A Life of Curiosity

There are people who move through life collecting accomplishments, and there are people who collect perspective. Joan Teasdale has always been drawn to understanding what lies beneath the surface—of a photograph, a conversation, or the human mind itself. Her life has been shaped by curiosity, adventure, and a quiet confidence that growth is always possible. From leaving New York at seventeen to follow her passion for skiing in the West, to traveling the world on photography assignments worldwide and later reinventing herself as a hypnotherapist, Joan has never been afraid to begin again.

Intimately familiar with overcoming challenges and transitioning to new life stages, Joan chose hypnotherapy as her own second career.

About Joan

Benefiting from the amazing results of hypnotherapy herself, Joan wanted to help others use their unique abilities to heal themselves.

Learning to See

For more than forty years, Joan worked behind the camera, discovering that the most compelling images were never simply about light or composition—they were about seeing people. Photography taught her to notice what others overlooked: a fleeting expression, an unspoken emotion, a person's authentic self beneath the roles they played. That same ability naturally evolved into her work as a hypnotherapist, where she now helps people move beyond old fears, outdated beliefs, and unconscious patterns so they can reconnect with the person they have always been capable of becoming.

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Seeing the Possibilities Within You

Clients often describe Joan as calm, insightful, and deeply present. She asks thoughtful questions, listens without judgment, and has an uncommon ability to help people see possibilities where they once saw limitations. She believes that healing is not about fixing something broken, but about uncovering the wisdom and resilience already within us. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition, helping them build confidence, or simply reminding them of their own strength, Joan's greatest hope is that every person leaves feeling more connected to themselves—and more excited about the life waiting ahead.

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Both rely heavily on imagery and all the power AND beauty of the subconscious mind.

HYPNOSIS ACTUALLY HAS A LOT IN COMMON WITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Images move us in special ways and all our thoughts create images, which become the language of the subconscious. Photographers see things differently. They are trained to notice the details. Joan takes her clients on visual journeys in their mind. She's like the summer camp director we all had that helped us notice all the beautiful things along the hiking trail, instead of the mud and sticks and bugs.

I think what sets her apart from other hypnotherapists is that she can take both a practical and a cerebral approach. Joan taps into the visual centers of the brain and guides her clients through the flow of their thoughts. A message usually manifests from that imagery and can shift perspective right away. When people work with Joan, they see big, live changes. She gets results. I believe that Joan being a photographer prior to being a hypnotherapist, has helped her do this.

After receiving her diploma with Honors in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) in LA in 2013,

Joan moved to NYC with a light heart, wide open to life transition. and has since guided well over one thousand clients through just about every issue imaginable.

Born in Vancouver, raised in New York, educated the first (University of Colorado) and second (HMI) time around in the West, now splits her time between between NYC and Jackson, WY, and Edmonds, WA. Having spent so many decades traveling globally, she is able and eager to work with people from all walks of life and corners of the globe. I’d love to help you release yourself from your past and join me on this amazing journey toward self-discovery, success and happiness.

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training & certifications

Diploma from the College of Hypnotherapy awarded to Joan Teasdale for completing a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors, issued September 13, 2013.

HMI’s one-year 720-Hour Clinical Hypnotherapy Program is Accredited by ACCET and represents the most extensive hypnotherapy training available anywhere today.
Graduating in 2014- HMI Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors and a Director’s Award

CERTIFIED MASTER THERAPEUTIC IMAGERY FACILITATOR IN THESE REALMS:

Intro to Therapeutic Imagery Training - Advanced Imagery - Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - Life Passages Imagery - Metaphysical Imagery - Imagery Master Certification

A promotional poster for the American Hypnosis Association featuring an iceberg, with the visible tip above water and a much larger portion below water. The poster includes the text 'Certified Master Therapeutic Imagery,' the name 'Joan Teasdale,' and the date May 2013. The quote 'Unlock the Power of Subconscious Imagery' is also present.

SOMA Breath instructor certification certificate issued to Joan Teasdale on January 14, 2023, with colorful psychedelic background and logos of accreditation and founder Nirad Naik.

training & certifications

Diploma from the College of Hypnotherapy awarded to Joan Teasdale for completing a clinical hypnotherapy program with honors, dated September 13, 2013.

HMI’s one-year 720-Hour Clinical Hypnotherapy Program is Accredited by ACCET and represents the most extensive hypnotherapy training available anywhere today.

Graduating in 2013- HMI Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors and a Director’s Award

CERTIFIED MASTER THERAPEUTIC IMAGERY FACILITATOR IN THESE REALMS:

List of additional certifications including clients with cancer, healing the child within, emergency hypnosis, hypnosis in sports, pain management, past life regression, advanced spiritual regression, EFT, Reiki Level One, and aromatherapy Level One. The text is on a white background with teal bullet points and teal headings.

Intro to Therapeutic Imagery Training - Advanced Imagery - Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - Life Passages Imagery - Metaphysical Imagery - Imagery Master Certification