The Art and Science of Lasting Change
Hypnotherapy and energy work with Detlef Joe Friede, MCH — Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and President of the Canadian Hypnosis Association since 2012. Live, one-on-one sessions by Zoom, anywhere in the world.
Whether you're working through trauma, breaking a habit that's had a grip on you for years, or looking for deeper spiritual and soul-level work — sessions are built around what you actually need, not a script. Results are real when you're ready to commit to the work.
The Three Paths
Every person who works with me is dealing with something different. These are the three doors in — most people know within a few minutes of talking which one is theirs.
Vitality Session
A focused session to clear what's in the way, and build the mindset for what's next.
For: Trauma, PTSD, phobias, chronic pain and physical discomfort, addiction, anxiety, depression, negative core beliefs, and stress.
Also for: Positive, goal-directed change — quitting smoking or drinking, weight loss, building the mindset of a top performer, becoming a better partner, parent, or leader.
Book a Vitality SessionSpiritual Wellness Session
A grounded, compassionate space for the complex and hard-to-name — held with care, not judgment.
For: Professionals feeling burned out, energetically overloaded, or navigating experiences that don't fit neatly into a typical medical or psychological framework.
Book a Spiritual Wellness SessionSoul Exploration Session
The full two-hour journey — for people ready to go further than a single session allows.
For: Past-life, future-life, and life-between-lives work, Akashic Records, inner guidance, remote viewing, and deep soul-level exploration.
Book a Soul Exploration SessionWhat You Can Expect
- You stay in control. The way I work isn't sleep, and it isn't mind control — it's a specific, focused brain wave state that lets you access your own subconscious patterns. You remain aware, and you remain the one making decisions throughout. I guide, you decide.
- We start by clearing what's in the way. Stress, fear, old pain, anxiety, and patterns that have been running quietly in the background — the first part of the work is making room, and physically letting go of energy you no longer need to carry.
- Then we build what you're moving toward. New goals, a new baseline, a clearer sense of who you're becoming — not just less of the old, but more of what you actually want.
- You don't have to relive anything. You don't need to go back through painful memories in detail to let go of what they left behind.
- Most people describe a real, physical sense of relief — like weight coming off, or room opening up that wasn't there before.
What clients have said afterward (shared with permission, kept anonymous):
"By day three, I felt so much more alive — more aware of my habits, and things that used to pull at my attention just didn't anymore."
"I feel calmer, more focused, and less reactionary. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted straight off my chest."
"I've noticed I can change my perspective in the moment instead of getting frustrated — that's stayed with me."
"I have more space now. When I think back on things that used to trigger me, I just don't get triggered the same way anymore."
"It's deepened my capacity to be open. Clarity comes to me now in ways it didn't before."
In Their Own Words
"On January 13th, 2018, I was airlifted off the coast of Costa Rica after suffering a stroke due to a 35-year cigarette addiction. Despite this, a year later, I was still smoking up to a pack a day. Faced with a grim future, I tried various methods without success. Upon a recommendation, I sought a session with Detlef, and haven't smoked since."
"Detlef and I met at a metaphysical conference in 2010, where my wife and I were inspired by his 'mind mechanic' approach to healing. In my own work, I've seen how the subconscious blocks people from receiving the results they're looking for — and removing those blocks is exactly what Detlef does, with real skill. He's a wonderful, gentle, and deeply knowledgeable person, and I recommend his work to anyone, including other practitioners in the field."
"This work opened my inner world in a way I wasn't expecting. It's deepened my capacity to be open, and clarity comes to me now in a way it didn't before — it opens my heart every time."
Simple, Transparent Pricing for Your Journey
Discovery Consultation
Free
$0 20 Minutes • Live Zoom Call1-on-1 conversation to talk through your goals and find the right path forward. No pressure, no obligation.
Book Free Discovery SessionVitality Session
Hypnosis & Energy Work
$245 60 Minutes • Live Zoom CallFocused hypnosis and energy work for trauma, PTSD, phobias, habits, and goal-directed change. Direct follow-up support by email.
Book a Vitality SessionSpiritual Wellness Session*
Holistic Energetic Support
$245 60 Minutes • Live Zoom CallHolistic support for energetic and spiritual disturbances. A compassionate, grounded space for complex experiences. Direct follow-up support by email.
Book a Spiritual Wellness SessionSoul Exploration Session*
Past Lives & Deep Inner Work
$425 120 Minutes • Live Zoom CallPast-life, future-life, and life-between-lives regression. Akashic Records and inner guidance. A deep, immersive two-hour experience. Direct follow-up support by email.
Book a Soul Exploration SessionIn-person, house calls, training, and workshops available on request, anywhere in the world — case by case, after an initial conversation.
*Spiritual Wellness and Soul Exploration Sessions are offered as complementary, holistic services and are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care, diagnosis, or emergency treatment.
Reserve Your Time
Select your preferred appointment type below to view open times and reserve directly. All sessions are conducted 100% live via secure Zoom — no audio or video recordings are made or kept.
Why the Free Call
The free 20-minute call isn't a sales pitch. It's there so:
- You can get a feel for who you'd be working with, and whether there's trust there.
- I can understand what's actually going on and what kind of session fits.
- You know exactly what to expect going in — how long, what happens, what it feels like.
- We can flag anything that needs care up front — past experiences with hypnosis, personal or religious considerations, anything that matters to how we work together.
- You get to make an informed, no-pressure decision about whether to move forward.
About Detlef
Detlef (Joe) Friede is the founder of Oceanside Art of Hypnosis — a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Forensic Hypnotist, and President of the Canadian Hypnosis Association since 2012. He's a father, and his path here wasn't a straight line: two decades as a professional musician, a black belt and martial arts coach, and years working inside Government at a level that taught him more about human psychology under pressure than any classroom could.
What actually started his study of hypnosis wasn't a career decision — it was a medical mystery. In 2000, Detlef developed a sudden hole in his eardrum with no cause doctors could find. Forty-five days of pain, heavy medication, and repeated procedures followed, leaving him deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other, with a specialist appointment still six weeks out. Then, in a single session with a healer in Vancouver, the pain was gone, his hearing was back, and so was his balance — in just over two hours. When he finally sat down with the specialist weeks later, the doctor examined him, checked his file, and asked more than once if this was some kind of prank — there was no scar, no sign the injury had ever happened. He spent the following decades trying to understand how that kind of healing works, and that search became his life's work.
"Was this some kind of prank?"
That search took him through formal study under respected mentors in the field, and through his own hands-on practice — thousands of sessions, refining an approach that draws on hypnosis, energy work, and decades of watching, firsthand, what actually helps people change. Long before any of that, his path was already shaped by pressure and discipline: as a principal trumpet player touring internationally with a symphony orchestra from age eleven, as a 2nd-degree black belt and martial arts coach with 25+ years of experience, and as a Government union representative navigating high-stakes negotiations from his late teens. Each of those chapters taught him something about how people think, react, and change under pressure — lessons that now shape the calm, steady way he works with clients.
Detlef's Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist credential.
He's also a published author, a contributing voice in Wake Up: Miracles of Healing From Around the World, and someone who's trained and mentored other practitioners who now run their own hypnotherapy practices. But ask him what he's most proud of, and it's simpler than any of that:
"It's incredible to see the results of my work. As an artist, I love, love, love what I do."
Training & Affiliations
- President, Canadian Hypnosis Association (2012–present)
- Member, Guild of Hypnotherapists of America
- Trained under Diane B. Cherry, Christine Kollofrath, and Dr. Sharon Forrest
- Contributing author, Wake Up: Miracles of Healing From Around the World (2020), alongside Dr. Joe Dispenza and other practitioners worldwide
- Has trained, mentored, and certified other practitioners who have gone on to become certified hypnotherapists in their own right
In 2020, Detlef (Joe) Friede joined an international group of practitioners — including Dr. Joe Dispenza — as a contributing author of Wake Up: Miracles of Healing From Around the World, a collection of real-life healing stories from practitioners around the globe.
View on AmazonEverything You Need to Know
What are live Zoom call hypnotherapy sessions like?
Live Zoom call hypnotherapy offers a supportive and relaxing experience for many clients. Working from your own familiar environment allows you to settle in and relax quickly without the stress of travel. All you need is a quiet space and a reliable internet connection.
Can hypnotherapy help me quit smoking after years of habit?
Many clients explore hypnosis as a supportive tool for shifting subconscious habits around smoking. People who have smoked for decades — even after major health events like Dave's — often find it helpful in as few as 1 to 3 sessions.
What does hypnosis feel like? Will I be in control?
Hypnosis feels like a calm, relaxed state of guided focus — similar to light meditation. You remain aware of what is happening around you and stay in complete control of your choices throughout the session.
Are sessions recorded?
No. All sessions are conducted 100% live via secure Zoom video call. No audio or video recordings are made or kept, and nothing is stored after your session ends.
What credentials does Detlef Joe Friede hold?
Detlef Joe Friede, MCH, is a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Forensic Hypnotist. He has served as President of the Canadian Hypnosis Association (CHA) since 2012 and continues in that role today, bringing over decades of hands-on practice.
Has Detlef Joe Friede published any written work?
Yes. In 2020, Detlef (Joe) Friede joined an international group of practitioners — including Dr. Joe Dispenza — as a contributing author of Wake Up: Miracles of Healing From Around the World , a collection of real-life healing stories from practitioners around the globe.
What happens during a Soul Exploration Session?
A Soul Exploration Session is a 2-hour guided deep session focused on past-life memories, life-between-lives reflection, Akashic Records, and inner soul work for personal insight.
Is a Spiritual Wellness Session a replacement for medical care?
No. Spiritual Wellness Sessions provide supportive, holistic care. They are designed to complement — not replace — care from your regular doctor, psychiatrist, or medical specialist.