ABOUT KRISTA FRANCIS
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist | Calgary, AB
Helping Women Find Healing, Peace, and Growth
I’m Krista Francis, an ARCH Canada accredited Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and Associate Professor Emerita at Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. I bring a holistic and evidence-informed approach to healing and transformation, blending deep academic knowledge with compassionate clinical practice.
With decades of experience in human learning, motivation, and wellbeing, I now dedicate myself to helping women who feel overwhelmed or stuck find calm, clarity, and confidence—so they can return to living with joy, purpose, and self-trust.
A Personal Path to Healing
My journey into hypnotherapy began after an emergency life-saving surgery radically changed my world. Recovery was long and emotional. I struggled with my body’s limitations, the scars I carried (inside and out), and the loss of my former physical strength. Even with a loving family and a supportive circle, I felt like I was just surviving—not truly living.
Hypnotherapy helped me reconnect with my body, release emotional pain, and rebuild my sense of self. It changed my life in ways that talk therapy and self-help books hadn’t. Inspired by that transformation, I trained with Robin Popowich, and now support others through their own healing journeys.
My Approach
I work collaboratively with clients to uncover the root of the issue—not just the symptoms. Hypnotherapy allows us to gently access the subconscious mind, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and create meaningful, lasting change. You remain fully aware and in control throughout each session.
Sessions are grounded in science, guided by intuition, and always customized to your unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic stress, burn-out, sleep issues, pain, or unwanted habits, I provide a safe and supportive space for transformation.
Advanced Training & Ongoing Study
My work is supported by ongoing advanced training that deepens both the clinical and experiential aspects of hypnotherapy. I continue to study approaches that integrate subconscious change, nervous system regulation, and the deeper layers of meaning that shape our patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses.
Rather than relying on a single method, I draw from a range of specialized trainings to tailor each session to the individual. This allows the work to unfold in a way that is both grounded and responsive—meeting you where you are, while gently accessing the root of what is ready to shift.
My advanced training includes in-depth study in:
- Regression Therapy & Past Life Work – working with symbolic and memory-based experiences to uncover and resolve patterns that may not be fully explained by present-day events
- Parts Work & Soul Retrieval – supporting the reintegration of fragmented or disowned aspects of self often linked to trauma or overwhelm
- Spiritual & Symbolic Hypnosis – guiding clients through structured inner experiences that access insight, clarity, and emotional release
- Intuitive Dialogue & Inner Guidance – facilitating connection with inner wisdom in a way that is grounded, safe, and therapeutically meaningful
- Sound-Based Meditation & Nervous System Regulation – incorporating vibration, rhythm, and deep listening practices to support relaxation and integration in group sessions
These trainings are experiential in nature, meaning they emphasize both clinical skill and intuitive presence. They continue to shape how I hold space for clients—supporting work that is not only effective, but deeply personal and often transformative.
While some of these approaches may sound abstract, the intention is always practical: helping you feel more calm, more clear, and more like yourself.
Bridging Science and Healing
My academic background includes over 20 years in teacher education, curriculum design, and research focused on inclusive, inquiry-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). That experience informs everything I do—from how I structure sessions to how I support clients in achieving sustainable results.
I continue to explore the intersections of mind, learning, and wellbeing through education, mentorship, and clinical practice. Hypnotherapy is where these worlds beautifully meet.
Why Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses deep relaxation and focused attention to help you access the subconscious mind—where beliefs, patterns, and emotional responses live. In this receptive state, guided suggestions can support lasting changes in how you think, feel, and behave.
It’s a powerful, evidence-supported tool for addressing:
• Anxiety & stress
• Burn-out
• Chronic pain
• Sleep problems
• Phobias
• Emotional blocks
• Self-sabotage
• Life transitions
• Body image & self-esteem
Ready to Begin?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re rebuilding after a health crisis, healing emotional wounds, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again—I’m here to support you.
Book a free consultation today and take your first step toward transformation.
ACCREDITATION
Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you change the breath, change the rhythm, you change the emotion.
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
