Hypnosis for Change - Ken Steenhoek

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is used in a number of fields including psychotherapy, surgery, dentistry, research, and medicine. Hypnotherapy is commonly used as an alternative treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including weight control, pain management, and smoking cessation. It is also used to control pain in a variety of conditions such as headache, facial neuralgia, arthritis, burns, musculoskeletal disorders, childbirth, and many more. Hypnotherapy is being used in place of anesthesia, particularly in patients who prove to be allergic to anesthetic drugs. Dentistry is using hypnotherapy with success on patients who are allergic to all types of Novocain drugs. Hypnotherapy is also useful in helping patients overcome phobias.

Hypnotherapy is used for non-medical patients as well as those who wish to overcome bad habits. Hypnotherapy has been shown to help those who suffer from performance anxiety, such as in sports, and speaking in public. In academic applications, it has also been shown to help with learning, participating in the classroom, concentrating, studying, focusing attention span, improving memory, and helping remove mental blocks about particular subjects.
In more general areas, hypnotherapy has been found to be beneficial for problems such as motivation, decision making, personal achievement and development, job performance, relaxation, and
stress management.

-Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. Gale Group, 2001.

Benefits & Frequent Questions and Answers:

How Will Know I'm Hypnotized?
You will learn what hypnosis feels like. It may be a subtle experience, as it was for
me when I was first hypnotized. After a session people occasionally remark,
"I don't think I was hypnotized, I remember everything you said." It is important to understand that in hypnosis you aware of everything that is going on, and can hear sounds around you. Your thoughts may wander. You can remember the suggestions, and know you can open your eyes and move your arms and legs ii you need. It may surprise you to find out you were neither asleep, nor unconscious during the hypnosis.

What Does Hypnosis Feel like?
Everyone experiences hypnosis uniquely. Some people feel a relaxed heaviness, others feel like they're floating, or a tingly sensation may occur.

I'm Strong-Willed. Can I be Hypnotized?
Yes. It is a myth that only weak-willed people can be hypnotized. Strong-willed individuals or those who like to feel " in control" can use hypnosis confidently.
Hypnosis is a relaxing and productive way to make powerful and permanent life changes.

Will Be Unconscious And Tell My Secrets While In Hypnosis?
No. When hypnotized, you are not knocked out, or "under a spell." At all times you will be conscious and in control, aware of everything that is being said and going on around you. You will not disclose any secrets you would not normally disclose. Hypnosis is not a "truth serum."

Can I Made To Do Something Against My Will?
No. A hypnotist cannot make you do anything you don't want to do. Hypnosis is a consent state. You only respond to suggestions in harmony with your moral or ethical structure. You allow yourself to receive the positive suggestions for change or improvement, and benefit from your success.

Is There A Possibility That I May Not Come Out Of Hypnosis?
Absolutely not. You can discontinue the hypnotic state at any time. Each session is completed with suggestions of opening your eyes feeling refreshed and normal in every way.

About Ken Steenhoek:

Ken Steenhoek is a certilied Hypnotherapist and graduate of the American College of Hypnosis in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ken received 100 hours of training to complete his certification. He is also a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and maintains an additional 15 hours of continued education units per year as a member.