I would have to agree with the last reviewer. Having 'graduated" from the advanced training or MIM…read moreprogram over a year ago, there is absolutely nothing cultish about the teachings of the academy.. in fact quite the opposite. Francesca is quite adamant about not allowing gurus and other"masters" into your energetic space.. that you alone can call in and run your own energy for your own personal well being.. which will then of course spread to those around you. The talks, while not touchy feely at all ,have a strong emphasis on compassion.. especially for yourself.. The beginning meditation classes which can be taken individually and as a one time 6 week class, are a great intro to learning the various energy systems including understanding chakras and their relation to health . While many of the students are very new to any of these ideas or even meditation itself, many are veteran practitioners of many various schools of thought. No matter what your level of awareness or practice, the manner in which these energy systems (and many many more) are presented and the way that the concepts build upon one another is what makes Francesca's method of teaching stand out from any other program. I know Fred commented on this site long ago and hopefully anyone considering the academy could see that those comments were a reflection of someone who was obviously too ingrained in their own way of thinking to be open to the expansiveness of the program that Francesca has developed and honed over the last highly successful 31 years. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to further explore the concepts of energy healing , meditation or how to walk through the world as Francesca would say "with grace and ease"

amazing, learned so much. I would recommend to anyone who wants to advance holistic health…read moreunderstanding or get into the field

Keith is knowledgeable, patient, and puts you at ease. He's a wonderful teacher, and has an…read moreincredible amount of experience on the road. 5 stars!

Keith was a great driving instructor! He was patient and always educating as I was driving. Thanks…read moreagain!

I was completely unprepared for what would unfold during my time at the Hypnotherapy Training…read moreInstitute (HTI). When I enrolled, I was already practicing some hypnotherapy as an adjunct to my EFT counseling practice, and I wanted to take my knowledge a little deeper. After attending the info session, I signed up and waited six months, knowing the institute had international renown. I assumed I'd get some solid professional training out of it. Little did I know what awaited me. After just a few weekends in the local Weekend Program, it became clear why HTI consistently shows up in the top three recommended programs--and why many consider it the very best place to train. 1. Breadth and Depth of Training What sets HTI apart is its truly integrative orientation. Students are exposed to a wide range of schools of thought (e.g., Ericksonian, transpersonal, and more) as well as diverse domains of practice (e.g., medical hypnosis, stress resilience, deep emotional clearing, resolving inner conflicts, hypnosis for problem-solving). Like any serious graduate-level study, it's up to each student to dig deeper into particular approaches of interest--but HTI provided quality resources at every step of the way. More importantly, the curriculum emphasizes practice. We had abundant supervised sessions and received thoughtful, detailed feedback. Few training programs in hypnotherapy can say the same. This emphasis on practical application--alongside the solid theoretical foundation--taught me to listen deeply, attune to the client, and meet them exactly where they are. 2. Confidence in Practice Because HTI grounds students in principles rather than rigid techniques, I developed the freedom and intuition to use whatever works best for each client. The training is structured in such a way that I've naturally found my way into my own unique style or practice. I now feel 100% confident walking into sessions with clients presenting novel or complex issues, knowing I can skillfully navigate and facilitate meaningful outcomes: blindfold me, spin me around, and drop me in an unfamiliar place with a new client and a novel issue, and I am confident that I can facillitate an amazing process for them. Before HTI, I was preoccupied with "doing it right." Now, that anxiety has been replaced by a simple guiding question: What would make this even more excellent and helpful for my client? What a beneficial and meaningful shift for clients to have a therapist that has her eyes on that! This shift is priceless. It allowed me to see hypnotherapy as much an art as it is a science, and it gave me the confidence to trust my skills in any situation. 3. Faculty and Mentorship The depth of the curriculum reflects the hearts and minds of those who teach it. Each instructor has a unique style, and I've learned something invaluable from every one of them. I truly feel I stand on the shoulders of giants. I found the faculty to be very personable and professional, both. It would be hard to overstate how profound Randal's (the founder's) presence is--his passion, his dedication to the work, and his unflagging commitment to his students. He taught me to stand for each client I serve, to bring love and integrity to the work, and to listen so deeply that the next step in the session becomes self-evident. 4. Transformative Impact In my professional life, I strive for excellence and integrity. I found HTI to be a shining example of both. For perspective: my Master's degree in transformative psychology and learning cost me about $60,000. HTI tuition was a fraction of that--and I would value it at $80,000 or more, given the training and personal development it offers. In truth, HTI developed me far more than graduate school. The impact was not just professional but deeply personal. Because I was continually being hypnotized and developed by both staff and peers, my own life transformed in ways I can barely put into words. Without exaggeration, I now divide my life into "Before HTI" and "After HTI." 5. Balanced Notes If I had to offer a critique, it would be small things: Randal's preference for chairs in rows instead of circles, or wishing lunch breaks were a bit longer. That's it! *** If you're considering, do it. May you find the courage to take the leap into this exquisite world beyond your imagination. For me, HTI was one of the best decisions of my life.

I trained at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute and had an outstanding experience. The instructors…read moreare excellent, and the training is truly client-centered, coming from the heart while still being rigorous, practical, and grounded in real-world application. The in-person experience and curriculum are what set HTI apart. You're trained to think critically and respond to each client's needs in real time, not just apply techniques mechanically. The result is a program that consistently develops some of the best hypnotherapists in the world. Beyond the professional training, I met incredible people and experienced personal growth I never would have expected. This program set off both my career and my life in powerful ways. If you're committed to becoming an effective hypnotherapist, or even your own healing, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Local Girl Does Good! Much Love to Ladies Shred!!…read moreLil is passionate about skate and surf!!! Check out Ladiesshred.com for the latest information on the first ever Ladies Shred Sk8 Jam Saturday August 31st 2024 Bolinas Skate Park. It's gonna be fun!

I signed up my 6-year-old daughter for the surf/skate/art camp, which was amazing! The owner Lil…read moreput so much love and intention into the program that creates a safe environment for these girls to learn to skate and surf. My daughter couldn't get enough. She loved all the kids and the instructors. I was a bit nervous since my daughter was the youngest, but since the culture of the camp was all love and support - it made it all good. I was apprehensive of my daughter going into the ocean because she is young, the instructors create a plan for each girl depending on where they are at with their comfort with the ocean. It was such a positive experience that I signed her up for two additional camps for this Summer. Highly recommend!

Full disclosure: I'm a teacher at MVPS! I previously lived in the city and was a student, member,…read morethen teacher at Clay by the Bay. But, we moved up to Marin and I wanted to be teaching much closer to home. MVPS is such a cute studio! It's warm and inviting, the people are friendly and there to both enjoy themselves and improve their pottery making skills. If you're in the area and looking for a place to learn and find some time when you can absorb yourself into some art and ignore the world for a few hours here and there, definitely come check it out.

This place is a very tight, sweet ship. I went to a class and was floored by how pristine and tidy…read morethe studio was. The teachers were kind and the studio tech was absolutely brilliant, so diligent and precise and walked me through this issue I was having. She was very professional and had a level of expertise that was so fascinating to hear about, i knew nothing about clay or ceramics and i walked out of this studio with a breadth of knowledge thanks to the lovely folks working at your studio. Michaela is a doll!I'm bringing my daughter next time to ring in the new year and to have her learn this world.

Jeremy, Lauren and her brother, Taylor, have been terrific to work with. My boys (6 and 4 yrs old)…read morehad years of Petite Baleen and JCC swimming instruction... without much to show for it. Enter Lauren, within the space of a few months, my oldest one is crossing the swimming pool at Mt. Tam confidently and jumping from the diving board and my youngest one has the tools to swim as well. We fully recommend her instruction and Jeremy was very organized and made the process to sign up for lessons run smoothly.

Jeremy Engman is UN-believable. He has turned my life around with his swim coaching. His…read morestep-by-step teaching method has given me the skills I needed to recover from a knee surgery. Each week he gives me techniques to practice during the week. I have seen steady progress in my swimming skills, which has improved my outdoor hiking, and Spin classes. He is non-judgmental, and extremely kind and genuine as a person. I have seen him work with children and older adults with equal care, and consideration. He is a 10 on a 10 scale.

I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my classes at LAC! This was such a wonderful birthday…read moregift! We did two classes over a weekend: Intro class (key chain, valet/bowl and card wallet) on Saturday - about 2-3 hours and Notebook cover (hand stitched) on Sunday about 3-4+ hours (the length of both classes really depends on skill, speed and how many mess ups you/Z have to spend time correcting, oops!, ha!) Started to get tired by the end of day two on Sunday but it was so much fun and to leave with something that I created with my own hands was the cherry on top! Z (Zinaida) was AMAZING! Patient, knowledgeable, creative, sweet, encouraging, just an overall delight and made the time fly by! Her stories of creating, taking classes, sourcing materials, anecdotes and her display items (things she's created, leather samples, etc) added so much to the process and made me excited about starting a journey in leather-making (will I do it, is another question but I was definitely inspired) and also made me excited to take another class with her. The workshop is stocked with so many wonderful tools that you never knew existed that serve functions you didn't know needed a tool and make the details big and small that you may not realize go into leather making--soo fun! Oh and I can't forget! THE VIEW!! The most soothing, gorgeous view in the workshop makes it feel like a dream! I was there on a rainy weekend, with the fog rolling through the trees, sunset peeking over the hillside, beautiful rain clouds, I couldn't have asked for a better setting to create, especially while hand stitching, it was hypnotic in all the best ways! The view is to die for! I have already recommended this class to friends, and now I highly recommend the class to you!

A 5 star experience with Zinaida! My husband and I booked a private leather wallet and tray making…read moreclass, and had such a fun time. Booking online was incredibly easy, and Zinaida, quickly responded. The only hiccup we had was we had to get our class rescheduled for a different weekend because of a crazy heat wave (no A/C in her studio), but she was super flexible with us! We loved the goods we created- the quality is truly beautiful- and also the process along the way! Would love to come back again! Perfect date night for a couple, or a good fun family friendly weekend activity!