Born in beautiful Taipei, Taiwan, I was a sickly child struggling with pediatric asthma. My frequent hospital visits and near-death experiences left me sheltered indoors and inactive, relying on books as my companions. When I moved to Burnaby, Canada in my late teens, I continued leading a sedentary lifestyle typical of city living.
Witnessing my parents' health decline due to obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart problems was difficult. I also watched my brother endure weekly dialysis for kidney failure.
Ten years ago, I had my own wake-up call. I found myself carrying fifty pounds of excess weight and struggling with chronic headaches, fatigue, depression, and insomnia. After being rushed to the hospital, I realized I needed to make a change.
I was tired of feeling sick.
I started by looking at my diet and making a conscious effort to eat healthier. I also knew I needed to become more active, so I started dancing and eventually joined Les Mills group fitness classes at GoodLife Fitness.
Over time, I lost the excess weight, and everything about life became easier. My clothes fit better, I had more energy, and I felt more comfortable in my own skin.
That experience changed more than my physical health. It sparked my interest in understanding what helps people make meaningful changes and maintain them.
I wanted to learn more—not only for myself, but also so I could help others.
I completed HoloBody, a holistic wellness coaching program through Mindvalley, and trained in 10X, a science-backed, hyper-efficient workout program. My journey taught me that fitness and wellness are continuous processes, not simply destinations.
From Fitness to Clinical Hypnotherapy
As I continued learning about wellness and coaching, I became increasingly interested in the mental side of change—the role our thoughts, emotions, habits, and subconscious patterns can play in how we live our lives.
To expand my coaching skills, I trained through the Mindvalley Certified Hypnotherapist program with Paul McKenna. After completing the program, I knew I wanted to take my training further and specialize in clinical hypnotherapy.
I pursued additional training through the Canadian Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy and became a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and ARCH Accredited Training Graduate.
Today, I also serve on the ARCH Canada board as Director of Membership, giving back to the professional community that has played an important role in my own journey.
As a clinical hypnotherapist serving Mission, BC, and the wider Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver area, I offer in-person sessions in the privacy, safety, and comfort of clients' own homes, as well as sessions over Zoom for those who prefer to meet online or in other parts of BC and Canada.
How I Work
I believe that meaningful change looks different for everyone. There isn't one approach that works for every person or every situation.
Alongside hypnotherapy, I integrate different approaches and techniques depending on my client's needs and goals, including mindfulness, CBT-I, coaching, NLP, and psychosensory tools.
My areas of focus include anxiety, stress, insomnia, trauma support, and behavioural or habit change, including BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviours) such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling.
My goal is to help you better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop new ways of responding, and build the confidence and skills to move forward.
Service Is at the Heart of What I Do
Service has always been important to me—not just in my practice, but also in my community.
That belief was recognized when the City of Mission honoured my wife and me with the Arts & Culture Service Award for our volunteer work.
It was a meaningful reminder of why I do what I do: to help people feel better, grow, and thrive—whether that's one-on-one with a client or as part of something larger in the community.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, insomnia, stress, or a habit you're ready to change, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Book your free, no-obligation consultation call today, and let's talk about what's been going on, what you'd like to change, and whether hypnotherapy may be right for you.
