In practice since 1993, Jimmy Eldred Quast began his post-secondary education with a BS in Education from North Carolina State University. He subsequently completed training programs at the Eastern Institute of Hypnotherapy (now the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists) and the National Guild of Hypnotists. He holds basic and master level certifications from the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. He also has basic and advanced certifications from the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Mr. Quast is closely involved with The Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy (TNI). This organization was founded by Dr. Michael Newton, author of Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls, to carry on his ground-breaking work with spiritual regression and soul integration therapy. TNI trains qualified professional therapists from all over the world in the techniques of spiritual regression, and certifies their competency. Jimmy is both a certified practitioner and a lead instructor for TNI, and also served as TNI’s Certification Officer from 2006 to 2011.

Jimmy is a co-author of the newest book on the benefits of spiritual regression work. Dr. Newton edited the book and wrote the forword. Published by Llewellyn Publications, the new book is titled Memories of the Afterlife: Life Between Lives Stories of Personal Transformation. In the words of our editors at Llewellyn -- "These [are] fascinating true accounts … handpicked and presented by Life Between Lives hypnotherapists certified by the Newton Institute. They feature case studies of real people embarking on life-changing spiritual journeys after recalling their memories of the afterlife: reuniting with soul mates and personal spirit guides, and discovering the ramifications of life and body choices, love relationships, and dreams by communing with their immortal souls. As gems of self-knowledge are revealed, dramatic epiphanies result, enabling these ordinary people to understand adversity in their lives, find emotional healing, realize their true purpose, and forever enrich their lives with new meaning".