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Hello, my name is Karen Peterson and I absolutely love helping people change their lives through hypnosis! In June of 2004, I co-founded The Medical Center Hypnosis Clinic with two colleagues. Prior to becoming a hypnotist, my background was in business. I am also an active community volunteer (Lions Club) and animal lover.
I am certified by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, and would love to help you re-program that computer in your mind to make positive changes in your life. I am not however, a degreed medical professional, and I do not diagnose, prescribe or treat illnesses.
I will gladly work with your doctor or other health professional on your health issues, and help you adhere to any program your doctor recommends, such as weight management, proper diet, exercise, stress relief and issues related to assisting with medical treatments, surgery preparation and recovery.
I practice what is referred to as Clinical Hypnosis, which is nothing at all like stage hypnosis. You will never be embarrassed and you are always in control during your session. Though much of my practice is concerned with weight loss and smoking cessation, I enjoy working with a variety issues, many of which are mentioned elsewhere in this web site.
I have Specialty Certificates in the areas of Pain Management, Allergy Relief and Life Coaching as well. Currently I am working on Specialty Certificates in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Quantum Touch, and I have more than 360 hours of Continuing Education Units over and above the 120 hours of training I received to become certified in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Hypnosis.
My Weight Loss Program meshes well with Weight Watchers, Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss and the newer, and I think best plan, The Glycemic Index, as well as others. Your subconscious, when properly re- programmed, will guide you to the correct eating and exercise plan for you, whether it is a structured plan or simply a sensible one.
Some techniques I use with my clients are Guided Imagery, Relaxation Breathing, Direct Suggestion, Visualization,Timeline Regression, Neurofeedback, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Several of these techniques may be used in one session, and for most of them, instruction for home use is provided.
In addition to my private practice, I have conducted many adult community education classes in and around San Antonio, and have been featured on KENS-TV News and in Scene in SA Magazine.
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