We are very excited to offer Hypnotherapy at our Clinics. Imagine being able to affect and treat many root causes of dysfunction. We all deal with situations where we ask ourselves, why do I do this? Or, how did I allow this to happen? Whether it be negative habits, self-destructive behaviour or dealing with stress our Hypnotherapist Maxine Pich can genuinely help. Maxines education is Masters in Metaphysical Science (University of Sedona), Certified Consulting Hypnotist (National Guild of Hypnotists) and Gastric Band Hypnosis Therapy (Accredited by ACCPH – accredited counsellors, coaches, psychotherapists, and hypnotists, United Kingdom). She has spent over 25 years in community mental health and crisis intervention and is a member of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.
Her specialties are
– Stress and Anxiety Release
– Building Confidence
– Weight Loss – Gastric Band Hypnosis
She is one of only a few trained weight loss specialist hypnotherapists in Canada for Gastric Band Hypnosis. This is a very successful long-term weight loss treatment.
She can be found on Facebook at : Mind My Solutions
Definition of a Hypnotherapist
A hypnotherapist guides clients into a state of focused relaxation, called hypnosis, to achieve positive behavioral changes, manage stress, and overcome issues like phobias or chronic pain
. Through suggestions, visualization, and guided imagery, they help clients access their subconscious mind to reprogram unhealthy habits and access inner resources for self-improvement.
What they do:
- Induce hypnosis:The hypnotherapist uses verbal cues, repetition, and imagery to help the client enter a trance-like state characterized by deep relaxation and heightened focus.
- Provide suggestions:While in the hypnotic state, the hypnotherapist offers positive suggestions, affirmations, and cognitive restructuring techniques to encourage desired changes.
- Tailor interventions:They work with the client to understand their specific goals and challenges, using a client-centered approach to develop personalized therapeutic interventions.
- Promote self-discovery:The process allows clients to turn their attention inward to discover and utilize their own internal resources to achieve their goals.
- Support long-term change:Some hypnotherapists may teach clients self-hypnosis techniques to help them consolidate the changes they are making between sessions.
What they can help with:
- Behavioral change: Overcoming habits such as smoking or unhealthy eating patterns.
- Stress and anxiety management: Reducing feelings of stress, anxiety, and symptoms of conditions like post-traumatic stress.
- Pain management: Helping to manage chronic pain.
- Phobias: Addressing specific fears and phobias.
- Personal improvement: Build confidence and self esteem
- Sleep disorders: Improving sleep quality.
What to expect in a session:
- Initial consultation:The session begins with a conversation to understand your goals and how hypnosis works.
- Induction:The hypnotherapist guides you into a state of relaxation through verbal cues and imagery.
- Suggestion stage:In this relaxed state, the therapist provides suggestions aimed at helping you make desired changes.
- Post-session:A relaxation download may be provided for use between sessions to reinforce the work done.