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Biography for Miyako Nagai, CCHt

Miyako Nagai, CCHt is a High Honors Graduate of the HMI Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma Program and the AOS Mind-Body Psychology Associate Degree Program. She has helped individuals of all ages—from young children to seniors—overcome challenges and shift their focus toward a brighter future. Miyako firmly believes that each of us has the power to create the life we desire.

Born and raised in Japan, Miyako moved to the U.S. in 1999. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in financial auditing and tax for many years.

However, her own life challenges and a deep search for meaning led her to embrace spirituality in her early 30s. This journey ignited a passion for helping others navigate their struggles, ultimately inspiring her to shift careers and dedicate herself to personal growth and healing.

Today, Miyako is a compassionate guide for those seeking positive change. She specializes in supporting individuals dealing with chronic pain, ADHD symptoms, childhood trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and grief from death, loss and divorce. With a deep understanding of both the practical and spiritual aspects of life, she empowers others to heal, grow, and step into their best selves.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Abandonment
  2. Addictions
  3. Anxiety
  4. Chronic Pain
  5. Concentration
  6. Cravings
  7. Death or Loss
  8. Fears
  9. Insomnia
  10. Motivation
  11. Pain Management
  12. Panic Attacks
  13. Past Life Regression
  14. Phobias
  15. Relationship Enhancement
  16. Self Confidence
  17. Self Esteem
  18. Stress
  19. Tinnitus
  20. Trauma

Experience

Miyako Nagai is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Level Two Reiki Practitioner, Therapeutic Imagery Master, and Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

She has helped clients of all ages—from young children to seniors—achieve their personal goals in areas such as chronic pain relief, ADHD symptom management, healing from childhood trauma, overcoming insomnia and nightmares, tinnitus relief, grief support, and past-life regression.


Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting)
    San Diego State University - 619-594-4509
    Date Started: 08/28/2000 - Date Graduated: 05/23/2002
  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 03/21/2023 - Date Graduated: 03/21/2024
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 03/25/2024 - Date Graduated: 03/17/2025
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique - 07/2023
  2. Body Syndromes - 06/2023
  3. Child Hypnosis - 06/2024
  4. Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 04/2023
  5. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 04/2023
  6. Hypnosis for Managing Chronic Health Conditions - 11/2023
  7. Imagery for Life Passages - 01/2024
  8. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 04/2023
  9. Intuitive Healing and Development - Level One - 02/2024
  10. Intuitive Healing and Development - Level Two - 03/2024
  11. Metaphysical Imagery - 02/2024
  12. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 04/2023
  13. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 02/2024
  14. Research Articles Course - 03/2025
  15. Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 04/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 012254
    Certification Valid To: May 12, 2027

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Imagery - 06/2023
  2. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 06/2024
  3. Certified Practitioner Reiki Level One - 10/2023
  4. Certified Practitioner Reiki Level Two - 12/2023
  5. Healing the Inner Child - 07/2023
  6. Hypnosis and ADHD - 07/2023
  7. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 03/2024
  8. Hypnosis and PTSD - 09/2023
  9. Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation - 09/2023
  10. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - 05/2023
  11. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - 09/2023
  12. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - 03/2024
  13. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - 05/2023
  14. Hypnosis for the Caregiver - 09/2023
  15. Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy - 06/2024
  16. Past-Life Regression Therapy - 12/2023
  17. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 06/2023
  18. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 02/2024
  19. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 06/2023

Awards

  • High Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 03/17/2025
  • High Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 03/25/2024
  • Academic Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 01/30/2025

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2023

Website


https://MiyakoHypno.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Contact Information

Miyako Nagai
Miyako Hypnotherapy
San Diego, California 92119, United States
619-818-2615