Just as taking your car to a mechanic for a review or tune-up is important to make it run better and prevent depreciation, it is also important that we do this with our bodies and our minds.
The Hypnotherapy and Mind Expansion Clinic incorporates education and increased self awareness (e.g. identifying one's own limiting beliefs and problem behaviours, recognizing how and what is contributing to our own problems and what is strengthening those behaviours). Most importantly, Mind Expansion is about opening one's eyes to what is possible and increasing one's awareness of their strengths and capabilities.
The scope and potential applications of Hypnotherapy are both enormous and impressive and I believe that we are only beginning to scrape the surface of what the human mind is capable of.
I became a Hypnotherapist because I wanted to contribute to society in a positive way.
I enjoy a challenge and I love working with people but I have always wanted to work for myself. In the past my most rewarding employment positions have been those involved in sharing knowledge, building skills and encouraging others. These skills and objectives are now being expanded upon within my hypnotherapy practice. I personally think it is really important to enjoy what you do and do what you enjoy.
Hypnotherapy is all about empowering others. I find it incredibly rewarding work and I feel privileged to assist in the growth of others. I feel that I am involved in one of the most rewarding professions in the world! I work with both children and adults. Much of my clientele is through Doctors refferals or the local 'bush telegram' - otherwise known as word of mouth!
My clinic room is centrally located - 5 minutes walk from downtown Wanaka. I live in Wanaka because it is a beautiful place that inspires me. I love the outdoors, the water and the mountains. I have been practicing full time in Wanaka since 2005 and been studying Hypnotherapy seriously since 2003.
My training in Hypnotherapy has been through the New Zealand School of Clinical Hypnotherapy. I have a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and a Diploma in Visual Communications. My Hypnotherapy training includes courses in Pain Management, Stress Management, Human Sexuality, Self Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, Sports Hypnosis, Forensic Questioning and Regression as well as a large Counselling and Psychology component.
In 2009, I began further study in the application of Hypnosis in Professional Sports and working with professional atheletes. I expect to complete my Post-graduate studies in the field of Professional Sports Hypnotherapy in September 2011.
My former employment has included working in logistics for International Mountaineering companies, training managerial staff for a large Australasian company, and managing multi-million dollar retail premises. I now feel like I am combining my logistical and organizational skills with a profession that I feel very passionate about.
I have been a full member of the New Zealand Society of Clinical & Applied Hypnotherapy (NZSCAH) since 2006. I have been on the Committee of the New Zealand Society of Clinical & Applied Hypnotherapy since 2008 and a I am also on the New Zealand Society of Clinical & Applied Hypnotherapy Promotions Sub-Committee.
Yes. Years ago I was employed as a trainer by a large Australasian Company. I worked in human resources and trained staff in customer service, retail operations, human resource management, organisational skills and an extensive range of product.
In May 2011, I presented a lecture on Dental Anxiety to approximately 300 delegates at the New Zealand Dental Therapists Associations National Oral Health Conference. Click her http://www.oralhealthconference.com/speakers for details.
I have spoken to a group of Cental Otago Sports Coaches on 'Coaching the Human in the Athelete'.
I have a keen interest in Anxiety, its affects on mental and physical performance. From pre-competition anxiety in atheletes, disturbance in erectile function to obsessive thoughts. Anxiety is a multi-faceted problem and New Zealand's highest ranking mental issue, yet it can be treated very effectively with Hypnotherapy.
In December 2011, I will be presenting a workshop on Extreme Anxiety and related issues at the New Zealand Society of Clinical & Applied Hypnotherapy Annual Seminar.
Please e-mail me if you would like to discuss training, workshops or motivational speaking options.
Occasionally another Hypnotherapist may be employed for courses in other centres of New Zealand.