michael salerno, certfied hypnotist

     As a premier Certified Hypnotist and the founder of Mid-Hudson Valley Hypnosis, Michael Salerno has earned a reputation as a "gamechanger" for those facing the most stubborn habits, fears, and beliefs.

     While most practitioners focus on willpower—a finite resource—Michael’s distinction lies in a customized and insightful hypnosis process with the client. He specializes in transforming what many perceive as a lifelong battle into a streamlined, and surprisingly easy transition. 

      Whether he is neutralizing a decades-long smoking habit or dismantling a debilitating and long-standing fear, Michael’s approach is defined by professional precision in an environment that commands results. 

     He is the go-to expert for high-achievers and individuals ready to close the gap between their current struggles and their peak potential.

The Caliber of Results:

Permanent Cessation: Empowering clients to achieve multi-year smoke-free milestones, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings and immediate health reclamation.

Rapid Fear Removal: Reversing significant fears in as little as two sessions, returning full independence to his clients.

Peak Performance: Optimizing the mental frameworks of athletes and academics to ensure performance under pressure is a default state, not a struggle.

Training & Credentials

• Certified Hypnotist (NGH – National Guild of Hypnotist Approved Training)
• Certified Best Practices of Dave Elman (Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute)
• Certified Self-Hypnosis Instructor (Mottin & Johnson Institute of Hypnosis)
• Certified Hypnotic Age Regression (Banyan Hypnosis Center)
• Advanced Age Regression (Mottin & Johnson Institute of Hypnosis)
• Certified Golf Specialist (Summit Hypnosis and Wellness)
• Hypnosis for Passing Tests & Exams (Mottin & Johnson Institute of Hypnosis)
• Bob Burns Swan and Hypnosis Masterclass 
• Instructor – Self Hypnosis (Town of Red Hook, NY Continuing Education)
• Instructor – Self Hypnosis (Rhinebeck Library, Rhinebeck, NY)
• Instructor – Self Hypnosis (Orange County Community College, Newburgh, NY)
• Member, National Guild of Hypnotists
• Member, National Federation of Hypnotists (OPEIU Guild 104)
• Master of Arts Degree, Psychology (State University of New York at New Paltz)
• Bachelor of Arts Communication and Theatre Arts (Western Connecticut State University)

Published Works & Speaking Engagements

• Columnist: The Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, NY) January 2016 – April 2017. The Truth About Hypnosis.
• Columnist: Your Valley Magazine (Fishkill, NY) April 2015 – February 2016. The Facts About Hypnosis.
• Ulster Publishing (Kingston, NY) March 26, 2015. Better Living Through Hypnosis.Saugerties Post Star (Saugerties, NY) January 1, 2015. Conquer Your New Year’s Resolution with Hypnosis.
• Poughkeepsie, NY Public Library, Hypnosis for Stress Management and More.
• Red Hat Society, Orange County Chapter, NY. The Truth About of Hypnosis.
• Rhinebeck, NY Public Library, Hypnosis for Stress Management and More.
• Saugerties, NY Public Library, Hypnosis for Stress Management and More.
• Women’s Health Expo, Kingston, NY Managing Stress Effectively with Hypnosis
• National Guild of Hypnotists Westchester Chapter, Need for Cognition, Need for Affect and Their Relationship to Hypnotic Susceptibility.