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Biography for Nancy L. Donnell, CHt

Nancy specializes in hypnosis for women’s health from pregnancy to menopause. She is an Honors Graduate of HMI, holds a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Wellness from PennWest, is a Certified NASM Personal Trainer, ACE Behavioral Change Specialist, and Childbirth Educator.

She has over 30 years experience in perinatal health and 13 years in corporate wellness helping employees improve nutrition, exercise, and stress management. She combines her skills to provide practical wellness coaching along with hypnotherapy.

She enjoys coming alongside women to navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum, menopause, and all the life changes in between such as career, relationships, health improvement, and personal goals.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Breathing
  3. Career Success
  4. Change Habits
  5. Child Birth
  6. Communication
  7. Cravings
  8. Exercise
  9. Fertility
  10. General Practice
  11. Improve Health
  12. Insomnia
  13. Overeating
  14. Pain Management
  15. Reach Goals
  16. Relationship Enhancement
  17. Relaxation
  18. Self Image
  19. Stress
  20. Weight Loss

Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 03/22/2022 - Date Graduated: 05/10/2023
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Bachelor's Sport Management: Fitness and Wellness
    PennWest California - 724-938-4000
    Date Started: 09/04/2007 - Date Graduated: 05/08/2010
    Total Years: 3

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. The Art of Wish-Making - 03/2023
  2. Extreme Self Care: Feed Your True Needs, Say Goodbye to Cravings - 03/2023
  3. Psychosynthesis: Creative Imagination and the Expansion of Consciousness - 03/2023
  4. Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 02/2023
  5. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 03/2023
  6. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 10/2022
  7. Master the Arm Raising - 04/2023
  8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis - 09/2022
  9. The Empty Leash - Hypnosis and the Loss of a Beloved Pet - 02/2023
  10. How Not to Give into Naysayers - 06/2022
  11. Transformation: Tools for Changing Behavior - 04/2023
  12. Clearing up Traumas at the Energy Level - 06/2022
  13. Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence - 04/2023
  14. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 04/2023
  15. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 05/2022
  16. Hypnosis in History - 03/2022
  17. How Forgiveness Impacts Brain Functioning - 06/2022
  18. Important Dynamics in Creating Successful Relationships - 12/2022
  19. Stress Relief Techniques - 01/2023
  20. Sigil Magic Imagery - Draw your Way to Success - 04/2023
  21. The Enneagram as the Gateway to Hypnotic Trance - 06/2022
  22. Build and Enhance your Hypnotherapy Practice with Group Hypnosis - 04/2023
  23. Helping Hypnotherapy Clients with Driving Anxiety - 12/2022
  24. The Gifts of Trauma - 07/2022
  25. NLP: Principles and Strategies of Success - 11/2022
  26. Body Syndromes - 05/2022
  27. Superbrain Yoga and Pranic Healing - 04/2023
  28. Business Basics: Tools to Get, Retain and Help More Clients - 03/2023
  29. Sacred Breath and the Human Potential - 04/2023
  30. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 11/2022
  31. Getting Comfortable with Silence - 11/2022
  32. Teens - Managing Stress in this Fast-Paced Competitive World - 10/2022
  33. Uplifting Depression - How Hypnotherapy Can Help - 05/2022
  34. The Decision Factor - 06/2022
  35. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 05/2022
  36. Aging Well: Staying Sharp with Hypnotherapy - 06/2022
  37. Cheryl O'Neil/Anthony - Grief - 04/2023
  38. Cheryl O'Neil/April - Confidence for Auditions - 04/2023
  39. Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience - 11/2022
  40. Tapping the Subconscious through Conversational Hypnosis - 06/2022
  41. Super Power Style: Dressing with Intention - 05/2022
  42. Making Fast and Permanent Change - 06/2022
  43. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 04/2023
  44. Creating a Professional Zoom Room - 10/2022
  45. Hypnosis for Past Life Regression Therapy - 05/2022
  46. Introduction to Professional Podcasting - 05/2022
  47. Wisdom of the Body-Mind in Hypnotherapy - 05/2022
  48. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 12/2022
  49. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 01/2023
  50. Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 01/2023
  51. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 01/2023
  52. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 01/2023
  53. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 12/2022
  54. Make Your Hypnotherapy Material Look Professional - 02/2023
  55. Why Can’t Anyone See My Website? - 03/2023
  56. When the Calling to Help Becomes the Obstacle - 02/2023
  57. Truly Mindful Coloring - 02/2023
  58. Parts Therapy - A Powerful 4 Step Process to Changing Lives - 11/2022
  59. Hacking Happiness Hormones - 11/2022
  60. Mental Bank Magic - 03/2023
  61. Create a Professional Zoom Group Experience - 03/2023
  62. Numerology - The Language of Numbers as a Tool for Success! - 03/2023
  63. Conversations with Ghosts and Gods: Imaginal Dialogue in Therapy - 03/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011137
    Certification Valid To: Sep 24, 2026
  • Certified Personal Trainer
    National Association of Sports Medicine - 800-460-6276
    Certification Number: 1210635075
  • Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula
    American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth - 818-788-6662
    Certification Number: 182139

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Hypnosis and PTSD - 02/2025
  2. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 10/2022
  3. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 10/2023
  4. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 12/2022
  5. Hypnosis and ADHD - 02/2025

Other Certifications

  • American Council on Exercise: Behavior Change Specialist - 2015

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 05/10/2023
  • Presidential Scholar
    PennWest - 04/11/2010

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2022

Website


https://DonnellHypnotherapy.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Nancy L. Donnell
Donnell Hypnotherapy
East Peoria, Illinois 61611, United States
 224-552-0441

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