YEARS IN BUSINESS: 12
JOB DESCRIPTION: Using a variety of relaxation
techniques such as breathing awareness,
visualizations and counting down,
Freeman is able to put her patients into
a deep trance where she then assists
them in modifying behavior patterns or in
achieving their goals.
TRAINING: For two years Freeman trained
under a psychologist in hypnotherapy
techniques. She also takes regular classes
as part of her continuing professional education.
BENEFITS: Hypnotherapy is often used to
modify a person’s behavior, emotions and
attitudes, as well as a wide range of
conditions including dysfunctional habits,
anxiety, pain management and personal
development. “It’s like a dream-like state.
It’s nothing where you’re actually falling
asleep. It’s more a use of visualization
techniques.”
CLIENTELE: Freeman works with many professional
athletes including baseball players
and golfers who are looking to improve
their game. In addition, she performs in
regular comedy routines around the Valley
where she hypnotizes volunteers for entertainment
purposes.
BEST PART: “I love helping people. The best
part is seeing them walk out and be a different
person. You see the smile on |
their
faces and they say, ‘I could have never
done this without you.’ It’s not that they
couldn’t have done it without me, they did
it and I just helped as a facilitator.”
WORST PART: Hypnotherapy only works
if the person being hypnotized wants to
break a bad habit or pattern. If the client is
not receptive, they are unlikely to benefit
from hypnotherapy. “There’s maybe times
when I feel that I can’t help certain people
because they have a few things that they
have to deal with on their own.”
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? “I can put people
under in seconds. It’s what I call a speed
trance. But it takes a good twenty minutes
to do a deep therapeutic session.”
MISCONCEPTIONS: Contrary to popular
belief, patients who are hypnotized are
not asleep and are aware of everything
going on around them. “A lot of people
don’t know what it is, and they have
the misconception that I’m going to take
control of their mind with a pocket watch.
That’s not so.”
COST: $150 a session or $350 for a three session
package.
INFORMATION: www.thearizonahypnotist.com
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