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same ability naturally evolved into her work as a hypnotherapist, where she now helps people move beyond old fears, outdated beliefs, and unconscious patterns so they can reconnect with the person they have always been capable of becoming.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.

A smiling woman with long gray hair, wearing a black shirt with colorful floral patterns, sitting outdoors on a city street with cars parked nearby, trees, and buildings in the background.

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.

Seeing the Possibilities Within You

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"The answers you seek may be closer than you think—they may already be within you."

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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.
Logo with two stylized leaves above the text 'Mindvalley Certified Hypnotherapist with Paul McKenna' on a background of water waves.

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

Logo for MindValley Certified Hypnotherapist with Paul McKenna, featuring a stylized leaf or sprout above a water surface.
Poster with a painting of an iceberg, showing the visible tip and the large submerged portion. The top of the iceberg is above water and icy, while the submerged part extends deep below the surface.
Certificate for Joan Teasdale announcing certification as a hypnotherapist, with the date January 25, 2024, and logos of Mindvalley Certified Coach, and the International Alliance of Professional Coaches and Practitioners.
Certificate for Joan Teasdale titled '45 Hours of Breathwork Instructor Certification', issued on January 14, 2023, by SOMA Breath, with logos of SARS and ACCPH, featuring a colorful mandala background.