About Miyako Nagai, C. CHt. /AHA1 Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
My approach blends science and spirituality, integrating evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques with deep personal insight. I believe that true transformation begins from within, and hypnotherapy offers a gentle yet powerful path to self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional healing, relief from stress and anxiety, or a profound shift in your life, I’m here to guide and support you. My own journey has been shaped by years of spiritual exploration and a deep respect for the mind’s innate ability to heal. Through our sessions, I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can reconnect with your inner wisdom and unlock new possibilities for yourself.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—together, we can tap into your subconscious mind’s limitless potential and help you move forward with confidence and clarity. I look forward to walking this path with you!
How did I choose my path?
I was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan. In 1999, I made the life-changing decision to come to the U.S. and pursue my education, eventually graduating from a university in San Diego in 2002. Subsequently, I dedicated many years to a fulfilling career as a CPA until I became a certified hypnotherapist.
Like many people, I have faced numerous challenges in my life.
“Why is life so hard?” “Why are we born?” Seeking answers, I turned to spirituality and started to study it seriously. I also read various self-help books, and after coming to the United States, I sought individual and couples counseling, continuously searching for ways to overcome life’s challenges and become the person I wanted to be.
One day, an old book caught my eye—Dr. Brian Weiss’s Many Lives, Many Masters. At the age of 30, I had undergone several past-life regression sessions, recalling numerous past lives, which turned out to be invaluable experiences. This ignited a passion in me to learn everything I could about hypnotherapy. I discovered that hypnotherapy is not only a profound tool for exploring past lives but also a highly effective method for addressing a wide range of challenges, including stress management, overcoming fears and phobias, breaking unwanted habits, enhancing self-confidence, and even supporting physical healing.
As I delved deeper, I learned that hypnotherapy is recognized in the medical field and is even provided at well-known hospitals to assist patients with pain management, anxiety relief, and pre- and post-surgical recovery. Driven by this realization, I enrolled in a college of hypnotherapy to become a hypnotherapist, determined to help others unlock their inner strength and achieve positive transformation. That journey has brought me to where I am today, and I am honored to share the power of hypnotherapy with you.
Life is an endless journey.
We are bound to encounter various challenges and difficulties along the way. Instead of wandering aimlessly through this journey, I believe we can transform our lives by identifying how we want to live and who we want to become, then taking steps in that direction.
When it feels difficult or impossible to figure this out on your own, I would be truly honored to support you through hypnotherapy.
Credentials & Specialties
I earned my Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma and Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology with high honors from Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI), the first nationally accredited hypnotherapy college in Los Angeles, California, U.S. HMI offers a comprehensive one-year diploma program that combines in-depth coursework with hands-on clinical experience, ensuring a strong foundation in both the science and application of hypnotherapy. Additionally, HMI provides an advanced second-year program leading to an Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology, which expands on advanced therapeutic techniques, behavioral psychology, and holistic approaches to mind-body healing, further deepening the understanding and application of hypnotherapy in professional practice.
As part of this two- year intensive program, I completed one and half year clinical internship, where I worked directly with clients, applying advanced hypnotherapy techniques to address a wide range of challenges. Since then, I have supported many clients facing diverse concerns, gaining extensive experience in guiding them toward positive change. Additionally, I continue to enhance my skills through ongoing education with the American Hypnosis Association (AHA), which is required for maintaining my certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. This ensures that I stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field.
I have earned the following certification:
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (Certification Number: 012254)
- Certified Practitioner of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) (Certification Number: 704216)
- Therapeutic Imagery Master (Certification Number: 704217)
- Certified Specialist of Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (Certification Number: 673343)
- Reiki Level II practitioner (Certification Number: 703614)
- Intuitive Reading and Development-Level Two (Certification Number: 758132)
I am certified Specialists in
- Child Hypnosis (Certification Number: 737214)
- Hypnosis for Managing Chronic Health Conditions (Certification Number: 731631)
- Hypnosis and ADHD (Certification Number: 665678)
- Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears (Certification Number; 581101)
- Hypnosis for Caregiver (Certification Number: 691980)
- Hypnosis and PTSD (Certification Number: 693097)
- Hypnosis for Immune Disorders (Certification Number: 731632)
- Healing the Inner Child (Certification Number: 672503)
- Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders (Certification Number: 663955)
- Hypnosis and Pain Management (Certification Number: 733033)
- Past Life Regression Therapy (Certification Number: 703613)
- Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation (Certification Number: 693442)
- Hypnosis and Tinnitus (Certification Number: 655634)
- Trauma Recovery Hypnosis (Certification Number: 655635)
*All certifications are from the American Hypnosis Association.
- AHA: American Hypnosis Association ↩︎