A: Hypnosis/hypnotherapy is a process in which one can relax the mind to such a degree that the individual can connect with the subconscious mind more readily, and in the work of transpersonal hypnosis, the Higher Self. There are four levels of brain wave activity. Beta – wide awake, Alpha – slightly relaxed, but aware, which would equate to being in “the zone” of exercise, watching TV or driving long distance, Theta – half asleep/half awake, and Delta – deep sleep or dream state. In all four states the subconscious is 100% present. However, in the more relaxed state, the conscious mind is not. In an alpha or theta state the subconscious mind is very connected to the conscious mind and one is able to attain very deep communication through language to create desired shifts or release unsupportive beliefs in which the subconscious and conscious mind may have been in disagreement. Regardless of conscious thought or will, the subconscious will always rule, so the ability to shift and heal negative or unwanted subconscious messages that create our internal beliefs, fears, habits or patterns can create significant changes in many areas of a one’s life.

The primary goal of the intake consultation, as with any healing or therapeutic work, is to educate and prepare both yourself and the practitioner.

First, to educate as to what is hypnotherapy, what is Cellular Release Therapy and what are some practices you can do at home for no cost. And also to allow the practitioner some background about yourself so the work may be customized to you and what will be most effective.

Secondly, to share what is helpful to prepare for the process, should you wish to proceed to live sessions.

The duration of this conversation is typically 30-45 minutes and it is conducted virtually via Zoom or Skype.

There is no obligation to go forward into life sessions from this meeting. In fact, many have felt they really valued from just this conversation and did wish to try some of the practices suggested at home rather than purchasing live sessions. You always choose.

A: This is the most commonly asked question most hypnotherapists receive, and for the most part the answer is “only the willing”. Unless there is some sort form of organic brain damage, most people can be hypnotized if they are willing. The depth of hypnosis varies with a person’s willingness and ability to respond. If a person is not naturally responsive, or if he or she is resistant, they can improve their receptivity to hypnosis with practice.

A: Much depends on the willingness and desire to truly change by the client. Certain hypnotic modalities can have very permanent and positive results, while other techniques may require further reinforcement and post-hypnotic suggestions. Self-hypnosis is a tool that can be trained and used at home by the client to reinforce the affects, as well as address anything that comes to the client’s awareness over the course of time. Additionally, there are many courses of action one can take consciously to reinforce the changes they are seeking and this can truly “root” any work that is done in a hypnotic state.

A: There is historical proof that hypnosis was used in ancient times. It was used as anesthesia for surgery, dream interpretation and much more. Today, it is used for a long list of issue resolution and personal expansion goals.

To name just a few:

• Confidence and self-esteem improvement
• Improve and heal sleep problems
• Managing Depression, anxiety or stress
• Clearing emotional charge from painful experiences
• Releasing or clearing trauma
• Healing fears, phobias or nightmares
• Healing grief
• Resolving lifelong issues such as relationship patterns or emotional issues
• Resolve weight issues and improve health
• Support the treatment of chronic medical conditions
• Support the relief of chronic pain
• Performance improvement in sports, school, or work (leadership, sales or productivity)
• Breaking a habit (such as nail biting or smoking)
• Reveal answers about past lives and provide solutions and healing to issues if they carried through
• Greater awareness of one’s energy system or auric field
• It can be a spiritual pathway of growth and awareness of your guides or angels

There really is no limit as to the benefits and uses. The one certainty is that for the willing client, there will be a shift.