Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is an effective process to bypass the conscious mind and communicate directly with the subconscious. Today, it is widely used for pain control, weight control, relaxation, and visual imagery. In the dental field it is utilized for fear, and anxiety. Like a computer, the subconscious is programmed by the thoughts of our conscious mind. Hypnosis is the key that opens the door to our subconscious mind, promoting a state of heightened awareness and suggestibility.

How Does the Subconscious Accept Hypnotic Suggestions?

Hypnotic suggestions bypass the intellectual mind called the "conscious", and zeros in on the subconscious. When given a new suggestion that is within the bounds of a person's belief system and moral orientation, the subconscious mind accepts it literally as a new reality.

How Does Hypnosis Help People?

The ability to reprogram emotional attitudes and reactions is a latent talent within every human being. Hypnosis is the most functional and reasonable way to train life-long attitudes, rather than suffer a lifetime of emotional accidents the conscious mind is unable to change.

Can Any Person Be Hypnotized?

People of average intelligence(unless there is some form of organic brain damage) can be hypnotized in most cases if they are willing and do not resist. The depth of hypnosis varies with a person's ability to respond. If you are not a naturally responsive subject, you can improve your receptivity to hypnosis with practice.

Is Hypnosis Medically Approved?

Yes. The American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association have approved hypnotherapy for use by professionally responsible individuals.

Is Hypnosis Dangerous?

No. The induction of hypnosis is never dangerous to the subject, although personal disappointments may arise because of unrealistic expectations or preconceived misinformation.

Are the Results of Hypnosis Permanent?

Suggestions stay with some individuals indefinitely while others need reinforcement. The effects of hypnosis are cumulative: the more the techniques are practiced and post-hypnotic suggestions are brought into play, the more permanent the results become. Self hypnosis training and reinforcement tapes for home use also provide additional help.

How Powerful is a Hypnotist?

Hypnosis is a consent situation in which 10 percent of the effort is the hypnotist's, and 90 percent is the responsibility of the client.

What Can be Treated Using Hypnosis?

Hypnosis has been show to be very effective for the following conditions: Stop Smoking Weight Loss Stress Management Accelerated Learning Test Anxiety Insomnia Sports Hypnosis Self Improvement Public Speaking Fears and Phobias Personal Motivation Regression Therapy Imagery of Wellness Pain Management Self Hypnosis