Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy Staff & Credentials

CEO of Anahat Education Group, Inc. (AEG), President of the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists (IAIH), and the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy (IIH), the first State-Licensed Postsecondary Vocational Hypnotherapy Institute through the US Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education – License #3448. Matthew is also the founder of Silent Light Publishers (SLP) and the Interpersonal NLP Society.

Lesley is a graduate of the Interpersonal Institute of Hypnotherapy (CHT, CCHT, THT) and member of the
International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists (IAIH). She earned her MBA at the University
of Missouri – Columbia and has extensive experience in supporting organizations in the achievement of
their goals. She is committed to helping others achieve their fullest potential through various modalities
of clearing blocks and raising energy.

Certified Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, certified by the state licensed Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. She is a member of the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists and certified through the HypnoBirthing® International Institute as a HypnoBirthing® instructor. Jennie is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT – Yoga Alliance) and a Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra practitioner.

Todd is a Recruitment Advisor with over 20 years of experience in admissions, financial aid, and student support. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration, has risen to 32 Degrees of the freemasonic system, and is a Certified Life Coach from ICF. Todd brings an illuminated mindset and considerable knowledge and insight to self-awareness and is the developer of the C.A.T.S. (Community Acceptance Trust and Support) Program for ex-offenders.

Meet Corey, your bridge between the worlds of Hypnotherapy and Marketing. He’s a graduate of our school, served as the Chief Marketing Officer from 2021-2023, and now runs our Best Practices Business Support Group. With nearly 10 years in sales and marketing, Corey knows the game.

Ready to launch your practice but don’t know where to get started? Corey also runs Hypnotherapy Accelerator, a done-for-you website design and marketing service for new hypnotherapists that helps you build a full-time practice much faster than trying to figure out everything by yourself. Corey loves what he does, especially when he sees others succeed. So if you’re serious about taking your practice to the next level, Corey’s your go-to guy.

Dr. Kelsey Evans-Amalu (she/her) is based in the greater Tampa Bay area bringing holistic healing services to people in need. Dr. K. is a small business owner at The Mindful Prof LLC and serves as researcher, yoga and meditation instructor, and somatic educator to private clients, corporate offices, and k-12 schools and universities. She is experienced with working with varied clientele including past instruction of high-performance athletes (the WWE, Orlando City Soccer, Orlando Pride, etc.) to mental health providers and services (National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Eating Disorder Awareness, etc.). Previously a k-12 educator, and now an adjunct professor of higher education, Dr. K continues to support k-12 teachers and students by leading mindfulness groups and individual sessions and creating mindful school partnerships as the Consultant of Contemplative Pedagogy at The Namaste Project. PhD in Education, Masters in Education, 500 Hour E-RYT, Kids Yoga Certified, Integrative Somatic Trauma Certification, Trauma Yoga Certified, Certified Meditation Teacher, Reiki Certified, Certified Professional Life Coach.

Diletta considers herself a daughter of art as her family has always been dedicated to the world of the arts. Her training started in high school and she obtained a degree in traditional Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts -Accademia Albertina-, and with the subsequent Master in Advanced Digital Artist, both in Turin, Italy. Later she worked as a concept artist, teacher of Fine Arts and Illustrator for various Italian and foreign projects and companies. Currently she is dedicated to illustration and graphics for IIH.

From inception to publishing, Kim provides clarity to hopeful authors about their purpose in writing a book and a foundational structure to execute their vision to a wider audience. Her two-decade career in Hollywood as a movie producer and screenwriter adds that special edge of storytelling and crafting a story that entertains as well as evokes emotion. Kim is now working with IIH to get the works of Matthew J. Brownstein into more hand and hearts.

Rene Brent is a Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, Director and instructor In Orlando, Florida for the last 7 years, and a proud graduate of the school. Rene is passionate about this work and teaching in order to create well-trained Hypnotherapists. Rene has also been an RN for 33 years and has worked in ICU, Trauma/ER, and Recovery Room.

Prior to her certification as a Hypnotherapist Bianca worked as a head coach and trainer, sharing her love of personal fitness and assisting people to both commit themselves and learn the skills needed to achieve their goals. Now focused on the practice of Hypnotherapy, she explains the transition this way: “I see myself as your facilitator, to guide you on your journey, open your subconscious mind to change and–as a personal trainer–also show you ways to implement your mental and physical strategies to achieve your goals.” Bianca is a Director and Instructor in Tampa, Florida.

Rebecca Zayas is a Certified Clinical, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida and attended Stetson University’s Graduate School of Counseling. She is also a Lead Instructor and Mentor for the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy and a Member, Examiner, and Presenter for the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists (IAIH).

Ashley is a certified, clinical hypnotherapist, trainer, speaker, reiki master, and teacher of yoga and meditation. She is wrapping up her Yoga Therapy training from Kripalu’s School of Integrative Yoga Therapy and she enjoys combining her life’s learnings in her signature HypnoYogaTherapies® approach to assist her clients in transforming themselves into their true state of wholeness, aligning body, mind, and soul to achieve the life of their dreams. Ashley is now an instructor for IIH.

Tampa lead instructor, Christine Bergstrom, is passionate about helping others realize their true essence. From a young age she knew that she was here to help others, and spent many years yearning for what that meant for her. She began her journey at IIH in 2017, landing there through a series of synchronicities. During her training, she not only transformed her own limiting beliefs, she had an intense spiritual awakening through a breathwork session. She then knew she had found what she was meant to do. When she’s not seeing clients, teaching or holding workshops, you may just find her anywhere outdoors on an adventure with her family.

Esteban Londono’s metaphysical journey began 20 years ago when he read Many Lives Many Masters, by his future teacher, Dr. Brian Weiss. In response to a family crisis, Esteban was guided to accept the role of adviser for individuals dealing with the impact that addictions have on relationships, the aftermath and the subsequent road to healing and forgiveness. He has been an active mentor in this capacity for over 17 years. Esteban is trilingual, speaking fluently in English, Spanish and Portuguese. His healing work has extended throughout the USA and to Colombia.

Kati graduated from the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy in June 2022 and is certified by the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. She holds a master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology and a bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral science. She is a Board member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has professional experience working for Baldridge Award-winning companies St. David’s HealthCare and Motorola.

Matthew’s path started when he had a profound spiritual experience that led him to searching for life’s truths. After studying and practicing meditation and energy healing, Matthew found the institute of interpersonal hypnotherapy where he graduated as a clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Matthew truly believes that no one is lost or broken, but they have forgotten the truth of who they are. He is honored to share his heart and to remind people of the love that has always existed inside of them.

Founder and CEO of the Society of Emotional Intelligence – a professional association dedicated to bringing emotional intelligence into practice in all walks of life including schools, families, organizations, and communities. Hank is also an Executive Emotional Intelligence Coach to leaders and organizations. As a coach, he partners with individuals to identify their strengths and development areas that are used to create an action plan that leads to increased performance, productivity and overall well-being.

Ligia MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, CHT, is the founder of My Meaningful Life, LLC and The Center for Transforming Lives in Miami, Fl where she consults with individuals and families; by offering coaching/support, groups and workshops. Ligia is the author of three books on grief.

Mary Hayes has long been regarded as an authentic, empowering, and insightful Intuitive Counselor and Medium. Mary’s fresh approach to this long-standing profession is remarkably effective yet most enjoyable. For over twenty years, she has helped her clients with life direction, soul connection, personal enrichment, and so much more. Mary now has a private practice at her office in Winter Park, Florida, and continues to travel throughout the state to meet with private groups and individuals. By also working online, she is able to offer her services worldwide.

Steve McClellan is a Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and coach. He got started in hypnotherapy to deal with his own traumas, and now loves helping others do the same. During his training, he had a profound experience that kick-started his journey from skepticism toward spirituality. He loves studying wildly disparate fields, looking for wisdom that can be applied to everyday life. After a previous career in software, he has shifted from fixing bugs in computer programs to helping people fix bugs in the human mind.