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Become a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist with Integral Hypnotherapy Training
Founded in 1988, we are a licensed hypnotherapy training institution with nearly four decades of experience in delivering comprehensive clinical hypnotherapy education. Our 500-hour Integral Hypnotherapy program, validated by NIH-funded research, combines scientific rigor with practical application to equip graduates with skills to address diverse client needs. Our faculty includes internationally recognized experts who have mentored under pioneers of modern hypnotherapy.We emphasize experiential learning through supervised practice, ensuring students master multiple therapeutic modalities while developing trauma-informed approaches. Our graduates from 36 countries and all 50 states have achieved certification through our state-licensed curriculum, which bridges consciousness studies with evidence-based healing practices.
Services
Hypnotherapy Training
Clinical Certification
Remote Education
Integral Hypnotherapy
Postgraduate Support
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- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of experience in clinical hypnotherapy education since 1988
- Our methodology is scientifically validated by NIH-funded research
- We provide supervised hands-on practice from day three of training
- Our curriculum integrates medical hypnotherapy with quantum biology principles
- We have trained professionals from 36 countries and all 50 states
What people say
Life-changing experience
Excellent preparation
Profound personal growth
Scientifically validated methods
Exceptional teaching quality
Services
Integral Hypnotherapy Training
Our 500-hour Integral Hypnotherapy program combines NIH-validated techniques with consciousness science to train practitioners in addressing subconscious issues. Students learn medical hypnotherapy applications through supervised practice starting day three. The curriculum bridges quantum biology principles with trauma-informed care to produce certified professionals capable of facilitating lasting behavioral change.
Remote Hypnotherapy Education
Live remote training modules allow global participation while maintaining hands-on learning. Students engage in real-time supervised practice sessions and receive personalized coaching throughout the 10-week accelerated program. This format maintains the same rigorous standards as in-person instruction while offering geographic flexibility for international participants.
Clinical Certification Program
Our state-licensed certification meets standards for professional recognition by organizations like the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. The program includes comprehensive training in multiple therapeutic modalities, ethical practice guidelines, and evidence-based techniques validated through medical research on mind-body connections.
Postgraduate Support Network
Graduates gain access to ongoing professional development resources and a supportive community of practitioners. This includes continuing education opportunities, peer networking, and access to updated clinical protocols developed through ongoing research partnerships with medical institutions.
Supervised Practical Training
From day three, students conduct supervised hypnotherapy sessions with personalized coaching. This practical component emphasizes real-world application of techniques, including regression therapy and subconscious reprogramming, under direct instructor guidance to ensure proper technique development and ethical implementation.
People
Tim Simmerman-Sierra
Co-Director
Lead instructor since 1995 with expertise in clinical hypnotherapy, former president of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, and developer of NIH research protocols. Author of 'Medical Hypnotherapy: Principles and Methods of Practice'.
Angela P. Simmerman-Sierra
Co-Director
Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist who pioneered mind-body healing approaches after personal recovery from blindness through hypnotherapy. Author of 'Hypnotherapy & Mental Movies for Healing' and key instructor in the program.
Robert Sapin
Associate Instructor
Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine at UNM with dual PhDs in healthcare administration. Integrates hypnotherapy into emergency care while serving as a practical skills supervisor for the academy's training programs.
Madeleine Moku
Assistant Director
B.A. graduate from UNM with 20 years of higher education administration experience. Oversees student support services and ensures smooth educational operations since joining the academy in 2015.
Lia Ayley
Associate Instructor
Certified hypnotherapist with background in psychosynthesis psychotherapy. Provides practical skills supervision while integrating holistic healing practices developed through 12 years of clinical experience in London and Albuquerque.
Questions
What makes your hypnotherapy training different from other programs?
Our 500-hour program is the only one scientifically validated by NIH-funded research, combining medical hypnotherapy with quantum biology principles through supervised practical training.
Do I need prior college credits to enroll?
No previous college credits are required for our hypnotherapy certification program, making it accessible to both beginners and professionals seeking additional qualifications.
How long does the certification process take?
Our accelerated format delivers comprehensive training in 10 weeks with ongoing postgraduate support, compared to superficial programs that offer brief, less thorough instruction.
What certification will I receive upon completion?
Graduates qualify for certification from leading organizations including the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the International Board of Hypnotherapy through our state-licensed program.
Can I practice hypnotherapy internationally after training?
Our graduates from 36 countries successfully apply these techniques globally, though local regulations may require additional certifications depending on your practice location.
How does the remote training format work?
Live virtual sessions include real-time supervised practice with personalized coaching, maintaining the same educational standards as in-person instruction while offering geographic flexibility.
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Wendy Boerem
Apr 26, 2022
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My experience at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America is one I will cherish forever. It has truly changed the course of my life. It is the only school in North America whose hypnotherapy methods have been scientifically validated. My education was excellent. The master instructors are a wealth of knowledge and experience. Each day I learned something new and inspiring in an environment that was loving, supportive, and so much fun.
The education at the academy gave me all the tools I needed to start my own hypnotherapy practice. In fact, I already had clients waiting to work with me upon my certification. It is more than a superior education; it was a spectacular experience. I am so grateful that I chose the Hypnotherapy Academy of America.
The education at the academy gave me all the tools I needed to start my own hypnotherapy practice. In fact, I already had clients waiting to work with me upon my certification. It is more than a superior education; it was a spectacular experience. I am so grateful that I chose the Hypnotherapy Academy of America.
Enrique Martinez
Apr 21, 2021
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Training at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America is an amazing and worthwhile experience. The training is live classroom instruction with the convenience of experiencing learning at home. There is the teacher, the students, and the materials, all in your office or home. Classroom activity and participation as in any live setting without the expense of room and board. Very professional training and super convenient.
The Simmerman-Sierra's are outstanding instructors and top notch Hypnotherapists. The staff are also an outstanding group. Learning a new career or expanding your present skills has never been easier. I highly recommend the Academy for obtaining your Practicum certification in Clinical/Medical Support Hypnotherapy. The knowledge i received far surpassed my expectations.
The Simmerman-Sierra's are outstanding instructors and top notch Hypnotherapists. The staff are also an outstanding group. Learning a new career or expanding your present skills has never been easier. I highly recommend the Academy for obtaining your Practicum certification in Clinical/Medical Support Hypnotherapy. The knowledge i received far surpassed my expectations.
Nancy Hofer
Oct 24, 2020
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Hypnotherapy is not just a business model for Tim and Angela Simmerman-Sierra. It is their life's passion. The quality of instruction and integrity with which this the training was delivered exceeded all of my expectations. Tim is a sage and a pioneer in the field. You simply will not find better hypnotherapy training! Even though we were forced to learn remotely, due to the pandemic, there was no sacrifice in value.
There is an important distinction between online learning and interactive online learning. The dynamic learning that takes place in an interactive setting is extremely valuable and effective. I also think that the "hands-on" practical experience, while being coached, is absolutely essential to training in this field. The Academy adapted their curriculum expertly to meet the requirements of an interactive, online learning format.
There is an important distinction between online learning and interactive online learning. The dynamic learning that takes place in an interactive setting is extremely valuable and effective. I also think that the "hands-on" practical experience, while being coached, is absolutely essential to training in this field. The Academy adapted their curriculum expertly to meet the requirements of an interactive, online learning format.
Priya Pinto
Oct 21, 2020
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I completed my hypnotherapy training in 2017 and although I am not a full time practitioner, I have still helped many many people, using the techniques and methods I was taught. This is easily the best decision I have ever made and my mission is to participate in 'healing the world, one mind at a time. Thank you, Tim and Angela ( and all the others) for literally changing my life!
