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Hypnosis

Hypnosis is ...

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Hypnosis is not ...

  • a natural, normal state that allows access to your subconscious mind
  • a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration at the same time
  • a state of mind where brain wave activity slows down to the alpha or theta frequency
  • a safe, gentle and effective holistic approach to changing beliefs and/or resolving behavioral patterns
  • sleep
  • a state of unconsciousness
  • being controlled by the hypnotist

Acceptance of hypnosis

In 1958 the American Medical Association (AMA) recognized and accepted Hypnosis as a viable and effective treatment.

How does hypnosis work?

Hypnosis happens when you allow an idea to influence your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviour. Hypnosis is any human being's ability to convince themselves of any belief. What the hypnotist does is coach you to a state of mind where you can convince yourself of new and more beneficial beliefs and "unconvince" yourself of beliefs that don't serve you anymore. The two keys to hypnosis are focused concentration and choice.

Contrary to what is often believed, you as the client are always in control. You choose to focus on what the hypnotherapist tells you, while you are still very much aware of what is going on around you. You feel relaxed and at ease. You can hear everything, think, itch, scratch, talk and make decisions. You can choose to come out of your trance at any time. You are in complete control while being under hypnosis. You will not do or say anything that you would not normally do or say. You will not violate your sense of morality or propriety, or give any secrets away.

Nobody can be hypnotized against his or her will. You can be hypnotized only if you want to. Ultimately, all hypnosis is self hypnosis.

Your conscious mind is the critical filter which edits processed information travelling from the conscious mind to the subconscious mind. During hypnosis, you allow the conscious mind to be bypassed and your subconscious mind is accessible for suggestions that will change or eliminate an unwanted habit or behavior. You will receive the suggestions agreed to between your hypnotist and yourself. Besides those suggestions, there will be additional suggestions that may seem totally irrelevant, but are designed to cater to the various ways in which your subconscious mind processes information.

A trance is a physiological state of the brain. As such it is virtually identical to a deep meditation. There are four levels of brainwave activity, ranging from "Beta" (wide awake and alert) to "Delta" (sleep). Hypnosis is experienced in the "Alpha" to "Theta" range. During a hypnotic trance a change occurs in the structure of the brain where the two halves of the brain are linked, the client is in a "whole brain" state. Because of this change, more information flows from one side of the brain to the other than would normally be the case. Nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls habits lose some of their electrical charge enabling one to become more receptive to change at this time. Through imagery and positive suggestions, new connections can be formed among the nerve cells, creating the desired results.

Can hypnosis help me?

The benefits of hypnosis are many.

Hypnosis can be helpful in many different areas, for example to deal with fears and phobias, for habit change, for goal setting and achievement, for self-esteem/confidence issues, for stress reduction or to work on emotional or physical issues.

Some of the most common problems that can be changed or eliminated through hypnosis are:

  • Hypnosis to deal with fears and phobias, for example
    • fear of flying
    • fear of heights
    • fear of spiders
    • fear of dogs/cats
  • Hypnosis for habit change
    • quit overeating (weight loss)
    • improving eating habits
    • improving exercise habits
    • quit smoking
    • improving sleep patterns (insomnia)
    • improving study habits
  • Hypnosis for goal setting and achievement
    • enhancing public speaking skills
    • improving sports ability
    • improving memory
    • improving decisiveness
    • improving ability to focus and concentrate
    • increasing ability to earn and hold on to money
    • increasing organizational abilities and efficiency
    • prepare for successful job interviews
  • Hypnosis for self-esteem/confidence issues
    • overcoming shyness
    • building self-esteem
    • improving self-confidence
  • Hypnosis for stress reduction
    • increasing relaxation
    • decreasing stress
    • reducing tension
    • reducing fear
    • reducing nightmares
  • Hypnosis to release emotional or physical issues
    • sadness
    • anger
    • guilt
    • disappointment
    • migraines
    • allergies
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Immune System Problems
  • Hypnosis to work through relationship issues
    • fear of commitment
    • abandonment issues
    • going through a separation
    • dealing with divorce

    What happens in a session?

    In your first meeting you will decide whether or not to move forward with the treatment. If you choose to go ahead, be prepared for a relaxing, beneficial, life changing process. The first session is 2 hours at a cost of $155.00 (in individual cases, for example for fertility hypnosis, up to 3 hours, maximum charge $200), subsequent sessions are 1 ½ - 2 hours at a cost of $120.00 to $155.00. Your goals are discussed with the hypnotist. Before the actual hypnosis experience begins, some beliefs can already be shifted with the technique Psych-K®. Then you are gently hypnotized to the level of trance that you wish to experience, and further beneficial suggestions will be given to you. In the first three sessions you are also taught a simple self hypnosis technique so that your treatment can be continued at home. If you wish you can purchase a personalized tape for at home. You awake feeling relaxed and energized. Having experienced and learned self-hypnosis you go home with an amazing tool to relax and reach all your goals easier and quicker.

    Why should I learn self-hypnosis?

    What is your goal? Do you want to:

    • - have more confidence, or
    • - would you like to get rid of some weight, or
    • - perhaps you want to excel in your chosen sport, or
    • - be more creative, or
    • - improve your relationships, or
    • - be less stressed and experience more peace, or
    • - is your goal more than one of the above?

    You can work on any issue that comes up in your life, reach any of those goals and many more, in fact do ANYTHING that is humanly possible, when you access your subconscious mind.

    What’s actually stopping you from being the person that you want to be? The excuses that might come to mind are usually hiding negative beliefs and fears we have about ourselves and our abilities.

    The conscious mind reasons "yes it would be nice to stop smoking/lose weight/exercise more/create better relationships – etc. etc." – whilst the subconscious mind is governed more by feelings, emotions and habitual behaviors and thinks "no – it’s easier and safer to stick to the old way of life that I know and am used to."

    There can be a multitude of reasons why the subconscious mind objects to change – and by learning self-hypnosis and making it a part of your daily routine you can access your powerful subconscious mind, teach it new supporting beliefs in place of the old ones and completely change your life to be happier, healthier and more successful on an ongoing basis beyond a few visits to a hypnotherapist.

    For self-hypnosis classes see calendar!

 

If you are interested in making an appointment, please contact me or my associate in the Erin/Guelph area:

Roy Martin, CHt
tranquilityplus@sympatico.ca
(519) 833-0377

Testimonial

PAIN MANAGEMENT

I wish to express my gratitude for the healing and insight of self awareness you have helped me achieve through hypnosis.

For a number of years I have been suffering from upper and lower abdominal problems. I have undergone numerous tests and have failed to provide a diagnosis. I was depressed, fatigued and felt powerless. I suffered and my family suffered because I started to withdraw from everything because of the pain and anxiety I was experiencing.

I decided to try hypnosis because a Doctor recommended it to me. It has been know to aid individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I was skeptical because I have always though of myself as a rather rational individual.

On our first session you addressed any uneasiness or concerns I had. It was a wonderful experience. I managed to relax and in turn you taught me how to hypnotize myself after a few sessions. I refer it to now as "meditation". I meditate almost everyday. What a wonderful sense of calm I feel.

I have reclaimed my sleep, my self confidence and energy back. Although I still suffer from pain my quality of life has improved as a result of learning through my sessions with you. I was also able to get to the root of my emotional problems. Through your sessions, I feel as if I can accomplish my goals and that I am one a path of self awareness and healing.

Again, I can not express enough my gratitude for helping me to follow the path of self-knowledge, health and a greater understanding of my spiritual self. Through it I have discovered how wonderful life and the world can be.

—Toni Serrafero, Mississauga



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LEARNING & CAREER GOALS

I was at a point in my life where I had a lot of doubts about where I was going career wise. While attending a healing seminar, I met Angelika and she somehow knew that I could use some help to overcome some of my self esteem issues. When she brought up hypnotherapy to undo the negative conditioning that I subjected my self to for decades, I was a little hesitant. I thought it was just a new age fad.

After we discussed some of my concerns, Angelika was up front with me regarding what to expect during a hypnotherapy session. She answered all my questions with patience and professionalism.

I thought I would try a session to see if hypnotherapy would actually help me pass a course that I was taking at the time. I was a week away from an important exam and instead of dealing with self esteem issues, we worked on getting at least 80% on my exam. I must admit that I had my doubts that I would actually get those marks since, I didn’t feel that I knew the material well enough. During the session, Angelika, suggested that “I will understand and absorb all the materials which I have covered in the course, and I will be able to recall them at the appropriate time.”

Believe it or not, I got 80%. I wish I could have told her that I wanted at least 90%. Please note that there is no way around studying. I still had to study but I was able to absorb and understand the material well and recall them with ease during the exam.

I have attended a second session with Angelika to deal with the self confidence and career issues and I will update everyone on how it is going.

Thanks Angelika. You’ve helped me out a lot.

—Alf C., Burlington


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Having already experienced Claudia Angelika's wonderful healing Reiki session I decided to try her hypnotherapy treatment to help shift some issues that I felt were holding me back. I went for the 3 hynotherapy sessions during which she also teaches her techniques so that the client becomes selfrelient and can use them when alone. I felt like she had a magic wand, she barely started talking and I would go into a most deep and relaxing state. After the 3 sessions were up I felt as if a shift had taken place and I was in a very happy mood. Not long after I was excitedly calling Angelika up telling her about some positive things that were taking place in my life.

—Omaymah Lakkaraju, Mississauga


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WEIGHT LOSS

Angelika creates a warm, non judgmental environment which is very comforting. She taught me the most important secret to weight loss… that is to reframe your thoughts. Using hypnosis as a tool to help me redirect negative thoughts and self image I not only met my initial weight loss goal of losing 20 lbs. but have made positive lifestyle changes that have moved me past worrying about the number on the scale and just enjoying the feeling of living a healthier lifestyle! I have started running again, have completed my first 5km race and am training for a half marathon now!

—Adriane Beaudry, Mississauga


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CONFIDENCE & RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

I had stumbled onto Angelika's website one night, and I was intrigued as to what kind of services that she offered. Sounded too good to be true, but it certainly got my attention. I made the call to have my first session, and I am so thankful that I did. Her settings that she has in her office are extremely relaxing and comforting. Her way of sensing what you need to help you are incredible. She seemed to know exactly what I needed. Thru a failed marriage of 13 years I must say my confidence level and self esteem were quite low. Just from only one session with Angelika she helped me see who I was, and to assist me to change my negative way of thinking. I am so blessed to have met Angelika; to me she is a God sent. I truly recommend Angelika to anyone who has lost their way or just needs a guiding hand. To me the more I work with Angelika the happier and more confident I have become. She has made this transition period for me a lot easier to deal with. Sincerity, warmth and genunine concern is what you will find when you first meet Angelika. And the best part is finding yourself all over again.

—Pam Jeyasingham, Mississauga


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I first came to see Angelika because I was mostly interest in hypnosis. Little did I know, not only she introduce hypnoosis to me, she also introduced a method called Psych-K. My first experience of Psych-K was intriguing especially when my hands came together from the side of my body without even intending it to, at least consciously. You would have to experience it to know what I am talking about. It is definitely worth it!!!! Everybody should meet Angelika. She is soft spoken, with a lovely German accent, her house always smells great, her studio emanates healing energies. Her open heart and non-judgemental attitude in contagious. She has a way of setting up a safe stage for a sincere open dialogue. She dances with you in the present moment. Her ability to zoom in on the issue and her abiliy to help you see clearly is a true gift. I have had MANY realizations and MANY HEALINGS in her presence.

—Myrka Brisson, Oakville



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FEAR OF FLYING

Angelika is what I would deem a “miracle” in my life. Having a fear of flying has prevented me from seeing the world and putting my career at a stand still. After just one session with Angelika I was able to take my first flight in over two years. I did it with confidence and ease. Very few people have the ability to build a true connection with another human being-Angelika has that ability. Time stands still when you are with her-you leave feeling at peace and very aware that you are embarking on positive change in your life. I will forever have Angelika in my prayers.

—Leslie Heathers, Mississauga