Want to Know More About Hypnosis?

Just as a computer can get a virus and give us an error message, our body-mind systems can suffer from error programming, incorrect perceptions and false beliefs that hold us back from our true potential, and which may even cause deteriorating health. New programming is needed.  I have seen so many clients make profound changes in their lives using this simple process. And you can too.

Inside each of us is an innate wisdom that we can tap into (through relaxation techniques) to change, develop or eliminate habits and patterns of thinking as well as behavior. There are mountains of studies and many books on the subject, and more and more people are open to this new information.

Prominent doctors say that inside each of us is a pharmacopoeia...the body makes it's own painkillers, growth hormones, happiness chemicals, sadness chemicals, etc.. Medical researchers also say that stress damages the immune system, making people vulnerable to disease. They say that managing our stress is the most important step we can take to build health and well-being.

Heart centers and Cancer centers right here in the San Antonio Medical Center recommend techniques such as guided imagery, visualization, body relaxation, breathing techniques, and other techniques to improve health, but many people do not understand how to put them into practice. It often seems too simplistic to work, and at the same time, so hard to do. These are some of the very techniques I use and teach my clients.  Also, many people need more help than can be offered in these public classes, and I can offer a variety of techniques to assist you.

In Hypnosis, the goal is to cause the subconscious mind, which can be likened to a massive computer in your brain, to agree with your conscious desires. Like the old song says, "Accentuate the Positive...Eliminate the Negative..."

Re-Train Your Brain For Success!

What Happens in a Session?

When you arrive for your appointment, you will fill out an information sheet, and then we will visit and get to know each other a bit.  I will explain the hypnosis process, and discuss various techniques with you, and you will have time to ask questions before your session starts. Please allow up to 2 hours for your appointment.

Then, you will lie back in a comfortable recliner, perhaps with a light throw over you, and I will guide you into a deep relaxation, much as if you were lying on your sofa at home with the TV on in the background. Then I make the suggestions that are appropriate to the subject at hand, and when I am finished talking, usually in 45 minutes, I bring you back to full awareness, and you will feel very relaxed and de-stressed. You may have really gone to sleep, or you may have heard everything I said, and the suggestions will have begun to take effect. You will go home with a CD of the session to listen to daily.

When you have additional sessions, we will discuss your progress and determine the next step, as there are usually many approaches to any given problem or issue.  Every person is different, and you receive individualized attention. After your first session, appointments may last 1 hour to 90 minutes long.

There is nothing embarrassing or frightening about hypnosis, and there are no bad side effects. The side effects you can expect are better sleep and  a more relaxed state of mind.

Hypnosis is not mind control; you cannot get stuck in hypnosis, and it most decidedly is not anti-any religion.

A Note about Smoking Cessation...

Many people are surprised to learn that they can stop smoking with just one hypnosis session! This is the general rule in my office, however, some people do need more sessions; if they smoke more than two packs a day, are dealing with chronic unrelieved pain or serious illness, or even extreme stress. If these issues are present, we would need to alleviate the stresses involved before going on to the smoking issue, and therefore a discount package of 3 sessions is feasible.  If you do not purchase a package of sessions, and we complete one session and you are still smoking after 2 weeks, or feel too uncomfortable, then by all means we should do another session. This does not indicate a failure of any kind...it simply indicates a need for additional sessions.

Weight Reduction… I start every weight reduction client off with a package of 3 sessions ($295.00). In these sessions, we cover food issues, nutrition, cellular release of emotional issues, stress relief, sleep, exercise and more. Some clients are able to proceed on their own, and some require more sessions and support. 

Can Children Be Hypnotized?

Children generally have great success in areas like bedwetting, learning, sports, fear reduction and other issues. I work with children as young as 8 years old, if they are able to sit still and cooperate for a short time. Children's hypnosis sessions are from 10-30 minutes, depending on the age of the child. The total time of the office visit is usually the same as for an adult.

Younger children do best with stories, which I record for them to listen to at home. They love having their own CD.

Side Effects?

There is nothing embarrassing or frightening about hypnosis, and there are no bad side effects when practiced by a properly trained, certified hypnotist.
The side effects you can expect are better sleep and a more relaxed state of mind as you go about your daily life.

Professional athletes and Olympic athletes have used guided visualization (hypnosis) for many years to enhance skills, reduce nervous tension, and create a success mindset. Adrenalin can be properly channeled into fine focus and confident determination, rather than jitters or nausea. I know of professional basketball teams, baseball teams and PGA Golfers, including Tiger Woods, who consistently use hypnosis as part of their training.  I have personally worked with pro athletes in several sports.

Group Sessions

Group Sessions are offered off premises.  Fees vary according to the number of people attending and the types of services offered.

Many corporations like to sponsor sessions at the workplace to improve performance and reduce workplace/job stress.

Ladies may like to have a group session in their home with their friends and co-workers, sometimes for weight loss or exercise motivation, or perhaps just as a group relaxation/meditation.

Group sessions are also helpful for students who want to improve their grades or prepare for exams, as well as for sports improvement.

Public Forums

I find that most people are interested in hypnosis, and I enjoy presenting informational talks, so please mention me to the speaker chairperson of your club or organization.