Dr John Demartini Reviews 14

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  1. Educational Institution
  2. Career Coach
  3. Life Coach

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Dr Demartini is considered one of the world's leading authorities on human behavior and personal development. He is the founder of the Demartini Institute. From struggling with learning difficulties as a child to becoming a world-renowned educator, Dr. John Demartini has dedicated over five decades to studying and teaching human behavior. He has read more than 30,000 books across disciplines, synthesizing this knowledge into practical tools that empower people to live inspired and purposeful lives. Today, he is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author — helping audiences transform the way they perceive challenges so they can achieve extraordinary results.


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2.6

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Investment scam

I attended a Global1 Events seminar many years ago where John Demartini appeared via video to personally endorse Rowan Burn of Market First Group. Demartini described Burn as someone he had known for many years and as a man genuinely committed to helping others build wealth. That endorsement carried enormous weight in the room.

Rowan Burn then pitched a land subdivision development in one of Melbourne outer suburbs — glossy brochures, architectural renders, promises of an outdoor cinema, resort pool, medical centre and more. It was entirely fictitious. The development never existed. Investors lost tens of thousands of dollars each in what ASIC investigated as a land banking scam, and the matter was subject to a Senate inquiry.

I did not invest, but I watched Demartini's personal video endorsement be used to lower the defences of people in that room who subsequently lost their savings. Whether he knew what Burn was doing or not, his name and credibility were central to how trust was established on the day.

Anyone considering attending his events or acting on his recommendations should independently verify every person he platforms or vouches for. A credible personal brand does not automatically extend to the people it is used to endorse.

23 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have taken many courses with DrDeMartini

I have taken many courses with Dr. DeMartini over the past 32 years. Compared to the all of the many others I have studied with, his methods are by far and away the most direct way to bring yourself to equanimity - free of the reactivity of self/other-judgement and a life of drama and distraction - to live a deliberate life of authenticity filled-full of what you love.

Other reviewers claiming that he promotes or condones pedophilia have a misunderstanding from not fully realizing the context. Every wave is both a trough and a crest, every magnet a positive and negative pole, every cloud a silver lining, it’s the yin and yang of life, they are entangled. Synchronous. This fundamental composition of the universe, appears in physics, all the sciences and life.
Regarding the comments about bragging, he does use examples from his own life, including what didn’t work - like “positive thinking” and what did work. And what did work he shares in detail how to adopt, which I’ve benefited greatly from and am grateful for.
His courses have been the most beneficial influence in my life.

12 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Self promoting weirdo

He’s a chiropractor passing himself off like he’s got a doctorate in human behavior.
I’m also a self proclaimed human behavior expert so I know that antisocial, odd, little, controlling men who make insane statements about children while deliberately sporting serial killer friendly haircuts should be avoided at all costs and forcibly diagnosed incase they are criminally insane and pose a danger to society.

2 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pedophile

I don't care how much good he has done but anyone who thinks that children are guilty of attracting SA and he promotes it is not a functioning member of society and should not be in practice. Please check out his debate on YouTube. It made me sick, evil evil person.

23 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In one weekend with Dr

uIn one weekend with Dr. John Demartini, I broke through emotional baggage that had been quietly running my life for years.

What I experienced wasn’t motivation. It wasn’t hype. It was precision.

John has an extraordinary ability to help you see the hidden patterns shaping your perceptions, reactions, and identity. Through his method, I stopped seeing myself as a product of my past and began stepping into mastery of my present.

He doesn’t teach victimhood.
He teaches responsibility.
He doesn’t collapse into moral drama.
He reveals the order beneath it.

What moved me most is that behind his brilliance is a genuinely beautiful heart. He has dedicated his life to studying human behavior, polarity, and perception and he delivers it with clarity, depth, and often a surprising sense of humor that lightens even the heaviest topics.

He can hold profound philosophical discussions and then crack an unexpected joke that dissolves tension in the room. That combination of intellect and levity makes the work both powerful and accessible.

If you are ready to move from being at the mercy of your history to consciously designing your future, his work is transformational.

This wasn’t about changing who I am.
It was about finally seeing clearly.

And that changed everything.

— Donna Parker

22 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

He is for the SA and murder of…

He is for the SA and murder of children. He said they wanted it and enjoyed it when it happens! And when you respond, yes I watched the video. Can’t wait to see Hollow Brook Dr!!

22 February 2026
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Reply from Dr John Demartini

Hi Danny - I've gone through the entire interview with Aubrey Marcus and that's not what Dr Demartini said, nor is it something that he would ever say - you can view the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0W4WlE7GiI&t=3s - in the end Aubrey and Dr Demartini hugged.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pure evil

Dr. John does not believe pedophilia is evil. He also does not believe murder is evil.

20 February 2026
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Reply from Dr John Demartini

Thank you so much for leaving your review. I think it may be helpful for you to review what Dr Demartini actually teaches around morality as what's stated above is not an accurate interpretation of what Dr Demartini teaches - I hope you find this helpful to clarify his message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYFECT_Zncs - Thank you

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Can’t Recommend Breakthrough Experience

Dr DeMartini has developed an approach to self awareness and self improvement that is worthwhile to study and definitely contributes something to the field. Theres an effort to integrate quantum physics or non dual theory to his work. However there are at least two major problems to his Breakthrough Experience seminar. First, is his personality. Sadly he spends an inordinate amount of time bragging about how famous he is and how much money he’s earned.I don’t know if he’s insecure or narcissistic but it’s on full display throughout 2 days of lectures. His respect for billionaires is boundless and without examination of how their wealth was accumulated or how they treat their employees or the public. That might not be a problem except that he also claims to have integrated a spiritual aspect to his approach.He doesn’t explore or discuss a possible contradiction between a high drive for money and wealth and a spiritual perspective to life. Second, he often states that he has a good sense of humor- which is always subjective of course- however his humor involves a great deal of sexual innuendo. I am not a prude but I do believe that there is a time and place for sexual innuendo but that a high cost professional lecture isn’t the appropriate forum for sexual innuendo. Instead I recommend that if you’re interested in his work, you buy his book or listen to a podcast.Sadly I cannot recommend his Breakthrough Experience workshop.

7 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Breakthrough Experience is worth it!

The Breakthrough Experience is worth every cent! It is a stunning new perspective on human behavior that makes sense. The methodology taught in the seminar can be easily applied to everyday situations allowing you to approach situations with a balanced view and puts the control back into your hands. I love what this has done in my life. Absolutely inspiring seminar, John is easy to like and to listen too.

2 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am just finishing up the first day of Breakthrough

I am just finishing up the first day of the Breakthrough Experience with Dr. Demartini, and it is one of the most fascinating seminars I've ever been through. Definitely worth the $1,000 I spent to attend. The material is very cerebral, but I am into that kind of thing. He brings a tremendous amount of experience and expertise in explaining his process, which by itself is quite simple. He spends some time delving into subjects such as why positive thinking is a fruitless pursuit because of the homeostatic functions of the mind that seek balance, and how you should simply seek balance instead. This event came highly recommended from a friend and I enjoyed it so far tremendously and already it is worth the money that I spent. Thank you Dr. Demartini!

22 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seriously bad communication

I was interested in attending one of the courses and whilst musing on my phone, it seems I have triggered an invoice though I did not click 'BUY' I am getting regular requests to pay the invoice, and I have not watched or used the service. For a business that is to teach how to release and let go of stress I am amazed at this money chasing practice!.. INVOICE 083239

7 June 2024
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Reply from Dr John Demartini

Hi - our system only generates an invoice when you enter your name, surname, email and click 'process' - We've ensured that we add a note under the 'process' button to inform that you're creating an invoice so that it's clearer - thank you for bringing this lack of clarity in our system to our attention.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Dr Demartini has developed an amazing…

Dr Demartini has developed an amazing program, but when I spent thousands of dollars on a class, Dr Demartini spent more than half of the class bragging about himself. He is one of the most insecure people I have ever met. He needed constant reassurance. He has extremely bad social skills and at every opportunity he talked about himself. He is a really bad teacher. He thinks teaching is about turning everything around to talk about himself. Plus, he doesn't have a lot to say, so he goes in to such tedious detail that he is hard to listen to. He brags about the fact that he has dedicated his whole life to teaching, but he obviously is a narcissist and uses teaching to get narcissistic supply. Because narcissists don't have a self, they need reassurance from others to feel that they exist (that is what narcissistic supply is); that is why he spends a majority of the classes he teaches bragging and talking about himself. It is obvious he has extremely low self esteem and overcompensates for it with his arrogant boring me me me me me, look at me, me, me, me speeches. He is a very boring person to listen to.

10 January 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service

Bad customer service, don’t offer returns on products with fake promises

11 December 2022
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Reply from Dr John Demartini

Hi - please contact our office on info@drdemartini.com as we definitely do refunds on faulty products and we have a standard cool-off and refund period after purchase of all our products.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My brother has spent $1000s on courses

I have a family member who is obsessed with this guy. I do not doubt Demartini gives some good information, but my family member is still broke and still has mental health issues. I would suggest buying the books on Amazon and alike for just a few dollars and some of the audio books are even free.

1 September 2021
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