Drake Eastburn is one of the most prolific hypnotherapists of his time. He has taught his proprietary methods all over the world, and has authored numerous books, mostly pertaining to hypnosis. Drake is extremely well-versed in topics such as trance, altered states of consciousness, out-of-body experiences, and regression therapy. He enjoys busting numerous myths often associated with hypnosis, allaying the common and misguided fears regarding the hypnotic state. Drake frequently assists clients with a broad array of psychological issues, ranging from various fears and anxieties, to breaking life-long habits like smoking and nail biting, to assisting clients in getting the pounds to “melt away like butter on a hot summer’s day”. Clients and business professionals from all over the globe seek Drake’s expertise; he offers Skype sessions for those unable to visit in-person. Drake has worked with world-class athletes, including Olympians and other professional sports players. He has served as entrepreneurial inspiration for many business owners and industry trailblazers. Some of his favorite topics of discussion include:
- What is hypnosis?
- Myths:
- Can you “get stuck” in hypnosis, as movies like Office Space often portray?
- Can a hypnotist force me to reveal my deepest, darkest secrets while in trance?
- Can the hypnotist force me to do things out of my normal character, or beyond my control?
- Can someone lie while hypnotized?
- Is hypnosis mind control?
- Can anyone be hypnotized, or can only certain “types” of people be hypnotized?
- Are only “weak minded” people capable of being hypnotized?
- Is hypnosis harmful?
- Is hypnosis sleep?
- How long does hypnosis last? Only a short time/48 hours?
- What is self-hypnosis? Is all hypnosis self-hypnosis?
Drake Eastburn is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Instructor through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). He is a member of multiple hypnotherapy and psychotherapy organizations worldwide, including the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE), the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute, as well as being a member of the National Federation of Hypnotists, OPEIU Local #104. A former board member of the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists (CAP), and a member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), Drake is the Director and co-founder, with his wife, Lynsi, of the Eastburn Hypnotherapy Center and the Eastburn Institute of Hypnosis.
Drake is a regular presenter at the Mid-America Hypnotists convention in Illinois, and the National Guild of Hypnotists annual convention held in Marlboro, MA. With more than 30 years experience in the field of hypnotism, Drake maintains a thriving private practice with two offices in the Denver Metro area. He has trained students to become Certified Hypnotherapists worldwide and he offers abundant post-graduate and continuing education coursework for those who wish to specialize and/or broaden their practice.
Drake is in high demand as a dynamic lecturer who regularly presents public education seminars locally through Colorado Free University, colleges and high schools, and corporate venues. Drake has facilitated numerous advanced trainings internationally in the U.K., Australia and Canada, as well as throughout the U.S. He has been featured on television news and radio, and in print media including The Denver Post.
One of the most prolific authors in contemporary hypnotism, he is the official hypnotherapist to the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team. Drake has written The Power of the Past, a book chronicling his decades of experience with hypnotic regression and a unique script book for hypnotists called Power Patter. His book on weight loss, No Time to Waist, is not only an enjoyable and informative read, but a complete weight loss program which includes six CDs to guide the reader through the entire hypnotic weight mastery program. Drake’s most recent publications are The Power of Suggestion, The Therapeutic Hypnotist, and the definitive work on his profession, What Is Hypnosis? (Really). A gifted teacher and a life-long learner, Drake Eastburn has put his passion for helping others maximize their potential to excellent use, and has never failed to improve upon the wellbeing of all those whose lives he touches.
