WELCOME TO SAMHA

SAMHA are LEADERS in training and research in South Africa, we have explored NEW material and researched NEW techniques, that we teach and share with our members keeping us on the LEADING Edge of the Hypnosis world.

More and more people are becoming aware and turning to alternative medicines and treatments and Hypnosis is fast becoming a Key Factor in helping people, in their day-to-day lives.
Science now recognizes Hypnosis.
Professors Posner and Amir Raz (USA) released scientific research factors featured in the New York Times 2005.
The healing power of Hypnosis is available from one of our qualified, listed practitioners and will not only provide you with a very enjoyable, relaxing 60 – 90 minute session, but also give you an informed insight into what treatments and techniques would best suit your needs.  The total confidentiality creates a trust factor between Client and Therapist that enables the Client to feel safe, secure and motivated to achieve a positive result.

Actual pictures taken during Research of the brain being receptive to suggestive techniques, conducted in the USA, 2005

Practitioner of the Year 2021

Heather Fountain, Durban Hypnotherapist Wins Prestigious Award

There are a large number of Hypnotherapists who use hypnosis every day to help people to successfully overcome their many problems and issues. These hypnosis practitioners are not always recognised for their work and the contributions that they make. This has recently been rectified with a new award that recognises those who are taking the lead in positioning hypnotherapy in its rightful place, as an effective option for healing in this country.

The South African Modern Hypnosis Academy (SAMHA) introduced the Angela Thorp Award in 2020. Angela Thorp, who is 85 years old, has been a keen supporter of SAMHA since its inception in 1993. She was one of the motivators who kept this training institution going during the good years as well as during more challenging times.

Students from all over Africa and abroad have passed through SAMHA’s training program. The academy focuses on training and mentoring small groups of students and emphasises the latest practical hypnosis techniques.

Aiden Lottering, a practising hypnotherapist based in Pretoria, was the first winner of this award. Notably he is also the SAMHA Gauteng Regional Officer.

Heather Fountain, the winner for 2021, was recently announced. She is a hypnotherapist from Durban. This award recognises her efforts in promoting hypnosis, which includes a website she created and administers, called Find A Hypnotist.

Heather has been very enthusiastic about helping people through hypnosis. When she was completing her studies through SAMHA, she became ill and was hospitalised during the time that she had to do her final exam. This did not stop her and she wrote the exam from her hospital bed, passing with flying colours!

John Dutton, the director of SAMHA, gave the following reasons why Heather was awarded the trophy: “Her professionalism, comradely behaviour, and determination make Heather a shining example to hypnosis practitioners worldwide. She has put in a great effort in offering free therapy to South African health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as to create unity between all hypnotherapists in the country.”

The Angela Thorp floating trophy is a unique hand-carved creation by Penny Shone, who is the administrative director of SAMHA.

Heather Fountain Hypnotherapy
Morningside, Durban
Advanced Hypnosis Practitioner
Contact Number: 082 887 9099
Email Address:  info@thispractice.net
Website:  www.dragonflytherapy.co.za

LISTEN

Lead Article written by John Dutton of SAMHA, on “Debunking the Myths of Hypnosis”
Published in the newly re-launched Odyssey Magazine. www.odysseymagazine.co.za
https://issuu.com/odysseymag/docs/odyssey_minimag_3-2019/9

Due to popular demand
John Dutton has opened a practice on the South Coast of Kwa Zulu Natal at
Palm Beach close to Port Edward
Monday to Friday
(Subject to him not being away lecturing)

Out of town clients welcome – accommodation available
www.palmbeachchalets.com.
Weekend or Midweek retreats available upon request.
Advanced Bookings are essential
Book att
john@hypnosiscentre.co.za