Are you finding barriers between you and your professional goals? What lies between where you are and where you wish to be in your business? What is holding you back from obtaining these goals and getting to where you wish to be? Maybe you feel you could use some extra guidance on all of these questions you have. And if so, I have great news: a hypnotherapist can help you unlock the answers to these questions, and more.  You may not realize it at first, but your subconscious mind is the most valuable member of your staff in your business. It is the heart of all your thoughts you think and ..read more

Menopause. That time when women say, “Hooray! No more periods!” However, there’s also the hot flashes and night sweats… Between ages 45-55, the average “reaching” age being 51, many women will experience menopause. About one in one hundred women may experience premature menopause in their early 40s or younger. Did you know menopause symptoms can last for up to four years after your last period? Sounds gross, right? Speaking of symptoms, you might find yourself endlessly perusing the Internet for ways to deal with those hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and other symptoms you might be exp ..read more

It can be a darkness that digs a hole through the middle of your body and cocoons itself there to hibernate.  It can release itself into the world as a great sadness, causing you to become one with your bed or couch, unbathed, eating too much or not enough, not socializing as you used to.  Or perhaps it’s mood swings of great anger. You’re easily triggered, jumpy, on edge, almost frightened. In public, you may be forced to put on the drama mask of the “happy face” while you’re squishing down all those emotions, eventually waiting to rip through the cocoon.  This is depression.&n ..read more

I’d like you to picture this:   The smell of raindrops on the pavement, still fresh as you walk along a boardwalk with your friend, while holding a fresh cup of hot coffee. You’re chatting about things that were going on in your life, and then you start fidgeting with your coat. Your friend asks you what was wrong, as your face starts to look fearful.   “I can’t breathe,” you gasp. “I don’t know what’s happening. Look, I’m shaking.”   Your friend helps to move you to a bench so you can sit down. As you start to sweat from your forehead they say, “I think you’re having a panic at ..read more

If you’re reading this and are already practicing hypnosis yourself, then you already know its potential. Hypnosis is definitely not the stage gag you see on TV nor does it ensure you have mind control the way it’s portrayed in the movies. Hypnosis as a therapy, aka hypnotherapy, can sincerely help you and others when you struggle to change the results of real life problems, from fears & phobias to releasing traumas to quitting smoking to coping with anxiety and depression.   Have you decided you want to become a hypnotherapist yourself? Congratulations! By reading this you’re committ ..read more

Do you have chronic pain from an illness or injury that’s getting in the way of you living your daily life? How about an embarrassing bad habit like nail biting, or even hot flashes during menopause? If you struggle with something that’s affecting your physical health and well-being, chances are high that hypnotherapy is able to help you overcome or cope with it. Check out these six surprising health benefits of hypnotherapy below. 1. Kicking Bad Habits Our lives are full of small moments that can turn into patterns, which can turn into habits before you’re able to catch them. Your habits form ..read more

Do you find yourself staring at your phone more than you should, even into the early hours of the morning? Perhaps you accidentally maxed out a credit card because you just had to have an entire collection of memorabilia, or it’s your ‘very last cigarette’ for the umpteenth time. There is a huge stigma surrounding addiction, which usually focuses on drugs and alcohol. The reality is addictions come in many forms and they affect many people in different ways. You don’t have to have an alcohol or drug addiction to qualify as being addicted to other things.  Addiction can arise from several ..read more

Did you know that, including when we’re sleeping, per day we take approximately 20,000 breaths? How many of those breaths are we really conscious of? The human body is fascinating. We’re always breathing in and out on our behalf, keeping the heart beating as we live our day to day lives. While under hypnosis, breathing becomes even more essential. It’s part of the enjoyment of a good session, helping your body to calm, to relax. Mindful breathing after a hypnotherapy session can help extend the benefits that I have seen happen via sessions, and makes us more aware of our surroundings. Let’s go ..read more

Did you know hypnosis is from the Greek word, “Hypnos,” meaning to sleep? Throughout our history, many ancient healers and Shaman have used trance-like states of mind to assist in healing. Modern day hypnosis was created by 18th-century Austrian physician, Dr. Franz Mesmer, who used various hypnosis techniques in his practice. Fast forward to the mid-20th century. Hypnosis makes a comeback, as Dr. Milton Erickson campaigned the Ericksonian Model, and was regarded as the “father of hypnotherapy.” And in 1958, hypnotherapy became recognized as a valid medical procedure, with many health care pro ..read more

“Hoell, hwo aer yuo dinog taydo?”  Did you understand what this message is saying? At first your mind may think it doesn’t make sense, and yet I’m sure you know exactly what the message is saying.  What about these messages, however? “I’m worthless.”  “I’m not good enough.”  “No one likes me.” These are also messages that logically may not make sense to your life right now. And yet, maybe they’re sticking in your mind, like glue. If these thoughts are a frequent part of your mind, and you’re stuck in these negative thinking patterns, it’s time to try and change your percept ..read more