It is the position of the National Guild of Hypnotists (which certified me as a hypnotist) as well as mine own (having worked 8 years in the pharmaceutical industry) that hypnotism is used complementary to medical care. A signed referral from an appropriately licensed medical professional is required for me to help a client with hypnotism used complementary to medical care. Thus, I practice hypnotism as an adjunct to conventional medical treatment, but not as an alternative to medical care. This is one reason for requiring a signed explicit referral or prescription from a properly licensed medical professional. With a referral, hypnotism can be used as complementary to medical care for: pain and discomfort management (issues related to chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain, headaches, post surgical pain, and cancer pain), sleep facilitation, appetite improvement, exercise motivation, minimizing scarring from burns and incisions, imagery to boost client wellness, increasing patient compliance and potentiating positive effects and benefits of treatment, and issues related to a variety of medical conditions. As can be seen from the disclaimer (which is prominently displayed throughout this web site), it is clearly stated to clients that my hypnotism services “are not intended to take the place of professional counseling or medical or psychological care and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. . . . Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. If you are under medical or psychological care, obtain a signed, written referral from your provider(s).” For more information, click on the following links: Training for Complementary Medical Hypnotism Approach and Educational Background What Clients Say Disclaimer Hypnosis to Reduce Stress Hypnosis to Stop Smoking Hypnosis to Lose Weight Hypnosis to Stop Nail Biting Hypnosis to Improve Sleep Hypnosis for Pain Management (requires written referral from your doctor) Send email to Scott E. Weiner Office Locations Copyright 2004-2007. Scott E. Weiner. All Rights Reserved. |
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