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Hypnotherapy Blog
Evidence-based articles on clinical hypnotherapy, written by a practicing hypnotherapist in Calgary.
Does Hypnosis for Weight Loss Actually Work? What the Research Shows
Skeptical about hypnosis for weight loss? Here's what 30+ years of clinical research reveals about effectiveness, success rates, and why it nearly doubles weight loss results.
What is a Hypnotherapist? Understanding Credentials, Training, and What to Expect
A hypnotherapist is a trained professional who uses guided relaxation and therapeutic suggestion to help clients make lasting behavioral and emotional changes. Learn about training, credentials, and what to expect.
Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain Management: The Research-Backed Guide
What if the key to reducing your chronic pain wasn't another pill, but changing how your brain processes it? Research shows hypnotherapy can reduce pain by 29-42%.
How Hypnotherapy Helps IBS: A Science-Based Approach
Discover how clinical hypnotherapy can provide lasting relief from IBS symptoms, backed by over 30 years of research. 75-80% of patients experience significant improvement.
Hypnotherapy for Fibromyalgia: When Your Body Won't Stop Hurting
Research shows hypnotherapy produces clinically relevant benefits for fibromyalgia pain and psychological distress. Learn how it addresses central sensitization and what sessions look like.
Hypnotherapy for Chronic Back Pain: Breaking the Cycle
Discover why chronic pain responds differently than acute injury, and how addressing the nervous system can provide lasting relief. Over 50% achieve clinically meaningful pain reduction.
How Does Hypnotherapy Work? The Science Behind the Trance
Discover the science behind hypnotherapy. Stanford research reveals three distinct brain changes during hypnosis. Learn what happens in a session and why 85% of people respond well.
The 93% Hypnotherapy Study: What the Success Rate Actually Means
The famous 93% hypnotherapy success rate gets cited everywhere. We break down the original study, what the data actually shows, and what real success rates look like.
Hypnotherapy for Trauma: Why It's Different from Talk Therapy
I Was a Hypnotherapy Skeptic. Here's What Changed My Mind.
Is hypnosis real or fake? Brain imaging studies and peer-reviewed research turned this skeptic into a clinical hypnotherapist. Here's the science that changed everything.
The Mind-Body Connection: How Hypnotherapy Addresses Physical Symptoms
Your brain controls pain signals, gut function, and sleep cycles. Learn how clinical hypnotherapy uses the mind-body connection to treat chronic pain, IBS, and insomnia.
Stage Hypnosis vs Clinical Hypnotherapy: What's the Real Difference?
Stage hypnosis entertains. Clinical hypnotherapy heals. Learn the key differences, what the science shows, and how to find a qualified clinical hypnotherapist.
Hypnotherapy for Sleep: Finally Rest Without the Racing Mind
Research shows hypnotherapy can increase deep sleep by 81%. Learn how it works, what sessions look like, and if it's right for your insomnia.
Hypnosis for Weight Control: Beyond the Diet
Learn how hypnotherapy helps restore your natural relationship with food and break the diet-binge cycle. Research shows hypnotherapy participants lose more weight and keep it off longer than dieters alone.
The Truth About Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation
An honest look at what the research actually shows about hypnotherapy for quitting smoking—including why many claims are overstated and what actually works.
Hypnotherapy Apps vs In-Person: An Honest Comparison
Reveri, Nerva, and other hypnotherapy apps promise results for $15/month. How do they compare to working with a real hypnotherapist? We break down when each option makes sense.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Second Brain Affects Everything
Discover how the 500 million neurons in your gut communicate with your brain—and why understanding this connection is the key to healing digestive issues, anxiety, and more.
How to Become a Hypnotherapist in Canada: Training, Certification & Career Guide
Complete guide to becoming a certified hypnotherapist in Canada. Training paths, certification requirements (ARCH, NGH, ACHE), costs, timelines, and career prospects.
Smoking Cessation & Hypnotherapy: What the Research Honestly Shows
The truth about smoking cessation: a data-heavy review of success rates for every major method, why marketing claims often fall short, and where hypnotherapy honestly fits.
Hypnotherapy for Alcohol Addiction: A Supportive Approach to Recovery
If alcohol feels out of control despite your best efforts, you're not alone. Discover how hypnotherapy addresses the subconscious patterns driving problematic drinking and supports lasting recovery.
Hypnosis for Insomnia: A Complete Guide When Sleep Won't Come
Chronic insomnia affects 1 in 3 adults. Discover how clinical hypnotherapy addresses the root causes of sleeplessness when pills and sleep hygiene tips fall short.
Reddit's Most Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy, Answered Honestly
From 'is it real?' to 'can I be controlled?', we tackle the internet's toughest questions about hypnotherapy with research and real-world insight.
Self-Hypnosis vs Professional Hypnotherapy: Which Is Right for You?
Self-hypnosis works for stress and sleep. But for deep-rooted habits, trauma, or addiction, professional hypnotherapy delivers lasting results. Here's how to decide.
Why Hypnotherapy Works for Some People and Not Others
Think hypnosis didn't work for you? The science of hypnotizability, expectations, and practitioner quality explains why -- and what to do differently next time.
Hypnosis for Migraines - Can It Help?
Another migraine, another day lost. If painkillers aren't cutting it anymore, discover how hypnotherapy addresses the root triggers behind your headaches.
Weight Loss Through Hypnotherapy: The Evidence-Based Guide
Discover how hypnotherapy nearly doubles weight loss results. Research-backed guide covering how it works, what to expect, and success rates from clinical studies.
What is Hypnotherapy? A Complete Guide to Clinical Hypnosis
What is clinical hypnosis? Discover how clinical hypnotherapy works, what conditions it treats, and why it is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and IBS.
How to Find a Qualified Hypnotherapist in Calgary (2026 Guide)
Navigate Calgary's unregulated hypnotherapy market. Learn what to look for, what it costs, insurance coverage, and how to find a qualified hypnotherapist in Alberta.
What Hypnotherapy Can and Cannot Do
Understand the true capabilities and limitations of hypnotherapy to set realistic expectations and achieve better results for pain, anxiety, habits, and more.