Workshop Presenters
Walter E. Brackelmanns, M.D.
Walter E. Brackelmanns, M.D. is a graduate of Rutgers University and Georgetown Medical School, interned at LA County Hospital and then trained at the Langely Porter Neuro-psychiatric Institute, Neuro-psychiatric Institute and LA Psychoanalytic Institute. Trained by Harry Arons, Walter is a member of AAEH for 30 years, serving as president for the past 10 years and has a private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA in hypnosis, couples therapy and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Brackelmanns has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, had his ideas elaborated on the Today Show, and had his own nationally syndicated television program entitled "Couples".

Joann Abrahamsen
Joann Abrahamsen, an AAEH certified consultant in hypnosis, and Executive Director, was named AAEH’s 1992 “Person of the Year”, and was recipient of the President’s and Harry Arons Award. In August 2009, Joann was inducted into the National Guild of Hypnotists Order of Braid, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication and service.

Kanta Bosniak
Kanta is listed in "Who's Who of American Women,” and has 38 years experience as a facilitator in integrative programs for creativity and personal growth. She has appeared on TV and radio, has presented at universities, hospitals and was included in the book, "Beautiful Necessity." She lives and practices in Wernersville, PA.

James B. Cullum
James is an AAEH certified consultant in hypnosis, was named the Association to Advance Ethical Hypnosis 1990 "Person of the Year" and was recipient of the 2002 Harry Arons Award. Currently the National Secretary of the AAEH. Jim was the producer and host of "Body, Mind & Spirit Connection" for WCWP, 88.1 FM. With over thirty years medical experience, Jim has a private practice in Long Island, NY and N. Miami, Florida.

Phyllis Velardi
Phyllis Velardi, nationally known as the Beauty Doctor ™ has over 4 decades of experience in the field of beauty, health and wellness. She has helped thousands of woman to improve their looks and feel better using her methods. She was both facilitator and trainer for the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good Feel Better Program” since its inception. A pioneer in beauty, health, and wellness; she advocates a body mind and spirit integration. Her website is www.healthychanges.us.

Viktoria Ter-Nikoghosyan, Ph.D.
Viktoria is a Personal Development Coach, NGH Certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner with a private practice in Scarsdale, NY. She received training on NLP and Hypnosis at Paul McKenna Training Ltd., London, from Dr Richard Bandler - NLP co-creator with The Society of NLP. She teaches series of classes on The Art of Emotional Intelligence™ for CE at the Westchester Community College and New Rochelle High School. Before she came to practice hypnosis/NLP she had successful careers in several fields. She holds her Ph.D. in Biology and has combined 31 years of research, consulting and training experience. Her website is www.live-in-harmony.com.

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