About Us

The Metamorphosis Center serves as a resource to educate people about Metamorphosis, the work of Robert St. John. Originally called A Center for Metamorphosis, we were established in 1992.

We offer weekend classes, a unique 5-day practitioner class, a unique Metamorphosis for couples class and a study by correspondence program. The practitioner class includes working with the horses and Christine Cole at Full House Farm. The horses offer a wonderful opportunity to physically experience the abstract principles of Metamorphosis.

We offer classes in many states and countries. Please visit our calendar to find the class nearest you. We are willing to travel to you if you would like to coordinate a class in your area.

We also act as a resource for information regarding Metamorphosis, offering an international directory of practitioners & website links as well as an online bookstore for items currently not available in book stores.

Cindy's passion in life is to provide support in helping others connect to the magic and wonder of working with intention. Teaching Metamorphosis is one of her greatest joys!

Cindy studied with Lynn Hatswell and Robert St. John in Perth, Australia in 1989. In 1996 she sponsored a lecture for St. John in California, which enabled her to work privately with him for a week. Since St. John's passing she has sponsored several lectures with international speakers.

Her passion for the work inspired her to create the U.S. Metamorphosis Journal in 1995 as a means for St. John to keep us abreast of his new developments. The journal went international in 1996 and lasted through 2001, when Cindy decided to turn her energy towards writing a book on Metamorphosis.

Cindy has been teaching Metamorphosis since 1991 and has taught in the USA and abroad. Her background includes a B.A. in Psychology, training in hypnotherapy, massage, reiki and various other alternative modalities. Cindy is also a Doula (pregnancy & labor support).

Cindy is available to lecture. She has lectured on Metamorphosis at the APPPAH (Association for Pre & Perinatal Psychology & Health) Congress 12/97, Metamorphosis Conference 3/98, RAC (Reflexology Association of California) Conference 10/99, APPPAH Congress 12/99 and the RAA (Reflexology Association of America) Conference 5/00.

My personal story: People often ask me to tell them my personal story of how and why I got involved with Metamorphosis. In 1989 I moved to Perth, Australia, as I was engaged to an Australian citizen. At that time I suffered from extreme anxiety and a very challenging compulsive alcohol/drug/cigarette pattern. I had a desire to change but was ingrained in this pattern for 14+ years.

Upon arriving in Australia a friend mentioned that her sister stayed out of the mental hospital with a healing art called Metamorphosis. Intuitively I felt drawn to the work. I soon happened upon a practitioner and started to receive treatments. Keeping in mind that I never did ask about the work, and knew nothing about it, thus, I did not have any particular expectations. I just knew that I needed it. The treatments were simple and subtle and I could not really explain what held my interest.

After several months of receiving weekly treatments I stopped drinking, doing drugs and smoking. There was no struggle or effort, in fact, I was not expecting Metamorphosis to assist with this problem.

I have not had the desire for drugs or cigarattes in 19 years. In the last few years I have chosen to enjoy an ocassional social drink without problems. This is what happens when an addictive pattern shifts, it does not have to be a life-long struggle.

I had a BA in psychology and was planning to pursue my masters in counseling. I found Metamorphosis much more interesting. I was very intrigued with this non-verbal approach and decided to learn the work. I was fortunate that Robert St. John was living in Perth at the same time that I was.

My passion for Metamorphosis comes from the fact that it has changed my life tremendously. The understanding of afference and efference gives a perspective that makes sense, and yet, there is no need to interpret or analyze. I find St. John's thinking to be a grounded and simple approach to living life.

I am excited to share Metamorphosis with others. It is my belief that as more people take responsiblity for their negative patterns the world will collectively begin to experience peace and harmony. Metamorphosis is simple and profound enough to be able to assist with this grand idea!

Dean is an Australian born Metamorphosis practitioner and certified Reflexologist. Dean studied Metamorphosis with Lynn Hatswell and Robert St. John. He presently works in the construction industry and gives Metamorphosis and Reflexology treatments upon request. His warmth, compassion and understanding of Metamorphosis comes through in his work.

My personal story: My wife, Cindy, was receiving treatments and encouraged me to try them. We attended a healing fair where they had a Metamorphosis booth. The practitioner present was an older gentleman who was an ex-plumber. He was someone I could relate to so I agreed to experience a sample treatment which are common at fairs. I had an instant, unexplainable, reaction to this experience.

Cindy talked me into taking Lynn's class in Perth. Shortly after this my father died. The grief and emotion were overwhelming. Cindy worked on my feet and I instantly fell asleep. During the treatment she tells me that my feet kept leaping off her lap and she saw a pulsing movement travel up my legs through the torso and to my lips. After the treatment I was so exhausted I felt unable to move. I had two more treatments, both a similar experience. Afterwards I was able to handle the emotion of the passing of my father. Although we have never seen such a dramatic treatment since, it was enough to show us both that Metamorphosis, while usually subtle, does work at a very deep level.

I share in the passion for Metamorphosis as it has helped me in all aspects of my life. We both attribute the success of our nineteen year marriage to the practice of Metamorphosis in our home as well as the understanding of the principles of afference and efference and their relationship pattern.