serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1982!

About ISHI

"At birth, everybody is hypnotized... at ISHI, we de-hypnotize and return you back to your original essence.

"The name ISHI is the acronym for the International Spiritual Hypnotherapy Institute. The key word is spiritual. Spirituality is in the foreground at ISHI because we essentially work with the vital life force energy of the client. We resolve the problem of disease by unblocking the flow in the physical body. Then, of course, you have a happy person because they are liberated on a spiritual, mental and physical level. I believe it is proper to cover all bases when it comes to humanity. After all, at core reality, we are each other, aren't we?" --Rev. William Duby, Founder

How ISHI Came to Be
The Spirit of Hypnosis
Why ISHI is So Effective
Spirit is the Key
What is Offered
Why Spiritual Hypnotherapy
A Guided Tour through ISHI

How ISHI Came to Be

ISHI came about because it was apparent that nearly all those trained in the hypnotherapy profession were negating the spiritual reality of the psychic power they were calling hypnosis. Metaphysical study was offered by some of the schools. Spirit release was offered by several others. But, in truth, these offerings were minuscule. As far as I was concerned they were negligent in their duty to present a well rounded education. And anything less in my book is a misguided education. Teaching the subject of hypnosis, like anything else, requires a sure foundation grounded upon sacred principle and demonstrated as a bona fide working science.

The Spirit of Hypnosis

Metaphysical teaching was somewhat included in their study, but spirituality was treated as though it wasn't all that important. It was looked at as though it was a "California flaky air-ware thing". In fact, I have heard the spiritual aspect of hypnosis referred to as the "fruit and nuts", when in fact, spirituality - is the "nuts and bolts". One must sincerely station his wholesome perspective in the spiritual plane for effective use of the psychic power of hypnosis, for permanent healing. The reason for this truth is simple and the wise facilitator employ its importance. He desires the client to match his vibration for well being. All healing stems from awakening to who you are, and what you are going to do in consciousness to maintain your well being of prosperity on a financial, mental, spiritual and physical level of reality forevermore.

Why ISHI is So Effective

We are certainly living in times that try men's souls. So, with that in mind, I decided to fight in a different way. A way where everyone can win. A "win-win"situation for one and for all. And now you have it, "The Way of ISHI", the place where the salvation of the soul memory of people shall not become forgotten; and in that light the true value of this ancient spiritual healing science (the psychic power known as hypnosis) and its proper application would cause the mind to keep the body well; and ourselves, in the light of the truth for well being. We try as much as possible to remain informal at ISHI while presenting the formal education you will need in the modern world to resolve the problems of the modern era. You can study at ISHI and gain in more ways than not. You have the best of both worlds. There is the basic course that teaches you the profession of hypnotherapy from the viewpoint of the National Guild of Hypnotists. And, of course, there is what I call the "nuts and bolts"to make it work better than ever.

Spirit is the Key

The name ISHI is the acronym for the International Spiritual Hypnotherapy Institute. The key word is spiritual. Spirituality is in the foreground at ISHI because we essentially work with the vital life force energy of the client. We resolve the problem of disease by unblocking the flow in the physical body. Then, of course, you have a happy person because they are liberated on a spiritual, mental and physical level. I believe it is proper to cover all bases when it comes to humanity. After all, at core reality, we are each other, aren't we? There is only one humanity, isn't there? Nothing feels better than taking care of your own. Not so much in supporting the way you would like for people to be, to please you; but in how people may please themselves, so you can experience being pleased with yourself; this is integrity. Such an activity is a pure pleasure that endures for eternity because it is grounded upon the fundamental principle of human decency. Details and specifics of the ISHI curriculum are available upon request. The full course of study includes beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques.

What is Offered

The International Spiritual Hypnotherapy Institute offers hypnotherapy sessions, hypnotist certification, continuing education for hypnotherapists, and Spiritual Hypnotherapy. Our school is located in Berkeley, California, and we are working to bring more and more of what the school offers to those around the world.

 

What people are saying...

“Until I came to ISHI, I had never really experienced a positive subconscious response, now I KNOW when I am getting results in trance.” __ K.B.

“At ISHI hypnosis, trance and the nature of the soul was made clear for me, it was like awakening from a dream, and I hadn't even known that I'd been dreaming!”___ N.L.

“At ISHI I learned that going into a positive trance state was scientific. There were certain steps I could follow and be certain that I would get results, the mystery was lifted and a whole new range of talents were open to me, I started to enjoy life and have fun again!" ___ R.G.

“I studied hypnosis for years and have been a certified hypnotherapist for three years. Yet it wasn't until I took the certification course at ISHU with Debi Livngston that I truly understood the scientific application of hypnosis and why it is so important to know how it works! I believe I received the BEST training for both classical hypnosis and metaphysical/mind science approach." J.D.