Are you tired of the yo-yo? Lost hope? Want to adopt healthy habits and lose weight without struggle? You can! Weight Loss Time for Dessert French Fries Fudge Brownies Describe your image Time for Dessert 1/7 Why would a practitioner who has helped people lose weight for almost two decades have a gallery of guilty pleasure foods here? Aren't diets supposed to be about willpower and deprivation? Yes, most diets are a struggle. But this is different. My hypnosis for weight loss patients do not feel deprived. How is that possible? All diets you've tried involved deprivation and an inner battle. Did you ever wonder who you were fighting? And, why it was so difficult? If you have considerable amount of weight to lose (40 lbs. or more), the battle of wills is between you and your subconscious mind. That is your inner child. In cases of sexual abuse , the inner child needs the weight as protection to ward off men. In other cases, he/she may be packing on the pounds to get back at parents or a spouse. Rebellion and anger are often involved. It may not make any sense to your adult mind, but children see the world differently! You may also struggle with your weight because food was used as a reward when you were a kid, or the only way to be accepted in your family was if you were heavy. I've worked with patients who were single and were afraid to date. In those cases, the extra pounds gave them an excuse not to socialize--until they got in shape. Not surprisingly, since the weight kept them from doing something scary, it seemed impossible to get trim. Have you thought: "I'll only have one cookie" or "Just a few chips." How about a splurge to reward yourself for working out? Ever consoled yourself with a pint of Ben & Jerry's? We all have. Where do you think those impulses came from? Yes, your subconscious/inner child. They are powerful thoughts--which is why it's so difficult to change unhealthy habits encouraged by that inner voice! Fortunately, through hypnosis we can change that voice and your inner-child messages. It's like removing half the players from one side in a tug-of-war. It gets easier to win. And , the process also makes your adult-self team stronger. That's why the effects of this method are permanent! As an adult, your subconscious is closed; nothing can change the new balance-of-power. So, wouldn't you like to conquer your weight issue once and for all? And, what better time than now? In the early 1990s 55% of the American adult population was overweight or obese. It is now almost 72%. The obesity rate of children is rising too. My weight loss hypnosis program was created by Zoilita Grant, MS, CCHt. She was obese for many years before she discovered hypnotherapy. Since then her weight has been normal for over 25 years. She understands! And, hypnotherapy for weight loss has been endorsed by leading psychologists and doctors. While your weight has a great deal to do with your self-confidence and even your job success, what's most important are the effects on your health. As you probably know, overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, snoring/sleep apnea, stroke and some types of cancers (breast and colon). And, if you are a parent, wouldn't it be great to be a role model by tackling something difficult and succeeding? < Back

Inner Power Hypnosis won awards for best Hypnotherapy and best Weight Loss Center. Read about the practice in VoyagePhoenix. Awards and Recognition If you wish to read the 2022 interview in CanvasRebel Magazine , just click on the image below: If you wish to read the 2018 interview in Voyage Phoenix Magazine , just click on the image below: Inner Power Hypnosis & Coaching was selected in 2020, 2021, and 2022 as one of the Top 3 in Hypnotherapy in Tempe by Three Best Rated . On May 16, 2019 I was interviewed by the National Broadcast Radio FM about my education, experience, training-- and my work with Inner Power Hypnosis & Coaching. I had been previously interviewed about my hypnotherapy work and methods on All Business Media FM Inner Power Hypnosis was selected as the Best Hypnotist in Tempe in 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2017 by the Best of Business Awards Program. Natural Awakenings Arizona specializes in complementary and holistic approaches to healthcare and healing. Inner Power Hypnosis won Best Weight Loss Program in their 2010, 2011 and 2012 Reader Polls, and Favorite Life Coach in their 2011 and 2012 Reader Polls.

Do you have relationship or performance issues? Have trouble with intimacy/connection. Feel lost and lonely? Hypnotherapy can help! Relationship Issues Sometimes, relationship/marital issues can become a part of our hypnotherapy work when a patient is being treated for another challenge. I take a holistic approach, and it's easy to see how someone's anxiety, insecurity, perfectionism or history of alcohol or substance abuse could affect their marriage or romantic relationship. Even in weight-loss or smoking cases, there can be rebellion or anger toward a spouse that feeds the client's issues. There have also been patients who seek my assistance to heal after a divorce or a bad breakup. While these situations are sad, and most people take time to recover and get on with their lives--for some the pain is overwhelming. Instances where the partner was unfaithful can pose a particular challenge, but hypnosis can help the patient heal, learn from the situation and move on. In my coaching work we illuminate the reasons for the attraction to the one who eventually cheats, and create ways to minimize the possibility of having a cheating partner in the future. On the flip side, I also have extensive experience helping insecure partners, who risk alienating their spouse with constant jealousy and (unfounded) suspicion. An excellent recent article on common relationship mistakes and mistaken beliefs can be found here: "Six Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal ." For singles, a lack of confidence and social anxiety have a major effect on their romantic possibilities. I've helped many men and women overcome these challenges. With the proper support and healing at the subconscious level, they've been able to find and establish healthy, loving relationships! Improving social competence and confidence for teens and college students is another specialty of this practice. Young people often have self-esteem issues. And since the source of these insecurities is often found in their childhood experiences, hypnosis can provide a needed and rapid boost to their confidence! Sex Issues Approximately 15-20% of couples in the US didn't have sex in the past year. They miss out on the health and intimacy benefits of a regular sex life. In contrast, the average married couple has sex about once per week. Those couples are the happiest; and, although sex more frequently can be a joyful and bonding experience, research shows it does not lead to greater levels of happiness. On the flip side, people in sexless relationships report less happiness and are more likely to consider divorce or splitting up. We should remember that in some cases, a sexless marriage can be due to physical ailments that can lower the sex drive. Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and some prescription drugs may be the cause of a diminished libido. While I do not get involved in medical causes for these difficulties, I've found that many sexual issues between partners have a psychological basis. And, even if not the only cause, these issues may discourage a person from sexual intimacy. Anxiety, body image, a lack of confidence and feelings of inadequacy can play a role. Hypnotherapy has helped in all of these areas. A history of sexual abuse can also be a factor that can be treated. In cases of erectile dysfunction that do not have a physiological cause, hypnosis has been helpful to bring these men back to being fully functional. Sometimes the real issue is one of unspoken anger between the partners--and I've helped women (with low libidos) work through those issues as well. < Back

Learn about studies at prestigious hospitals and universities that found Hypnotherapy is effective at treating many issues. Medical Research For decades, medical and university researchers published studies testing the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on a variety of ailments. The results of these placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials were published in prestigious medical journals such as The Lancet , and the New England Journal of Medicine . Contrary to myths and some false claims you may have heard or read, hypnotherapy has been proven to be a quick and effective treatment modality. For example, the lead researcher on an extensive New York hospital study of the use of hypnosis right before breast surgery concluded: "If this were a drug, everyone would be using it." Anxiety Anxiety Reserch Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States--and a specialty of this practice. In 1985, 18% of UCLA incoming freshmen indicated, "I feel overwhelmed by all I have to do." In 2016, 41% of UCLA freshmen agreed with that statement. What would the number be now? Unfortunately, most treatment modalities are not very effective. The pharmaceutical approach only provides some relief at best, and it can diminish over time. Psychotherapy or CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which is currently popular, is promoted as effective in treating anxiety, yet those studies show a small improvement. In contrast, my goal posts are assisting a patient to accomplish a challenging task with little or no anxiety. Getting on an airplane, standing in front of a group to speak, dating, or driving at freeway speeds comfortably. To me this is a no-brainer. When I bring my car to a mechanic, I want it fixed . I don't want it returned "a little better." A clinical review looked at the existing research on hypnosis and concluded: "There is good evidence from randomized, controlled trials that hypnosis can reduce anxiety." The same report also concluded that hypnotherapy was proven to be effective in treating panic attacks and phobia. Vickers & Zollman, "Hypnosis & Relaxation Therapies," British Medical Journal 1999, vol. 319 The use of hypnosis was found to be safe and helpful in children, particularly for anxiety disorder, nocturnal enuresis or insomnia. International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics , 2013, doi: 10.4021/ijcp104w In this meta-analysis of 17 trials, it was found that the average participant receiving hypnosis reduced anxiety more than 79% of control participants. At the longest follow-up, those treated with hypnosis improved more than 84% of control participants. "The Efficacy of Hypnosis as a Treatment for Anxiety," Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2019 Jul-Sep;67(3):336-363. doi: 10.1080/00207144.2019.1613863. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, and altered bowel habit. IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. Since there is a stress component in most IBS patients, it's not surprising that hypnotherapy has been tried and tested. Notice, this first study was published in one of the world's oldest and best-known general medical journals. These patients showed a dramatic improvement in all features, and no relapses were recorded during the 3-month follow-up period. Whorwell, P., Prior, A., & Faragher, E. (1984). "Controlled trial of hypnotherapy in the treatment of severe refractory irritable-bowel syndrome." The Lancet , 324(8414), 1232-1234. The study authors found that members of the Gut Directed Hypnotherapy (GDH) group, compared to the control participants, showed significantly greater positive effects on IBS symptoms. Further, the participants maintained these improvements after one year. Lindfors P et al. "Effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy on IBS in different clinical settings-Results from two randomized, controlled trials." The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2012;107:276-85. Weight Loss Obesity in the United States is a major health issue. It increases the risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. Excess weight also decreases the person's quality of life and longevity. Obesity has been cited as a contributing factor to approximately 100,000–400,000 deaths in the United States per year. Over 70% of American adults are either overweight or obese, and in most of those cases the causes reside in the subconscious mind. Thus, an investment in hypnotherapy for weight loss pays significant lifelong dividends! Smokers and nonsmokers achieved significant weight losses and decreases in Body Mass Index. "Weight Loss for Women: Studies of Smokers and Nonsmokers Using Hypnosis and Multicomponent Treatments With and Without Overt Aversion." D L Johnson. Psychological Reports , 1997 Jun;80(3 Pt 1):931-3.doi: 10.2466/pr0.1997.80.3.931. This paper reviews the literature on the use of hypnosis in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. It proposes that patients with eating disorders ought to be investigated as to the underlying dynamics behind the eating disorders symptoms. M S Torem, "The Use of Hypnosis With Eating Disorders." Psychiatric Medicine 1992;10(4):105-18.

What issues has Hypnotherapy been proven effective to treat? Which doctors and experts endorsed the use of Hypnosis? Expert Opinion "Hypnosis can actually help you lose weight." Jean Fain, MSW, LICSW Harvard Medical School, Oprah Magazine , August 2004 "Hypnosis opens up new, promising opportunities for improving the quality of sleep without drugs." Bjorn Rasch, Psychological Institute University of Zurich, Sleep Journal , 2014 "Patients treated with hypnosis experienced substantial benefits for many different medical conditions." James H. Stewart, Mayo Clinic Proceedings , April 2005 "Though often denigrated as fakery or wishful thinking, hypnosis has been shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses." Scientific American , June 2001 "In hypnosis you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes." Dr. Daniel Handel, National Institutes of Health, New York Times , June 2004 "Hypnosis has been used in western medicine for 150 years, to treat everything from anxiety to pain, from easing the nausea of chemotherapy to enhancing sports performance. Applications include treatment of phobias, panic, low self-esteem, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, stress, smoking, colitis, warts, headaches and high blood pressure." Dr. Carol Ginandes, Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University Gazette "Hypnosis has been used in the treatment of pain; depression, anxiety and phobias; gastrointestinal disorders; skin conditions; post-surgical recovery; relief from nausea and vomiting; and many other conditions." Hypnosis Today: Looking Beyond the Media Portrayal , American Psychological Association 2015 "In a study of 208 patients who had received hypnotherapy, 85% of those who had been helped by hypnosis, still felt the benefits up to 7 years later." Hypnosis Provides Effective Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Science Daily , April 2012 "Hypnosis seems helpful in treating addictions, and the depression and anxiety associated with them." Psychology Today , September 1996 "Case reports consistently suggest that hypnosis can be very helpful in the treatment of patients with PTSD." Etzel Cardena, et.al., Chairperson Department of Psychology, Lund University Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies , 2nd edition 2008 "Thus it can be concluded that hypnotherapy treatment is effective in reducing the level of stress in the counselees." Alizamar, MPd, et.al., The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in Reducing Stress Levels Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment : December 2018