Dr. Balin has practiced Hypnosis since the 1970s with initial training by Dr. Orne at the University of Pennsylvania. He received additional training over the years from the American Society of clinical Hypnosis, Milton Erickson Foundation, Igor Ledechowski from the Hypnosis Training Academy, and is certified by the International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnosis as a trainer and examiner in conversational hypnosis. Dr. Balin employs hypnotic techniques for the benefit of his patients.