Clinical Hypnosis is the use and application of hypnosis for medical and health purposes. Hypnosis is not a substitute for receiving medical care. The most effective use of hypnosis is as
an adjunct, or complement to the treatment of a person's health or medical condition. Clinical hypnosis is a specialized form of hypnotherapy that focuses on the use and application of hypnosis for specific health
and medical purposes. Clinical hypnosis functions in direct and specific ways that relate specifically to physical health and the body. Compared to most forms of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, clinical
hypnosis places great emphasis on developing the hypnotic state at will and often relies very heavily on the use of direct suggestion to control and manage physical symptoms. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are both
drug-free and free of unwanted side-effects. Clinical hypnosis was approved and accepted by the American Medical Association in 1958 as an adjunct to medical treatment. The AMA also recommended hypnosis
be included as part of the curricula medical students receive in their schooling and postgraduate training.
Uses of Clinical / Medical Hypnosis
- Physical Health & Well-being (directed to specific ailments)
- Surgery Anxiety
- Surgery Preparation (minimize pain, discomfort and blood loss)
- Postoperative Recovery (initiate the healing response, accelerate recovery)
- Release Physical Trauma
- Enhance the Body's Resistance to Stress
- Strengthen the Immune System
- Pain Control (general and localized pain control)
- Chronic Pain and Pain Management
- Induce Stillness (helpful for PET scan/ other procedures where stillness and
deep relaxation are helpful
- Relaxation for Stress Release and Physical Health
- Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy (tolerating treatment, enhance treatment effectiveness)
- Reduce Nausea and Vomiting
- Induce Mental/Physical Detachment (helpful for pain, chemotherapy and radiation therapy)
- Hypnobirthing (support and pain control for childbirth and delivery,
release anxiety, relaxation, postpartum healing and recovery)
- Recharge the Body with Health and Positive Energy
- Weight Loss and Eating Habits
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS
- Skin Conditions (psoriasis, eczema, wart)
- Hypnodontics/ Hypnosis for Dental Anxiety and Dental Pain Control (analgesia-free method of pain control accepted by the ADA 50 years ago)
- Iatrophobia (fear of going to the doctor), Claustrophobia
- Positive Expectation/Outcome Mental Programming
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