A Timeline of Other Influential Past Life Regressionists
The world of past life regression is rich with diverse voices and approaches. From early data-driven researchers to somatic depth therapists and spiritual mediums, each of these individuals has shaped the field in meaningful ways.
Helen Wambach (Late 1960s–1980s)
Known for: Reliving Past Lives (1978)
Background: Clinical psychologist and researcher
🌟 Contributions:
One of the first to conduct large-scale research on past life recall
Regressed thousands and statistically tracked clothing, gender, food, social roles—which consistently matched historical records
Helped normalize the idea that many people carry authentic past life memories
Also explored pre-birth states in Life Before Life
Dick Sutphen (1970s–1990s)
Known for: You Were Born Again to Be Together
Background: Hypnotist, metaphysical author
🌟 Contributions:
Popularized the connection between past lives, soulmates, and karmic ties
Brought regression to the mainstream via audio programs, workshops, and books
Roger Woolger (1980s–early 2000s)
Known for: Other Lives, Other Selves (1988)
Background: Jungian psychotherapist and regression therapist
🌟 Contributions:
Created Deep Memory Process (DMP), integrating body-based trauma release with regression
Wove in archetypes, ancestral healing, and soul retrieval practices
David Quigley (1980s–Present)
Known for: Founder of Alchemical Hypnotherapy
Background: Transpersonal hypnotherapist
🌟 Contributions:
Developed Alchemical Hypnotherapy: working with inner guides, past lives, and somatic healing
Global teacher with students in Japan, India, Australia, Europe, and the U.S.
Denise Linn (1980s–Present)
Known for: Past Lives, Present Dreams
Background: Intuitive healer with Native American heritage
🌟 Contributions:
Uses ritual, dreamwork, and sacred ceremony in regression
Intuitive, heart-centered approach deeply resonates with spiritual audiences
Brian Weiss (1980s–Present)
Known for: Many Lives, Many Masters
Background: Psychiatrist turned regressionist
🌟 Contributions:
Popularized past life regression to the mainstream
Bridged clinical psychology and spiritual awareness
Linda Backman (2000s–Present)
Known for: Bringing Your Soul to Light (2009)
Background: Licensed psychologist turned spiritual regressionist
🌟 Contributions:
Integrates Life Between Lives, pre-birth planning, and ET soul origins
Gently bridges spiritual and clinical worlds
💫 Other Contemporary Figures
Peter Smith – Former Newton Institute president; created Hypnoenergetics
Active Years: ~2005–PresentCarol Bowman – Known for work with children’s spontaneous past life recall
Active Years: ~1997–PresentSuzanne Giesemann – Medium blending soul channeling and spiritual regression
Active Years: ~2008–PresentDr. Raymond Moody – Life-after-death research & mirror gazing for past life recall
Active Years: ~1975–Present
These trailblazers have each left their imprint on the soul-scape of regression. Their paths—whether clinical, mystical, or deeply intuitive—continue to inspire those who walk the bridge between lifetimes.
