Hypnosis is not sleep, unconsciousness, mind control or magic. In fact it is a heightened state of awareness. The person is fully aware, in control and able to respond to requests – either verbally or by a signal. No one surrenders control – no magic.
No one can be hypnotized against his/her “will” or made to do anything he/she does not want to do. Anyone of average intelligence and higher can be hypnotized if they chose. Hypnosis helps over-coming fears, eliminating bad habits like smoking and overeating. It even helps with pain control, managing stress and more.

Like daydreaming, hypnosis is a state of calm relaxation and an education-communication process. It allows a person’s conscious and subconscious minds to believe in the same message. Hypnosis can be used to help a person change behaviors they desire to alter . See the list of possibilities below:
- Reduce Stress
- Enhance memory
- Improve athletic performance
- Increase motivation
- Eliminate phobias
- Decrease pain
- Improve sexual function
- Stop smoking
When choosing a hypnotherapist, be sure they are certified in hypnotherapy from a reputable school or organization.
Author: Elizabeth Howell
Seeds of Wellness offers two hypnosis group sessions with Rev. Elizabeth Howell. She is a certified hypnotherapist by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association through the School of Personal Growth Hypnosis in Strongsville, Ohio. She also has over 15 years experience.
Cost for both group hypnosis sessions: $45 (payment due 5 days before the session. No refund offered if you cancel less than 36 hours before the date of the session.)
Call 440-933-7733 to learn about upcoming sessions or set up a session with Elizabeth Howell.