Hypnotherapy

 

Dr. Ramona Shires has been a practicing Certified Hypnotherapist since August 2007 and obtained her Advanced Hypnotherapy certification in early 2008. She is past president and member of the Pensacola Chapter of International Association of Counselors & Therapists (IACT) and National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH).

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Uses of Hypnosis

Hypnosis may be beneficial for:

• Gastrointestinal Disorders (Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Crohn’s Disease);

• Dermatologic Disorders (Eczema, Herpes, Neurodermatitis, Pruritus [itching], Psoriasis, Warts);

• Surgery/Anesthesiology (In unusual circumstances, hypnosis has been used as the sole anesthetic for surgery, including the removal of the gall bladder, amputation, cesarean section, and hysterectomy. Reasons for using hypnosis as the sole anesthetic may include: situations where chemical anesthesia is contraindicated because of allergies or hyper-sensitivities; when organic problems increase the risk of using chemoanesthesia; and in some conditions where it is ideal for the patient to be able to respond to questions or directives from the surgeon);

• Acute and Chronic Pain (back pain, cancer pain, dental anesthesia, headaches  and migraines, arthritis or rheumatism); 

• Burns: Hypnosis is not only effective for the pain, but when hypnotic anesthesia and feelings of coolness are created in the first few hours after a significant burn, it appears that it also reduces inflammation and promotes healing. We believe that a second degree burn can often be kept from going third degree if hypnosis is used soon after the injury;

• Nausea and Vomiting associated with chemotherapy and pregnancy (hyperemisis gravidarum);

• Childbirth: Based upon our members' anecdotal evidence, approximately two thirds of women have been found capable of using hypnosis as the sole analgesic for labor.  This eliminates the risks that medications can pose to both the mother and child;

• Hemophilia: Hemophilia patients can often be taught to use self-hypnosis to control vascular flow and keep from requiring a blood transfusion;

• Allergies, asthma;

• High blood pressure (hypertension);

• Raynaud’s disease

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Hypnosis In Psychotherapy And Behavioral Medicine

 

Hypnosis may be employed in the following circumstances:

• Trauma (incest, rape, physical and emotional abuse, cult abuse);

• Anxiety and stress management;

• Depression;

• Bed-wetting (enuresis);

• Sports and athletic performance;

• Smoking cessation;

• Obesity and weight control;

• Sexual dysfunctions;

• Sleep disorders;

• Concentration difficulties, test anxiety and learning disorders

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