Before entering the field of hypnotherapy, Dave served as a paramedic in Ottawa for 24 years, dedicating his career to helping people through some of life’s most critical moments. Today, he continues that mission in a different, yet equally meaningful, way.

“I’m deeply grateful to have had two extraordinary careers. In my first, I helped people through medical challenges. In my second, I help people overcome emotional barriers, create meaningful change, and achieve important personal goals.”

With a strong foundation in medicine and science, Dave has brought an exceptional level of structure, credibility, and innovation to the field of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Drawing inspiration from the clear, step-by-step protocols used in emergency medicine, he has developed highly effective transformational methods designed to create rapid and lasting results.

Since 1999, Dave has helped clients at the Canadian Hypnosis Centre achieve profound breakthroughs in areas ranging from emotional well-being to performance and personal transformation.

“Its easy to see why Kurt Stoodley of the CTV Morning Show told his viewers way back in 2006 that [Dave and the team at the Canadian Hypnosis Centre are the go to specialists for anything and everything Hypnosis]”

Throughout his professional career, he has been deeply committed not only to helping people directly, but also to equipping others with the skills and confidence to do the same.

During his years as a paramedic in Ottawa, Dave served for many years as an on-road preceptor, training and mentoring paramedics in real-world emergency settings. He also taught Advanced Trauma Life Support to Canadian Military Peacekeepers, along with First Aid, CPR, and Defibrillation to Parliament Hill Security, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and the pilots who fly the Prime Minister of Canada.

That passion for education continues today at the Canadian Hypnosis Centre, where Dave shares his proprietary protocols and advanced hypnotherapy tools with his team to maintain an exceptional standard of client care.

In addition, Dave has been a featured presenter multiple times at the NGH International Hypnosis Conference in Boston and teaches advanced training programs for hypnotists seeking to expand their skills and effectiveness.

Want to become a Successful Hypnotherapist? Check the training section on this site and then contact Dave to see if this training would be right for you. He has been teaching Clinical Hypnosis since 2004.

With over 31 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Medical Technician and Physician Assistant, Sean built his career delivering compassionate, high-quality care in some of the most demanding and complex environments imaginable. His military background includes developing and teaching first aid programs, leading smoking cessation initiatives, and providing both primary care and specialized undersea medicine to Navy divers. Sean has also had the honour of deploying overseas three times in support of Canadian forces.

Since transitioning to civilian practice in 2011, Sean has continued his work as a Physician Assistant while also practicing as a Clinical Hypnotherapist—bringing a rare blend of medical expertise and subconscious-based change work into every session.

Sean is particularly passionate about helping clients stop smoking, reduce stress and anxiety, and manage chronic pain —addressing both the physiological and subconscious components of change.

Sean integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Clinical Hypnosis, and the Canadian Hypnosis Centre’s proprietary ‘Rapid Transformational Protocols’ to create life enhancing and lasting change.  Hypnotherapy is considered a Rapid Transformational approach—allowing clients to access and resolve root-level patterns more efficiently while building lasting, meaningful change.

From a young age, Danielle felt a strong calling to help others—an instinct that naturally led her into the field of psychotherapy. She brings a thoughtful blend of empathy, clinical curiosity, and evidence-based practice to support clients on their healing and growth journeys.

Danielle began her career working in community centres and later supported youth, families, and women who are survivors of sexual violence. These experiences shaped her trauma-informed, strength-based approach and reinforced her deep belief in every person’s innate capacity for change.

Danielle integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Clinical Hypnosis, and the Canadian Hypnosis Centre’s proprietary ‘Rapid Transformational Protocols’ to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Hypnotherapy is considered a Rapid Transformational approach—allowing clients to access and resolve root-level patterns more efficiently while building lasting, meaningful change.

Linda specializes in grief and bereavement. She spent 25 years as a palliative care nurse in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city helping families cope with the loss of a loved one. Linda was cofounder of ‘Bereaved Families Ottawa’ and facilitated groups of bereaved parents for over six years. Linda became an NGH Certified Clinical Hypnotist with Dave at the Canadian Hypnosis Centre back in 2004. Her many years as an RN as well as her many years as a clinical hypnotist has made her a unique expert in the field of grief and bereavement, using both those training modalities as well as neuro linguistics, Neuroplasticity, and other advanced modalities as deemed necessary for the success of her client. She works with children, teens and adults, individually or groups. Linda has taken a leadership role in the hypnosis profession, taking regular ongoing training as well as speaking at conferences in Canada and internationally on her specialties.

If you or someone you know is experiencing grief/bereavement please reach out and let us help you.

*Linda uses the teachings of Dr Alan Wolfelt as part of this program

Lyne plays an integral role in the background keeping us organized.  Since 2006 she has been our office manager, doing everything from answering phones, scheduling & greeting clients for our busy office hypnotists before we were virtual, bookkeeping, accounting, booking all our corporate seminars, entertainment shows, and of course our Internationally recognized Certified Hypnotherapy program, and probably a lot more that we didn’t even know about.

Lisa brings an intuitive, creative approach to her hypnosis work, delivering fully customized sessions designed to deepen, strengthen, and accelerate client outcomes. She is passionate about helping you leverage the power of your subconscious mind to create meaningful, lasting change.

As a supportive and encouraging coach, Lisa guides you through the process of identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum toward the outcomes you truly want.

Lisa integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Clinical Hypnosis, and the Canadian Hypnosis Centre’s proprietary ‘Rapid Transformational Protocols’ to create life enhancing and lasting change. Hypnotherapy is considered a Rapid Transformational approach—allowing clients to access and resolve root-level patterns more efficiently while building lasting, meaningful change.

William brings a creative, results-driven approach to his hypnosis work, delivering fully customized sessions within our proven therapeutic framework—designed to deepen, strengthen, and accelerate client outcomes. He is committed to helping you leverage the power of your subconscious mind to create meaningful, lasting change.

William supports clients in identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose—and achieve the outcomes they truly want.

William integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Clinical Hypnosis, and the Canadian Hypnosis Centre’s proprietary ‘Rapid Transformational Protocols’ to create life enhancing and lasting change. Hypnotherapy is considered a Rapid Transformational approach—allowing clients to access and resolve root-level patterns more efficiently while building lasting, meaningful change.