What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is the process of working with the subconscious mind to enhance health and well-being. Because the subconscious mind is responsible for automatic processes in the body, ingrained habits and patterns must be accessed at this level in order to produce lasting change. Transformation occurs when releasing techniques and positive suggestions are accepted by the inner mind, which then releases and replaces unwanted patterns. Willpower and conscious verbal techniques are often ineffective because they engage only the conscious mind and therefore do not access the issue at a sufficiently deep level.

Unlike typical television portrayals of hypnosis, this process is a partnership between the hypnotist and the client. The hypnotist's job is to skillfully assist the client in obtaining complete relaxation. The client has only to open to this experience. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, and the client can choose to awaken at any time. Hypnosis can assist with self-confidence, fears, anger, work or school performance, athletic performance, weight loss, smoking cessation, surgery preparation and recovery (with physician referral), and many other issues.

Training

Melanie Harrell completed over 350 hours of hypnosis training through the PATH Foundation in Kingwood, Texas. This rigorous advanced certification program includes techniques for releasing unwanted patterns and their causes permanently. Melanie's hypnosis training includes specialized certifications in pain control, grief recovery, and addictions.

Private Sessions

Hypnosis sessions are available by appointment. The initial session lasts from 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Subsequent sessions last approximately an hour. It is impossible to predict how many sessions will be required for any given situation; that depends on the issue and the client's ability to attain relaxation. However, hypnosis is not intended to be a long-term process. Three or four sessions are sufficient for many life-enhancing goals.