About Mark

The start of a bigger story

Mark Stephens is a clinical hypnotherapist, meditation teacher and the bestselling author of seven books. He lives in Milton on the NSW South Coast and runs his retreats at Little Forest.

The early years

It began with a breath

At eight years old, Mark used meditation to control severe asthma. It worked, and it sparked a lifelong study of how the mind and body heal.

He went on to train under Chinese teachers, Japanese masters and Tibetan monks. Along the way he became a Jujutsu black belt and a Tai Chi teacher. He has now practised meditation for 56 years and Tai Chi for 45.

Mark at 28, during treatment in 1990.

1990

Six months to live

In 1990, Mark was diagnosed with a fast-growing stage two lymphoma and told he might have six months to live.

He combined Eastern mind and body practices, advanced hypnosis and complementary therapies with the best of Western medicine, and made a full recovery. More than 35 years later, he enjoys a clean bill of health and still teaches the principles that helped save his life.

Mark Stephens holding his book Mind Free

Today

Helping people change from the inside out

Mark has practised clinical hypnosis since 1990. His work has helped high-profile athletes, executives, teams and everyday people ease stress, sharpen focus, overcome life's biggest challenges and make changes that last.

He is the bestselling author of Think Slim (Allen and Unwin) and Mind Free (Murdoch Books), and the author of Pain Free. People can work with Mark through the HypnoZenPic program, retreats at Little Forest and the MindFree App. On stage, he is a keynote speaker, trainer and MC known as The Executive Samurai.

56years of meditation practice

45years of Tai Chi

36years as a clinical hypnotherapist

100+TV appearances

7books published

Skills and training

Qualifications

Meditation teacher, 56 years of practice
Jujutsu black belt, 46 years of training
Tai Chi and Qigong teacher, 45 years of practice
Shiatsu practitioner (Diploma, East West College), 44 years experience
Master Practitioner of Hypnosis (ABH), 36 years experience
Accredited Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), 36 years experience
Accredited Trainer of Time Line Therapy, 36 years experience
Professional speaker and communication trainer, 30 years experience

Programs Mark has created

Programs

HypnoZenPic
MindFree App
Think Slim
Think Calm
Think Sleep
Think Quit
Phobia Free

Mark has also written for health, business and lifestyle magazines, and is a regular guest expert on TV and radio.

What doctors are saying

Trusted by health professionals

“I am still amazed every day by the results.”

Dr Karen RichardsonGP

“This is a simple, inexpensive prescription any of us can follow. I firmly believe the techniques described by Mark should be taught to all high school students.”

Dr Katherine Willis-SullivanMD

“Your Think Slim program is a major advance in the treatment of obesity.”

Dr Neil PeaceMD

Your transformation starts here