Marilyn Regan holds a Master's Degree in Health Communications from Tufts University.  The program is a joint degree program between Tufts University School of Medicine and Emerson College. This degree makes her uniquely qualilfied as a health communicator. She is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with training in basic, advanced clinical and metaphysical hypnosis, and Past Life Regression Therapy. 

Marilyn has worked in the healthcare field for 20 years, in a variety of capacities. She began her career in a position in nutrition research in at the Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University. Following that, Marilyn managed the Stroke Basic Science Editorial Office at the Mass. General Hospital in Charlestown before spending a brief period at Evercare Hospice. 

In addition to her work in hypnotherapy, Marilyn is also a second degree Usui Reiki Practitioner. Reiki is an ancient form of hands-on healing originating in Asia, and today finding recognition as a legitimate mode of healing among the American medical community.

Marilyn is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Teachers 

Marilyn has studied hypnosis under many esteemed practitioners in many areas of hypnotherapy.  She received her basic, clinical, and metaphysical training from Julie Griffin of the Hypnotherapy Training Company in Wakefield, MA.  Julie has over 30 years of practice and has presented at institutions such as the Mass. General Hospital. Julie holds a Bachelors Degree in Hypnosis (BCH) and is currently working toward her doctorate.   To read more about Julie Griffin, please visit  www.hypnosistoday.com.

Marilyn received training in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek.  Belleruth is a nationally recognized innovator in the field of guided imagery and the owner of Health Journeys guided imagery series. You may read more about Belleruth by going to www.healthjourneys.com.

In 2005, Marilyn attend a workshop on "Innovative Hypnotic Techniques" presented by Don Mottin of Mottin and Johnson Institute of Hypnosis in Bridgeton, MO.  Don has over 30 years of experience and recently recovered from a stroke with the help of hypnosis.  More information on Don is available at www.donmottin.com.

Marilyn's most famous teacher is reknowned psychiatrist Brian L. Weiss, M.D.  Dr. Weiss practices traditional hypnotherapy as well as Past Life Regression Therapy. He  lectures and teachers with his wife, Carole, throughout the world, and together they own and run the Weiss Institute in Florida. Dr. Weiss is the author of many books on the subject of Past Life Regression Therapy. Amongst them are: Messages from the Masters; Many Lives, Many Masters; Only Love is Real; and Through Time into Healing, and most recently Same Soul, Many Bodies.

Marilyn's Reiki I training was under the instruction of Florence Whipple and Kristin Webb.  Florence and Kristin are Usui Reiki Masters and have taught reiki for over 20 years.  They are also instructors at North Shore Community College. You may read more about them by going to http://www.reikiprofessors.net.

Her Reiki II instructor is Tony Reis.  Tony runs a private practice in Beverly, MA.  In addition to Reiki, he practices Pranic Healing; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Tapas Accupressure Technique (TAT) and Crystalline Light Body.  You may contact Tony at tonyreis@comcast.net for more information.

Philosophy

Marilyn's philosophy is that healing is a cooperative process in which the client is a full participant.  Unlike Western Medicine, hypnosis, like other alternative therapies, requires the client to take part in the healing process. Once the client has been hypnotized, it is up to them to follow whatever plan is in place for his/her success. This includes listening to the taped session at least three times a week.  In the case of weight loss, for example, it is important that the client follow an appropriate diet and/or exercise plan.  Smokers are asked to refrain from patronizing establishments that allow smoking for at least 24 hours and to practice daily breathing exercises for relaxation.  Should more than one session be required, clients are expected to attend all sessions to complete their treatment.

Contact Information

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Marilyn.

Please give 24 hour notice to cancel or postpone an appointment.  A fee equal to half the rate of the session will be assessed for appointments cancelled after 24 hours.