You will be asked health screening questions upon confirmation of your in-person appointment. Both telehealth and in-person sessions are available. As some insurances do cover this service, we are able to provide you with the needed documentation to submit a claim yourself. Winchester Hospital does not bill insurance for hypnotherapy. Pre-payment on Visa or Mastercard is required. She holds a certification in hypnotherapy through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. She received her master's and doctorate in occupational therapy at Tufts University and is a licensed occupational therapist in Massachusetts. in psychology from Washington University in St. She is certified in hypnotherapy and has practiced in a variety of health care settings including cancer care, family medicine, rehabilitation from injury or surgery, and chronic disease self-management. Meet Our HypnotherapistĬally Stewart, OTD, OTR/L, CH joined the Center for Healthy Living in January 2017. Using hypnotherapy techniques, you can learn to master your own state of awareness which helps you to control your physical and psychological responses.Īs part of your session, you will be taught self-hypnosis, provide you with a list of strategies and resources for relaxation, and a digital audio file for reinforcement at home. A hypnotherapist cannot control your mind or make you do something you don’t want to do. During your session, you remain in control. In this state, the brain is unusually responsive to an idea or image. In your hypnotherapy session, we use words and multisensory imagery to bring you into a state of relaxation and heightened focus.

Motivation for exercise and prioritizing self-care.

Fear of needles or other medical procedures.

Claustrophobia (with scans, procedures).

Cancer support (from diagnosis to recovery and all stages).

Nervous habits (nail biting, hair pulling).

Visualization and confidence for sports performance.

We help adults, teens and children overcome day-to-day challenges and feel empowered in body and mind. It is not a form of psychotherapy, but can be an effective complement to other forms of health care. Hypnotherapy can assist open-minded individuals who desire healthy change. Hypnotherapy is the use of relaxation techniques to create a state of consciousness where the mind is more receptive to positive suggestions. Winchester Hospital offers professional hypnotherapy as part of Integrative Therapies at the Center for Healthy Living.

Hypnosis therapy