Client Testimonials
“With zero hypnotherapy experience and a desire to kick my intense sugar habit, I reached out to Laura for help. Her work in delving into not just the cravings, but what surrounds and influences my thought processes laid the groundwork for our enlightening sessions. The tools and knowledge Laura gave me feel like superpowers of resistance when that tray of brownies is placed in front of me. Hypnotherapy works and Laura is just a fantastic person to experience this with.”
“I highly recommend Laura Callahan for your next massage!I have visited Laura for massage as often as I am able since the early 2000s. In my experience, she has continued to refine and enhance her skills during her 25 years of practice. Laura asks the right questions during each intake session to understand where you are experiencing pain and contributing factors that could be causing it to then tailor your session to maximize the level of relief. I always marvel at her ability to apply a meaningful amount of pressure to ensure myofascial release by the end of your session without further aggravating my muscle tightness and tenderness. I appreciate the way she checks in with me at the right times to adjust her pressure to get that desired result. You will feel the kindness and heart she puts into her work end the end of your session. She recognizes the connection between nutrition, physical activity, and pain and is always willing to provide suggestions.”
“I was taken on a journey that I never even thought was possible, I have come a very long ways in just six weeks. I look forward to doing more work with Laura in the future. I feel myself not only starting to think more of myself than I ever have before, but deep down, I’m also finding that I’m being more kind to myself, and finding a sense of self love for the very first time.
Because of my past, I was a person dealing with many issues like PTSD and many other mental disabilities that have left me in trouble in some important moments in my life. Laura helped me learn a new, more positive outlook on my situation and experiences I can’t thank her enough! ”
“I honestly had a hard time believing hypnotherapy would be beneficial at the beginning but with where I was mentally I finally decided to give it a try. My mom introduced me to Laura and I was immediately relieved with how comfortable she made me feel. I was amazed with how relaxed and happy I was feeling just after the first few sessions. Since then I’ve gotten my life in order and been feeling happier than I have in a long time and I owe a big thanks to Laura and her hypnotherapy”
“I reached out to Laura initially for a hypnobirthing session. However, within the next few days we chose to terminate the pregnancy due to unexpected complications. I reached out to Laura for support and for help with moving on from this incident. I wanted to be more accepting, grateful of my current life and be hopeful for the future. Laura helped me with all this aspects wonderfully. Her sessions were customized to the specific problem in hand and there were metrics in place at session 1 and after my final session which demonstrated progress.
I am extremely grateful for her guidance and kindness during this challenging time. I always felt energized and at a much better mental space after her sessions. I highly recommend Laura and her services. I will definitely reach out to her again as and when the need arises. ”
“Laura is guiding me through weight loss with hypnotherapy. She is kind and knowledgable with a level headed way of conversation. I have made more progress in 3 weeks with Laura than I have in 40 years of trying different strategies. I highly recommend her services.”
— Tracy M., PA, USA
“My partner and I took the official HypnoBirthing® course with Laura via Zoom in preparation for our birth. We absolutely loved it, and were sad when our 5 sessions were up! Laura was very calm, confident and experienced in sharing her wisdom and knowledge of training the subconscious. She was incredibly engaged and thorough, following up with each of our sessions. Laura definitely cared immensely about us, our success and the work she does! Our labour had some unexpected turns, but the tools she gave us were invaluable…not only for my labour and delivery, but for our lives! We commented many times on how the course, Laura, and the Hypnobirthing philosophy had positive effects on both our relationship and attitude. I would highly recommend the Hypnobirthing course with Laura!”
“So happy I did this. It’s amazing how much the subconscious influences your actions in daily life. Laura was wonderful at helping me move forward in my life!.”
“My partner and I took Laura’s hypnobirthing course via Zoom when we were expecting our first child. She did a fantastic job of teaching the Hypnobirthing techniques and approaches to childbirth. Laura’s approach to the course was extremely thorough as she provided lots of extra resources and a follow-up email after each session. The small group size was perfect for discussions and feeling comfortable with the other participants. Laura and the course made me feel very encouraged and supported throughout pregnancy and labour, and would be one of my top recommendations for expecting parents!!”
“Laura is an amazing person and healer! She is experienced and knows her purpose. She has an intuitive way of helping others transform their lives. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for clarity, guidance, or support on their healing journey!”
— Jackie G., NY, USA
“My husband and I took a 5 part, virtual HypnoBirthing® class with Laura. It was a great experience, and we learned several tools that we used during labor and the birth of our son. Laura even provided extra tracts that weren’t part of the official Hypnobirthing curriculum - and honestly, I preferred Laura’s tracts to the official curriculum. Our son’s birth didn’t go exactly as planned - he was born at 35 weeks 6 days! However, because of this class, I was able to calm myself during stressful situations and also use the BRAINS acronym to get the information I needed from medical staff to make educated decisions about how to proceed. I highly recommend Hypnobirthing to any expectant parents. Laura goes above and beyond in her class, providing an experience that I think will benefit us in many areas of life, not just labor and birth, but also as parents.”
“My wife and I took Laura’s HypnoBirthing® class in preparation for the birth of our first child. I am so glad we did!! I felt the class really prepared us and gave us the tools to have the birth experience we wanted! While there were definitely some unanticipated turns, I felt like I had the tools to support and advocate for my wife. I was able to be present mentally and physically throughout the whole experience and really feel confident in my support throughout the process. I can also say many of the ideas/concepts/tools have helped us in our relationship as a whole as well. Laura did a really nice job of presenting the material, guiding us through it as well as encouraging us to do the necessary homework and daily preparation in advance of the birth.”
“For more than 50 years, I picked my lips and tried to hide it. Friends and family would try to be helpful and tell me to stop when they saw the behavior — but to no avail. I’d resent them for treating me like a child and feel ashamed because they caught me.
When I had nearly given up hope, I turned to Laura for hypnotherapy. After the first session, I’d have the impulse to pick, but would be aware and stop myself. Then the urge eased. After the second session, I could honestly say, “I don’t do that anymore.” That’s it: Two sessions ended a lifetime habit.
I can’t tell you how glad I am to have worked with Laura, how proud I am that I was able to overcome the habit, and how grateful I am that she helped me get to this place.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Laura!”
“I had met Laura prior to engaging her for hypnotherapy and was drawn to her easy-going nature and found her just very easy to open up and talk to. I really enjoyed working with Laura and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her, no matter where one might be in their journey 😄.”
“I would highly recommend Laura’s HypnoBirthing® course for expectant parents! Laura is seriously talented when it comes to leading guided hypnosis, both during the course and in her audio recordings. This, coupled with her constant encouragement, has eased my mind and helped me to gain focus as we get closer to the end of this pregnancy. She provides endless resources, and coaches you through a multitude of practical measures to be used through the challenges of labor, delivery, and beyond. Overall, this course has made us feel significantly more prepared both mentally and physically for the birth of our first child and we are forever grateful to Laura.”
“My husband and I were lucky to take Laura’s HypnoBirthing® classes upon recommendation by our chiropractor. I speak for both my other half and me when I say, I am so grateful to Laura for her kindness and excellent care leading up to and during our birth!
I am also so grateful to have been able to practice all of the HypnoBirthing techniques in and out of class as much as I did, as Laura’s teachings were invaluable during a challenging labor; subsequently, I have found them extremely helpful while in recovery as well, during which time I have only taken over the counter Tylenol to manage pain — all the rest is managed with self hypnosis and deep relaxation.
The teachings and techniques have also been great tools during breastfeeding, as well and managing the daily stress of parenting our other child, a toddler!
Finally, the class really did create an opening for my husband to play an active role in the whole process, as well as be a more communicative vessel on my behalf during labor.
Thank you, Laura, for everything. Your encouragement during our sessions made my husband the best advocate he could be during our birth experience, and your compassion and knowledge of hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques have been incredible tools for us on this next chapter of family life. Thank you for helping us to bring our little Ansel Earthside!”
“Laura helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. I used to feel really anxious and nervous about it. I listened to her customized audio until I had a presentation. This process truly helped me to feel more confident. I no longer feel the anxiety before speaking in public. I’m able to focus on what matters rather than letting my emotions block my growth.”
— Luciana C., NC, USA
“I worked with Laura for weight loss and releasing fear. Laura definitely has a special way of understanding what you need for your particular issue. She’s very empathetic and thorough. The subliminal messages and personal audio files she made for me really nailed the points we discussed home.”
“Hypnotherapy with Laura literally rewired my brain regarding my weight challenges. By presenting positive reframes to my brain, then re-introducing these thoughts repeatedly, I feel like I created new neural pathways that support the new positive habits I needed. I have upgraded my “default settings” when it comes to being “triggered” and I dropped the weight easily. This is what makes hypnotherapy so powerful, book a session with Laura now!”
“For a couple of years, ever since I was 14, I was terrified of spiders, especially wolf spiders, and would panic, scream, and run away at the sight of one. It was impeding on my quality of life, and they were always on my mind, using up my focus and concentration. I even had unsettling nightmares about them almost every week. After my work with Laura, I am now able to capture large wolf spiders and put them outside! I am no longer scared of spiders! Thank you, Laura!”
“I got to know Laura as a warm, emphatic person with whose help I was able to take an important step. During our work together, it became clear how thoroughly she had immersed herself in me and how involved she was. In her own original gentle way she guided me through the hypnosis, which turned into a true experience in which I could leave things behind and move forward. I can wholeheartedly recommend Laura as a person as well as a great therapist to anyone who is ready to make positive change in her or his life.”
“I worked with Laura to help me with weight issues. She guided me through a very intuitive eating process which helped me to view food from a healthier perspective. Her suggestions stick with me especially when I'm eating out. I have started enjoying picking the healthier options from the menu. I was glad it wasn't just another "diet" rather focused on healthy lifestyle changes in general. Yesterday I had a profound break through and I'm so grateful. I'm excited to see where this journey takes me!”
— Kathleen M., Kamloops, BC, Canada
My sweet client Jo sent me this video testimonial she made!
