Reclaim Your
Wild Authenticity
...And Come Home to Yourself
Welcome here! I'm Shanna, an Integrative Hypnotist and Change Work Coach. I'm also a Feral Human, witchy AF (I'm an oracle!), and a high priestess of Curiosity.
Side effects of working with me may include: burning sh*t down, dancing around in the rain, hearing yourself roar, or possibly all of the above.
When we work together, you embark on a journey of becoming and unbecoming, where the cages you’ve grown tired of living within are broken open, so you can:
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Reconnect to the core of who you have always been with unconditional self-friendship
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Remember how to trust yourself and your intuition completely
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Reclaim your wildly authentic and powerfully resilient self
You'll recognize and end unhelpful habits and thought patterns, move towards your dreams and goals with courage and enthusiasm, and finally say goodbye to abandoning yourself to please others.
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And when it comes to developing a business or a creative project or navigating life/career transitions, we'll create a plan that honors your deepest desires in a way that feels sustainable and authentic to you.​​
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Ready to begin your journey?
Book a free consultation below, and let the adventures begin!
​If you've found your way here, chances are...
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You. Are. Done. with feeling like your life is being run by fear, anxiety, negative self-esteem, burnout, and/or sacrificing yourself on the altar of other people's thoughts and opinions...
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You might feel a bit stuck or weirdly untethered in parts of your life or career...
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And if you're still reading, I know you feel the deep intuitive knowing that something's not right, something needs to change – and it needed to change yesterday...
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And even though you long for something different, taking those first steps into the unknown feels scary AF.​
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I get it. I've been there.
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My clients are creative, soulful, visionary, Curious humans just like you who are ready to make changes – big or small – in their lives. ​​
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I can help you, too.
You and your life are not a "problem to fix"...
And you certainly don't need to “fix your mindset” or “believe in yourself more” to create lasting change or "hustle and grind" to create a sustainable business or career.
(Yes, you, too, arts professionals, I see you!)
Let's get something straight...
My holistic approach fosters inner alignment and helps you more easily create the change you want.
Integrative Hypnosis and Change Work are neuroscience-based techniques that combine elements of NLP, somatic practices, EMDR, and therapeutic memory reconsolidation (among other modalities I bring, including practical magick and energy work) to wire change into your brain in an empowering process of self-directed neuroplasticity.
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By working with all parts of you - your conscious mind, unconscious mind, body and nervous system - we go deeper and create lasting change...much faster and deeper without having to dredge up your past or work hard at it.
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The best part for many of my clients is feeling empowered while seeing themselves change in ways they never thought possible.
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It's a co-creative journey to who you want to be and the life you want to have. And If you try to give me your power, I will give it right back to you on a fiery silver platter, my friend.
"I have this feeling of ‘I can do things!’ I feel so empowered that I can make changes in my life and how I feel. I continue to be amazed how effective our unconscious [hypnosis] work is. It’s so cool to see how much it helps without me realizing it, because the changes have become a part of who I am. I am so proud of myself. I’m so optimistic about my life, and it feels so good!”
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– Rachael Simon
As an Integrative Hypnotist and Coach, I’m your external eyes and ears, shining a light on blindspots to help you become who you seek to be as a person, artist, business owner – or whatever you seek.
My clients are creative, soulful, visionary individuals with a deep curiosity about self-growth.
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Their accomplishments include creating successful self-sustaining businesses, giving stunning performances or Key-Note presentations on stages around the world, co-creating fulfilling relationships, transitioning to thriving new career paths, and more.
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Like you, they are ready to make changes to become more of who they are meant to be and return home to their wildly authentic and powerful selves. ​
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And...They've already tried everything, including going it alone and white-knuckling their way through...Sound familiar?
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Perhaps you are at a transition point in your life or career, and what you are navigating internally (or externally) feels gooey, uncertain, and a bit sciting (scary + exciting). You might even feel boxed in and not sure which is the next step to take. ​​
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Then I invite you to book a free consultation – It's my gift to future you.
(And if I’m not the right person to help you, I’ll let you know.)
Want to know more about the different ways I work?
Choose an option below:
"Coaching has been really great – I would have gotten here eventually, but I don’t know when that would have been. My whole perspective has changed! I feel a lot more secure speaking up for my boundaries, in what I'm doing, the reasons I’m doing it, and I’m a lot more financially secure. Feeling this free is so empowering! It feels like there’s no limit to what I can do anymore. There are so many possibilities and I’ve been soaking in abundance!"
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– Alison Hoffman, flutist & educator
Let's get to know each other...
Before becoming a Certified Integrative Hypnotist and Change Work Coach, I performed on stages around the world as a radically traditional flutist, exploring the edges of new sounds and experimental music creation. I’ve founded and been the development director for nonprofit organizations and run my own business for 25+ years.
I know what it’s like to feel the fear of change and walk forward with Intelligent Fearlessness while having your own back. I'm continually in the process of unbecoming-becoming new versions of myself...the gooey middle is where the magic happens!​
I'm a busy multi-hyphenate and multi-passionate human, artist, and business owner with a very spicy brain.​
My happy places: hiking in the woods and mountains, reading a fantasy/sci-fi book, deep-diveing on a subject (like lightning bugs!), and exploring new locations by wandering and getting delightfully “lost” while befriending all the local cats.
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I'm a Feral Human – meaning I've done the work to remove the layers of conditioning and domestication I absorbed growing up in culture and society. I'm wild and I will not be tamed into compliance.
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I'm a witch and an oracle. I can see beyond human sight. It's a gift that comes down through the women in my father's line. I don't apologize for knowing things I have no business knowing.
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I care deeply about the sacredness of this Earth. I see the full humanity of each individual and the divinity imbued into all life.
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I'm a walking paradox (like all humans) and I embrace the parts of me that seem to contradict each other.
I am a certified Integrative Hypnotist and Change Work Coach by the following Organizations
Statement for Transparency...
Working with me is for committed individuals who want to expeditiously supercharge their personal (artistic, business, etc) development and life. It will not always be comfortable. It will require courage and vulnerability. And you won’t be alone. I’ll be there every step of the way with you holding a magical space for you to transform, alchemize and grow in whatever ways you need or want to do.
I find high-pressure fear-based marketing tactics repulsive. When we talk, we'll get to know each other with no strings attached. If it's a Hell Yes! for us both, we'll move forward. And if I'm not the right person to help you, I will give you suggestions of who could be.
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I operate a sliding scale of fees for my private 1:1 work. I will not tolerate anyone being in financial insecurity to work with me. Please book a consultation to find out how my sliding scale functions.
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A note to my fellow artists...
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The training we receive often lacks some major skills for navigating the world of today. The training can set up a strawman of expectations about what an acceptable career path looks like and/or how we should already be experts in everything we need to navigate our creative lives and careers despite never having experienced anything remotely similar to the reality of “professional” life while in school.
But we have a different model – sports. No professional athlete ever goes without a coach...someone who can support the athlete in making their dreams happen. And as artists we are creativity athletes.
I help you sculpt the life and career that is uniquely yours, incorporating all of who you are, rooted in deep self-trust that feels like harnessing the strength of an oak tree and wild nimbleness of a gazelle.
Client Story...
"Shanna was the first person I had talked to who didn't seem to think there was something wrong with me. I could feel that she really saw me and was giving me an authentic reflection without bypassing anything at all.
The first session we had was more helpful to me than sessions I've done spread out through a lot of other places. I could feel Shanna's nervous system was able to meet mine, and I never felt like my story (which I had only shared fragments of previously) was too much.
I wasn't expecting such skillfulness and compassion. I thought I would have to be guarded and careful with what I said, and sort of covertly manage the session to not be too difficult. But I didn't have to do any of that. And when I felt resistance to things, it was simply ok.
I felt believed in and supported to believe in myself around my dreams to become a practitioner. That was such a tender need and I didn't think it was possible. And now, it doesn't seem impossibly out of reach, and I don't even feel like an imposter anymore.
My identity and how I think about myself changed: Now I can see and feel that I am already doing it, and instead of getting caught up in everything that could be going better, I enjoy the process of continuing to grow.
I have actually been able to make more progress on the writing I kept deleting! Relationships in my life are feeling better. I feel like a flower that is starting to bloom – A butterfly just coming out :)
I would recommend Shanna to anyone needing attunement and in turmoil, and those who have trouble believing in themselves but want to."
– Amanda
Individual Hypno-Coaching
Integrative change work is more structured than talk therapy, and often quicker to create lasting change.
It also goes deeper than traditional coaching approaches because it works with your unconscious mind to help you create deep alignment around your goals and sometimes heal past experiences when they get in the way.
Once you're ready, integrative change workers will use imaginative and playful exercises during each session to gently rewire your brain, making it easier for you to pursue your goals.
ALL hypnosis is self-hypnosis, and the process of gaining access to your own unconscious mind. Through various relaxation processes called inductions, you are able to push aside the critical conscious mind to a state where you have enhanced awareness and access to the part of you that knows more. 95+% of our lives are run by our unconscious minds, so this is where you can create massive shifts in your beliefs.
Here's what you'll experience during a hypno-coaching session with me:
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Deep and nourishing conversations in a judgement-free space, to help you make sense of your experiences.
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Playful exercises to create new neural pathways, allowing you to react differently to your challenges.
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Guided hypnosis to help you access your unconscious resources, remove blockages or solidify changes.
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Somatic (i.e. body-centered) exercises to help you learn how to reduce anxiety and better regulate your nervous system, even between sessions.
As a result, you will:
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Discover how much power you have over your thoughts and feelings, and how to use it.
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Learn how to lower anxiety and better regulate your emotions, to bring more ease and joy to your days.
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Gain deep insights about how to partner with yourself more effectively in everything you do.
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Leave with a boost of clarity and motivation to go after your goals and make them happen
Because integrative change work fosters self-directed neuroplasticity (i.e. physical changes in your brain), it can also help with:
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focus and procrastination
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pain management
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self-esteem and social anxiety
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phobias
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and so much more!
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Fun Hypnotic experiences you can have include:
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past-life regressions
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create a control room for dialing up confidence​
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meeting your wise advocate
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Clients typically work with me for an average of 6 months, and many opt for ongoing support as a member of my women's group SoulNest, because having a community feels amazing, and they discover more ways they want to grow.
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I also offer smaller hypnosis-focused packages – more info on those will be here soon. Thanks for your patience.
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My work honors who you are and I am committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in my spaces. My clients are/have been trans, LGBTQIA2S+, non-binary, women of all backgrounds, autistic, ADHD, BIPOC. I am here for you.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For people living with a diagnosed mental health illness, hypnosis and integrative change work cannot replace mental health treatment by a licensed professional. However, it can be an effective complement in some circumstances.
If this is you, please tell me about your situation so we can explore whether I can be a safe and helpful addition to your mental health care team. Your confidentiality will be protected.
Group Workshops
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Looking for a transformative and supportive experience for your company, organization, studio, or school?
Here are a couple of the many options I offer.
Hacking Your Brain For Practice & Performance
90 Minute interactive workshop
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What if I told you there was a way to hack your own brain and it’s operating system (your unconscious mind) so you could experience more productive practice and feel more at ease on stage?
Now imagine if you could accomplish this in less than 60 seconds. That’s right, it’d be amazing.
Shanna Pranaitis, a certified Integrative Hypnotist and Change Work Coach, teaches the underlying pattern of how your brain changes and how to use this knowledge in practice sessions and performances.
Participants learn neuroscience-based concepts, specific methods, and tools for self-directed neuroplasticity, which will allow them to permanently rewire their brains to reduce feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. They also learn how to dramatically increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their practice sessions so they can feel better and achieve their goals more easily. To help solidify this knowledge, Shanna will guide participants through a self-hypnosis protocol for deep relaxation and provide guidance on powerful visualization techniques.
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This is a highly interactive workshop conducted using unshaming and trauma-informed methods. Shanna leads with her heart and holds community spaces rooted in mutual respect, personal safety, and compassionate support. Shanna leads with her heart and holds community spaces rooted in mutual respect, personal safety, and compassionate support.​​​​
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Presentation is tailored to the specific audience, age, level, and (school, corporation, non-profit organizations, etc).
Stress Reduction Workshop
60-120 Minute interactive workshops
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The latest research demonstrates that stress (and anxiety-related stress) wreaks havoc on the physical body – causing higher rates of illness and disease – and negatively effects our mental and emotional well-being and cognitive thinking abilities. In this workshop participants learn the skills of self-directed neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, and gentle self-hypnosis, as well as visualization tools that address anxiety and even chronic pain, in order to reduce stress in the mind and body.
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This is a highly interactive workshop conducted using unshaming and trauma-informed methods. Shanna leads with her heart and holds community spaces rooted in mutual respect, personal safety, and compassionate support.
Presentation is tailored to the specific audience, age, level, and (school, corporation, non-profit organizations, etc).
Individual Flute Coaching
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Are you a highly-motivated independent learner interested in diving deep into contemporary flute practices?
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Want to break out of feeling boxed-in as an artist and claim your artistic power in the music you play?
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Do you know you're capable of more as a flutist but you keep hittitng the same roadblocks in your playing?
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I work with flutists to help them accomplish all of the above and create joyfully fulfilling lives in the process. I believe the keys to feeling deep satisfaction and power in our artistry are connected to feeling this way in our lives in general. And because of that I work in a very different format.
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I do not teach the flute.
I coach flutists.
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In our work together we identify your vision for yourself and your artistry, one which reaches toward your fullest potential to embrace all of who you are as an artist and human. We co-create the path to this vision. It's a journey of illuminating the possibilities. It's a question of becoming who you truly want to be as a flutist. It requires surprising levels of internal honesty and willingness to be uncomfortable.
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Yes, I will help you with feedback for your flute playing and help guide you to achieving the technical, performance and repertoire goals you have. You will have full access to my brain and ideas for problem-solving whatever comes up for you. However, I will primarily guide you to using your own curiosity and awareness to find your own answers.
Warning: I work holistically. Our work will (inevitably) be about more than flute. Often when we encounter roadblocks in our flute playing they are tied to limiting beliefs we've absorbed unintentionally throughout our lives and training. Clearing these unconscious patterns will help unlock more possibility in your playing and your life.
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Working with me 1:1 is a serious investment (in all senses of the word) and commitment to yourself. I take these investments very seriously and my work is extremely high-touch. Packages are customized to each individual.
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If this sounds great to you or you're curious if it's right for you, I invite you to book a free consultation with me. We'll just talk – It's my gift to you.
–Albane Tamagna
I really appreciate how much you’ve helped me grow with our coaching sessions about reformatting my studio. Now after every lesson where I try something new out with a student, I leave with a new workshop idea, paired with the delight that I know that I can do anything with it because it’s my business! Teaching aside, I’ve also felt a renewed sense of creativity in what I can do as an artist!