Dental & Medical Healthcare Workers
Reclaim Your Energy and Balance To Thrive and Uplift Your Communities
Trauma-Informed, Science-Backed Stress Reset for the Hearts Behind the Smiles
With Kathline Ernesta
Trusted Clinical Hypnotherapist for Healthcare Workers
"Let's Make Hearts Smile"
When life pulls you in all directions,
support is here -
discover how we can help ...
Do you feel pulled in all directions—at work, at home, in your relationships? read on ...
You’ve been caring for everyone else, and somewhere along the way,
stress—with all its baggage—quietly crept in, dimming your spark little by little.
Maybe you’ve started hearing a small voice inside… calling you back to yourself. Well, I’m here to help you.
I’ve walked that path too—as a giver, a receiver, and a silent witness. And I care deeply.
With decades in healthcare and advanced training in Clinical Hypnotherapy,
I can guide you through a gentle, trauma-informed, science-backed path
that centers on hypnotherapy and integrates leading mind-body approaches,
including Havening Techniques®, Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath®, NLP®, and proven stress management strategies,
to help you regain control and feel more like yourself again.
Kathline Ernesta
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist
Founder and CEO of Smiling Heart Wellness Centre
Curious about the why, what, how,...?
Take a look at "The Heart Behind the Work"
Our Vision is:
"A world where every individual leads a meaningful, joy-filled life, rooted in purpose, vitality and mutual support."
Our Mission is:
"To empower healthcare workers to become resilient, heart-led leaders who inspire change and uplift the well-being of their communities - because when they thrive, the care they give transforms lives fare beyond their own."
Our Goal is:
"To help healthcare workers reclaim their energy, restore balance and reignite their passion for care - so they can serve with confidence, compassion and joy."
Our Core Values:
"Professionalism You Can Trust, With Excellence at Heart."
We provide care that is confidential, transparent, and rooted in professional ethics—always with compassion and clients' well-being at heart.
1. Confidentiality
→ Respecting clients' privacy and safeguarding personal information.
2. Transparency
→ Open, honest communication and clarity around what clients can expect.
3. Professional Integrity / Ethics
→ Upholding lawful, evidence-informed, and best-practice standards of care.
4. Compassion
→ A caring, empathetic approach that acknowledges each person’s experience with warmth and non-judgment.
5. Client-Centered Well-Being
→ Prioritizing your emotional, mental, and physical wellness in every decision.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
Relief is within reach when you're ready - continue reading
In healthcare, stress often runs deeper than a busy schedule or a heavy workload.
It’s quietly compounded by unspoken moments—emotions pushed aside in order to stay strong.
Like witnessing suffering day after day without time to process…
comforting grieving families while holding back your own tears…
or being asked to do more with less, all while keeping a brave face.
Over time, these experiences may build up in the body and nervous system—
showing up as unexplained physical tension, mental exhaustion, emotional disconnection, or changes in behavior.
Relief is within reach when you're ready.
You deserve support—and it’s possible to feel connected and whole again.
“Discover How You Can Gently Reclaim Your Calm, Clarity, and Energy—Naturally”
Stress, Overwhelm, and Exhaustion in Healthcare Workers: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Well-Being
Healthcare workers play a crucial role in our communities, offering essential care and support to those in need. And as the demands on the healthcare system continue to grow, many healthcare professionals are finding themselves dealing with chronic stress, feelings of overwhelm, and exhaustion.
As a former healthcare worker and now a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Practitioner of Havening, HeartMath, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), I understand the unique challenges healthcare workers face. In this article, we will clarify the distinctions between chronic stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion, and explore how certain restorative techniques can support your well-being. Read more...
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation to help individuals enter a focused state of awareness, allowing access to the subconscious mind. In this state, individuals can foster emotional well-being, promote personal growth, and enhance their coping skills. Many people notice significant improvements in as few as 6-12 sessions. Read more...
Havening
Havening is a psychosensory technique that reduces the emotional impact of stressful experiences by generating calming brain waves. This gentle approach helps relieve stress and supports emotional well-being, fostering a more balanced and resilient state of mind. Many individuals report improvement within 1-5 sessions. Read more...
HeartMath
HeartMath provides techniques aimed at supporting the alignment between heart and brain activity, helping individuals achieve a state of coherence. These methods are designed to assist with managing stress, enhancing emotional balance, and promoting overall well-being by encouraging physiological and psychological harmony. Many users have reported noticeable improvements in well-being after consistent practice, typically within 6-8 sessions. Read more...
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) explores the connection between thoughts, language, and behaviors. By shifting negative thought patterns and language, NLP helps individuals build emotional resilience and improve mental well-being. Many experience positive results within 3-10 sessions. Read more...
Hypnotherapy
70-90% improvement in
6-12 sessions
NLP
60-80% improvement in
3-10 sessions
Havening
70-85% improvement in
1-5 sessions
HeartMath
60-80% improvement in
6-8 sessions.
Talk Therapy
50-75% improvement in
12-20 sessions.
These figures offer insight into improvement rates for each technique, though ongoing research continues to refine the data. They do not imply that one method is superior to another, as each approach is equally valuable and can be used individually or in combination, depending on the client’s unique needs
Transform Your Life Today!
"Reclaim Your Energy, Restore Balance,
and Reignite Your Passion for Compassionate Care"
Hypnosis FAQ's
1. What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused relaxation, guided by a hypnotherapist, that helps you achieve a heightened state of awareness, similar to when you're deeply absorbed in an activity and temporarily unaware of your surroundings.
2. What happens during a hypnosis session?
During a hypnosis session, you are gently guided into a deeply relaxed state, where your mind becomes more open to positive suggestions for personal growth.
3. How does hypnosis work?
Hypnosis works by helping you achieve a state of relaxation, allowing your mind to focus on specific goals or challenges you wish to address.
4. Is hypnosis safe?
Yes, hypnosis is considered safe when practiced by a trained professional and is a non-invasive, calming method.
5. Can everyone be hypnotized?
Most people can experience hypnosis as long as they are willing to participate and open to the process.
6. What is the difference between hypnosis, sleep, and guided meditation?
Hypnosis is a state of focused relaxation guided by a professional, where you remain aware and open to positive suggestions. Sleep is a natural process where consciousness fades, allowing your body and mind to rest. Guided meditation involves listening to calming instructions to achieve mindfulness or relaxation, but unlike hypnosis, it typically doesn't focus on specific goals or challenges.
7. Does the hypnotherapist have control over your mind?
No, the hypnotherapist does not have control over your mind. During hypnosis, you remain fully aware and in control, and the process is a collaborative one where you can accept or reject suggestions at any time.
8. Will I remember what happened when I come out of hypnosis?
Yes, most people remember everything that happens during hypnosis, as it is a state of focused awareness, not unconsciousness.
9. Does hypnosis work?
Yes, hypnosis can be effective for many individuals in managing stress, improving focus, and promoting relaxation, though results may vary based on personal responsiveness.
10. What can hypnosis help with?
Hypnosis can assist with a range of challenges, including managing stress, building confidence, improving focus, grief & loss, smoking cessation and many others.
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Caregivers, Nurturers and Giving Hearts - this space is for you ...
While Smiling Heart Wellness Centre focuses on healthcare workers,
we know there are many other hearts who also consistently put others first.
This is also a space for you and anyone else who's ready to care for themselves with compassion.
If you're seeking stress relief, ready to reclaim your energy,
restore your balance, and thrive
- in both your professional and personal life -
You're in the right place.
You're most welcome here.
"Together, Let's Make Hearts Smile!"
Kathline Ernesta is a certified practitioner of Havening Techniques.
Havening Techniques is a registered trade mark of Ronald Ruden, 15 East 91st Street, New York. www.havening.org