Melvin S. Marsh has been involved in the mental health field since 2002 and the medical field since 2009. He holds an EMT license as well as a MS in Psychology and is very active in disaster response EMS in natural disasters.
Currently, he works as a medical hypnotherapist at After Hours Hypnotherapy, where he is one of the highest rated hypnotherapists in the United States both in general practice and specifically medical hypnotherapy.
Awards
| Sort | Year | Award / Honour | Category | Issurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 | Nominee | Most Unique Business | CSRA SBA Awards (Note there is something suspicious about this issurer) |
| 2023 | 2023 | Winner | Hypnotherapy | Augusta's Best |
| 2022 | 2017-2022 | Winner, 1st place | Hypnotherapy in Augusta | BestThreeRated |
| 2022 | 2022 | Certificate of Appreciation | Work performed during Covid19 | Medical Reserve Corps |
| 2021 | 2021 | Certificate of Appreciation (Honorary Caregiver of Light) | Work performed during Covid19 | Simbi (Iris Barratt) |
| 2017 | 2017 | Honors Diploma | - | Hypnosis Motivation Institute |
| 2017 | 2017 | Winner | Director's Award | Hypnosis Motivation Institute |
| 2017 | 2017 | Winner | HMI Founders Club | Hypnosis Motivation Institute |
Experience
| Sort | Year | Type | Subtype | Title | Employer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52023 | 2023-present | Mental Health | Consultant | Consultant, Psychology Trypanophobia (Fear of needles) | Infusion Access Foundation | Virtual |
| 52022 | 2022-present | Emergency Medical Services | IFT | Emergency Medical Technician | Greco Transport | Martinez, Georgia |
| 52021 | 2021-present | Emergency Medical Services | Events | Event Medic | Turtle Tail Productions LLC(subcontracted to National Set Medics) | Georgia |
| 52021 | 2021-present | Emergency Medical Services | Events | Event Medic | Turtle Tail Productions LLC(subcontracted to Georgia Safety Services) | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 52019 | 2019-present | Emergency Medical Services | Events | Event Medic | Turtle Tail Productions LLC (subcontracted to Event Medical Staffing Solutions) | Georgia |
| 52017 | 2017-present | Mental Health | Mental Health Counselor | Medical Hypnotherapist | After Hours Hypnotherapy | Augusta, Georgia |
| 52015 | 2015-present | Public Health | Disaster Response | Unit Member | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2023 | 2016-2023 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | Emergency Medical Technician (Level 3) | State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2023 | 2017-2023 | Mental Health | Mental Health Counselor | Counselor (Level 2) | State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2023 | 2023 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | STANDBY - Evacuation Center, Field Hospital - Hurricane Idalia | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2021 | 2020-2021 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | Emergency Medical Technician (Logistics) | Team Rubicon | Virtual |
| 2021 | 2020-2021 | Mental Health | Mental Health Counselor Disaster Response | Crisis Counselor | Team Rubicon | Virtual |
| 2021 | 2021 | Medical | Hospital | Patient Care Technician (Covid Contract) | Crisp Regional Hospital | Cordele, Georgia |
| 2021 | 2021 | Public Health | Disaster Response | Covid19 Vaccination Center | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2019 | 2019 | Emergency Medical Services | IFT | Emergency Medical Technician | Signature Ambulance | Statesboro, Georgia |
| 2019 | 2019 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | STANDBY - Evacuation Center, Field Hospital - Hurricane Dorian | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2019 | 2019 | Emergency Medical Services | Events | Event Medic | Turtle Tail Productions LLC(subcontracted to Event Medical Services) | Georgia |
| 2018 | 2017-2018 | Emergency Medical Services | IFT | Emergency Medical Technician | Excelsior Ambulance Service | Evans, Georgia |
| 2017 | 2017 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | Evacuation Center, Field Hospital - Hurricane Irma | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2016 | 2016-2017 | Mental Health | Mental Health Counselor | Mental Health Internship - Master Hypnotist | After Hours Hypnotherapy | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2016 | 2016 | Emergency Medical Services | 911 | Emergency Medical Technician | Gold Cross | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2016 | 2016 | Emergency Medical Services | Disaster Response | Evacuation Center/Field Hospital - Special Needs - Hurricane Matthew | Medical Reserve Corps / Georgia Department of Public Health | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2015 | 2015 | Emergency Medical Services | Hospital | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Rotation II (8 hours) | Medical College of Georgia | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2015 | 2015 | Emergency Medical Services | 911 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Rotation I (16 hours) | Gold Cross | Augusta, Georgia |
| 2014 | 2010-2014 | Medicine | Hospital | Internal Medicine Shadow/Extern (225 hr) | Grady Memorial Hospital, Jason Schneider | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2013 | 2013 | Disability | Government | Live-in caregiver | Newton County Court | Covington, Georgia |
| 2011 | 2009-2011 | Emergency Medical Services | Hospital | Hospital Auxillary - Emergency | Dekalb Medical - Decatur | Decatur, Georgia |
| 2011 | 2011 | Medicine | Hospital | Infectious Disease Medicine Extern/Shadow (71 hr) | Infectious Disease Specialists of Atlanta | Decatur, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2002-2010 | Mental Health | Mental Health Counselor | Crisis Counselor | Atlanta FTM Support Group | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2010 | Medicine | Clinic | Family Medicine Shadow/Extern (58 hr) | Killian Hill Primary Center, Dean Attaway | Lilburn, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2010 | Medicine | Clinic | Nephrology Medical Shadow/Extern (7 hr) | Kidney & Hypertension Center, Nicholas Ihenacho | Stone Mountain, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2010 | Medicine | Clinic | Pediatrics/Obgyn Medical Extern/Shadow (8 hr) | Lifeboat Medical, Sara O’Heron | Peachtree City, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2010 | Medicine | Clinic | Neurology Medical Shadow/Extern (36 hrs) | Community Neurological Clinic, Philip Kennedy | Duluth, Georgia |
| 2010 | 2009-2010 | Medicine | Hospital | Plastic Surgery Extern/Shadow (30 hr) | Georgia Plastic Surgery, Sheldon Lincenberg | Sandy Springs, Georgia |
| 2003 | 2001-2003 | Public Health | Epidemiology | Research Assistant | Emory University | Atlanta, Georgia |
Licenses and Certifications
| Sort | Year | Education Type | Title | General Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002015 | 2015-pres | License | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, License: E5686 | Medicine / Trade | Georgia |
| 1000000 | 2015-pres | Certification | CPR - BLS Provider | Medicine | American Heart Association |
| 1000000 | 2015-pres | Certification | Emergency Medical Technician Cert: E3218400 | Medicine / Trade | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
| 1000000 | 2023-pres | Certification | Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2023 | 2023 (non-expiring) | Certification | Shinpiden, Usui Reiki Ryoho | Cultural Medicine / Cultural Competence | Natural Healer |
| 2023 | 2023 (non-expiring) | Certification | Animal Reiki | Cultural Medicine | International Reiki Organization |
| 2023 | 2023 (non-expiring) | Certification | ASD Strategies in Action : Foundations of Evidence Based Strategies | Psychology / Autism | OCALI Autism Certification Center |
| 2023 | 2023 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for Grief Recovery | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2023 | 2022-2023 | Certification | Certified Hypnotherapist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2023 | 2017-2023 | Certification | Certified Hypnotherapist, Cert: 38032698 | Psychology / Hypnosis | Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 |
| 2023 | 2023 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer | Psychology / Hypnosis / Medicine | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2022 | 2020-2022 | Certification | Psychological First Aid: Supporting Yourself/Others During Covid19 | Psychology | Red Cross |
| 2021 | 2021 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for Fears and Anxieties | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2021 | 2021 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2020 | 2020 (non-expiring) | Certification | Covid Compliance Officer | Medicine / Trade | Health Education Services |
| 2020 | 2020 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and Seniors | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2020 | 2020 (non-expiring) | Certification | Neuro Linguistic Programming and Life Coaching | Psychology / Life Coaching | Auspicium |
| 2019 | 2019 (non-expiring) | Certification | Instructor, Stop the Bleed - Save a Life | Medicine / Trade / Teaching | American College of Surgeons |
| 2019 | 2019 (non-expiring) | Certification | Stop the Bleed - Save a Life | Medicine / Trade | American College of Surgeons |
| 2019 | 2019 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for Immune Disorders | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2019 | 2019 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis for the Caregiver | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2018 | 2018 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and PTSD | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2018 | 2018 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and Weight Loss Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2018 | 2018 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and Pain Management Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2018 | 2017-2018 | Certification | Life Coach, 3293062 | Psychology / Life Coaching | ExpertRating |
| 2017 | 2016-2016 | Certification | Certified Master Hypnotist, Cert: 38032698 | Psychology / Hypnosis | Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Shinpiden, Usui Reiki Ryoho | Cultural Medicine | International Reiki Organization |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and ADD-ADHD Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and Childbirth Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Smoking Cessation Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Hypnosis and Sports Performance Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Past Life Regression Therapy | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2017 | 2017 (non-expiring) | Certification | Trauma Recovery Hypnosis Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2016 | 2016 | Diploma | Hypnotherapy | Psychology / Hypnosis | Hypnosis Motivation Institute |
| 2016 | 2016 (non-expiring) | Certification | Pre-Post Surgery Hypnosis Specialist | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2016 | 2016 (non-expiring) | Certification | Advanced Handwriting Analyst | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2016 | 2016 (non-expiring) | Certification | Basic Handwriting Analyst | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2016 | 2016 (non-expiring) | Certification | Advanced Handwriting Analyst | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
| 2016 | 2016 (non-expiring) | Certification | Basic Handwriting Analyst | Psychology / Hypnosis | American Hypnosis Association |
Certificates
| Year | Education Type | Title | General Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Certificate | Deep Tissue Massage | Practical Art | Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy |
| 2023 | Certificate | What Comes Next?: Finding your Career Path | Disability / Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Successful Strategies for Navigating the Workplace as a person with Epilepsy or as an employer | Disability / Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy | Disability / Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Evidence Based Self Management Programs in Epilepsy | Disability / Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Intersection of Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorder | Disability / Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Overview of Psychogenic Nonepileptic seizures (PNES) | Disability / Epilepsy / Medicine | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Epilepsy Basics - An Overview for Behavioral Health Providers | Disability / Epilepsy / Medicine | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Epilepsy | Disability / Epilepsy / Psychology | Epilepsy Foundation |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-0027 Introduction to FEMA Logistics | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-1151 Blue Campaign - Disaster Responder Training | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-800D National Response Framework, An Introduction | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-235.C Emergency Planning | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-909 Community Preparedness- Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-906 Workplace Security Awareness | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-907 Active Shooter what you can do | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | IS-230.E Fundamentals of Emergency Management | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2023 | Certificate | Autism Awareness and Inclusive Practices | Psychology / Autism | Learndrive Education |
| 2023 | Certificate | Behavioral Health in Aging (5 courses, 19 hours) | Psychology / Gerontology / Disability | Boston University School of Social Work : Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) |
| 2023 | Certificate | Approaching Alzheimer's: First Responder Training | Psychology / Gerontology / Disability | Alzheimer’s Association |
| 2023 | Certificate | Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors | Psychology / Gerontology / Disability | Alzheimer’s Association |
| 2023 | Certificate | How Social Determinants of Health Relate to Vision and Aging | Psychology / Gerontology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired | Psychology / Gerontology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Understanding People Living with Dementia and Vision Loss | Psychology / Gerontology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Ethics for Professionals Working with People who are Blind or Visually Impaired - Part Two | Psychology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Ethics for Professionals Working with People who are Blind or Visually Impaired - Part One | Psychology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Adaptive Blind and Low Vision Skills for Everyday Living | Psychology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2023 | Certificate | Care for Occupational Therapy Patients with Low Vision: A Model for Building Successful Partnerships | Psychology / Vision / Disability | National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University |
| 2022 | Certificate | Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing | Cultural Medicine / Cultural Competence | University of New Mexico, Coursera |
| 2022 | Certificate | Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit | Cultural Medicine / Cultural Competence | University of New Mexico, Coursera |
| 2022 | Certificate | Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body | Cultural Medicine / Cultural Competence | University of New Mexico, Coursera |
| 2022 | Certificate | Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants | Cultural Medicine / Cultural Competence | University of New Mexico, Coursera |
| 2021 | Certificate | Building a Better Response | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Humanitarian Academy at Harvard University |
| 2021 | Certificate | BSAFE | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | United Nations Department of Safety and Security |
| 2021 | Certificate | IS-700.B-Introduction to the National Incident Management System | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2021 | Diploma | Learning Solutions in Hypnosis: a 4 month Ericksonian Intensive | Psychology / Hypnosis | Centre of Effective Therapy |
| 2021 | Certificate | IS-100.C-Introduction to the Incident Command System | Disaster Response / Emergency Management | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| 2020 | Certificate | Learning Solutions in Hypnosis: a 5 month Ericksonian Intensive | Psychology / Hypnosis | Centre of Effective Therapy |
| 2020 | Certificate | Neuro Linguistic Programming and Life Coaching, | Psychology / Life Coaching | Auspicium |
| 2015 | Certificate | Emergency Medical Technician | Medicine / Trade | Medical College of Georgia |
| 2009 | Course | Emergency Rescue Operations | Disaster Response | Georgia State University - Perimeter College |