Ascensions Wellness & Education
Empower Yourself Towards Success, Health & Happiness

Hypnotherapy
Integrated Healing with Hypnosis


What is Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is an age-old technique that was practiced in the "sleeping chambers" of Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Hypnotherapy or hypnosis-therapy is as natural as breathing, yet it is often misunderstood. Quite simply, Hypnosis is a term used for a natural state of heightened awareness that is frequently accompanied by feelings of deep physical and mental relaxation. Most of us experience hypnosis many times each day… when we day-dream or shift our thoughts to another time and place, we are in a self-imposed hypnotic state. Also, we are actually in a hypnotic trance when we 'space out' while driving a car, or experience time distortion while involved in a good book, project, sporting event or movie.

Hypnotherapy is a self-empowering technique, requiring a partnership of mutual trust and respect between a person and their Hypnotist. The Hypnotist or Hypnotherapist has the ability to guide the person into a relaxed "trance" state where conscious distractions are minimized and greater awareness is given to subconscious thoughts and memories. The most common misconception of hypnosis is that it is something done TO a person… this is far from true! While in hypnosis, the client is in complete control of where their mind travels and is aware of everything that transpires during the session, accepting only those suggestions that suit their needs.

Often, people find themselves unknowingly locked into destructive, self defeating patterns - trapped by subconscious messages from their past. Hypnotherapy allows them to access the origin of this negative programming which was frequently established in early childhood or possibly genetic memory. Deep layers of buried emotional pain limit personal growth and tend to destroy the positive qualities of life. Hypnotherapy helps the mind to recognize the origins of the pain, gain understanding, release negative programming and promote healthy choices for recovery. Simply put, hypnotherapy "de-hypnotizes" the mind, allowing it to let go of old historical recordings and to re-program the master computer-mind with healthy new programs with well-chosen messages and affirmations.

Hypnotherapy is often used in conjunction with other health care or personal growth therapies, serving to enhance and complement traditional treatments and procedures. While receiving hypnotherapy, it is recommended that people work concurrently with their Primary Caregiver for any medical condition.

How does Hypnotherapy work?
Self discovery through Hypnosis reveals many situations that affect our human condition. When applied by a qualified, competent professional, Hypnosis creates a powerful state of heightened awareness in someone with a receptive mental attitude. This awareness provides a dynamic responsiveness which allows the person to bypass conscious layers of protective resistance.
Once open to the vast subconscious mind, deep seated emotions that are underlying the problem are safely accessed. Negative behavior patterns are often discovered to be emotional reactions to old situations and buried memories. While in trance, the wise mind is able to gain a mature understanding of the situation and release the old patterns and emotional reactions. The mind is then willing to accept new thoughts and feelings and embrace a choice of healthy attitudes and behaviors. Activating and encouraging the minds amazing self-healing power provides immediate and dramatic benefits for those who are open, willing and ready for the adventure.

People who benefit the most from hypnosis are those who are interested in taking control of their lives and are ready to assume responsibility for their own health and well being. Hypnosis is an avenue used to discover the root of the problem issue, gain understanding and release it for good. Once the negative programs are removed, then positive affirmations are able to take root and grow in the fertile bed of positive thought. A key partner for this inner journey, the Hypnotist is a gentle guide and skilled facilitator, a navigator on the path of discovery toward self-healing, recovery and empowerment.

Hypnosis helps to eliminate and control…

• Stress and sleep disruptions
• Fears, phobias and anxieties
• Guilt, anger and resentment
• Chronic and acute physical pain
• Destructive habit patterns and behaviors
• Feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem and self worth
• Negative emotions, feelings and memories that block a full and happy life

Interesting facts about Hypnosis
• Hypnosis works regardless of race, age, culture, religious or intelligence differences.
• Hypnotherapy is gaining acceptance as a valuable compliment to medical treatment.
• Hypnosis allows you to reprogram your mind with positive thoughts and attitudes.
• Children and the youth are extremely responsive with their active imaginations.
• Hypnotherapy can accelerate personal healing, growth and transformation.
• Negative thoughts and beliefs limit your accomplishments.
• Yesterdays unresolved emotional issues affect us today.

How can Hypnotherapy help me?
Hypnosis has been proven to promote mental, spiritual and physical health in over 350 different areas, including:

Mental / Emotional
• Stress control
• Personal success
• Trauma recovery
• Emotional release
• Career advancement
• Relationship enrichment
• Abundance manifestation
• Self esteem & acceptance
• Fear, phobia & anxiety relief
• Self confidence development
• Motivation & organization skills
• Memory & learning improvement

Spiritual
• Past life investigation & healing
• Self exploration & direction
• Spirit release & healing
• Spirit communication
• Spiritual growth
• Soul discovery

Physical
• Phobia relief
• Nausea control
• Weight control
• Cancer recovery
• Surgical recovery
• Insomnia treatment
• Energy enhancement
• Habit changes - smoking
• Holistic health & wellness
• Headache & migraine relief
• Immune system enhancement
• Childbirth & fetal connection
• Anesthesia & pain management
• Sports & creativity enhancement
• Medical & dental procedure assist

"Miracles are not in contradiction to nature, but only in contradiction to that which is known to us about nature."
              ~ St. Augustine

"Embrace the power of your amazing
       mind and live the life of your dreams."
             ~ Lois Ann Scheffler