Getting to know me
Vanessa Rezende, C.C.Ht
Clinical Hypnotherapist · Sound Healer · Yoga Teacher
"Mindfulness and holistic practices that support a healthier mind, body and spirit are the key to a happier, more fulfilled life."
Vanessa is a Los Angeles–based yoga instructor, certified clinical hypnotherapist and sound healer. She is passionate about cultivating community, and her mission is to empower growth-seeking people to create the life they authentically desire.
Before this path, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of São Paulo and practiced law for many years. Discovering mind-body wellness changed everything — it opened new avenues of healing and personal growth, and led her to her true calling.
She completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Salt under the mentorship of Tamal Dodge, continued her studies in breathwork, meditation and neuroscience with Alex Nashton, and studied the sound healing arts and Reiki with Queenie Hilfer.
Training & education
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Graduated with Honors, Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI), Tarzana
500-hour Yoga Teacher
Yoga Salt, under the mentorship of Tamal Dodge
Sound Healing & Reiki
Studied under Queenie Hilfer
Breathwork & Meditation
Continuing education with Alex Nashton
Bachelor of Laws
University of São Paulo
A skilled hypnotherapist
Trained with depth and care
Vanessa graduated with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) in Tarzana — the first nationally accredited college of hypnotherapy recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its 12-month program includes a six-month supervised clinical internship.
Today she mentors aspiring hypnotherapists, offers pro bono sessions through HMI's Community Service program, and is an active member of the American Hypnosis Association.
Areas of focus
- Anxiety & stress relief
- Habit control
- Fears & phobias
- Weight loss
- Smoking cessation
- Career success
- Academic success
- Relationship success
- Athletic performance
- Childbirth
- Pain management
- Trauma recovery
- Addictions
- Advanced imagery
Hypnotherapy is a complementary practice and is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care.
What guides her
Love · Integrity · Compassion · Open-mindedness · Respect
Her offerings include Vinyasa, Yin & Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Breathwork, Sound healing — and many other modalities that support physical, mental and spiritual well-being.