What is Hypnotherapy Is
Hypnotherapy Is:
Hypnosis is a process of active imagination. It works consciously with the unconscious mind during a trance like state much the same state as when we are about to wake up or go to sleep. Hypnosis bypasses the critical faculty of the brain, that part of the brain that cares to distinguish between ‘reality’ and not ‘reality’ - sort of a willful creative suspension of mind seeing what's possible.
A natural, relaxed state of focused awareness.
- A proven way to access the subconscious mind — where habits, beliefs, and emotional patterns are stored.
- A gentle process that helps you release stress, reset your nervous system, and create new, empowering responses.
Think of it like guided meditation with a purpose — a direct pathway to press “reset” on patterns that no longer serve you.
What Hypnotherapy Is
Hypnotherapy is a safe, natural process that helps you reach a deeply relaxed, focused state where your subconscious mind becomes more open to positive suggestions and new perspectives. It is not about losing control—instead, it gives you the tools to reclaim control over your thoughts, habits, and responses.
What Makes the Krasner Method Unique
The Krasner Method, created by Dr. Herbert Spiegel and later refined by Dr. Krasner, is a client-centered approach to hypnosis. Instead of giving commands, it works by guiding you into a partnership with your own subconscious mind. This method is:
- Gentle & Non-invasive – You are always in charge of the process.
- Flexible – It adapts to your specific needs, whether for stress relief, confidence, or breaking habits.
- Empowering – Rather than telling you what to do, it helps you access your own inner wisdom and resources.
- Effective – Used worldwide to support healing, habit change, emotional balance, and personal growth.
Why Clients Benefit
When you choose the Krasner Method of hypnotherapy, you are choosing a process that:
- Helps you reduce stress and reset your nervous system.
- Supports emotional balance by dissolving old patterns of fear, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs.
- Strengthens your confidence, clarity, and purpose.
- Provides tools you can use in everyday life for focus, calm, and resilience.
- Works in harmony with your values and goals—you are never pushed, only guided.
In Short
Clients who work with me through the Krasner Method of hypnotherapy discover that the answers they’ve been searching for are already within them. This method is simply the key that unlocks the door to your subconscious, allowing lasting change, peace of mind, and personal transformation.
Hypnosis Is NOT:
What many people have misconceptions about — These are often shaped by stage shows or movies. Let’s clear that up.
Hypnosis is not:
- Mind control. or brainwashing.
- Making you do something against your will.
- Sleep or an unconsciousness state of mind.
Science Based Evidence Hypnotherapy Works
Hypnosis & Science: Evidence-Based Benefits
Unlock Your True Potential with Hypnosis
All we see are the results in our lives—the outcomes, the challenges, the patterns. And sometimes, we think, “This isn't what I wanted,” not realizing that those results are actually created by the mind itself.
Just behind your forehead is a powerful part of your brain called the **prefrontal cortex**—your conscious mind. This is where your wishes, desires, and aspirations reside. It’s active about 10% of the time, guiding your conscious choices.
But 90% of what drives you is your **subconscious mind**. This is the part that operates silently, mainly through habits and learned behaviors. And here’s the key: these habits weren’t necessarily chosen by you—they were programmed very early in life, during what science calls the **theta state**.
From the last trimester of pregnancy through your first seven years, your brain functions at a low-frequency state called **theta**, which is essentially hypnosis. During this time, you absorb everything around you—how to behave, react, and respond—like a sponge soaking up programs from family, culture, and environment.
The problem is, many of these programs are not yours—they come from previous generations, passed down through family, community, and society. And science reveals that **95% of your life is governed by these subconscious programs**, while only 5% is driven by your conscious wishes and desires.
When your conscious mind isn't paying attention, your subconscious defaults to these old programs—limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and habits rooted in fear or scarcity.
But here’s the good news:
**Hypnosis allows you to access and reprogram the subconscious mind.** It’s a gentle, natural way to update old programs, replace limiting beliefs, and align your subconscious with your true desires.
By working with hypnosis, you can shift from playing out programs that don’t serve you—patterns of self-doubt, fear, or limitation—and step into the life you truly want.
Right behind your forehead is the power to change everything. Are you ready to unlock it?
Clinical research increasingly shows that hypnotherapy is an effective, evidence-based practice. It is not 'mind control,' but a scientifically studied state that enhances focus, reduces self-criticism, and allows access to subconscious patterns for healing and transformation.
Evidence from Research
Area of Research
Findings
Reference
Meta-Analyses (Rosendahl et al, 2024)
Positive effects across mental and physical health conditions including pain, anxiety, and IBS.
PMC10807512
Pain Relief (Stoelb et al, 2009)
Hypnosis significantly reduces pain perception in adults.
PMC2753288
Depression (Souza et al, 2024)
Systematic review shows hypnosis can reduce depressive symptoms.
ScienceDirect
GI Disorders (Lee et al, 2014)
Hypnotherapy improved IBS and gastrointestinal symptoms.
JNM Journal
Migraines (Khazraee et al, 2023)
Reduced headache intensity and disability; improved coping.
MDPI
What Brain Science Shows
Research demonstrates specific brain activity shifts during hypnosis, including:
· dACC activity decreases – self-criticism and conflict detection quiet down.
· Prefrontal cortex and insula show altered connectivity – creating deep focus and mind–body awareness.
· Default Mode Network activity reduces – less inner chatter.
· Thalamus filters sensory input differently – enhancing inward focus.
Caveats
· People vary in their hypnotic responsiveness.
· Study quality can differ, but evidence is growing.
· Hypnosis is best applied as a complementary, client-centered practice.
Takeaway
Hypnotherapy is supported by science in areas such as pain, anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal disorders. It is a safe, effective approach that helps align mind, body, and heart for healing and transformation.
