How does Hypnotherapy help me become a non-smoker?
A. Hypnotherapy is a very natural and yet powerful technique of focused relaxation that enables the subconscious mind to be receptive to positive suggestions. It is a client-centered process, in which the specific issues of the individual are addressed based on their particular goals, motivations, and vulnerabilities. Hypnotherapy allows the subconscious mind to become stronger and more effective in eliminating cigarettes from your life. The changes begin immediately because; through the increased strength and focus of your subconscious mind you are in control. You are much more aware of the positive aspects that have initiated your decision to spend the rest of your life as a non-smoker.

How do I know whether I am a good candidate to be successful when I stop smoking?
A. Whether you have stopped smoking one or many more times before, or have never tried to stop smoking, one of the most important aspects to insure long-term success is your knowing, understanding, and accepting that for you, there is no such thing as just one cigarette. If you still believe that you can smoke a cigarette once in awhile when you get stressed or just on special occasions you are probably not a good candidate for any smoking cessation program at this time.

Q. How many visits will it take?
A. It usually takes approximately 3 - 5 visits to insure long lasting, permanent results. Our most requested and successful program consists of 4 visits. The 1st (1 hr.) visit is an orientation to what you can expect and what will be expected of you. We will lay the groundwork for the 2nd visit which will last 2 1/2 - 3 hrs. where you will actually be "saying good-by" to your cigarettes. The 3rd and 4th visits (1 - 1 1/2 hrs) focus on all the benefits that you are now enjoying as a non-smoker to re-enforce your new behaviors and attitudes as a PERMANENT non-smoker and will also explore and deal with the issues and stresses that have perhaps, taken you back to cigarette smoking in the past.

Q. Will I still experience cravings or urges to smoke cigarettes after I have been hypnotized?
A. After the hypnosis session some people report an absence of any desire to smoke. Others state that even though they may have some thoughts about smoking a cigarette, that the thought or desire is manageable and passes quickly.

Q. Will I gain weight when I stop smoking?
A. If you have problems or issues with your weight prior to your becoming a non-smoker, they will be discussed and resolved during your smoking cessation Hypnotherapy sessions. If you are at a normal, healthy body weight when you become a non-smoker and you find that you do gain a few pounds, that weight gain should be temporary as the body re-adjusts to a healthier lifestyle as long as your eating habits are as wholesome they were before.