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Mission
- To teach
hand analysis as a profession or as an adjunct to a profession.
- To teach
the philosophy of Life Purpose and Soul Psychology.
- To provide
a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, research and support.
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Faculty
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Richard Unger,
Director
Director of the International Institute of Hand Analysis, Richard Unger
is one of the foremost authorities on hand analysis in the world today.
His unique system of Life Purpose Analysis is the culmination of over
thirty years of intensive research including the reading of over 50,000
pairs of hands. Richard began teaching hand analysis at SUNY Binghamton,
NY in 1969, taught at the Esoteric Philosophy Center in Houston, TX from
1975 - 1983 and founded the IIHA in 1985. Richard is also the Editor of
the Hand Analysis Journal and The Hand Analysis Newsletter.
Read his complete bio.
Read his complete press kit (2.5 mb PDF File).
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Alana,
Director
Associate Director of The International Institute of Hand Analysis, Alana
Unger has read over 22,000 individuals. Within the IIHA she is Faculty Head.
Duties include peer review evaluations, individual instruction, and trainings
at Introductory, Intensive, Year Long Certification Program, and Graduate
levels. She also holds a position on the IIHA Executive Committee and is
a Contributing Editor of the Hand Analysis Journal.
Read her complete bio.
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Terry-Linn
Snider, Director, IIHA
- Los Angeles (Apposta School of Palmistry).Master Hand Analyst and faculty member of the IIHA, Terry-Linn Snider
has read over 7,500 hands since 1995. She has coached dozens of people through
life scale transitions, guiding them to a more fulfilling and meaningful
lifestyle and career. Growing up in an atmosphere of alcoholism and abuse,
she believes that the combination of hand analysis and her experience of
survival and recovery are the tools and credentials that have made her the
compassionate and dynamic healer that she is. Terry-Linn established the
Institute’s branch in Los Angeles where she teaches a three year Certification
Program.
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Ronelle
Coburn, MA, Master Hand Analyst.
In addition to her private consultation practice she conducts workshops,
teaches, leads corporate team buildings, and speaks throughout California.
Ronelle is writing the first in a series of books on identifying Life Purpose
from fingerprints. She is dedicated to bringing the modern interpretation
of the ancient map of the hands to its rightful place in the world so all
can live their Life Purpose consciously. Ronelle Coburn is a member of the
Executive Committee.
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Pascal Stössel, Master Hand Analyst.
"I got my first Hand Analysis in 1994. This event has changed my life.
I decided in 1999 to make my passion - the world of the hands - my profession.
At the International Institute of Hand Analysis in San Francisco I had
been instructed in the art of Hand Analysis during two years. Richard
Unger, the founder of the IIHA, has a leading role in the area of modern
palmistry. The most important innovation of his school is an encoding
system of the fingerprints. Since the beginning of 2002 I represent his
school in Europe. I look forward to see your hands soon and thank you
for your trust and interest."
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Roberta
Coker, Master Hand Analyst.
Since 1996 Roberta Coker has analyzed thousands of hands from
around the globe. Clients’ frequent testimonials are something like,
“Wow! I got more in this one session with you than in all my years
of therapy combined!” Roberta has an amazing talent for getting her
clients to see clearly and concisely what they need to do to create a more
fulfillng life. She then is able to assist them in achieving their goals.
In 2003, she changed the name of her business to Hand Dynamics, adding corporate
team building, motivational speaking and spousal programs to the services
she offers.
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Mary
DeLave, Master Hand Analyst. professional artist and integrative
intuitive healer. Mary uses the many tools she has learned in her life journey
to facilitate others connecting with their personal truth, power and purpose
in life through the use of art, hand analysis, intuitive energy and body
work. She has a B.A. in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. |
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Janet Savage, Associate Faculty. Janet has read thousands of hands in a variety of settings, for individuals from 4 to 80 years old and for groups who want to experience the magic of hands. Her passion is to teach. With a Masters in Public Health, she brings 30 years of experience in the areas of health and career counseling, leadership development and teaching to her practice. Here clients benefit from her strong analytical background, keen intuition, respect for different cultures and lifestyles, and
a soothing story telling manner. |
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Nikki Ragsdale, Master Hand Analyst, Associate Faculty, was part of the IIHA's very first Year Long Certification Training, graduating in 1985. In 1988, she became the IIHA's first certified teacher and faculty member, and, along with Richard and Alana, she was a contributing editor to the Hand Analysis Journal, from its inception. Following a personal sabbatical, she has returned to the IIHA. Nikki’s lifelong interest in the metaphysical and healing arts has led her to dedicate many years of study, exploration, and practice to a number of other disciplines, as well — including astrology, mediumship development, whole-hand Kirlian print analysis, shamanic practices and changework, and Eriksonian hypnotherapy — all of which serve to enhance the unique and compassionate perspective she has offered her clients in thousands of hand readings. |
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Kay Packard, Advanced Hand Analyst, Associate Faculty, is a guide for expanding consciousness, finding greater perspective, and seeing more clearly. She has been reading hands since 2003 clarifying clients’ life purpose and lessons for living their best life. As a teacher, speaker, writer and coach she is often recognized as insightful and encouraging and one who creates a sensitive yet practical environment for learning and living. Julie, a student wrote, “She is a very comforting individual and immediately puts her ‘students of life path learning’ at ease.” She combines hand analysis with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and hypnotherapy as a personal guide for positive change. She says, “Elevate your aspirations. It’s time to reach inward, deeply, remove blocks, and live on purpose – fully and completely.” |
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Certification/Faculty
Designations
IIHA Levels of Hand Reading Certification and Faculty Designations
There are three levels of Hand Reader Certification and four levels
of teachers at the IIHA.
An overview chart is directly below and more detail follows:
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Level of Certification
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Training Required
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Hands Read
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Life Purpose Credits
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Other Requirements
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Qualified To Teach
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Faculty
Designation
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Level One: Certified Hand Analyst
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Intensive + Year Long Training
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100+
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Mastered the basics
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Level Two: Advanced Hand Analyst
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One year Graduate Training
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500+
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10
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Professional level skills + LP / LL
integration
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Intensive
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Associate Faculty
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Level Three: Master
Hand Analyst
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Professional Experience
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1,000+
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20
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Full LP / LL integration into your work
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Year Long
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Full Faculty
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5,000+
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Supports self primarily from hands for 2+ yrs
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Teacher of Teachers
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Master
Teacher
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Runs a branch of the IIHA
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Branch Director
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Three Levels of IIHA Hand Reading
Certification
Level One: Certified Hand Analyst
(CHA)
- Objective: CHA's
have mastered the basics of the hand reading database.
They
can accurately read Life Purpose, Life Lesson and basic personality
traits. CHA's have also begun to integrate their
own Life Purpose and Life Lesson.
- Eligibility:
Completion of the Hand Analysis Intensive.
- Requirements of Program:
Completion of Year Long 126
classroom hours
Personal
Supervision 9 hours
Hand Reading 100
hands (with signatures)
Examination
Take home exam + oral exam in class
Level Two: Advanced Hand Analyst
(AHA) Required to Qualify for Associate Faculty
Level Three: Master Hand Analyst (MHA)
Required to Qualify for Full Faculty
* Life Purpose Credits may be earned by:
- Attending Life Purpose Support Groups
- Personal Coaching with a Master Teacher (Supervision
and/or Business Coaching)
- Attending IIHA classes designated as LP Credit classes
- Projects approved by Master Teacher and Executive Committee
IIHA Teacher Training
Program
There are four teacher designations at
the IIHA:
- Associate Faculty
Certified to teach Intensives, designated Year Long Weekends, Life Purpose
Support Groups.
- Full Faculty
Certified to teach Year
Long Certification Trainings
- Master Teacher (Teacher
of Teachers)
Certified to train Associate
and Full Faculty
- Branch Director
Certified to run a branch
of the IIHA
Associate Faculty (Qualify to Teach the
Hand Analysis Intensive)
- Objective: Qualify
to teach Intensives, assist a Master Teacher at designated Year Long
Weekends and Life Purpose Support Groups.
- Eligibility: Advanced Hand Analyst
(AHA) Degree (See page 12)
Reading hands and conducting workshops on a paid
professional level. Developed,
enrolled and taught at least two hand based workshops.
Associate Faculty Candidates
may initiate Teacher Training during their second year
of IIHA classes and become eligible to teach Intensives upon completion
of two years of IIHA programs.
- Requirements of Program: Competency,
Commitment and Connection
Competency
Associate Faculty Candidates
must demonstrate a level of competency with the IIHA database consistent
with IIHA teacher standards. This can be accomplished through:
- Supervised print readings
- Review of classes taught by Associate Faculty Candidate
- Tutoring Year Long students
- Assisting at the Intensive, Year Long or Grads
Associate Faculty Candidates must
qualify to teach specific IIHA programs through Teacher Supervision.
- Review of IIHA training manuals with Master
Teacher
- Additional work as agreed to with Master
Teacher
Commitment
Associate Faculty Candidates
must demonstrate commitment to their own Life Purpose and Lesson sufficient
to satisfy a Master Teacher, who may require any or all of the following:
- Personal Coaching
- Life Purpose Support Group
- Ongoing Teacher Supervision
Connection
Teacher Candidates must
maintain ongoing connection to a Master Teacher and the IIHA.
This can be done through:
- Ongoing Personal Coaching or Ongoing Teacher
Supervision
- Attending IIHA programs
- Regular contact and communication with
a Master Teacher
Executive Board Approval: By recommendation of
Master Teacher
Full Faculty (Qualify to teach the Year Long)
- Objective: Qualify to teach the Year Long Certification
Training program.
- Eligibility: Master Hand Analyst (MHA)
Degree (See page 10 ) Reading hands and conducting workshops on a paid
professional level.
- Requirements of Program:
Full Faculty must demonstrate
an extra connection to the IIHA and a high level of professionalism.
This can be accomplished
by:
Taking on IIHA projects:
- Being chairperson for an IIHA committee
- Other IIHA activities
Full Faculty must also be able to:
- Hold and work your Life Purpose and Life
Lesson at a high level and sustain this over time
- Recognize Life Purpose and Life Lesson
in disguise as students share life experiences
- Assist others working through Life Purpose
and Life Lesson dilemmas
- Inspire and assist others in manifesting
their Life Purpose Appropriately hold the consciousness
of a
Year Long Class
When a Master Teacher has agreed you meet all
requirements you may petition the Executive Committee to become Full Faculty. Supervision
and/or coaching may be required at this level.
Master Teacher (Teacher of Teachers)
- Objective: Qualify to train Associate
and Full Faculty
- Eligibility: Master Hand Analyst (MHA)
Degree:
Taught two consecutive Year Longs.
Read at least 5,000 pair of hands.
- Requirements of Program:
Master Teachers hold a more global, permeated relationship
to Hand Analysis and must be able to:
- Support themselves primarily from hands
(for two years or more)
- Contribute to and be connected to the
IIHA
- Train at least one teacher to the Associate
Faculty level
- Live with Life Purpose and Life Lesson
awareness throughout all areas of life.
Candidates
who believe they have met the above requirements may petition the Executive
Committee to become a Master Teacher.
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Becoming a Teacher at
the IIHA
As a teacher at the IIHA
you gain structure and support.
You make use of already
developed programs, employing student workbooks and teacher manuals
under close supervision. You get listed on the IIHA Calendar of
Events on the website and newsletters. You become part of a growing
community. You develop your own style and format but you do not
have to reinvent the wheel.
IIHA Teacher Trainers
have already built a hand analysis business and enrolled and taught
IIHA programs. They have hit the same snags you are likely to encounter
and can assist you in accomplishing whatever goals you have in mind.
No Faculty Designation
The IIHA wants its students
to put Life Purpose technology and Soul Psychology philosophy to
work — both in their own lives and for their clients. If you are
a therapist, counselor, workshop leader, etc. feel free to incorporate
IIHA concepts directly into your work. Use what you learned,
please tell people where you learned it.
Approval is required
from the IIHA Director (Richard Unger) to use any IIHA written materials.
You are encouraged to
petition the Executive Committee for IIHA Life Purpose Credits on classes and workshops you offer.
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