Imagine sitting in a comfortable chair, feeling so relaxed, getting into a deeply focused state, and listening to a beautiful story about yourself. Vividly imagining yourself on a journey of healing, releasing the things you no longer want, and collecting all of the things you do want in life. Now imagine what it would be like to come back to consciousness feeling more resilient, more confident, more motivated, more at peace with the things you cannot control, having released old patterns, and behaviors that have kept you from your best life, able to sleep better, and to tap into your inner creativity…….this is what hypnosis feels like. I like to refer to it as a mental massage. Something we can all use in this uncertain world. 

So what is hypnosis, and why does it work? Around 5% of our thoughts are conscious, hypnosis taps into our other 95% (subconscious) thoughts. Hypnosis guides us to a relaxed, and hyper-focused subconscious state. When we are in this state it releases beta-endorphins (an opioid neuropeptide), which can diminish pain, and lower stress hormones. Lowering stress hormones has profound benefits for the body, and mind. It also allows for a bypass of critical thinking, allowing us to override the learned beliefs, and default emotions that do not allow us to move forward. It is through releasing old beliefs, and constraints, that we are able to train our subconscious to a new, renewed way of propelling forward. This hyper-focused state allows us to better accept hypnotic suggestions. Your subconscious mind is in control of what hypnotic suggestions you are willing to accept, or reject, and is conditioned to keep you safe. It is intuitive, and unlimited in what it can learn. A certified hypnotherapist is trained to create a script, and suggestions from the information you provide. These suggestions will help your subconscious mind retain new information, create new positive neural pathways, and affect change. When you come with an open mind, and a willingness for change, you will receive the most benefits. Those with the most open, and creative minds can even tap into the superconscious mind. A transcendent place that opens up a broader perspective of the world, and the infinite energy that surrounds us- a quantam shift in thinking. I welcome you to look into quantum healing, to learn more about the positive effects it has on our immune systems.

Hypnosis is:

  • a way to retrain the subconscious, and create optimal results
  • a way to release old patterns, and beliefs that no longer serve you
  • a way to enhance a positive mindset, and positive behaviors
  • a way for you to have mastery over your own thoughts (internal mind control)
  • a more focused state (alpha) where you will be able to respond, and remember what we are doing
  • an everyday occurrence (highway hypnosis- when you drive to a frequently visited destination, and you get there on auto-pilot, not remembering the drive, also the state you are in right before you fall asleep)
  • a way to create new neural pathways
  • a wonderful way to care for yourself
  • like meditation, but with a goal
  • a massage for the mind
  • exercise for the brain

Hypnosis is not:

  • brainwashing
  • sleeping (delta state)
  • giving up free will
  • giving up all of your deepest secrets, or sensitive information
  • allowing someone else to control your mind (external mind control)
  • black magic
  • a miracle cure

Curious yet? I believe in the creative process, and I intuitively get to know my clients to create a customized story-telling approach. I love to create a therapeutic visualization, to free you from your own limitations- a wonderful journey to take yourself on. When you relate to the story we weave together, it tends to resonate, and take hold more securely. As you may have heard before, You are the most important project you will ever work on. You are capable of more than you know. Even people who are considered hypnotic resistors, tend to enjoy my process, and find success. And just for the record, anyone who has the ability to focus, has the the ability to be hypnotized. Whether you contact me, or another hypnotherapist, I invite you to look into the invaluable benefits that hypnosis provides. You won’t regret it.

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You might wonder what can hypnosis help with, well the answer is almost anything…….motivation, creativity, stress relief, anxiety, depression, releasing trauma, weight loss, pain management, confidence, relationship satisfaction, menopause symptoms, compulsive behaviors, smoking cessation, releasing bad habits, insomnia, work, sports, and academic performance, goal achievement, money issues, and much more.