Dangerously low platelet counts and a brain aneurysm put him into a comatose state for several days. Upon awakening, the excruciating pain was unbearable. The one thing that effectively provided ongoing consistent relief was daily Hypnotherapy sessions for pain dilution with a family member. This introduction to hypnosis at the age of 17 carried over to an ongoing practice of self-hypnosis starting in 1980. “The experience of overcoming illness has been a tremendous gift,” Raphael says. ” I have greater compassion, understanding, and empathy for what we go through as human beings”. It also gave me the awareness that I could accomplish more with selective focus.

Over the years, Christian continued exploring and developing his mind power actively using self-hypnosis, hypnotic techniques, and positive suggestions to further refine and consciously deepen his mental skills, eventually leading him to seek professional training and certification.

Christian is a graduate of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America where he successfully completed 500 hours of Clinical Hypnotherapy Training receiving his Certification as a Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist. Christian also completed an additional 100 hours of training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He is a Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy which has the highest certification standards in the Hypnotherapy industry requiring on-going learning for recertification.

Over the years, Christian has lectured to peers at 2 international Symposiums. One time on Creative solutions for Smoking Cessation, another time presenting findings and case studies on the scientifically proven efficacy of Hypnotherapy as a durable adjunct or alternative to drug therapy in the treatment of overactive bladder and urinary urgency. Christian was scheduled to present in 2020 however the symposium was postponed due to COVID-19. The topic was more metaphysical in nature; “Integrating Resources to heal the Future”

Christian provides complimentary 20-minute consultations in his office located at 819 Vassar Drive NE adjacent to the northeast corner of the University of New Mexico Hospital campus. Call to schedule a consultation at 505-918-6555, Online sessions are also available.

Does this sound familiar?

“I spent over 20 years in high-profile, high-pressure jobs. I kept climbing a ladder, looking for deeper meaning in higher paychecks and more responsibility. I often thought that which I was seeking was one promotion away….”if I could just”, or, “when I become professionally more than I am now, I will be happy and successful”.

Then comes the “Ah-Ha moment”. Luckily I was listening, and hopefully, you’re listening if you relate to the words that you are reading.

Sometimes the voice is loud. It’s a layoff, downsizing, or re-structuring; a relationship challenge, a health Issue a financial crisis, or a new baby. Sometimes it’s soft, just like an inner knowing.

For me, it was that moment when I clearly saw that the ladder I had been climbing was leaning against a wall that I no longer wanted to scale. I knew it was time to change. I knew that it was time to incorporate what I have learned so far and keep moving forward applying what I had learned. It was just a slight but important shift in perspective. I knew there was more. Then I got it. I realized that teaching and helping other people achieve their goals was actually my goal!

Hypnosis softens critical thinking so that unconscious behavior bubbles up to a conscious realization where life-enriching habits and thoughts are strengthened and life-diminishing habits and thoughts are amended or erased. Hypnosis helps one see the truth about one’s self, that our natural state of being is Wellness.

Christian’s interests outside of Hypnotherapy include songwriting, playing guitar, and reading.