Stress is a major contributor to many of the psychological and physiological problems in our

society.  Stress contributes to anxiety and depression, heart disease, hypertension, weight gain,

cancer, slower rates of healing, increased susceptibility to illness and disease, and a myriad of

other problems and the consequences associated with those problems.  One often asks how

hypnosis can be so effective in helping with a large variety of problems and the answer usually

relates  back to STRESS.  By helping to reduce stress, hypnosis works wonders in many other

areas of our lives.  If you have a problem and are looking for a solution, call for a free consultation. 

Let us tell you how hypnosis may be beneficial for you!  

 

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We also do hypnosis through our virtual office on SKYPE.

 

We now offer Concierge Hypnosis Services.  Contact us for more information about our retainer memberships.

 

 

We have a new light & sound machine with over 90 pre-programmed sessions for

everything from stress relief, relaxation, increased energy, increased memory retention, chakra

balancing and MORE!  If you need a boost and don't want to wait for an appointment with the

hypnotist - call for an appointment on the light & sound machine! For more information, please

call or e-mail us.  For research on light & sound, click here.

 

 

We are now located at Rhama Healing Arts Center, 9237 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37931

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The answer is simple - HYPNOSIS WORKS!

 

          There is a robust body of research dealing with hypnosis as an integrative treatment

          for many physiological and psychological complaints.  (Please see below for a brief list of

          references dealing with the efficacy of hypnosis.)

 

The American Medical Association accepted hypnosis as an adjunct medical treatment in 1958. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Hypnosis is a focused state of concentration during the experience of which individuals

          may access their innate motivation in order directly to make changes in their thinking

          and behavior and indirectly to make changes in their emotions and physiology.  Various

          forms of hypnosis are also known as creative visualization and guided imagery. 

 

          Contrary to popular conception, hypnosis is not a state of sleep.  In sleep, brain wave

          activity is at 0.5-4 cycles per second (cps) and is called a delta state.  This state is

          characteristic of the dream state in normal sleep.  Hypnosis is characterized by various

          brain states:

 

          alpha state (8-12 cps)), which is a light to moderate hypnotic state, and

          theta state (4-8 cps), which is moderate to deep levels of hypnosis.

 

          Approximately 80% of the population is able to achieve an alpha state, which is all that 

          is required for most hypnotic procedures.  About 20% can achieve a theta state and

          undergo extreme procedures such as childbirth and surgery without anesthesia.  The

          more often one is hypnotized, the easier it is to achieve deeper levels of the hypnotic state.

 

          In hypnosis, the client is always in control and may choose to discontinue the session at

          any time.  Hypnosis is not about control and involves no loss of control by the client. 

          Indeed, successful hypnosis depends on the client's willingness to accept the suggestions

          made by the hypnotist.  Without the cooperation of the client, the hypnotist cannot

          facilitate any change.