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My services are for

Women, Men, Couple, Non Binary, Trans, Gender fluid, Intersex

I offer experiences

In person · Online/Virtual

Age & gender

60+ · Male

I speak

English

I've been an artist and photographer my whole life and creativity has informed everything I do. About 20 years ago, I started doing erotic photography and quickly people from all over the world made their way to my studio to participate. At first, I thought I was simply creating beautful images, but as we worked we talked. Ineveitably, the coversation would shift to sexuality, the meaning of "erotic" to each person. People spoke of their erotic journey, trying to understand their sexuality, their desires, body shame issues, whether they were desirable, beautiful, etc. It soon became clear that I was providing a safe, non-judgmental space for people to explore, express themselves, see themselves presented beautifully with respect and honesty. One subject after another expressed how liberating, empowering, and therapeutic it was to pose. As part of my own journey and exploration, I found my way to Sexological Bodywork and decided to traain and get certified. While still completing this training, I also trained as a hypnotherapist, thinking to add another tool to my kit. As I started working with clients hands-on, feeling their energy moving, I decided to also train and certify as a Reiki master, to better understand what I was experiencing. As I continued working, I developed my own powerful way of combining these modalities into a unique process which has allowed me to help others to overcome sexual dysfunctions, enhance their erotic lives, and deal with the many issues that often underlie sexual issues; trauma, PTSD, anger, mental blocks, phobias, and unhealthy patterns.

My qualifications

6–10 years of experience
5 qualifications

I work in a combination of Sexological Bodywork and Hypnosis, creating a powerful combination. I began my practice with a focus on sexuality, but once I started seeing clients, it seemed that most people when presenting with a sexual issue, there are usually other issues underlying and supporting their issue. As a result, I have branched out into a wide variety of issues, including negative habits, phobias of all kinds, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, physical illnesses, business coaching, helping clients with their relationship with money, etc.

Education and training

  • I was certified as a Sexological Bodyworker, training with Joseph Kramer, Deej Juventin, and Uma Ayelet Furman
  • My initial training and certification in coaching and hypnosis was done with Melissa Tiers of the School of Integrative Hypnosis in NYC. Melissa is widely considered to be the top hypnotist in the world
  • I have trained and certified in Kaz Riley's Sexual Freedom Hypnosis. Kaz is the world leader in working with sexual issues in hypnosis.
  • I have also trained and certified with many of the world's best hypnotists, including Freddy Jacquin, Mike Mandell, and others.
  • I received my Six Master Reiki Certification from Sensei Lorry Saluzzi of the Usui Shiki Ryoho Gakkei

Career highlight

I've had so many amazing experiences with clients, but one experience stands out as memeorable. About 8 years ago, just 3 months after receiving my certification as a Bodyworker and hypnotherapist, I was working with a client on some anxiety and anger issues. She was so amazed by how powerful hypnosis was in dealing with her problem that she asked if perhaps I could help her husband. He had been diagnosed with a rare neurological degenerative disease similar to ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was told that it was incurable and that there was no drug or treatment available. He had been steadily deteriorating for 12 years and he was not expected to survive much longer. He was confined to a wheelchair and had little control over his face. He could no longer speak, was only able to mumble garbled sounds and he drooled constantly. He suffered from tics, and often got locked into repetitive movements. Additionally, he had trouble sleeping and had no motivation to do his physical therapy, virtually his only treatment.
Her hope was that I could possibly help with the repetitive movements as those were the most alarming symptom. If he was at the dinner table and accidentally hit the table with his knife, he would repeat the motion again and again, faster and harder and she couldn’t stop it. At first, I didn’t think this was something I could deal with but I ran it by my hypnosis teacher and she encouraged me to work with him, noting that hypnosis had already been used successfully to eliminate tremors in Parkinson’s patients. And of course, it certainly wasn’t going to hurt him.
They couldn’t travel to me so I drove the 2 ½ hours to them. Though unable to speak, I was able to get him into a deep trance state. After a 45 minute first session, I was able to eliminate the tremors and repetitive movements and get him to sleep more soundly. A week later, we did a second session. As I brought him out of trance I asked him how he felt and he clearly replied, “I feel good”. His wife pulled me aside and said, “I think I’m imagining things, I thought he just spoke!” I assured her that he had indeed and as we were talking, he got out of his wheelchair and walked over to us! Her jaw nearly hit the floor. After an additional few sessions, it was hard to tell he was unwell at all. Soon, he was back to hiking, gardening, walking the dog. Now, nearly 8 years later, I recently spoke to his wife and she told me he had just gone for a checkup and the doctor had told her his vital signs were perfect, he wished he was as healthy.
I have since successfully worked with clients with Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Parkinson's, Tinnitus, and others, as well as supporting clients with Cancer, managing symptoms and anxiety/fear.

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FAQ

Can you help me with my issue?
Many people find their way to me as a last resort, They have been failed by medical professionals and therapists, and don't know where to turn. They haven't ever heard about Sexological Bodywork or never considered hypnosis as a real therapy but are willing to try. My response is always, Yes, I can help.
What can I expect from a session with you?
Every client is an individual and their particular issue or issues is unique. I first offer a free Zoom consultation to talk, discuss their concerns, and I can explain a bit about what I do. Together, we create a plan for how to approach their problem. I do a great deal of research into each person's concerns to make sure I understand what we are dealing with.

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