Teachers

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Sylvia Browne
was born in Kansas City, Missouri. At three years old, Sylvia's psychic powers were revealed when she announced that her grandfather was dead (he was), and that she would have a baby sister in three years.

Just as predicted, Sharon was born one month short of Sylvia's sixth birthday. Sylvia's grandmother, Ada Coil, was herself a medium; and Celeste, Sylvia's mother, grew up in a home where visions were commonplace. Although she herself was not psychic, Celeste accepted it as normal, if somewhat annoying. She did not welcome more eccentricity in her life, however, and would do nothing to encourage it in her daughter. Their lifelong relationship was strained, but Sylvia's relationship with her father was very close and loving.

Sylvia Browne is the #1 New York Times best-selling author and world-famous psychic who appears regularly on the Montel Williams Show and Larry King Live, as well as making countless other media and public appearances. She is also the president of the Sylvia Browne Corporation, and founder of her church, the Society of Novus Spirit - which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006.

With her down-to-earth personality and great sense of humor, Sylvia thrills audiences on her lecture tours - and she's still found the time to write a number of immensely popular books (she has a master's degree in English literature). Sylvia lives in California and plans to write as long as she can.


Chris Dufresne
son of Sylvia, is a highly respected psychic in his own right who works alongside his mother in the Northern California area. He has two children, Angelia, and William.

Chris is an authentic psychic from birth. Being Sylvia's son he shares in her genetic predisposition to psychic excellence. Chris is the only other psychic recommended by Sylvia. He has been a working psychic for more than 25 years and has established his own clientele from thousands of satisfied clients. Chris is a superb reader and the best alternative to Sylvia.

Chris has authored books entitled, My Life with Sylvia Browne - A Son Reflects on Life with His Psychic Mother and has co-authored a New York Times best-selling book with his mother entitled, Animals on the Other Side. He also has another book released in June 2006 and published by Hay House entitled, My Psychic Journey.

Chris will be available for VIP Readings throughout the cruise. You will have an opportunity to visit with Chris throughout the week, or catch him one of his special book signings.


Gene Meyer
Certified Hypnotist and Cardinal, Novus Spiritus

Gene Meyer, who is husband of Pam Meyer, has been with Sylvia Browne for over 35 years and was there when Sylvia started her Nirvana Foundation which is now Society of Novus Spiritus. Gene is a Cardinal and a member of the Board of Novus Spiritus.

Gene has been teaching spiritual classes utilizing Sylvia's philosophy at headquarters in Campbell CA as well as nationally and Internationally. Gene has been a hypnotist for over 20 years with Novus Spiritus and American Council of Hypnotist Examiners.


Pam Meyer
Cardinal, Novus Spiritus and Instructor

Pam, who is a wife of Gene Meyer, has also been with Sylvia Browne for over 35 years and was there when Sylvia started her Nirvana Foundation which is now Society of Novus Spiritus.

Pam is a Cardinal and a member of the Board of Novus Spiritus. Pam has been teaching spiritual classes utilizing Sylvia's philosophy at headquarters in Campbell CA as well as nationally and internationally and also teaches Ministers-in-training for Novus Spiritus.


Vera Espana
Director/Certified Consulting Hypnotist/Instructor S.B.H.T.C.

Vera Espana is the Director of the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center. Vera has been studying and practicing hypnosis and trained by Sylvia Browne since 1993 and became certified in Hypnosis 1996 with Novus Spiritus and now with the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center (SBHTC.) Vera is also certified with the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE) and the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH.) Vera is a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists. Vera has been teaching the art of hypnosis, past life regression/cell memory utilizing Sylvia Browne's techniques for over 6 years and has been traveling throughout the United States and Internationally specializing in past life regression/cell memory since 2000. Vera Espana is also a Cardinal with Society of Novus Spiritus, a Spiritual Organization which Sylvia Browne founded and serves on the Novus Board of Directors.


John Ammon
Assistant Director/Certified Consulting Hypnotist/Instructor S.B.H.T.C.

John Ammon is the Assistant Director to the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center and is retired from East Side U.H.S.D where he taught High School for 37 years. John has a BA in Education and a Life Time General Secondary Credential. John has been trained by Sylvia Browne and studying hypnosis and for over 20 years with the emphasis in cell memory and healing. John has taught classes and is a certified hypnotist for over 10 years with Novus Spiritus and now with Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center. John is a Cardinal with the Society of Novus Spiritus and serves on the Board of Directors.


Michael McClellan
Cardinal, Certified Hypnotist/Instructor S.B.H.T.C.

Michael McClellan has been with Sylvia for over 23 years since she founded The Society of Novus Spiritus in 1986. Michael has been doing hypnosis consultations and past-life regressions for over 9 years, and he is a Cardinal and a member of the Board of Novus Spiritus. Michael has been teaching spiritual classes utilizing Sylvia?s philosophy at her headquarters in Campbell, CA.

HYPNOSIS TRAINING CENTER
For the first time at sea, Sylvia's teachers from her Hypnosis Training Center in Campbell, CA, will be on-board offering special seminars and demonstrations on the art of Hypnosis.

The mission of the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center (SBHTC) is to train students to become professional spiritually based hypnotists, utilizing the teachings of our founder, Sylvia Browne. SBHTCTM provides quality hypnosis services to the general public and promotes the art and science of hypnosis. SBHTC supports the hypnosis client and student in their quest for knowledge, personal growth and healing. SBHTC provides emotional and spiritual health by providing hypnosis services and training in a loving environment.

Leaders and teachers from the Training Center will lead lectures and demonstrations which will cover healing, psychic development, past lives, phobias, and chronic illnesses. "The way of all peace is to scale the mountain of Self. Loving others makes the climb down easier. We see all things darkly until love lights the lamp of the Soul." The above words form the first tenet of Novus Spiritus. Within them lies the basic philosophy of the Society, namely: Life is a long journey of discovery, wherein each person must meet - and love - themselves, overcome their own fears, and learn the truth about loving. It is a process of perfecting the innate, God-given beauty of the Soul.