During my college years, I suffered from chronic health issues that left me drained, inflamed and in pain. I experimented with just about everything that modern Western medicine had to offer at the time, as they were trying to help me feel better.

 

But it wasn’t until I looked to my family’s traditions in Eastern medicine that my frustrating symptoms began to finally subside. I was amazed at the results that I achieved, and inspired to go deeper into the ancient healing practices that had helped me to recover after nothing else had.

 

I became an acupuncturist and went into private practice. After some time, I began to notice that many of my patients were stuck in unhealthy thought patterns, which were negatively affecting the quality of their lives. 

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I realized through this observation and research how unhealthy thought patterns can act as subconscious roadblocks to healing, and it was then that I decided to become a certified Hypnotherapist. 

 

I studied the Neo-Ericksonian Model of Hypnotherapy, which is a highly individualized creative process between therapist and patient, based on the patient’s specific needs. My role is to guide and support you to your own optimal state of well-being!

 

My patients report a wide range of benefits, most commonly including more energy, better mental clarity and a more balanced mood. Some have even found relief from intense long-term phobias after just one session, helping them to lead a more normal life with less stress after years of daily struggle.

 

Now, after over 20 years in clinical practice, I believe more firmly than ever in the profound power of integrating Eastern and Western therapies for maintaining optimum health, and I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to help my patients live more enjoyable lives. 

 

When I’m not working with patients in my Santa Monica office, I can often be found on the golf course with my pup Señorita, the most adorable caddie in the world! 

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