Interpersonal approaches and techniques designed to free potentials for self-help utilizing Mind/Body Healing, Self-Hypnosis, Hypnosis, Meditation, Relaxation, Guided Imagery and Individualized Mentoring.

Staff Development trainer with national and international experience in designing personal/professional development programs, supportive and on-going year-round mentoring, and successful relationship programs.  Skills include design and implementation of staff development training, customization of mentoring programs, discussion leader, and success coaching.  Experienced in designing for all sports, employee levels and management. Offers simple and empowering personal and professional development training.

Education, Training and Professional Positions

1991- present           Supervised field trials and application development in collaboration with Herbert Benson, director of Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Insititute.  Specialized in applying distance medicine and interactive healthcare communications to a variety of patient groups suffering from chronic disease.  Continues to lecture annually on the topics of medical hypnosis, mind/body healing, prevention, self-regulation in chronic disease management, pain control and short-term/long-term follow-up for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.  Has lectured in France, Germany, Belgium, India and the United States at medical institutions such as Harvard Medical School, the University of Paris-Sorbonne, University of California, Scripps Clinic and Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest healthcare delivery systems in the world.  Together with Dr. Benson, he has consulted with major international consumer product/pharmaceutical company on applications of follow-up technology, self-care skills, mind/body healing and short-term/long-term follow-up.  As the principal investigator and practitioner, Dr. Alman has been testing mind/body healing methods with the evolving training and follow-up programs with athletes, companies and with patients referred by Kaiser Permanente in nearly 20 chronic disease issues.

Supervised field trials and application development in collaboration with Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Institute.  Specialized in teaching interviewing skills, stress reduction, confidence building and communication strategies to a variety of groups including educators and healthcare providers.  Continues to lectures annually on the topics of personal/professional development, success coaching, professional and amateur self-hypnosis training, communication and relationship skills.  Some of the unique aspects of these training programs include the attention paid to personalized skill-building, and short-term and long-term follow-up. 

1981-present           Invited lecturer on mind-body healing, wellness, self-hypnosis, preventive health approaches, sports, professional interviewing, post-traumatic stress, teaching teachers, organizational change and growth, executive coaching, self-care skills, short-term and long-term follow-up and relaxation methods with institutions including Kaiser Permanente, Milton Erickson Foundation, Harvard Medical School, School Futures Research Foundation, Academy of Family Physicians, as well as other professional, corporate, sports, educational and business associations.

1981-present            Consultant for in-patient services at numerous hospitals when mind/body healing methods are needed. Implemented specific interventions for helping with medical and emotional injuries and a variety of medical/psychological difficulties that have not responded adequately to traditional methods. Continued to develop his Private practice in San Diego California, specializing in personal/professional development.  Consultant to corporations, charter schools, sports teams and individuals with a focus on success coaching. 

1975- present           Developed a private practice in San Diego California, specializing in mind/body healing, self-hypnosis, professional supervision with physicians, coaches, and psychologists who are interested in learning mind/body healing and peak performance techniques.  Within his practice, Dr. Alman works with people from four years old to ninety-four years old.  His sessions are usually four to eight hours with the majority of people coming in for a total of 20-30 hours.  All of the people receive short-term and long-term follow-up utilizing the applications created with personalized self-hypnosis and mind/body approaches. 

1975-1979               Clinical supervision in medical hypnosis, self-hypnosis and mind/body healing from Milton Erickson, M.D., one of the original authors in these fields. Received his guidance in writing 4 books including authoritative books in the field; Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change and The Six Steps to Freedom. Dr. Erickson also guided his Ph.D. dissertation, which compared hypnotic techniques and was one of the first studies to investigate indirect or Ericksonian methods and direct hypnosis or authoritative and traditional methods.  Sports programs, weight-loss programs and professional training programs grew out of the support from Dr. Erickson.   Participants included large and small groups, and a wide variety of age groups.

1977- 1979              Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of   Professional Psychology in San Diego, California. 

Clinical instructor and counselor at San Diego State University’s Health Services.  Specializing in mind/body healing as well as teaching methods to students, staff, athletic programs and professors for stress reduction, self-confidence, self-awareness and sometimes as an adjunct to their coaching, medical or psychological therapies 

1975-1977               M.A. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, California. 

Director of Mind/Body Healing and Biofeedback at the Linda Vista Health Care Center in San Diego.  This program was used extensively with people from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.  The adjustments that came with a change in culture required extensive use of mind/body healing methods.  Teaching people how to practice these techniques induces a hypometabolic state characterized by decreases in many physiological measures.  Elucidation of the biologic basis of these techniques shed new light on cognitive and emotional brain processing systems elicited by Dr. Alman’s approaches and to a greater acceptance of mind/body healing as a complement to other medical treatments. 

1975 -                             Bachelors degree in psychology at Suffolk University, Boston Massachusetts.

References

Vincent Felitti, M.D., Kaiser Permanente San Diego, California.  Author of the ACE study and director of preventive medicine 

Gerald Nelson, M.D., University of California at San Diego, author and in clinical practice for 30 years

Brian has real integrity. He is there to help and has the skills to help people...quickly! There is no better person to help you achieve better health than Dr. Brian Alman.

Dr. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, world famous speaker and creator of Enlightened Warrior Training.

Dr. Brian Alman's "Keep It Off" is effective and well balanced. I recommend it.

Deepak Chopra, world renowned author & lecturer

I’m here to attest that Dr. Brian Alman is clearly one of the great authorities of Ericksonian hypnosis and one of the most skilled and brilliant practitioners of the art that I have ever met. You will definitely benefit from work with this gifted and dedicated professional. I’m privileged to know him personally and commend him to you at the highest level.

Paul Scheele, Co-founder of Learning Strategies Corporation Author of PhotoReading, Paraliminal CDs, Natural Brilliance, & Abundance for Life.

Dr. Alman has taught me so much that has completely changed the way I interview and treat patients..

Albert Ray, MD, 2002 California Family Physician of the Year Kaiser Permanente

I cannot express how powerful my sessions are. I am doing very well with my self love & acceptance. I appreciate so much the loving reminders and the nurturing that we are practicing.

Irene C.

I appreciate Dr. Alman’s direct and uncomplicated style of interventions. Those made the difference for me compared to the styles of my previous teachers.

Joseph L.

Dr. Alman’s techniques have had a stunning impact on my inner work for myself. I am thankful to gain access to my own inner knowledge, and this has improved very much in transforming my guilt and pain for a more satisfying, happy balanced life for the future.

Chris K.

It transformed me and my whole life.

Gayle M.

Seeing Dr. Alman was a gift, it changed my life.

Shelly S.

The windows are open again. I realize I’m tapping into my inner self.

Vince T.

On a scale of one to 5 (1 being helpful 5 excellent) in rating Dr. Alman’s help I would defiantly say 5 in so many ways. I am learning from him even when I’m not in a session.

Gloria S.

In working with Dr. Alman I have gained knowledge as how to minimize chronic pain, lessen stress, relax, gain confidence in my own values, trust my unconscious mind and see all the blessings in our lives and dismiss distractions to best study and learn.

Ann P.

Self love is something I knew existed at the inner most core of my being from the time I was a little girl. I was sick for a long time. I have learned then to accept that I am not like other people and… that’s ok.

Cornelia E.

I am using the new lessons almost everyday. I am using it more professionally, but also personally. The skills are helpful, I am glad I visited Dr. Alman.

Dr. Maggie T.

I had such a peaceful relaxation, experiencing Dr. Alman’s methods.

Dixie L.

The techniques I learned this week work! When I woke up I felt completely transformed. Dealing with unfinished business is soooo awesome! I am feeling lighter and lighter.

Irene C.

I usually practice techniques early in the morning while I jog, and there I practice varying techniques that are suitable for exercise and I find those useful throughout the day (like the red balloon technique, different breathing exercises, quieting your mind and others.) In the evening I practice getting grounded or the entrance exit techniques when I can lie down or sit quietly. I bought the six steps to freedom package and as you can see without a doubt I don’t regret it one bit. I am in the middle of a divorce and now I am able to stay calm, relaxed, and with a positive perspective it has changed my view of the importance of many stressful situations. I have a better view, I sleep better, and it’s amazing what this does to my work and private life. Thank you again for sharing your techniques with us.

Erika Z.

I use the breathing technique everyday when I go to bed, and sometimes during the day too. It was great experience to be in a session with Dr. Alman, the sound of his voice will always be with me.

George L.

The committee meeting experience was very powerful for me and I felt uplifted and energized afterward. I really appreciated Dr. Alman’s commitment to helping people and all the work he has put into his profession.

Tama D.

The breathing techniques I learned in Dr. Alman’s session really help me control my stress and I’m able to relax in the evening so I can finally get some rest after years of insomnia.

Rick P.

For the first time in my life, I know I have strategies that show me how to find answers to my biggest problems.

Anne N.

Thanks again for starting me on my quest for knowledge I need to live life free from those anxieties I held so close to my existence.

Ericka S.

Throughout my 22-year career in health & wellness, I have worked with and learned from many psychologists. With few exceptions, I was led to the conclusion that psychologists are often a group of the lost leading the lost. But when I met Brian Alman, I was reminded once again that the cream always rises to the top. Brian is the crème de la crème. He is the man I turn to when my patients need to refurbish their minds and create anew. Thank you, Brian, for your willingness to make yourself available to the PPS Practitioners!

CHANGE YOUR MIND AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE SEMINAR

April 3-5 with The Chopra Center at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA

Learn more by clicking here!

Also, here's 3 resons you should attend this event -

1. THE PEOPLE!

Because of Dr. Brian Alman, you will be with other great people who will help you grow your business, grow as a person and spend 3 days developing your potentials as and contribute to the world to make it a better place; (plus a year of follow-up after THE EVENT).  Here's what your new friends are saying:

See you at La Costa!  Thank you for your kindness and wisdom.  I'm one more person whose life you have changed for the better!

More than anything, I do want to attend the La Costa seminar...thank you ..

I am looking forward to it because of you and the quality of people that you surround yourself with.  I'm proud of me for saying yes and thank you for making this so affordable.  No offense, but it's less than $20,000. to see you privately (and I need that, too) but this way I get a whole weekend!

So, my original reason for choosing not to sign up for the seminar can be set aside. Now here's my "yeah, but" - at the time I made my choice, the super early bird price was manageable but now the regular price is too far out of reach. so, unless you are hiding a special "late bird" price, I can't swing it.  Oops...I just saw it's $495. again and now I am definitely going to be there!  I can't wait to be at the beach, drumming, playing, being, learning and evolving.

Hi Dr. Brian, What a wonderful Universe! This morning I watched one of your videos! It was the best coaching I have ever received. Very clear, complete and it worked! Really great!  Congratulations to both of us! I have wanted to write and ask how to make sure my partner and I get signed up for the April 4/5 event and get room reservations set up, as well.  All this energy piling up around working with you and here you are offering THE EVENT!

I love being alive!!!!!!

2. MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!  YOU GOTTA LOVE IT!

2009 will be much better because you came to THE EVENT or you get your money back! You have to love THE EVENT!  You have to love the benefits to you in 2009!  You have to love the new people you meet at THE EVENT!  You have to love the beach, drumming, dancing, creative processes, fun, freedom and positive changes!

3. EXPERIENCE, SEED AND NOURISH YOUR SUCCESS AT THE DEEPEST LEVELS EVER!

This will be the 1st and maybe last time that you will ever have 2 of the top experts in the world in DEEP CHANGE!  Marshall Sylver was invited by Dr. Brian Alman because of his abilities to take people deeper into successful mind-sets than any other expert in hypnosis.  As you know, Dr. Brian Alman is the world's expert in SELF-hypnosis.  These 2 together are a DOUBLE WOW!!  This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!  In addition, you will learn from one of the worlds most intelligent MD's and he will be sharing his study with 18,000 people just like you...guaranteed to teach you more about yourself than you may have ever experienced before.  The entire CHOPRA CENTER will be at your fingertips and you will receive VIP treatment with every opportunity and experience with them. Deepak's and Jack Canfield's partner in success will be sharing all of her secrets for you to take your whole life to the next level; inside and out. Plus, there will be other incredible and wonderful healers making cameo appearances and sharing their best work for change at deep levels, immediately, for 2009 and for many more years in the future.

** THE EVENT WILL BE SOLD-OUT!  Sign up as soon as possible to get your spot and at the lowest price of $495. 

They are only 10 minutes from THE EVENT.  After signing up, Dr. Alman will send you the information about the hotels, drumming circle at the beach on Friday at SUNSET, THE EVENT schedule for Saturday and Sunday....AND THE LAS VEGAS HEADLINER SHOW, JUST FOR US, ON SATURDAY NIGHT!

Dr. Brian Alman

www.TruSage.com
Office # 760 436 0042
Fax # 760 436 0954
Email: DrAlman@TruSage.com