Barbara DeVico BASW, C.Ht


Barbara DeVico BASW, C.Ht
25690 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance Ca 90505


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Barbara DeVico brings a diverse background to her company, Healthy Body Healthy Mind. This background helps facilitate her ability to communicate and understand the multiple and diverse backgrounds of her clients who seek her help.

As a child, Barbara survived a life threatening and very rare spinal tumor, which led to unremitting pain throughout most of her childhood. As a result of this experience, Barbara has an uncanny understanding of physical and emotional pain, especially that of children. This understanding allows her to relate to the many diverse experiences of her clients. Diversity, understanding, and empathy allow Barbara’s work to facilitate the healing process of her many clients.

Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Medical Social Work from California State University at Long Beach. She has also completed graduate work in Educational Psychology, and received her Special Education teaching credentials. Barbara completed her Hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) training from Bennett/Stellar University, The American Institute of Hypnotherapy, and Holmes Center of Hypnotherapy. She also completed a basic nutrition program from the University of Ohio. Barbara has valuable certifications in Hypnosis, Neurolinguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Life Coach, Reike and Nutrition. Additionally, she holds several specialty certifications in pain control, fibromyalgia, IBS, hypertension, weight management and smoking cessation. Barbara is a member of the American Board of Hypnotherapy, the National Guild of Hypnotists, and the National League of Medical Hypnotherapists.

After working as a hypnotherapist specializing in eating disorders, Barbara opened her successful company, Healthy Body Healthy Mind, which is dedicated to helping others in there quest for spiritual, mental, physical and emotional health

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION/TRAINING
1973 Bachelor of Science in Medical Social Work- California State University Long Beach
1975 Graduate Work Educational Psychology/Special Education
Teaching Credentials in Special Education- California State University Long Beach
1983 Certified Litigation Paralegal- University West Los Angeles
1999 Certification in Hypnosis- American Institute of Hypnotherapy
2000 Certifications in Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy, Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner- Advanced Neurodynamics- American Pacific University
Certification in Nutrition- University of Ohio
2002 Certifications in Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy, Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner Reiki Master Practitioner, Life Coach- Bennett Steller University & Holmes Institute of Hypnotherapy
2003 Medical Hypnotherapy Certification- New-Focus Institute
Advanced Hypnotherapy Certification- International Hypnosis Federation
Specialty certifications in hypnosis and fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, pain control and weight control
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2002 Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
2002 National Guild of Hypnotists
2002 American Board of Hypnotherapy
2003 National League of Medical Hypnotherapists
2003 International Hypnosis Local Chapter
EXPERIENCE

Torrance, CA 2003-present
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Health and Wellness Coach in Private Practice. Specializing in smoking cessation, weight reduction, pain control, sports performance, stress management, phobias, and fears.
Torrance, CA 2003-present

Hypnosis teacher holding private class sessions at local healthcare and wellness facilities. Torrance, CA 1999-present

Wellness Representative for National Security Association. Independent Distributor of Juice Plus supplement. Produced several prevention plus seminars educating the public on the benefits of healthy eating.
Manhattan Beach, CA 2000-2002

Hungry Heart Corp., Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in weight control and eating disorders working with private clients individually and in support groups.

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Hypnosis in the permanent or long term cessation of smoking.
2. Medical Issues and the uses of hypnotherapy as a main or adjunct therapy modality.
3. Children and the benefits of hypnosis throughout the growing years.
4. Hypnotherapy and the learning process. Using hypnosis to potentiate the effects of schooling and self study.

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