Medical Hypnotherapy with Dr. Blanchard
“The ultimate preventative medicine is the mind.”
– Tim Simmerman Sierra, Founder of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America
Questions and Answers About Medical Hypnotherapy
What Is Medical Hypnotherapy?
The state of being in a “trance” or “in” hypnosis is similar to the state one experiences during meditation, during deep prayer, or when one gets lost in a daydream. Dr. Blanchard, uses the techniques learned in her training, to help you become relaxed, and then works with you as you use the power of your mind to improve your health.
You participate in the entire process. As a matter of fact, hypnotherapy can ONLY work if you participate.
It is a myth that one loses control, can be “made” to do things they otherwise would not, or will say things that they wish not to or can’t recall. You are completely aware of everything during hypnotherapy.
Everyone is wired to achieve the state of trance with hypnotherapy, just as everyone is wired to achieve a state of peace with meditation or deep prayer.
Though hypnotherapy is not considered a mainstream complimentary medical practice, this provider predicts it will in time, as neuroscience, biological, psychological, and medical research studies continue to build upon current scientific evidence showing its validity and effectiveness.
How does hypnotherapy work?
By being in a very relaxed state, one’s focus can be more concentrated, with much lessening of the typical chronic internal babbling we all experience, which allows communication between the conscious and the subconscious mind.
Obtaining this state, though it is an altered natural state which we are all built to achieve, is a skill, and thus improves with practice.
The subconscious mind is where we store memories and impressions, many of which, especially those accumulated prior to the age of 12, we are not consciously aware of, yet can drive behaviors and beliefs that do not serve us.
Hypnotherapy is about amending subconscious beliefs or thoughts so one can more easily assist in healing themselves and achieving their goals.
How long does a typical hypnotherapy session last?
1 hour. Occasionally, episodes can last 1.5 to 2 hours.
Does insurance pay for hypnotherapy?
Medicare and United Healthcare sometimes pay, depending upon the diagnostic code submitted with the claim. TrueHealth NM and Tricare do not pay for this service.
What is the fee for a session of hypnotherapy?
$200.00 (as of 1/1/2023)
How will Dr. Blanchard provide hypnotherapy to her patients?
Dr. Janet L. Blanchard informs and educates interested patients in the ways hypnotherapy may be beneficial. She provides hypnotherapy sessions if a patient chooses to experience the process.
Will people who are not one of Dr. Blanchard’s patients be able to obtain a hypnotherapy session?
No.