Hypnotist James Hazlerig defines hypnosis as "Real results from imaginary events."

Imagine that you are watching a movie. You’re aware of the fact that those are all actors dressing up and pretending to be something they are not. The story they tell is an imaginary event, and yet, in spite of that, you get swept up in that story. That story they tell can create real results within you, of emotions of happiness, or sadness. Or even real physical results of laughing, or crying.

When you are focused on the movie, this is a natural hypnotic trance. You may be so focused that someone can be calling your name you don't even notice!

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that you've experienced many times. It's not mind control, but how to control your own mind.

Hypnosis can be used as a tool to heighten your receptivity and refocus your mind in order to use the full power of your mind and make the positive changes you want in your life.

Yes! 

Since hypnosis is a natural occurring state, anyone who is willing can experience hypnosis. Hypnosis is simply a set of instructions that someone can follow.

Some people can be more receptive than others. That's why working with an experienced professional is so important to customise the experience for you.

My clients have reported that they can quickly and easily experience hypnosis, and they can continue to use their hypnotic skills long after they leave the clinic.

Hypnosis isn't something that's done to you. Instead, it's triggering a process that happens inside your brain all the time.

Researchers are using imaging like fMRI in order to better understand what is happening in the brain when someone enters a hypnotic state. One part of the brain is particularly important when it comes to processing pain called the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC). This area is important for pain because it involves our attention, motivation and links with our Rest, Digest and Heal system (Parasympathetic Nervous System). Hypnosis has been shown to activate areas like the ACC, which helps to change the person's experience of pain.

However, there are many different models that explain how hypnosis works, and yet that doesn't take away from the power it has.

Did you know that Scientists don't have a clue how Paracetamol works?

In that same way, hypnosis continues to be researched and new breakthroughs in understanding are happening all the time. 

No.  You are free to accept or reject any suggestions made.

I love one definition of hypnosis as "A set of instructions that someone can follow."

You cannot be made to do anything against your own internal moral code, or if you simply don't want to. 

That's why when you look around this website, you'll see me say that that when you know something has to change, it has to be now, and it has to be you, that hypnosis is simply a tool to make it happen.

No, you can't be stuck in hypnosis as much as you can't be stuck in sleep. 

Since hypnosis is a natural experience, you'll just come out naturally if not provided the instruction to do so.

Some of my patients find they don't want to leave the hypnotic experience because they enjoy it so much, but they'll still naturally come back to the present moment.

Of course!

You may feel relaxed, but you'll have full control of your actions and reactions when you finish the session.

Our experience of hypnosis is as unique as our fingerprints. It comes down to two factors.

The first is the client’s willingness for change (Something has to change. It has to be me. It has to be now)

The second is the skills of the hypnotist.

If the client doesn’t have an honest desire for change or is fearful of the process, the hypnotic instructions simply won't be effective.

I like to think of hypnosis as a skill and not a “one-size-fits-all” process. I will custom-design a process and teach you hypnotic skills to help you reach your goals.

Every experience is unique to the individual and the story they are seeking treatment for.

You may experience increased emotional awareness, changes in sensations like decreased pain, or simply feel "normal."

If hypnosis is a tool to change the stories we are engaged in, quite often you'll feel a sense of calm or relaxation when those negative stories are changed. 

However, when you go into the experience with no expectations and innocence, anything can happen.

Rapid change is possible with hypnosis. 

Most of my clients are scheduled for a brief series of 4-6 weekly sessions, as my goal is to provide you with the most effective hypnotic process in the most efficient use of your time.

Most people begin to experience benefits from the very first session, though hypnosis is a skill that can take time to master.

Watch the 9 minute video on this page to find out just how receptive you are to hypnosis. You may be surprised at how effective it can be to reduce your pain now.

The foundation of the Hypno Physio Approach is having an understanding of the human body and science of pain from a physiotherapy perspective. When active physiotherapy therapies are combined with hypnosis, change can happen quickly and effectively. 

If you want to learn more about the Hypno Physio Approach I explain it in a video at the Physiotherapy Page.

If you live in the Eastern Bay Of Plenty in New Zealand, you can have physiotherapy or hypnosis services from the Whakatane Clinic in the Jacaranda House (46 Domain Road).

If you live across New Zealand, you can have physiotherapy or hypnosis services securely via Zoom.

If you live across the world, you can have hypnosis via Zoom or online workshops. This is because Danyel is registered as a Physiotherapist only in New Zealand. 

Either way, you can click one of the Get Started Now buttons to set up your Free Strategy Session, and Danyel will describe the process to help you achieve your goals.

Over the years, many people with emotional pain from trauma or grief have asked if a Hypno Physio Approach can help.

The International Association of the Study of Pain describes pain as "An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience..." 

If pain is both an emotional and sensory experience, then it's reasonable to think that techniques for the sensation of pain will also help with emotional pain.

The principles of hypnosis, mindfulness, challenging negative beliefs, exercise, diaphragmatic breathing, neuroscience and showing gratitude may help with emotional pain.

It wasn't the intent of my Hybrid Hypno Approach and I am not a mental health professional, so I'm not going to say it can help. However, I wish you great success if it does.

Yes. 

There are certain handouts that are provided within the Rethink Pain Course and Master Class that you can print and use with your patients as long as you keep in their original formatting and credit the Rethink Pain Course. 

A Hypno Physio course specifically designed for Health Professionals was being developed for early 2020, but unfortunately due to COVID-19 and an exciting pregnancy, plans have been postponed for me. For more information you can email [email protected].