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Biography for Makiko Suzuki, CCHt

Makiko graduated with honors from HMI’s 2-year Clinical Hypnotherapy and AOS Degree in Mind-Body Psychology programs.

She earned an M.A.T. in Music and although this passion still remains, her life experience pulled her into a new direction. Her lifelong challenges through a number of chronic illnesses sparked an interest in the correlation between mind and body.

Makiko turned to homeopathic medicine, then expanded her knowledge and experience into quantum biofeedback, becoming a Certified Biofeedback Specialist. It was her biofeedback trainer, also a graduate of HMI, who encouraged her to study hypnotherapy at HMI.

She has also worked as a freelance conference interpreter (English/Japanese) for 20 years, giving her a strong business background as well as exposure to a wide range of sectors and industries. This experience helps her understand clients with different backgrounds and careers.

Currently, Makiko helps clients reach their goals, including and not limited to career success, study habits, stage fright/performance anxiety, and self-confidence.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Assist Healing
  3. Career Success
  4. Change Habits
  5. Fears
  6. Performance Anxiety
  7. Procrastination
  8. Public Speaking
  9. Reach Goals
  10. Self Confidence
  11. Stage Fright
  12. Study Habits

Experience

I help clients with business/career struggles. I assist them in getting “unstuck” from the present, shifting their mindset to help turn around business, and gaining clarity on future direction.

I also help clients with stage fright/performance anxiety. I myself have experienced stage fright as a graduate student, and I so wish I had known about hypnotherapy back then. I assist clients in releasing fear by replacing the negative associations from the past and gaining confidence to perform to the best of one’s ability.

I find that many issues have “self-doubt” and “self-confident” components, whether it be in a specific area or even in general. I enjoy seeing clients transform from a negative outlook on self to a positive one by releasing self-imposed pressure and self-criticism and recognizing all the strengths within.

Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 07/21/2020 - Date Graduated: 09/01/2021
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 09/13/2021 - Date Graduated: 10/05/2022
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Michele Guzy/Barbara - Animal Communication - 07/2021
  2. Michele Guzy/Diego - Procrastination - 07/2021
  3. Michele Guzy/Jessica - Motivation for Writing - 07/2021
  4. Michele Guzy/John - Self-Confidence and Meeting New People - 07/2021
  5. Michele Guzy/Suzanne - Weight Loss - 07/2021
  6. Tanya Nord/Katie - Foreign Language Difficulties - 07/2021
  7. Tanya Nord/Laala - Career Focus and Confidence - 07/2021
  8. Tanya Nord/Melody - Test Anxiety - 07/2021
  9. Tanya Nord/Vivian - Motivation in Career - 07/2021
  10. Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience - 07/2021
  11. Elaine Perliss/Carla - Fear of Flying - 06/2021
  12. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 06/2023
  13. Super Power Style: Dressing with Intention - 08/2021
  14. jumpSTART 2021! - 01/2021
  15. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2021
  16. Podcasting for Your Hypnotherapy Practice - 01/2023
  17. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 08/2021
  18. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 08/2021
  19. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 09/2021
  20. jumpSTART 2022! - 01/2022
  21. jumpSTART 2023! - 01/2023
  22. Clinical Case History Package 1 - 06/2021
  23. Marc Gravelle - HMI Book Club - 08/2021
  24. Research Articles Course - 07/2022
  25. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 04/2021
  26. Master the Arm Raising - 06/2021
  27. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 06/2021
  28. Imagery for Life Passages - 12/2020
  29. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 11/2020
  30. Metaphysical Imagery - 12/2020
  31. Healthy Boundaries - 01/2021
  32. 5 Powerful Ways to Launch, Market, and Grow Your Hypnotherapy Practice - 02/2021
  33. Spiritual Tarot: Hypnotic Applications for the Archetypes of Tarot - 02/2021
  34. Healing Developmental Trauma and Adaptation with Hypnosis - 02/2021
  35. Transformation: Tools for Changing Behavior - 07/2021
  36. Crystal Singing Bowls and Hypnosis - 07/2021
  37. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 07/2020
  38. The Basic Understanding and Principles of NLP - 07/2021
  39. Creating Easy and Effortless Hypnosis Workshops - 04/2021
  40. The Insider Secret to Generating and Retaining New Clients - 07/2021
  41. The Power of Releasing Guilt and Shame - 05/2021
  42. Clearing up Traumas at the Energy Level - 07/2021
  43. The Client Drought, A Shift in Perspective Can Shift Your Experience - 07/2021
  44. Is it Intuition, or is it NLP? - 07/2021
  45. Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence - 07/2021
  46. Hypnotic Remedies for Three Productivity Poisons - 07/2021
  47. Advanced Advertising and Promotion - 07/2021
  48. The Power of Colors - 07/2021
  49. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 08/2020
  50. Hypnosis in History - 06/2018
  51. How Forgiveness Impacts Brain Functioning - 08/2021
  52. Taking Positive Psychology to Corporations - 07/2021
  53. Marketing Mastery - The Basics of Building your Practice - 07/2021
  54. Important Dynamics in Creating Successful Relationships - 08/2021
  55. The Enneagram as the Gateway to Hypnotic Trance - 08/2021
  56. Body Syndromes - 01/2021
  57. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 08/2021
  58. Cheryl O'Neil/Anthony - Grief - 05/2021
  59. Cheryl O'Neil/April - Confidence for Auditions - 05/2021
  60. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 05/2021
  61. Cheryl O'Neil/Linda - Weight Loss, Mend Broken Heart - 05/2021
  62. Cheryl O'Neil/Patrick - Motivation for Writing Novel - 05/2021
  63. Elaine Perliss/Beverly - Claustrophobia - 06/2021
  64. Elaine Perliss/Jane - Improve Willpower - 07/2021
  65. Elaine Perliss/Joe - Curious About Hypnosis - 06/2021
  66. Elaine Perliss/Julia - Gaining Control - 06/2021
  67. Elaine Perliss/Mary - Stop Smoking - 07/2021
  68. Elaine Perliss/Nataly - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - 07/2021
  69. Elaine Perliss/Shane - Test Taking Anxiety - 07/2021
  70. John McCarthy/Belinda - Bad Eating Habits - 07/2021
  71. John Melton/Karen - Fear of Learning to Swim - 07/2021
  72. John Melton/Logan - Emotions - 07/2021
  73. John Melton/Todd - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - 07/2021
  74. Lisa Machenberg/Yuki - Cheek Biting Habit - 06/2021
  75. Marc Gravelle/Chuck - Self-Defeating Attitude - 06/2021
  76. Marc Gravelle/Eva - Improve Focus, Insomnia - 07/2021
  77. Marc Gravelle/Ian - Learning Focus and Organization - 07/2021
  78. Marc Gravelle/Karen - Rebellious with Authority - 07/2021
  79. Marc Gravelle/Kenny - Self Confidence - 07/2021

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 010479
    Certification Valid To: Apr 24, 2025

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - 01/2019
  2. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 02/2023
  3. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 04/2021
  4. Smoking Cessation - 07/2021
  5. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 12/2020
  6. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - 05/2021
  7. Past-Life Regression Therapy - 08/2021
  8. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - 02/2023
  9. Healing the Child Within - 12/2020
  10. Hypnosis and Grief Recovery - 02/2023
  11. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - 04/2024

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/05/2022
  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 09/01/2021

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2021

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Contact Information

Makiko Suzuki
Hypnospark
Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0034, Japan
 81-0-80-1064-7305

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