What if there was a way to help your patients/clients release mental and emotional baggage from the past without them needing to re-live the past?

Whether you practice in-person or virtually...


You'll be able to help your clients achieve new levels of breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives.

Does this sound like you?

  • as a healthcare professional, you're passionate about providing holistic care, seeking to expand your therapeutic toolkit beyond traditional methods, and eager to explore innovative techniques to enhance your practice

  • curious about the power of the subconscious mind and its impact on behavior, emotions, and overall well-being, and are eager to harness this knowledge to drive transformative change

  • tired of seeing your patients/clients struggle with recurring issues and are determined to uncover the underlying mental-emotional root causes of their challenges to facilitate deeper healing and lasting transformation

  • you have a successful practice and want to add or expand your one-on-one services via video conferencing platforms, providing personalized guidance and support to clients seeking emotional healing and transformation

Introducing... Mental Emotional Release® (MER) Therapy.


Mental Emotional Release® (MER) is a clinically-proven technique to release unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs without the client needing to re-experience the trauma or event.


Have you heard of Time Line Therapy?
Time Line Therapy was developed by Dr. Tad James in 1985. It became so effective that the Council of Psychotherapy in Croatia asked him to train them in it to help them deal with the thousands of Croatian victims of war who were suffering from PTSD.  Unlike other therapies that were tested to respond to the crisis, Time Line Therapy was the only one that worked 100 percent of the time with no relapses. In 1993, Tad’s son Dr. Matt James modified the technique (based on feedback from clients, students, and other practitioners) and it became Mental Emotional Release® (MER).

Here's our objectives:

By the end of the course...

01 - Participants will demonstrate the ability to effectively guide patients/clients through Mental and Emotional Release (MER) techniques for addressing unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs, thereby enhancing the quality of patient care and promoting emotional well-being.

02 - Participants will develop proficiency in the art and science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, including Sensory Acuity, Rapport, Anchoring, Parts Integration, and installing new beliefs, enabling them to enhance patient communication and education skills.

03 - Participants will acquire the skills necessary to master their mindset, fostering congruency in their approach to patient care and effectively integrating MER and NLP techniques into their acupuncture practice.

04 - Through peer practice and experiential learning, participants will gain the confidence and competence to identify the appropriate timing and application of MER and NLP techniques, thereby improving patient management, motivation, and overall health outcomes.

Ready to expand your therapeutic toolkit?

{ choose your path to mastery }

Core Track

$1497 (or 4 payments of $411)

  • a bonus course on how to increase your learning with human design to set you up for success

  • 12 x 90-minute live classes for learning, practice, and Q&A

  • a Mental & Emotional Release® Immersion Day where you'll get to practice and experience the benefits of this therapy

  • 4 x 90-minute Practice Labs where you'll get precise feedback (from Dr. Chloé) to increase your mastery of these transformational techniques

  • a printed course manual sent to you in the mail

  • a private group for support between calls, community, and collaboration

Certification Track

$1997 (or 4 payments of $549)

  • everything in the Core Track, plus:

  • a 2-part final exam (multiple choice + written)

  • personalized feedback on technique demos that you'll submit for review

  • a printed certificate sent in the mail upon successful completion of the certification requirements

  • a profile in the directory of Certified Mental & Emotional Release® Practitioners (launching Summer 2024)

The next cohort of practitioners will start Spring 2025 & there are only 8 spaces available!

This has been years in the making, learning directly from the founder of Mental & Emotional Release® Therapy, Dr. Matt James. If you’re a healthcare professional inspired to add a clinically proven therapy to your practice and experience your own personal transformation, this is for you.

What kind of practitioner is this program for?

This program would best benefit a practitioner with an existing practice who has credentials in one of the following qualifying fields:

– Psychology Ph.D. or Psy.D.
– Medical Doctor M.D.
– Chiropractic Doctor D.C.
– Osteopathic Doctor D.O.
– Dentist D.D.S.
– Naturopathic Doctor N.D.
– Homeopathic Doctor M.D.
– Registered Nurse R.N.
– Masters in Social Work M.S.W. or M.S.S.W.
– Doctor of Chinese Medicine or Licensed Acupuncturist
– Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programing

Ultimately, you're tired of seeing patients/clients (or maybe themselves!) struggle with recurring issues and are determined to uncover the underlying mental-emotional root causes of their challenges to facilitate deeper healing and lasting transformation.

Mental & Emotional Release® Practitioner Certification: Spring 2025

Become certified in a clinically-proven technique to help your clients release mental and emotional baggage without needing to re-experience the trauma.

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Ascended Alchemy is officially an Approved Institute for Mental and Emotional Release® by the Association of Integrative Psychology AND this course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1761, for 28 hours of (category 1) continuing education!

btw, did you know?

I almost dropped out of grad school to learn MER®

If you don’t know my story, healing diagnoses of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and clinical depression was the catalyst to me pursuing a career in medicine.  

When I learned that Mental and Emotional Release® existed, I was in my second to last semester of obtaining my masters degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine to become an acupuncturist.  If I was going to attend the next certification cohort (that was 14 x 7.5-hour days in a row), I would of had to postpone graduation by another semester and my license exam even further.

I seriously considered it but, thankfully, I (stubbornly) chose to attend the training (4 years later!) after completing my doctorate and starting my own acupuncture practice – bringing another level of inspiration to the certification.

So, why is Mental and Emotional Release® so effective for symptoms of anxiety and depression?

From a MER perspective, depression a “process” (or something you do) rather than a condition that you have.

In this approach, depression is a series of thought patterns and habitual emotional responses that combine together to create a baseline depressive state.  Mental and Emotional Release® helps the client get their subconscious mind’s agreement that it is willing to release the pattern of thoughts and emotional responses which, as a result, releases the depression.

I’ve seen 20+ year phobias release in 10 minutes, debilitating anxiety “disappear” and more, with this powerful technique.

Can you imagine what a gift Mental Emotional Release® would be for your patients/clients (and yourself!) to experience?

THIS IS FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS. :)

At the core of my work, I am dedicated to helping self-aware entrepreneurs and practitioners heal the mental-emotional roots of anxiety, trust their intuition, and lead from their Heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Is this Mental Emotional Release® Practitioner Certification program accredited by any professional organization?

Yes, the MER Certification program is accredited by the Association for Integrative Psychology (AIP), a renowned organization dedicated to promoting excellence and integrity in the field of integrative psychology. This accreditation ensures that our program meets rigorous standards of quality and professionalism, providing participants with a recognized certification upon successful completion.

Will this certification be eligible for CEUs or PDAs as a licensed acupuncturist?

YES! This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1761, for 28 hours of (category 1) continuing education!

Are the Mental Emotional Release® and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques tools that we can use for ourself in addition to sharing them with our patients/clients?

Yes, absolutely!  Essentially, the Core Track is for self and the Certification Track is for self plus others.  

The Core Track includes:

  • Pre-Study NLP (and some Human Design!) Content to set you up for success in the program, housed on a learning platform

  • 15 x 90-min group calls for learning, practice, and Q&A

  • 1 Mental Emotional Release® Immersive day where you'll get to practice and experience the benefits of this therapy for unresolved negative emotions

  • A printed course manual sent to you in the mail

  • A private group for support between calls, community, and collaboration

The Certification Track includes everything in the Core Track, plus:

  • A required 2-part final exam (multiple choice + written)

  • Personalized feedback on technique demos that you'll submit for review

  • A printed certificate sent in the mail upon successful completion of the certification requirements

  • A profile in the directory of Certified Mental Emotional Release® Practitioners to be launched Summer 2024

Will we be learning specific processes for changing beliefs? I have been learning more about the subconscious mind and want to understand how to reprogram it.

Based on the content and techniques that you'll learn in this program, these tools are powerful complements to an already existing hypnosis and/or meditation practice because you'll be able to release limiting beliefs and install new beliefs at the subconscious level.  It's different (and much more effective!) than repeating affirmations and mantras that might actually contradict your core beliefs.

Are there video modules in addition the weekly calls?

Yes, and yes.  There will be some pre-study content uploaded to the learning platform before our first call together (Orientation) on April 2, 2024.  

Each call will be 60-90 minutes, with the exception of Thursday's Immersion Day where you'll get to experience a personal day of transformation.  

Each class will recorded and then uploaded to the learning platform so that you have lifetime* access to all of the content and, as a reminder, if you're on the Certification Track or will be obtaining CEUs as a licensed acupuncturist, live attendance is required.  

(*lifetime = lifetime of the product)

This is all new to me. Will I be ready to facilitate the Mental Emotional Release® and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques we learn with patients/clients after this program?

If you show up for every class and Practice Lab, you'll have everything you need to facilitate transformation for lasting results.  The curriculum has been designed to ensure that you get ample practice and receive precise feedback so that you feel confident sharing this with patients/clients.  Previous mentees have shared how much they appreciated my detailed feedback to refine their skills and improve their confidence.

What is the attendance policy for this course?

Attendance and active participation are essential for the successful completion of the course, whether you are enrolled in the Core Track or the Certification Track. It is imperative to attend all webinars and arrive promptly to class.

Webinars will be conducted via Zoom and accessible through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. To receive credit for attendance, you must log in with your video enabled throughout the session.

You are required to attend each of the Practice Labs live as well. Any exceptions to this policy and/or special accommodations for circumstances must be requested and approved in advance by Dr. Chloé (email: hello@chloehom.com).

If you require special accommodations for this course due to a documented disability, please contact Dr. Chloé; All information regarding disabilities will be treated confidentially.

Please note that a student will be dropped from the course if they miss two classes in a row without prior approval or extenuating circumstances.

We appreciate your commitment to actively engage in the course sessions and adhere to the attendance policy to maximize your learning experience and achievement of course objectives.

If I register for the Core Track and decide that I want to become certified, can I switch to the Certification Track?

Absolutely!  All you'd have to do is complete the $500 difference in addition to the certification requirements within 90 days (by October 23, 2024) of the program completion.

I don't know if I can join this cohort. When will the next training be?

This training is hosted live and is only available for enrollment once per year.

Registration for the Spring 2025 cohort will be announced to the waitlist first with the best price + bonuses (and there are only 8 spaces available!) — Add your name to the waitlist here. :)

I have a question about this certification that isn't answered here. Who do I contact?

We'd love to hear from you!  Please book a free 15-minute call to discuss the certification or email hello@chloehom.com with your question.

Ready to expand your therapeutic toolkit?

This is an invitation to step into your role as a visionary leader in the field of holistic healing, empowered with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients and community.

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