What Is Hypnosis - How Does Hypnotherapy Work

How many times have you heard yourself or some one else say this: “I know I should stay away from cigarettes, fattening foods, alcohol..., but I just don’t have the will power…”, or “I know I should exercise more, but I just lack the motivation…”? A lot.

What you are really saying is that your conscious mind and your subconscious mind are in a constant battle or conflict. And most of the time, your subconscious mind wins. The conscious mind is the “knowing” mind, which controls no more than 10% of your behavior. Over 90% of your behavior is driven by the subconscious mind, to which we have no direct access during normal state of mind. But during hypnosis, positive suggestions reach the part of the brain responsible for physical response (i.e., the autonomic nervous system) and bring the subconscious and conscious to work together for your benefit. Also see Frequently Asked Questions regarding hypnotherapy.

Dr. Shelley Wu, PhD
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Call 858-231-0963