Hypnosis is one of the most effective tools we can use to release blocks in the mind that keep us from achieving total joy & happiness...It is a relaxed state of mind where we are able to work with the subconscious mind (our emotional center) to eliminate emotional blocks & reprogram positive thinking or new habits...Remember a Hypnotist does not treat or cure a problem. I will not diagnose an illness like an MD or Psychiatrist but often I work in conjuction with them...

Is anyone an especially good candidate for hypnosis? Is it more effective for a particular type of person, or a particular type of problem?

       My experience to date is that I have never met a person who cannot be hypnotized. Hypnosis is merely deep relaxation and everyone likes that don’t they? It first begins with the client wanting to be hypnotized and trusting the process and the hypnotist.

       When a client of mine decides they want a session, their first step is to fill out the intake form that I email, fax or mail to them. This begins to outline the clear focus and possible causes of the challenge. Most of our challenges result from unresolved emotional issues or negative belief systems. The session lasts for three to four hours. The first part of the session is conscious level discussion discussing personal history,possible causes and the actual history of the challenge. Together we create a plan of what we want to release and what new behavior you want to program in the subconscious. You can almost think of the mind like a computer where you can take out (actually make peace with) negative thoughts and behaviors and then program wanted new thoughts and behaviors. The subconscious holds all of our emotions and habits,this is why we hypnosis can be so effective for these issues. The conscious mind is our analytical and critical factor which can be by passed when dealing with negative behavior, thoughts, and habits.

       Then the second half of the session is the actual hypnosis. I demonstrate with a simple exercise of hypnosis to those that have never experienced it. In hypnosis, like meditation, the more often you do it the quicker and deeper you are based on letting the conscious mind go and allowing the work to be done in the subconscious mind where your true self of your personal, goals, dreams & desires lie. Hypnosis is created through a series of relaxation techniques. The hypnotist is merely a guide for you to experience and process what you desire. I work with a series of techniques of Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Reiki energy healing to enhance the experience and create shifts in the subconscious mind of my clients. During the session I also create a tape for my client to listen to after the session which allows them to be hypnotized and focus on the challenge at home on their own. I suggest for the client to listen to the tape for 21 days at least after the session.

       Any challenge can be helped with Hypnosis. Although the most popular reasons why people go to a hypnotist are self confidence, weight loss,pain control, smoking cessation, sexual dysfunction, scholastic goals, fears and phobias, any challenge of emotions and habits can be worked on through hypnosis. You can get ideas of many other possibilities on my web site. Ofcourse a physical ailment must have medical attention also and severe mental issues also need the proper psychological attention. But Hypnosis is a powerful tool to enhance healing in both physical & mental challenges. The medical community has admitted to the importance of the mind, body connection in healing. There are now emotional and negative behaviors connected with ailments such as pain, diseases such as cancer and many others, addiction, stress, weight disorders and sexual dysfunction. It is also a very effective tool to empower a client in relationships, success, self confidence, scholastic goals.

       I always tell my clients, I will give you the tools but 50% of the focus & work is yours...You then must start incorporating these techniques & positive applications in your life... The subconscious sends messages that we need to listen to on the conscious level...Like, I don’t want to eat that, It’s bad for me! or I am a Brilliant, Powerful, Amazing person! or That relationship was not for me I am now ready for the Perfect Mate! or Yuck Smoking is disgusting! You must focus & act on it...Remember change happens with focus & in baby steps one step at a time & before you know it your there...Our life is so stressed out today sometimes I find people are on to their next Challenge without appreciating or relishing in their initial success...

       One of the most important things I do is Empower people to be the Magnificent Being they are...I have not met one client whether, disabled, overweight, addicted, unemployed,hopeless, that was not empowered by this focus & work...Each of you has a very special combination of Talents & Attributes that simply require Passion, Focus & Positive Thoughts to Succeed in what You Want in Your Life...Hypnosis can help You get there!!!

"WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?" VIDEO Here is a link to a video made by my friend John McGrail, Certified Hypnotist . It is a good description of hypnosis.                             VideoJug