has intrigued you, I hope you give me a call to let me know how it effected you. Hypnosis is a very powerful tool that has helped thousands of people. It can help you too.