Avinoam Lerner, CH
“You either get bitter, or you get better.” — Avinoam Lerner
Why I Do What I Do:
Growing up in a war-torn part of the world where loss and trauma are rampant, I remember a seminal moment at the age of six, witnessing a woman I looked up to breaking down after learning her husband had not returned from the war. The look of fear and loss in her eyes burned intensely into my brain. I wanted it to go away so badly! But, being so young, there wasn’t much I could do. At that moment, I felt powerless and helpless.
Many years later, I saw the very same look in someone else’s eyes. That person was a cancer patient who came to me for a consultation seeking relief. At that moment, I was no longer that helpless child. Now I had the tools and the knowledge and could finally help.
That patient changed the direction of my practice. He gave it a clear and defined focus – to help people facing cancer and trauma break through to recovery.
As an army veteran, I know the value of discipline and pushing through. Cancer is a battlefield of sorts. It’s why my cancer journey, healing, and recovery programs are goal-oriented and results-driven. And yet, as a parent of two daughters, I’ve learned to be nurturing and grounded, too. That’s what I offer those I work with— a safe and structured sanctuary for healing both mind and body.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: I earned my degree as a Holistic Therapist from Reidman International College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Israel in 2000. I later received certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and the National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NFNLP) in the United States.
CANCER AND TRAUMA RECOVERY COACHING: My approach to recovery recognizes the multidimensional nature of trauma and illness. For those who want to take an active role in their healing, I offer a safe, practical, and effective path—one that helps engage the restorative power of the mind, build resilience and confidence, and improve overall quality of life.
BODY AND MIND CONNECTION: Research shows that emotional experiences can shape physical health. The effects of past trauma are real, and they often live on in the body—shaping how we feel, respond, and heal. That’s why my work is goal-oriented and focused on addressing the root causes of suffering—not just the symptoms.
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If you’d like to go deeper in your research, you’re invited to explore the benefits many cancer patients have experienced through this work in my book, The New Cancer Paradigm: Mobilizing the Mind to Heal the Body.
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