1. What IS hypnosis?
The dictionary lists the definition as:

NOUN:
Inflected forms: pl. hyp?no?ses (-se?z)
1. An artificially induced altered state of consciousness, characterized by heightened suggestibility and receptivity to direction. 2. Hypnotism. 3. A sleeplike condition.

What does this actually mean to you?
Not a whole lot if that is your only description. What hypnosis really is when you come to the core of it is Effective Communication. Since everyone has been in and can go into a hypnotic state easily it becomes a matter utilizing the state for productive purposes. This is where knowledge and skill comes into effect.

Does a hypnotized person give up control?
No, a hypnotized person does not give up control, quite the contrary. A hypnotized person actually has greater control, experiencing a heightened state of consciousness. Most people enjoy the hypnotic state so much that they asked to be hypnotized regardless of changes they want to make.

How does hypnosis feel? 
It feels like being in a state of deep,deep relaxation. You know the feeling when you take a deep breath in and just allow yourself to sink into your chair as you let all of your cares and tension just slide away. Well it's like that except that we communicate with your unconscious to allow for positive change to take place.

How do we induce hypnosis?
Well, it's very complicated. You come in, sit down and I talk to you. Very complicated. Alright there is a little more to it than that but for the purpose of explanation this is really what it's all about. The key in the process is the communication that takes place.

How may I learn self-hypnosis? 
There are a number of decent books out there that describe the process of self Hypnosis. Or just email me and I will give a brief description of how to do it

What is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is often referred to in the stage hypnotist sense. (Picture the guy who makes someone think they are a chicken). The term hypnotherapy came about to differentiate those that use hypnosis for performance reasons and those that use it to help assist people make internal positive changes (picture a one on one private session).

What makes hypnotherapy different than cognitive therapy?
Hypnotherapy is brief and effective therapy designed to get you the changes you want in the shortest amount of time. Cognitive therapy often takes a significant amount of time (years) and money ($150-200 a session) without any significant sign of results.

Which courses or instructors come highly recommended?
If you are not in the Los Angeles area then check on the Links page for a list of excellent trainers in your area.

What are some common uses for hypnotherapy?

• Self-confidence/Motivation
• Stress Reduction
• Anger Management
• Anxiety/Panic Attacks
• Test Anxiety
• Procrastination
• Relationships
• Smoking Cessation
• Weight Management
• Insomnia
• Migraines
• Fertility
• Obsessive-Compulsive
• Relaxation
• Self-sabotage
• Habit Control
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Communication
• Sports Enhancement
• Stuttering
• Career Success
• Study Skills
• Fears and Phobias: Public Speaking, Flying,
  Death, Water, Heights, Stage Fright, etc.
  And much more...

Is hypnosis dangerous?
About as dangerous as watching TV or seeing a movie. If that is dangerous to you then I think I should warn that I live life on the edge daily!!

What books and/or other sources can you recommend?
You can go to the product page by clicking here or you can go to the links page to see other excellent sources of information.