My Qualifications

Or, why you can put your trust in me!

 Schooling

  • Hypnotherapy Academy of America, became a Certified Hypnotherapist! 2020

  • Seattle Massage School, graduated with honors, 1993

  • Georgetown University, B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Theology, 1989

Certifications and Trainings

  • Completed Lifting Depression Course, Uncommon Knowledge, 2022.

  • Certified 3Keys® HypnoFertilitist, 2021

  • Certified HypnoBirthing® Educator, 2021

  • Certified Member, National Guild of Hypnotists, 2021

  • Certified HypnoFit® Therapist, 2021

  • Completed The Wisdom of Trauma course with Dr. Gabor Maté, 2021

  • Certified 200-hour Ashaya yoga teacher, 2014

  • Certified Maya Abdominal Therapist, Level 3, 2010

  • Completed trainings in Advanced Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy I, II and IV, Advanced Polarity Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Neurolink, and Chinese Energetic Healing, among others

  • Over the last 25+ years, I’ve worked with thousands of clients, assisting them with their mind/body wellness!

Honors and Relevant Life Experience

  • Winner, Best Hypnotherapy Service, Bellingham, WA, 2022!

  • Owner, Laura Callahan Hypnotherapy & Healing, 2021 - present, Bellingham, WA

  • Voted Best Massage Therapist in Bermuda, 2015

  • Co-Owner, Wise Body Wellness, 2008 - 2017, Bermuda

  • Owner of In Good Hands Massage, 1994 - 2008, Seattle/Bellevue/Kirkland, WA

  • Ashaya Yoga teacher, 2014 - 2016, Bermuda

  • Instructor at Ashmead College, Everett, WA, 2004

  • Graduate of Landmark Education Curriculum for Living, 1996

  • Introduction to the Forum Leader and Coach, Landmark Education, 1995-1999

  • Learned TM (Transcendental Meditation) in 1986, and I’ve been meditating on and off since then