Graduate Testimonials

The hypnosis students we choose to train are compassionate. Every student is hand-picked based on their desire to bring relief and hope to their communities. They love getting results for their clients, just as we love getting results for our graduates. Read some of our graduate stories of success and transformation.

Interview With Professional Hypnotist Annie Alexander, Ph.D.

Annie is a certified hypnotherapist and graduate of our accredited hypnosis certification training program. After training at Cascade Hypnosis Center, she went on to found Northwest Hypnosis Institute in Portland, OR, where she now trains the next generation of hypnotherapists.

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Kathie Hardy, Registered Nurse

Kathie Hardy has been a Registered Nurse for 39 years. When she realized hypnosis was so effective in eliminating problems and behaviors that lead to serious health problems, she couldn’t get into school at our training center fast enough! She still enjoys many things about nursing and feels that she has a more positive long-term influence in people’s lives in the hypnosis office. It’s her dream to help 1,000 clients with hypnosis as soon as possible.

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Christian Skoorsmith, Professional Hypnotherapist

“I had already been a practicing hypnotherapist for several months, and received two certifications from other schools, but I wasn’t having the success with my clients that I wanted to have.”

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Ophelia Wang, Scholar and Consultant

As Certified Hypnotist Ophelia Wang dedicated herself to biodiversity and conservation as a scholar and professional consultant to heal the natural environment, she grew a strong interest in human beings and how the mind interacts with behaviors, which led her to pursue a fulfilling career as a Certified Professional Hypnotist.

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“I believe that I have been trained in the best hypnosis method available today. I am far more confident than I have ever been about my skill sets and my confidence.”

Annie Alexander, PhD and Certified Hypnotherapist

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Lawrence Winnerman

Certified Hypnotist

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Shannon Wallace

Certified Hypnotist

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Brian McCartney

Certified Hypnotist

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Heather Stewart

Certified Hypnotist

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Rena Barker

Founder, New Leaf Hypnosis Center

After training at Cascade Hypnosis Center, Rena opened her own hypnotherapy practice and certification school in Gig Harbor, WA.

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Dean Schrock

Founder, Summit Hypnosis NW

Dean trained at Cascade Hypnosis Center and went on to found Summit Hypnosis NW in Tacoma, WA, where he trains and sees clients.

Summit Hypnosis NW

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What Graduates Say

Erika and her staff created a very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for learning. The class was fun and each topic was covered thoroughly, leaving room for any and all questions to be answered.

Nancy Shelton

Exceeded my expectations. Absolutely life-changing. Can’t wait to get out there and help people change their lives.

Cristin Reynolds

This course has been a powerful learning experience, full of insight and material that will benefit my practice and my life. Erika has been such an amazing and wise instructor.

Cory Hill

This course was amazing. I learned so much so quickly and it was because of the course design, the high quality instruction, and the amazing learning environment.

Jennifer Whetham, MA, MFA

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I received the highest quality education I possibly could…

Erika and Tim were wonderful! They were both professional and heart-centered, and I feel like I received the highest quality education I possibly could for becoming a professional hypnotist. I’m a mental health counselor in Colorado, and know that I’ll be significantly more effective in helping my clients improve their lives.

Sean McNamara, MA

I feel ready to begin hypnosis…

I enjoyed the course and found it worthy of my time and cost. Erika and Tim were both very professional. Erika’s teaching style is very effective. I feel ready to begin hypnosis with the majority of my existing clientele thanks to Erika and Tim.

Thomas Flick, MA, LMFT

Thorough and taught very well…

I thought this course was thorough and taught very well by my instructor, Erika Flint. I felt very comfortable here and free to say anything I wanted or needed to. I would recommend this course to anyone who has a desire to learn hypnosis.

Debra Carter

A profound experience that I am eager to bring to the world.

This course far exceeded my expectations. The depth of knowledge, heart-approach way of teaching resonated with my learning style. Learning 7th Path Self Hypnosis was such a profound experience that I am eager to bring to the world.

Annette Wilson

Just WOW.

This course has defied my expectations twice. I had no idea how real all of this is. Tim and Erika are just as amazing as this course. Everyone is so kind, mindful, and supportive. I think I’m in love with hypnosis.

J Douglas Prendergast

I literally came back changed.

I came to Cascade Hypnosis Center for hypnosis training with Erika and I literally came back changed. I found Erika to be an inspiring trainer. I left Bellingham WA with so much confidence, and that confidence continues to this day.

Kevin Mackey

Truly life changing information and techniques…

Truly life changing information and techniques, presented simply and clearly by Erika. I feel well prepared and confident as I move forward as a hypnotist. Erika is very practical and straightforward while maintaining an environment of lightness, wonder, and fun.

January 2025 student

I searched many places and landed in literally the best!

This class has been such an amazing experience. Erika and Tim are so supportive and top-notch teachers! I feel so confident and ready to go out and help others and that is because of Erika and Tim.

Wendy Weiss

I’m wow’d by how confident I feel…

I am so grateful for this week-long intensive course. I walked in cautiously optimistic. I’m wow’d by how confident I feel in my abilities as a hypnotist in such a compact amount of time, thanks to the excellent, heart-led guidance of Erika and incredible support from Tim.

Gwen Thomas

I’ve grown enormously through this process.

Both Erika and Tim made the entire hypnosis certification experience not only comfortable, but a pleasure to be a part of. I feel that the experience of insight I’ve gained will benefit myself and my future clients for our entire life.

Derek Condit

An absolutely amazing path to becoming certified.

This course is an absolutely amazing path to becoming certified in hypnosis. The team at Cascade Hypnosis did an excellent job integrating their knowledge and experience with practical hands-on exercises. I would highly recommend them for anyone wanting to pursue a practice in hypnosis.

Brian E. Blair, AAS

Erika is an outstanding teacher…

Erika is an outstanding teacher and Tim is an outstanding mentor. I’m leaving this training feeling confident to begin my practice as a hypnotist!

Steven Perry, BA

This was a fantastic class. I am truly inspired.

This was a fantastic class. I am truly inspired. Erika is a perfect balance of no BS and supportive. Her knowledge is vast, her confidence is infectious, and her zeal is otherworldly. Tim is simply the most lovely, reassuring and positive teacher I have ever had.

Jonathan Hyatt, RN (ret.), BSN, MPH

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