What kind of positive suggestions are given?
Positive suggestions are tailored by a trained hypnotherapist for each individual client. Doing so allows the client to identify with the suggestions so that change is possible.

What is guided imagery and how can it help me change?
Guided imagery is a powerful tool that allows one to visualize subconscious images as they appear to the client. Each client has the potential to see, feel and hear images as they pertain to their individual experiences. It is in these images that one is able see why barriers exist and how to overcome them. Through guided imagery, one can gain understanding into their personal image and make necessary advancements in their own time frame. A trained hypnotherapist certified in guided imagery can aid a client in further exploring their inner self and developing a plan to self discovery.

How is change possible with hypnosis?
Change is possible because permanent change is created in one’s own belief system. It is in this change that allows one to realize that it is no longer about what one we does but who one is. Hypnosis simply bypasses the critical or analytical mind giving access to the subconscious mind. Specified suggestions, given by a trained hypnotherapist, allow the individual to create change by improving their behavior.

What is the difference between the subconscious and the critical mind?
The subconscious mind ‘remembers’ old behavior and is considered the root of many or our behaviors and dictates how we act or react to certain situations. The critical mind analyzes our situations and categorizes our experiences so that in time, our behavior can be modified to fit our experiences. Through hypnosis, the critical mind is bypassed and the subconscious mind is accessed directly, making change possible.

When does change occur?
Change varies from individual to individual and depends on a range of factors such as an individual’s motivation, the issues being addressed and the client’s individual need. While hypnosis may be an effective technique for many purposes no specific results or progress can be promised or guaranteed.

Will I feel anything when I am in a state of hypnosis?
Clients remain completely aware of everything that is going on. In fact, many people experience what is known as a hyper-awareness of their surroundings, which enriches the state of hypnosis. In addition, a state of deep relaxation is felt with most clients.

What can hypnosis be used for?
Hypnosis is used to get rid of annoying habits as well as create a positive effect on many processes, especially those triggered or aggravated by stress. Hypnosis offers benefits for people with many kinds of physical discomfort and in situation where anxiety makes physical symptoms worse. In addition to this, hypnosis aids in sleeping better, dealing with anxiety and traumas and controlling one’s moods. In fact, musicians, athletes and salespeople can also benefit from hypnosis by replacing fears and limiting beliefs with assurance and confidence.

What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a program that consists of conditioning that allows for vocational and avocational self-improvement and is used as an alternative or complimentary treatment to healing art services licensed by the state.

What is a hypnotherapist?
A hypnotherapist is an individual trained in the practice of hypnosis. A hypnotherapist is not a licensed physician or psychologist and hypnotherapy services are not licensed by the state of California. Services are non-diagnostic and do not include the practice of medicine, neither should they be considered as a substitute for licensed medical or psychological services or procedures.