"By accessing the true magic that exists in the mind, we can meet any situation with confidence." —Jack Elias, CHT

Finding True Magic is the website of Jack Elias, CHT, author of the internationally acclaimed book, Finding True Magic: Transpersonal Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy/NLP. Jack Elias is founder and director of the Institute for Therapeutic Learning, a Washington State licensed vocational school offering Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP Certification trainings, seminars and mentorship programs in Seattle, Washington.

A certified NLP practitioner since l983, Jack Elias is recognized by the National Guild of Hypnotists and the Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Institute as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, and has trained in altered states processes and Ericksonian hypnosis. In addition, beginning in 1967 with five years of intensive Zen Buddhist practice, Jack continues over 40 years of practice and study of Buddhist and Siddha Yoga meditation and philosophy with recognized masters of these traditions. Jack offers private sessions {16} for individuals, couples and families.

Jack’s clients and students, including seasoned mental health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical doctors—report that working with his transpersonal methods of hypnosis and hypnotherapy/NLP has helped them relate more effectively and meaningfully to their own clients and patients as well as to their families and themselves. It is Jack’s mission to help people discover their own powerful ability to get what they really want. By accessing the true magic that exists in the mind, Jack says, we can meet any situation with confidence.

In his lively presentations to the business and professional communities internationally, Jack draws on over 20 years of experiences in sales, management, and as an entrepreneur in applying these therapeutic techniques in professional contexts. If you have questions about the live onsite trainings or distance learning program, private sessions with Jack, or would like to book Jack Elias to speak to your group, please contact us at the address below.

Institute for Therapeutic Learning
P.O. Box 17229
Seattle, WA 19127


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The Institute for Therapeutic Learning is also known as the American Institute for Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP.