Melissa Spilsted is the director and founder of Hypnobirthing Australia™. She is recognised as Australia’s leading expert in hypnobirthing.
Melissa teaches a limited number of in-person, hypnobirthing classes face-to-face group sessions. Group hypnobirthing classes in Brisbane, Paddington and hypnobirthing classes Gold Coast (Robina) are available for parents on various dates throughout the year.
During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, it is more important than ever before that parents have access to high quality, evidence-based, independent childbirth education that also incorporates coping skills for labour and birth (stress reduction, deep relaxation).
You can scroll down for scheduled dates of upcoming hypnobirthing group sessions. These classes are currently scheduled to be run face-to-face at the venue specified – however, if there are changes due to government health laws at the time, we can easily adapt them to be run via live webinar. Either way, we will ensure that you have every opportunity to be well prepared leading up to your birth.
Melissa also offers a limited amount of private online sessions to accompany the Hypnobubs® Hypnobirthing Online Course (Premium Package) which is designed for both natural and caesarean birth and Hypnobubs® Confidence+ Package specially designed for parents who have been told that they require a caesarean birth for the safe delivery of their baby. You can specifically request to see Melissa for your private session when purchasing this package – CLICK HERE.
Melissa also teaches the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner Training to childbirth professionals and features in the hypnobubs® hypnobirthing online course.
She has appeared on Channel 9 – Today Show in 2020, Channel 7 Sunrise in 2019 & 2015 and also featured on ABC, national radio, Woman’s Weekly, Practical Parenting, Mother & Baby, Mamma Mia, Australian Birth Stories Podcast and various other popular publications. She is also famous for her relaxation recordings for childbirth (such as Surge of the Sea), which are popular throughout Australia and the world.
As a qualified educator and adult trainer with over 20 years teaching experience, registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and three times hypnobirthing mum, herself; Melissa Spilsted looks forward to sharing the secrets to a calm and positive birth with you!
“I felt in control during the entire labour and birth. My partner and I enjoyed the birth process so much, and attribute this to our hypnobirthing preparation. It was a wonderful experience, and beautiful birth. I’m so happy we invested in and committed to the hypnobirthing course and philosophy. Thank you Melissa for teaching us!” Hannah and Ben
If you would like to speak to Melissa directly; please feel free to contact her via phone or email. She loves to share her passion for childbirth education and hypnobirthing.
The best time to attend the course is anytime from 20 weeks onwards. The right time to learn is the time that is right in your life (Melissa originally learnt hypnobirthing at 37 weeks, herself!). Even if you are further along in pregnancy – you can still benefit greatly from this course.
Costs and Inclusions
The full ‘Positive Birth Program’ includes 12 hours of personalised training, a selection of mp3s for pregnancy and birth, eBook, practice videos, access to online resources and your comprehensive Hypnobirthing Australia folio. Melissa also provides ongoing phone/email support leading up to your birth.
The group course fee is $595 per couple (incl. GST).
As Melissa Spilsted is a registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Private health fund rebates may be available.
A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking – final payment is due 7 days prior to the course start date.
Please note that these classes have limited availability and often book out. If these classes are unavailable (ie. show ‘Sold Out’ in the status), or the dates don’t suit, please contact us for alternative options.
Private, Refresher and The Positive Caesarean Birth sessions with Melissa Spilsted are also available on request. Melissa pioneered The Positive Caesarean Birth course which utilises gentle, family-friendly birth preferences with the preparation of the mind/body for calm and joyful birthing.
And remember – please feel free to contact us directly if you would like to speak further about hypnobirthing classes. We are real people at Hypnobirthing Australia – so you can easily find us on the other end of the phone! 🙂
Hypnobirthing Classes Gold Coast and Brisbane with Melissa Spilsted
Melissa’s Class Timetable (Book In Here)
Please also note that these classes, taught by the director of Hypnobirthing Australia™, Melissa Spilsted, have limited availability and often book out. If these classes are unavailable (ie. show ‘Sold Out’ in the status), or the dates don’t suit, please contact us for alternative options.
October Classes
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**OCTOBER 2020 COURSE NOW FULL** Please contact us for alternative options or online options are available here.
November Classes
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December Classes
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**NO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN DECEMBER** Please contact us for alternative options or online options are available here.
January Classes
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| Sunday 31st January & 7th February, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 31/01/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
February Classes
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| Sunday 31st January & 7th February, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 31/01/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
March Classes
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| Sunday 7th & 14th March, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 07/03/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
April Classes
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**NO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN APRIL** Please contact us for alternative options or online options are available here.
May Classes
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| Sunday 30th May & 6th June, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 30/05/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
June Classes
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| Sunday 30th May & 6th June, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 30/05/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
July Classes
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**NO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN JULY** Please contact us for alternative options or online options are available here.
August Classes
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| Sunday 1st & 8th August, 2021 (9am – 4pm): Paddington, Brisbane | Brisbane Workers Community Centre | 01/08/2021 | REGISTER HERE |
September Classes
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**NO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER** Please contact us for alternative options or online options are available here.