Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of awareness in which a person is more inclined  to accept outside suggestions. The hypnotic state heightens memory and perceptions  and can act as a catalyst toward rapid healing, enhanced creativity, and countless  other beneficial changes.

Most hypnosis clients describe the state as extremely pleasant, deeply relaxing, and euphoric. The most common feelings reported by hypnosis clients include the following:

• Deep relaxation
• A slight tingly or numb feeling
• A feeling of heaviness or a sensation of floating
• A desire to swallow more obvious than when fully concious
• Slight body twitches
• Eye fluttering
• A noticeable change in breathing

Generally speaking, the client hears and remembers 50-100% of what is said during session and is very aware of his/her own body and breathing, as well as of the temperature and sounds in the room.

Most people (90%) are actually more aware (not less aware) when hypnotized. Approximately 10% of the public goes so deeply into hypnosis that they have no memory of the session but most clients can hear and remember most of their hypnotic experience.

The hypnotic state automatically occurs anytime a person becomes deeply relaxed or highly focused. Hypnosis can occur when a person spaces out while driving a car, reading a book, or watching a movie. A professional hypnotherapist can prompt and regulate the hypnotic state in individuals and help facilitate desired changes through the use of properly worded hypnotic suggestions.

A person that is under hypnosis is not "asleep" - in fact they are more aware of what is taking place than usual. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a sleep state or a state of unconsciousness. You are completely awake and completely aware.

You cannot be hypnotized against your will. You must be 100% cooperative in order to be hypnotized. During hypnosis you may choose or refuse any suggestion(s) given in line with the client's needs and desire. Hypnosis can be used for virtually any condition. It's one of the most pleasant and natural therapies available. It puts YOU in charge of your own mind and your outcomes.

Hypnosis is absolutely safe because the client is always in total control. There is no possibility of being manipulated because the session may be stopped at any time merely by opening one's eyes.

The most common conditions hypnotherapy is used for include:

• Stress reduction
• Weight Loss
• Smoking Cessation
• Memory and Study Skills
• Traumas and Phobias
• Childbirth
• Eliminations of Habits
• Regression and Past Life Regression
• Psychic Development
• Insomnia

How many sessions a client needs will depend upon the client's motivation and the
type of therapy the client is seeking. The number of sessions required depends upon how quickly an individual can process, or put into action, the information presented to them.

In many cases only one session is necessary. A session typically lasts between 45 minutes and one hour. It is recommended that you discuss with the hypnotherapist what type of therapy you are seeking.

Once the client and hypnotherapist decide the best therapy choice, the hypnotherapist will suggest an appropriate number of sessions to attain your desired goal.