Clinical Hypnosis 

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Clinical hypnosis or hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis by a trained health care provider to reduce medical or psychological symptoms, and to improve function and wellbeing. 

It is offered by Dr. David Bowler, either in the office or online, for pain reduction, phobias, past trauma, and other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Patients who benefit from this notice an improvement within the first 3 sessions. For IBS there is a standard 7 session protocol spread over approximately 3 months. 

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Clinical hypnosis is about helping you to let go of old stuck thought patterns or habits and to give you back control of those parts of your life that don’t have to be out of control anymore.

Patients experience clinical hypnosis as a respectful, pleasant, relaxing, and conversational process while sitting comfortably. You remain aware of your surroundings and are free to move or adjust posture if needed to feel even more comfortable. 

In this process your mind will be active and alert the entire time. You’ll hear what is said and remember as much as you would from any normal conversation. You will be encouraged to use your imagination and to find solutions, of which you may not have been aware, within. ​

Online Clinical Hypnosis 

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When experiencing hypnosis via telemedicine from the comfort of your own home, some additional practical points should be kept in mind: 

1. It is as effective as hypnosis in the office.
2. You will need a comfortable, stable and supportive chair.
3. You need privacy and no pets or family/friends interrupting.
4. You need a good internet connection. If for any reason the internet connection is lost for more than 2 minutes you will emerge from hypnosis feeling rested and relaxed. We can then easily pick up from where we left off when connection is resumed.
5. Your computer or tablet needs to be stationary on a stable surface to allow your hands to be free.
6. An alternative way of communicating is needed (such as a landline or cellphone) so
   that you can be contacted if connection is lost. 

Online hypnotherapy has been shown to be safe, effective, and enjoyable. 
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