Hypnotherapy is a specialized healing process that accesses the subconscious mind helping clients utilize this powerful force to reprogram their minds while at the same time, inducing a state of relaxation and receptivity to goals and change. Hypnotherapy achieves this through a process of relaxation that facilitates a trance state. Hypnotherapy utilizes many techniques that are tailored to a client’s individual needs. Hypnosis can not force an individual to do anything against their will. The client is always at choice during the process.

The support of a licensed mental health professional, certified in the use of hypnosis can provide you with a secure and safe environment. Hypnotherapy provided by a trained individual, supports clients to access their

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subconscious minds that is not usually accessible in an alert conscious state of mind. Many physical symptoms my be reduced through the use of hypnosis. In recent research, hypnosis has been proven to enhance the body’s immune system, reduce anxiety, improve memory, reduce insomnia and increase willpower, success and motivation. A release of endorphins has been scientifically proven to occur in a state of relaxation, bridging the alert mind and the subconscious mind with a sense of peacefulness and serenity. Many medical journals and scientific studies have reported successful uses of hypnotherapy in a variety of healing situations such as surgery, recovery time and pain reduction. Hypnosis has been endorsed by the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association.

Hypnotherapy may be of help to most people. Some people are more easily hypnotized than others. The number of sessions required will be determined in each individual client’s case.

The help of a professional provides you with a secure and safe environment. Hypnosis allows an individual to access parts of themselves that are not accessible in an alert, conscious state of mind. Many symptoms can be improved through the use of hypnosis. It has been proven that hypnosis can enhance the immune system, reduce anxiety, improve allergic reaction symptoms, memory, insomnia, willpower and motivation. A release of endorphens occurs in states of relaxation. Many medical journals are reporting successful uses of hypnosis in a variety of healing situations.

Hypnotheraphy can usually help most people. Some people are more easily hypnotized than others. Hypnosis may be acheived in one session. For others, it may take more sessions to reach a light trace state. What is most common is that the majority of people do not feel hypnotized. Most likely, this occurs because they experience hypnosis as a complete state of relaxation.

Pre-conceived notions about hypnosis are usually based upon stage presentations that reflect people who do not seem to be conscious of their actions. On stage, they are directed by the hypnotist to accomplish tasks such as barking like a dog or quacking like a duck which are out of the individual's character. This adds to the confusion of what the state of hypnosis would look or feel like. Not common knowledge by the general public is that the people who participate in stage hypnosis have made a prior agreement with the hypnotist to perform these non-characteristic tasks in front of an audience. Unfortunately, stage hypnosis has become representative of the art of hypnosis. This has caused concern about the use of hypnosis by the general public because it implies that the individuals on stage are not acting of their own free will. Stage hypnotists are usually not certified to perform hypnotherapy in a clinical setting.

The American Psychology Association has approved the use of hypnosis as an adjunct to psychotherapy. It is also used in the treatment of addictive behaviors. In 1993, the National Institute of Health gave its support for the use of hypnosis for pain management. The Harvard Medical School has conducted scientific research with the use of CAT Scans that reflect brain activity. They have found evidence that the use of hypnosis creates physiological changes that can be measured during the state of hypnosis. The study indicates that certain parts of the brain are activated in a trance state which facilitates pain management. Medical science is still working on understanding exactly how hypnosis accomplishes pain reduction and how the mind begins to control the body for pain management. It is an exciting time in brain research. Many mysteries of the mind and human behavior are beginning to unfold. I believe that the process of hypnosis and its benefits will be validated through science. Hypnosis will be validated by this new technology and stand the test of time as a healing agent for humanity.

I truly look forward to having the opportunity to earn your trust and help you to achieve your desired goals and encourage you to take advantage of a free phone consultation offer.

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