Because hypnosis is a relatively unregulated profession, it is extremely important to be cautious about a hypnotist’s capabilities. There are various levels of training and experience, and the quality of service can vary. Unfortunately, almost anyone can receive certification on-line or through a weekend seminar. Also carefully select a hypnotist who knows his/her skill limitations and ethical responsibilities. Beware of “the naked man (or woman!) who offers you a shirt.” Challenges such as diagnosed mental and physical illness, extreme nervousness, sexual problems, uncontrollable anger, depression, pain management, extreme phobias, and addictions may need a referral from a licensed physician or competent clinician, prior to hypnosis.

Choose a style of hypnosis that is right for you. Some clients prefer “quick or rapid inductions” - making the most of their time (and money). Others prefer to have the opportunity to relax into the process and allow the change to occur more gently and more deeply.



Hypnosis is the entrance (in trance) to your unconscious mind.

It is not magic or fairy dust. It is a modality that uses the massive power of your subconscious/unconscious mind.

Anyone who has tried to set and keep resolutions, change a habit by sheer willpower, or reach a goal with white-knuckled determination, knows the amount of effort involved. And we all know the disheartening discouragement we feel when we try so hard and we fail to reach our goals.

The conscious mind (only 5% of the mind) is most experienced in our immediate awareness. - It is sequential, logical, present-focused, deliberate, verbal, and linear. The conscious mind is able to hold only about seven or so pieces of information at a time. It’s multi-tasking ability is very limited and specifically focused.

The unconscious mind (95% of the mind), on the other hand, is broader in its scope of processing information. It is intuitive, and it makes multiple associations of information easily, connecting thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The unconscious mind mind knows “why”. it regulates involuntary movements in your body, like the beating of your heart and the scratching of your nose. It gathers a wealth of information through your senses - all that you hear, see, feel, taste, smell, touch, and sense. The unconscious mind is automatic, literal, and experiential. It gathers, stores, and assimilates massive amounts of information - literally billions and billions of pieces of data. The unconscious links memories of experiences, creating a resourceful inner state. The unconscious also has unlimited focus. It functions like a computer and actually “enjoys” receiving clear, specific commands.

Using the unconscious mind allows you to move more quickly to the core of the problem and change it at it’s point of origin.


When hypnotized (in a deep state of relaxation or trance), you will feel totally relaxed, with heightened alertness, at the same time. While in this altered state, anything that does not align with your values will be discarded by your unconscious. However it is important to understand that you are also in a heightened state of suggestibility - so choose a professional with strong credentials and high ethical standards - someone with whom you can established a positive and trusting rapport.


Hypnosis is powerful because it by-passes your critical internal voice to allow you to make the changes you really want to make.

This simply means that the reasoning, evaluating, judging part of your mind (conscious) is bypassed. Then with laser-like precision, the unproductive, self-sabotaging, hurtful beliefs that have been stored in the unconscious are “re-written” into productive, self-healing, self-motivating, forward-moving beliefs that will propel you toward a desired goal or changed behavior - in a positive, permanent way.


Research shows that only 10-15% of the population are unresponsive to hypnosis. Any time you are watching TV, daydreaming, absorbed in a great book, or watching clouds pass overhead, you are being hypnotized. Hypnosis is simply an altered state of awareness. It is deeply relaxing and energizing.


Hypnosis is not a dangerous process in itself, but complications may occur as the result of a hypnotist‘s misuse of technique(s), or from misperceptions on the part of the hypnotized person. Sometimes difficult memories, pain, or trauma may be elicited, so it important that the hypnotist is skilled in managing the process, in clearing the trauma, and is able to bring the client to a pain-free resolution.


It is important that the patient undergoes a neurological examination to ensure that the pain has been accurately diagnosed. A physicians referral is imperative.
Get clear, factual information before you commit to hypnosis.
When conducted in a caring, ethical, responsible manner, hypnosis can bring about powerful change.

(2) Hypnosis is one of the most powerful ways to create change, with the least amount of effort.

"SEVEN THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT HYPNOSIS"

(1) Not all hypnosis is created equal.

(5) If you can daydream, watch TV, or sleep, you can be hypnotized.

(3) You are always in control.

(4) Hypnosis restores your freedom of choice.

(7) Care needs to be taken in treating clinical pain with hypnosis.

(6) Hypnosis is not dangerous.

Beware of “the naked man (or woman!) who offers you a shirt.”

Choose a style of hypnosis that is right for you.

It is not magic or fairy dust.

Hypnosis is the entrance (in trance) to your unconscious mind.

The unconscious mind (95% of the mind) . . . functions like a computer and actually “enjoys” receiving clear, specific commands.

Using the unconscious mind allows you to move more quickly to the core of the problem and change it at it’s point of origin.

When hypnotized (in a deep state of relaxation or trance), you will feel totally relaxed, with heightened alertness, at the same time.

It is important to understand that you are also in a heightened state of suggestibility - so choose a professional with strong credentials and high ethical standards - someone with whom you can established a positive and trusting rapport.

Hypnosis is powerful because it by-passes your critical internal voice to allow you to make the changes you really want to make.

Hypnosis is deeply relaxing and energizing.

Get clear, factual information before you commit to hypnosis.
When conducted in a caring, ethical, responsible manner, hypnosis can bring about powerful change.