Hypnosis helps us access our inner resources in order to realise our highest potential. We do this by bringing our conscious and unconscious minds into alignment. When one part of us wants to do something but another part doesn’t, we are not fully aligned. Hypnosis helps get all our parts on the same page and working together. Here are some things you should know about hypnosis before your first session. Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state; we are all in a hypnotic state many times a day, so it will feel very familiar to you. Hypnosis can't make you do anything against your will. Hypnosis is a state of increased, focused awareness. You will probably feel awake and be able to hear everything that is said. You won't do anything against your will. You can reject or accept suggestions - it's your decision. Hypnosis is a temporary relaxing of the conscious mind allowing positive and beneficial ideas to become accepted by the inner mind. Hypnosis can help with giving up smoking, weight loss, pain management, insomnia, and assist physical healing. Hypnosis can help people recover from trauma and overcome roadblocks originating from past experiences. Hypnosis can be used to overcome anxieties, fear and phobias. Hypnosis can help with performance enhancement and goal setting. The hypnotic state is a great stress buster and very relaxing. Nearly every situation can benefit from having the powerful inner mind on your side. Hypnosis is a state in which you can think clearly and your imagination is active. It's a state where you could move if you wanted to or if there were an emergency, but you would rather just remain delightfully relaxed. What does hypnosis feel like? People describe the experience of hypnosis as highly pleasurable and often comment upon emerging that they feel like they've had a refreshing nap. You might feel any number of sensations while in hypnosis. Most people feel pleasantly relaxed and very comfortable. Often the breathing grows deeper and slower as a result of increased relaxation. Feelings of warmth or tingling are common. People often report a heightened ability to visualise and daydream. Some people listen to the words being spoken, others let the mind drift away to some pleasant memory or imagined scene. Each individual’s experience of hypnosis is unique. Your Hypnotherapist - Michelle Locke
BA Nursing, Cert. Clinical Hypnotherapy (ASHWA), Adv Dip PA Dance, Founder Shiatsu School of WA, Founder Wu Tao - The Dancing Way, Dip Shiatsu, Dip Remedial Massage,
I was originally drawn to hypnotherapy in my role as a palliative care nurse. I’ve found it to be a very relaxing yet powerful way to help my patients reduce their pain, anxiety and stress at this most profound time of their lives. I’ve been helping people with their health in one form or another since I discovered Shiatsu massage therapy back in the 80’s after an injury ended my dance career. I learned early on that I could help others heal and heal myself at the same time. Healing is a dance between people. When healing happens, we restore flow, and feel connected, healthy, energised with a deep sense of well-being. I’ve discovered that there is no separation between mind and body. Healing that happens at the physical level affects the mind and vice versa. Hence the reason I created Wu Tao - The Dancing Way, a therapeutic dance modality based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, that balances Life energy and restores physical, mental and emotional equilibrium. Hypnosis is a powerful way to access inner resources and create your life of choice and unlimited potential. I use hypnotherapy in private practice to help people through major life transitions, manage anxiety and pain, and change unwanted behaviours such as smoking and drinking. I love to work with any person committed to making positive change. Is that you?
