— Psychology Today

Hypnosis is largely misunderstood. Instead of regarding hypnosis as a healing tool, most of us associate it with the comedic stage hypnotist who puts audience members into trances and commands them to act in silly ways.

One of the most common misconceptions is that hypnosis is a coma-like state. This is simply not true. When you’re under hypnosis, you are awake and aware of what is happening. Hypnosis empowers the subject – a fact corroborated by the American Medical Association, which recognized hypnosis’ effectiveness as far back as 1958.

As more and more people have turned to alternative and holistic treatments in recent years, hypnosis has been gaining momentum – especially among those wishing to shed excess weight, kick the smoking habit, and conquer other stress-related maladies. If you’ve always wondered what hypnotism might help you do for yourself, give us a call.