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Carla Chalah – Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Hypnotherapy Training Instructor & Integrative Life Coach

Carla Chalah is a multiple award-winning Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with over a decade of experience in private practice and training others in the art of hypnosis. She is a Certified Hypnosis Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), an International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) Master Hypnotherapy Trainer, and an International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy (ICBCH) Certified Professional Hypnosis Instructor. Additionally, Carla is an IACT Certified Integrative Life Coach, NLP & EFT Practitioner, and Master Reiki Practitioner.

Education and Professional Background

Carla’s academic background is robust, with triple majors in Psychology, Sociology, and English, complemented by graduate-level clinical psychology courses at Harvard University, where she graduated with honors. She also served as a psychology doctoral research assistant at the Museum of Science in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her journey into hypnotherapy was driven by her personal experiences with trauma and the search for deeper, more effective healing methods beyond traditional talk therapy.

She trained at the world-renowned Hypnotherapy Training Institute in Corte Madera, California, completing all six levels of certification to become a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. This training, combined with her extensive background in psychology, has equipped her with the tools to facilitate profound personal transformation and healing.

Personal Journey and Philosophy

Carla’s path to hypnotherapy and holistic wellness was shaped by the significant trauma she experienced as a teenager. After years of talk therapy and studying clinical psychology, she felt disillusioned by conventional approaches that didn’t provide the deep healing she sought. Her discovery of hypnosis was a turning point, leading to profound personal transformation and healing that surpassed anything she had previously experienced.

Interestingly, Carla later discovered that her grandfather had used hypnosis as an adjunct to his dentistry practice, and her grandmother, a psychologist, had been a powerful influence in her life. This family connection deepened her passion for the mind and its potential for healing. Carla often describes hypnotherapy as having saved her life, and she is dedicated to helping others achieve similar transformations.

One of her many passions is mind-body wellness. After gaining weight following motherhood and facing severe health struggles, Carla embarked on her own personal wellness journey in 2023, practicing what she teaches, and has lost over 100 lb using the incredible power of hypnosis for weight loss! More recently, she also earned her certificate in Health and Wellness: Designing Sustainable Nutrition Plans from Harvard Medical School.

Professional Expertise and Certifications

Carla holds a special certification in rewiring the brains of stroke survivors and is passionate about integrating hypnotherapy with cutting-edge neuroscientific research and technology. She has been verified and listed by Psychology Today and Heal.me, appeared on BeLive TV, and presented internationally on topics such as self-hypnosis, pain management, stress management, and adolescent therapy. Additionally, she has published several articles on hypnotherapy and the mind-body connection, establishing her as an expert in the field.

Current Practice and Contributions

Carla established Hemisphere Hypnotherapy™ in 2010 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Her practice serves a broad spectrum of clients, with specializations in weight loss, stress and anxiety management, pain management, and cancer treatment-related side effects.

In 2019, Carla expanded her practice by establishing the state-of-the-art wellness center, EveryBody in Mind Wellness Center, in Sudbury. Here, she continues to pursue her passion for the mind-body connection, offering a range of holistic wellness services.

Core Philosophy

Carla’s approach is rooted in rich neuroscientific research and understanding, aiming to accelerate change and integrate mind-body wellness. As a pragmatic and solution-focused practitioner, she provides support and practical feedback to help clients achieve sustainable change. Her method integrates complementary methodologies, offering a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Carla emphasizes making the therapeutic process fun and collaborative, often using humour and laughter to dispel the notion that change requires struggle and deprivation.

Hemisphere Hypnotherapy’s core philosophy is to create the greatest amount of change in the shortest amount of time, ensuring that change is sustainable and lasting. Carla’s goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling and worth celebrating.