David Quigley -
Founder of the Alchemy Institute of Healing Arts

"My Personal Empowerment with George and Brigitta
ranks as one of the most powerful transformational
weekends of my life. Tangible, lasting results continue
to accumulate many months later. The D'Amatos are
an inspiring couple dedicated to continuous growth
and spiritual development. They have created a safe
and loving environment  for healing self discovery."






Lisa Burquist  -
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

"Brigitta D'Amato is a miracle worker...
with a down to earth quality!"






James Gordon -
Certified Clinical and Alchemical Hypnotherapist
Somatic Self Healing Therapist      
Reiki Practitioner

"After so many years of living inside
the cocoon of my imagined limitations,
I now find myself living life from
a brand new place of freedom.
Freedom to choose, on a day-by-day basis,
to either curl up in that dark, old "cozy" cocoon
or to emerge, spread my butterfly wings and fly
into the light of "the now", of "the present", of "today".
For me, the Empowerment process has been both
the gentle rain that softened my cocoon,
and the warm sun that beckoned me
to break through and journey out into today.
I'm growing quite fond of this freedom
that comes from responding to today's events
with today's thoughts and feelings,
not thoughts and feelings of yesterday
(or even of yesteryear...).
I am thrilled with what I'm discovering
outside my cocoon and within myself.
I feel delighted and blessed
to have been able to join Brigitta and George,
in knocking on the "cocoon doors"
of so many other beautiful butterflies
who are wanting to emerge
into a world of vastly increased options,
into a world of choice!
Empowerment = Choice.
Choice = Freedom."





Saba Barrett -
Certified Clinical and Alchemical Hypnotherapist

Poem: "WHAT GOOD IS MY BRAIN?”

What good is my brain when it tells me lies
and veils the truth from seeking eyes?
How can answers be found to painful questions
when all evidence is suspect
and all witnesses are discounted even before presenting their case?

What good is my brain, so self obsessed
to reject all else but the pain of the past?
The hateful musings of disgruntled parents,
spiteful siblings and childish teachers
echo across ageless years into the eternal now of my mind.
It must be true. I've heard it declared decade upon decade.

Where is the truth found if not within?
Where can I hear who I am and where I've been
if not in the records of my mind?
What is its function if not to recall the teachings of the past
and the events that filled my days?

It chatters on telling its tales, very much a brain
without a thought for why it is the way it is.
When asleep it finally falls, whether by design or by clever trickery,
and another voice may come forth to speak into the void.

"It's all not true! What's been told to you is harsh
and part of the veil of tears that love is meant to rend!”
There is no more waiting to find what was lost or stolen
or what died on a betrayer's dagger.
There is no more denying the mirrors
who walk before me summoning the spirit denied within.
There is no more darkness left to hide beneath the lantern I say I am.

So, again I ask, what good is my brain
if it can never know love, is trained in pain,
always questions other brains, is deaf to hearts and numb to God?
What good is this stagnant brain
that learned its song in the sewer of regurgitated bile
puked forth from generations of loveless stumblers in the dark?

I shun them no longer and through their eyes
I see the vision of how to be free.
The mirror they hold for me
is the horrific warning to look with different eyes.
The choice is mine and has always been
when the life I gave away I recall to me.






Dr. Stefan Malecek, Ph.D. -
CADC III

After several weeks I am still filled with the power and beauty of the uncovering I had with you at the Empowerment. I was able to uncover the last piece in a puzzle that has taken me 45 years of work to find. Your work is marvelous, enriching, and soul-satisfying. As a very experienced psychologist and clinician, I wholly recommend it. Even for the newest "newbie," your work would be of great benefit. I cannot thank you enough.






Patricia Ginnett -
Nurse

Poem: "MY JOURNEY WITH GRIEF"

Grief moves all around me.
I see it in the shadows and
in the closets of my soul.

Grief hovers over my head.
I feel the wind from its rotors
bending my body to its will.

Grief is beneath my feet.
I stomp on it hard; other times
I tip toe in fear of waking it.

Grief stands in front of me.
It builds a wall of relentless thick fog,
an opaqueness of gray and black.

Grief stands behind me.
Pushing, shoving, daring me to turn around
and look into its face of tears.

Grief coldly covers my heart.
Like wings of a plane icing over,
I know I will crash if I cannot shake it off.

Grief is my suitcase I carry around.
No one asks about its contents,
they know I'm taking it on a trip to nowhere.

Grief is my thief that robs me of joy.
I am an easy target,
I display it in my eyes and in my frown.

Grief is my unfriendly friend.
Always there when I call, never really listening,
only reflecting back at me blankly.

Grief is the guest from hell that stayed too long,
the stranger I recognized but didn't want to speak to,
the alarm I couldn't shut off.

I tell you TODAY, Grief,
something you must know NOW:

My soul is opening to light!
My body is becoming flexible and strong!
I am stepping to walk in a confident knowingness!
I am learning to blow away the fog for clarity!
I am ready to look at tears with understanding!
My wings are lifting to soar!

I realize where I am going, baggage is useless.
My eyes and smile are filling with love.
And most of all,
I am finding the best, the most wonderful friends!

Do I know that I can be happy now?
I reply in the way that can only be learned
from Brigitta: "Yes, I know!"

Andrea Lambert LMFT -
Founder of the
Self-Awareness Institute

My Empowerment Intensive
with Brigitta and George
literally “saved my life”!
They identified and cleared
the root cause of my Anxiety
which was “destroying my life”.
They also gave me the tools to
handle it, should it ever reappear.
To me this was an absolute Miracle!
I had been to several professionals
but none were able to resolve
my Anxiety “permanently”.
The results of attending their
“Worth-Shop” are nothing less
than miracles: I stopped eating
any sugar or flour, and I’ve lost
6 lbs in 12 days!
I used to self-medicate with food,
now I can watch my food addiction
disappear. I no longer drink any
alcohol and have absolutely lost
all desire to do so.
To wake up in the morning without
running rivers of Anxiety or again
at the end of the day is beyond a
miracle and something I thought
would never happen.
(When occasionally I feel the old
“habit of Anxiety” I immediately
turn it over to Master Jesus…!)

I now have my biological Father
as my “Inner Father” which
brings tears of joy to my eyes –
I never saw him again after
I was only 5 years old.
To know that he loves me
(and always did!) and now is
able and eager to protect me
makes me so happy.
I feel a lot more solid as a
business owner, knowing
my “Inner Father” is now
here to guide me.
I also bonded with my dear
“Inner Child” Mary-Louise,
(which was her name growing up,
a name I couldn’t stand, but now
I just love her name). I’m saying
“Mary-Lou” or “Mary-Louise”
spontaneously all the time.
That alone is a miracle to me.
Prior to the Empowerment
I had promised Brigitta I would
kiss her feet if she could find
the source of my dreadful Anxiety
and then release it. Being the
Miracle Worker that she is…,
she did! So of course, I did
kiss her feet with great joy!

Brigitta and George,
thank you for your creation and
your use of your many healing gifts.
My participation has enhanced
the quality of my life as well as
my “Spiritual Path” 10-fold!
I’m eternally grateful for the joy
of having been with you and for
having experienced your essence
and your mission.”







Sandy Rubin -
Registered Nurse
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

"My name is Sandy Rubin.
I am an RN and a CCHT.
Working with Brigitta
has empowered me in the following ways:
as my teacher, she tought me the exquisite art
of pacing my clients. I use this skill daily.
It is as valuable in rapport building with clients
as it is in every day interpersonal relationships.
Brigitta possesses many qualities that make her
a successful therapist, be it in individual sessions
or at Empowerment Intensives.
These qualities are unfailing kindness and wisdom,
magnified by her focus and clarity.
In all of this is her relentless desire to serve
and bring out the best in her clients.
At a recent Empowerment Intensive,
co-facilitated by her equally powerful husband George,
I received a very special gift.
Did I mention that Brigitta is also a fantastic medium?
During a particularly painful journey at this Empowerment
Brigitta sensed the presence of, and then invited,
my recently deceased son, Stuart,
to become a part of and a way through my grief.
Because of her perception and skills,
I now have Stuart as my Guide
to call on frequently for wisdom and comfort!
I will always be grateful to Brigitta for this gift.
It has changed my life forevermore."







CJ Tanner -
Certified Clinical and Alchemical Hypnotherapist

“Where do I begin?
My first Empowerment was in the summer of 2000.
I have since attended many, many more. My life has
completely changed because of my Empowerment work.

I used to doubt myself and my abilities.
I used to distrust people (especially men).
I used to have this low-level anxiety that ran through my days.
I used to worry about anything and everything.
Whenever anything went wrong,
I automatically assumed that I had messed up…!
I attracted men who couldn’t love me
for who I was and who couldn’t commit to a relationship.
I was raising five teenage daughters (need I say more?)
and the list went on.
Today, in 2009, I hardly recognize the person I used to be.
My life and my view of myself have done a radical turn around.
I’m no longer the sad victim of circumstances (or men).
I have a strong and loving relationship with all my daughters
and I even enjoy a good relationship with my ex-husband.
I have a healed and powerful connection to Spirit!
I love life!  I love myself!

I would say to anyone who is afraid,
who thinks this costs too much,
who thinks they can’t take the time… yada, yada, yada!
If I, a scared single mother of five,
on a limited income can do it, so can you.
Yes, I was afraid.
Yes, many times I didn’t think
I could afford an Empowerment – did I mention I was afraid?
But you know what? I was sick and tired of my life not working,
so I invested in myself! I’ll never regret spending the time
and money on myself because I was (and am) worth it – and so are you!

Thank you, George and Brigitta. I love and respect you deeply!”

Brett McClain -
Massage Therapist

"A royal Salute to 'Queen Brigitta the Magnificent'
and 'King George the Lionhearted'!
My deepest Gratitude and joyful Appreciation
I bestow upon you both
for guiding me lovingly to find the Key
that unlocked the painful 'Prison of my unhealed Past'.
There is no need to 'escape' anymore,
because I am now empowered to walk free!
I go forth to regally design my new life of Love,
Joy, Peace and ever expanding Abundance.
I am a powerful 'Wise-Woman' (fully present!)
and I thank you with all that I am for helping me
REMEMBER...!
I love you both immensely!"







James Humecky -
Metapa Massage Therapist

"Smooth, serene surfaces mask the power and depth
of truly great rivers.
Thank you for being committed to unmasking
the greatness of those around you (including mine)."






 

Surrendering deep in the soul of my being
Your nurturing power by my side,
The fears and illusions that dwelt within me
Had no other place left to hide.

Gently you led me to long-hidden pains
And held them so tenderly,
Your brilliance, your wisdom, your bountiful love
Reawakened the True Self in me.

Thank you Brigitta and George and James,
Thank you to all who took part,
The Magic of this Empowerment
 Is forever enthroned in my heart!







Kaldora Lee -
Certified Hypnotherapist
Aromatherapist
HONG KONG

"This Empowerment was a mystical, magical,
marvelous journey to my Inner Sanctuary.
It was a precious gift for me.
I had the most joyful, wonderful, loving
and unforgettable moments in my life.
My heart has been awakened.
My fears and worries were all melted away.
I feel the Power within me.
I realized that I am so worthy
and I deserve the best of everything.
After the Empowerment,
I have a stronger sense of Divine Guidance.
I am being guided and protected.
I am exceedingly and deeply grateful
to George and Brigitta.
With her tenderness and loving presence,
Brigitta gave me perfect gifts at perfect moments,
embracing me, giving me light and enlivening me
to walk on my sacred journey.
Every beautiful and sacred moment
of the Empowerment will stay forever in my heart.
The greatest love, support and compassion
from George and Brigitta
will warm and light my heart always.
Thank you James and Gina
and all my Empowerment friends
for all your love and support.
All of you will dwell forever in my heart."







Debbie Selena Vibert -
Alchemical Hypnotherapist

"Thank you so much for creating a space for healing,
loving community and safe vulnerability.
I received the most precious gift
that anyone could ever have:
I reconnected with my strength and redeemer
Jesus Christ!
As an Alchemist, I had a hunch that my journey
would go in a certain direction.
But never in a million years
would I have connected my trust issues
to my relationship with "Jesus".
It was a beautiful experience
to find that precious connection again.
It was touching to experience the support
of a non-secular group in my journey of faith.
It is hard to put into words how I feel right now.
All I can say is
my "Truth and Faith " were reinstated
and I am beaming with Love.
I feel like I have an army of thousands,
with me at all times,
as well as the blessings
of a gazillion angels!
(How cool is that...???)
To God be the glory!"







Kevin Vibert -
Alchemical Hypnotherapist

"My two Empowerments with Brigitta and George
were awesome experiences! They helped me
to complete my issues around anger and commitment
that have plagued me all my life. Even more amazing
was the positive affect of the group experience
on areas of my life I had only thought about confronting.
I consider the Empowerment format to be the most effective
therapy I have ever done and a huge 'Bang for the Buck'.
I plan to do at least two a year from here on out!"

LATEST UPDATE: SUMMER 2002
"I've just returned from my latest Empowerment and it was
a 100% success (but having been to four Empowerments,
I have come to expect nothing less). I managed to identify
and work on a crippling behavior pattern which then was
completely lifted. If ever I have the desire to suffer some more,
I can always turn this pattern back on - I am now at choice!"


     




Annette Kohlmeister -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

"Compassion, attentiveness and quick intelligence
skillfully guided our group's participants through
intense personal transformations."







Deborah Rosasco -
Massage Therapist and Hypnotherapist

"I recently took part in my first Empowerment held by
George and Brigitta. I must say I had mixed emotions.
Along with my honest desire for deep self discovery,
I noticed the presence of my 'Rebel Warrior'.
Like most warriors, mine needs little help from anyone else.
In fact she can handle ALL her problems by herself!
But under the keen observation and loving skills of Brigitta,
my wild 'Warrior-Child' was finally able to ask for help.
I am totally amazed how Brigitta works her gifts!
Her senses are acutely sharp when she is with a client.
I became her prime focus and she appeared to enter
into 'my world', connecting to my feelings with empathy.
Any time my therapist-self wondered why she was guiding
a participant in a certain direction, the plan soon led
to the perfect place of revelation and healing.
It is inspiring to watch a powerful woman like Brigitta
orchestrate her magic with such self confidence and trust
in the 'Infinite Source of Wisdom'.
As a team, Brigitta and George are like violin and bow ...
complementing one another and interchanging roles as needed.
They appear to have mastered any ego tug-of-war
and create a harmonious healing song
for the well being of their clients."







Jan Boddie -
PhD, MFT, Writer and Ritualist

"Brigitta and George are masterful in assisting others
on their journey into Empowerment. They are guides
with huge hearts, great integrity and wisdom, solid
and safe boundaries. Their facilitation is an invitation
to clarify what ails you and to claim what sustains you.
And they trust! They trust, indeed encourage, the
presence and participation of every member in the
circle. The combined guidance of George and Brigitta,
their assistants James and Shannon, and the active
support of all the other participants led me beyond
concept into visceral experience: personal power
and purpose is a thread in the collective web.
We are one!"







Marystella Church -
Hypnotherapist, Healer and Ritualist

"My journey not only surprised me, it evoked more than
my brain could have possibly expected. Through the
loving and wise guidance of Brigitta and George, the
impeccable presence of assistants James and Shannon,
and the safety and support of every person in our
weekend community, I crossed a threshold into a part
of myself that was so deep, so hidden, so profound,
that weeks later the treasures continue to rise and reveal
themselves. If you want to become more of who you are,
sign up for the next D'Amato Empowerment."







Jeremiah Jeff Love -
Author of 'The Quantum Gods' and
Enlightenment Retreat Master

"The amazing thing about an Empowerment
is the abundant unconditional love and support
one feels throughout the days and nights.
George and Brigitta D'Amato and their assistant,
James Gordon, knew how to transform my dark
childhood trauma into the gold of personal freedom
with surgical precision. The changes were swift and
permanent. This inner healing of body, mind and soul
might take years by any other method. The results
are striking and tangible. The other amazing thing
about this work is how much fun it actually was!
I unhesitatingly recommend these Empowerment
Intensives to anyone."







Gina Bozzetto -
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

"I have been on anti-anxiety medication for two years and
in preparation for my Empowerment I carefully packed
my indispensable prescription. Upon my arrival at Solitude
I realized I had accidentally left it behind. After being off
my twice-a-day dosage for the duration of the workshop
(and making it through successfully) I discovered I was free.
I had replaced my medication with spiritual tools!
Although this wasn't the reason I went to the Empowerment
in the first place - this 'side effect' turned out to be an
absolute blessing."

Here is the poem I dreamed during my last night at Solitude:

Poem: "SOFT BELLY"

Soft belly come to me,
caress the hardness deep in me.
Soft belly come to me,
she puts her hand there tenderly.
Soft belly come to me,
as he speaks words of love - you see.
Soft belly come to me,
the man with the music calls to me.
Soft belly come to me,
they are holding a light in front of me.
Soft belly come to me,
I'm entering the hell I thought was me.
Soft belly come to me,
they are leading me to the open sea.
Soft belly come to me,
they shine a love to see - it's ME...!







Shayma West -
Reiki Master

"My Intensive with the D'Amatos changed my life for good.
It brought me to a new level of consciousness: I'm in tune
with myself and the universe. I feel so very alive!
I truly believe that Spirit is actively involved in this work."







Shannon Lee -
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

"During the past four years, I have experienced
intensive personal growth as I have completed my training
as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and embarked upon
developing my practice. Empowerment Intensives have been
an essential element of my journey, and I have attended three
at Philo with Brigitta, George & James, twice as a participant
and once as an assistant. These weekends have been
the most powerful transformations of my life!
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to attend an Empowerment
with my mother over the Mother's Day weekend.
It was an amazing experience, as I watched her clear away
a huge chunk of misery and abuse from her past.
My own journey was a complete surprise, as we traced many
of my limiting beliefs and negative mental chatter back
to the source - my highly manipulative and disapproving
paternal grandmother. I left 'Solitude' that weekend with
a head free from its old patterns of self-hatred and shaming,
finally empowered to actively pursue my dreams.
My recent Empowerment finally cleared my last big pieces
of 'woundedness'. I discovered that my blocks to prosperity
and relationships were based in what I like to refer to as
'Brain-on-a-Stick-itis'. I have lived my entire life without really
being connected to my body. During my session work,
we were able to trace back to the root cause of this schism
and heal it.
As a result, I am experiencing being completely in my body
for the first time in my life. I have effortlessly lost 8 pounds
and at least 4 inches from my stomach in less than a month.
I am also able to have choice around responding as an adult
whereas prior to this Empowerment I automatically slipped into
'cute precocious child mode' in dealing with the world.
My business has seen an increase in opportunities and activity.
I have an abundance of energy and focus every day,
as opposed to forcefully dragging myself out of bed
and using every scrap of willpower to keep moving.
In short, miracles have occurred! I can't imagine spending
any more time 'putting up with life' (my past status),
rather than living life to the fullest (my current modus operandi).
If you are reading this testimonial to determine
if an Empowerment is right for you,
stop reading and sign up now!"







Sally Gordon -
Licensed Marriage & Family  Therapist

"Brigitta is a brilliant Hypnotherapist!
Her compassionate presence created
the safety and support necessary to do
the work I went to the Empowerment
Intensive to do. She encouraged me
each step of the way and was there
with a warm hug and smile as I
completed my process.
Her skills, enthusiasm and confidence
are inspiring."







Baerbel Froehlin -
CHT, HypnoCoach, Smooth Changes Hypnotherapy

A Freeing Experience!
"I was depressed, angry and felt like losing myself.
In my work with Brigitta, the so much needed shift
finally happened. Now I don't have to constantly
rush around anymore (keeping busy has always
been a potent 'pain killer' for me). Suddenly, I have
renewed strength and confidence. I can breath now,
I can relax now........., life is good again! I felt rich when I came
to the Empowerment - now I am a billionaire!"







Walter Craig -
Youth Counselor

"In my Empowerments I found the guts to clear out
the shaming judgments of my abusive parents.
Now I am emotionally unafraid."






Susan Einhorn -
Certified Clinical and Alchemical Hypnotherapist

"Thank you so much for helping me reclaim the missing pieces
of my soul. All my journeys with you brought me lovingly to
the threshold of my heart's desire:
to feel the embrace and ultimate reunion with my God.
My entire life had been filled with overwhelming feelings
of unworthiness and great despair. I had believed with complete
certainty that I had been rejected by God. And so I lived my life
in His shadow, being as close to Him as I dared. I touched
the edges of sacredness but never allowed myself to feel
the Divine Love that was waiting for me.
You walked with me, descending into the depth of my sorrow
and shame. It was because of your unyielding faith that I had
the courage to relive, what was for me, the unforgivable mark
against my soul. Cleansed and redeemed, I was then prepared
to accept the 'Light of His Grace'.
My gratitude to you is eternal, as is my joy."






Roberta Belson -
Polarity Practitioner

"Finally, I welcomed and honored a magical,
playful and inspirational part of myself that I had
misplaced for many years."






Geoff Mee   -
Hypnotherapist

"I would never have believed the changes that a journey
with George and Brigitta could have made in me or any
of the other participants had I not seen it with my
very own eyes. This is truly amazing work!"







Ella Russell -
Trager Body Worker

"After 50 years, I reclaimed my birthright to be
in my body. I emerged healed, integrated and
ready to spiritually attract the love I've always
dreamed of."







Richard "Bear" Cates -
Shaman and Healer

"Brigitta and George helped me discreate old patterns
and beliefs around my relationships with women...,
and shortly after that I manifested  the love of my life!
I have never been this happy before."







Maureen Quinn -
Massage Practitioner

"After clearing my abuse memories during that workshop,
my view of men shifted dramatically. The following morning
my glasses didn't fit anymore...!
An exam at the Ophthalmologist revealed that my glaucoma
condition (ocular hyper tension) had spontaneously improved
to the point of me no longer needing drops!
Having my world populated with men friends and brothers
rather than 'possible abusers' allows me to see clearly now."







Judith Bess -
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

"Brigitta's work, like Brigitta herself, is full of
creativity, intuition and  true magic.
She meets you exactly where you are and lovingly
guides you along the next step of your journey."







Annabel Ascher -
Hypnotherapist & Personal Coach

"During this amazing weekend
I literally 'unhooked' myself,
at a cellular level, from everyone
in my dysfunctional family
and connected with my own true self!
All the crippling verdicts of my past
just fell from me and clarity and focus
are now part of my daily experience."



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