Hypnosis

A safe and comfortable healing technique from ancient times that offers suggestions to change patterns of thinking.  In a hypnotic trance the client easily accepts suggestions that have been mutually discussed beforehand. 

Benefits: Deep state of relaxation, calming, comforting, ability to accept suggestions easily, improvements may be noticed on physical, mental, emotional or spiritual levels.

Frequently Asked Questions:

WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

The Collins dictionary defines hypnosis as:  ‘An artificially induced state of relaxation and concentration in which deeper parts of the mind become more accessible.’

Hypnosis has existed since the eighteenth century.  Hypnosis (trance) is a natural state of focused attention in which your main focus in on your internal thoughts and feelings rather than on the world around you.   Hypnosis enlists the help of the subconscious mind to facilitate change in patterns of thinking and behavior. 

Some people go deep into the experience, some not so deep.  The brain becomes less active, muscle movement, blinking rate and swallowing reflexes all slow down.

FOR WHAT REASON WOULD I CHOOSE TO BE HYPNOTIZED?

First ask yourself what it is that at you wish to change?  Hypnosis may be used for many types of reasons, here are some examples: insomnia and sleeplessness, stress reduction, achieving a specific goal, headaches, chronic pain management, eating habits, improving relationships, confidence building, fear of flying, improving memory, public speaking, allergies, sports, phobias, anxiety, fitness goals, and motivation.

IS IT SAFE?

The state of relaxation where hypnosis is an effective tool is a state that the human mind passes through every day.  It is the state between waking and sleeping.   We have all experienced this state.  There is no danger in hypnosis, only hypnotists!

CAN I GET STUCK IN A TRANCE?

No.  If the hypnotist stopped talking you would eventually fall asleep or open your eyes.