Curriculum Vitae
Funda Kahn, DDS, CHI, CCP
Education
Continued Post-Doctoral studies in Psychology
Residency, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey......................................................................................................1987
Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey...............................................................................1983
Department of Dentistry
Experience
Certified Coach Practitioner, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois...................................................................2016-Present
Advanced EFT Practitioner, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois......................................................................2007-Present
Clinical Hypnotherapy Instructor, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois...........................................................2007-Present
Medical and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois......................................................2006-Present
Performance Enhancement Coach, NKF Championships, Houston, Texas......................................................................2008
Consultant, Fruitful Yield, Highland Park, Illinois................................................................................................2001-2002
Surgeon, Implantologist, Private Practice, Chicago, Illinois.................................................................................1988-2015
Research Assistant, University of Marmara, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.........................1987
Freelance Oral Surgeon, Various Clinics, Istanbul, Turkey...................................................................................1986-1988
Dentist, University of Marmara, Dental Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey...............................................................................1983-1987
Instructor, University of Marmara, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey..............................1983-1986
Certifications & continued educAtion
HYPNOSIS
Electronic Hypnosis Certification by Larry Garret, CHI....................................................................................................2019
Medical Hypnotherapy Certification by Julie Griffin.......................................................................................................2010
Medical Complementary Hypnosis Certification by Scott Giles........................................................................................2009
Hypnotherapy Instructor Certification by National Guild of Hypnotists, Don Mottin, CHI.......................................................2009
Mastery Technique of Hypnosis Workshop, National Guild of Hypnotists...........................................................................2008
Pediatric Hypnosis Certification, The Alternative Practitioner Academy.............................................................................2007
Medical Hypnotherapy Specialist Certification by Melissa Roth, CHI................................................................................2007
Client-Centered Parts Therapy Certification, Alliance Self-Empowerment Inc....................................................................2006
Neuro-Subliminal Communication Certification, Leidecker Institute.................................................................................2006
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Advanced Accredited EFT Practitioner by EFT International....2015
EFT Level I-II-III Certification, Gwyneth Moss, MA..............2011
EFT Level I-II Certification by Dawson Church, PhD, Toronto....................................................................2010
ENERGY WORK
Conscious Breathwork Certification by Jaques Theron.........2022
Level II Reiki Practitioner Certification by Dorie Bowlin, RMT...........................................................................2018
Advanced Ancestral Clearing Certification by John Newton...2015
Theta Healing Certification by Theta Healing Institute of Knowledge.................................................................2013
OTHER
Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Practitioner Certification by Brent Baum, CADC.................................2021
Coach Practitioner Certification by Certified Coaches Federation..................................................................2016
Stress Management Specialist Certification by Ruth
Schneider...................................................................2013
Huna Philosophy & Blueprints of Mind by Arche International, Rosita Rodriquez, PhD...........................................2009-2013
BodyTalk Access Training by International BodyTalk Association................................................................2008
Osseointegration (Implantology) Certificate, The Brånemark Clinic, Goethebourg, Sweden.........................................1986
Conferences & presentations
Kahn F: Empowering the Gatekeeper (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2022.
Kahn F: EFT with TELSI Method (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2019.
Kahn F: How to Apply TELSI/EFT with Patients (Workshop). University of Marmara Private Dental Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. 2019.
Kahn F: TELSI Method for Absolute EFT (Workshop). Hypno Thoughts Live Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2019.
Kahn F: Working with Deep Trauma Through TELSI Method. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2017.
Kahn F, Lipkis E: How Hypnosis Can Benefit Your Health. Glenbrook Hospital Private Lectureship, Glenbrook, Illinois. 2017.
Kahn F: How to Treat OCD/PTSD Through Inner Child/Ego Connection with Hypnosis and EFT. American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, Glendale, California. 2016.
Kahn F: The Body Keeps Score. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2016.
Kahn F: Tap Into Empowerment with Emotional Freedom Technique. International Scientific Congress of Turkish Prosthodontics & Implantology Conference, Antalya, Turkey. 2015.
Kahn F, Dooley B: Addressing Peter Pan Syndrome with Parts Therapy. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2015.
Kahn F: Parts Therapy Through the Subconscious and Ego. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2014.
Kahn F: Parts Therapy Through Inner Child, Ego Connection. American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, Pasadena, California. 2014.
Kahn F: Introduction to Hypnosis, Self-Hypnosis, and EFT. Chicago Public Library Lectureships, Chicago, Illinois. 2013-2015.
Kahn F: Does My “Inner Child” Have the Answers? Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2013.
Kahn F: Connect With Your Subconscious and “Inner Child” Using EFT Under Hypnosis (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2012.
Kahn F: Why EFT Fails & Tips for Successful EFT Practice. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2012.
Kahn F: When EFT Doesn’t Work. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2011.
Kahn F: Creating a New Paradigm for Transitioning to a Natural Hypnotic State (Online). Hypnosummit Conference. 2010.
Kahn F: Hypnosis and EFT – A Winning Combo. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2009.
Kahn F: How to Integrate EFT During Hypnosis. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2008.
Professional Memberships
Association for comprehensive energy psychology

International medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association

National federation of Hypnotists

National Guild of Hypnotists

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