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BOOK YOUR FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW PRIVACY POLICY At Gary Schwantes Hypnotherapy, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors to our web site, and those submitting enquiries to us through it. Here you’ll find information on how we treat data that we collect from visitors to our website, or when someone sends us an enquiry. Visitors to our Website When someone visits www.garyschwanteshypnotherapy.com we use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. To opt out of being tracked by google analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout . 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Your free evaluation is a 15 minute phone call or Zoom video call that provides an opportunity for us to discuss your goals and how I can help you with hypnotherapy. READY TO LEARN MORE? Back to Top BOOK A FREE PHONE EVALUATION Discover how Hypnotherapy can help you Book your free evaluation by phone--a 15 minute phone call that gives us a chance to discuss your goals and how I can help you with hypnotherapy. On the date/time of the appointment Gary will call on the phone number you provided.

Many clients have long-term goals,  a busy schedule of events, performances, business projects etc.and they want an ongoing program to support their well-being and help them achieve their goals. Our Ongoing Hypnotherapy and Coaching program provides this service. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION ONGOING COACHING INSIGHT, INSPIRATION, SUPPORT Many people think of hypnotherapy as something that's applied to a specific issue or problem as a short term intervention. And of course, this is a huge part of what we do and clients get great resuts. But that's only one facet of modern change work. You don't need to have a "problem" in order to get tremendous benefit from hypnosis, coaching and cognitive skill-building. Many clients have long-term goals, a busy schedule of events, performances, business projects etc.and they want a different kind of interaction. They want an ongoing program to support their their well-being and help them achieve their goals STAY ON TRACK UNCONSCIOUS RESOURCES FEEDBACK & SUPPORT Here are some real-life client examples: A real estate agent who works for a large company wants to maintain a powerful mindset as she promotes herself within the company and expands her listings in the community. A pickleball star who has transitioned from amateur play to pro-level competition likes to book sessions periodically to refresh her mindset and maintain peak performance. An entrepeneur who has been working as a personal trainer in a big commercial gym now has an opportunity to open his own gym. He creates powerful visualizations of his future during our sessions that propel him forward. A busy contractor who originally sought my help to stop smoking comes in periodically to relax and get what he calls a "reset." If you're interested in this kind of ongoing help and support, why not go ahead and book a free evaluation so we can discuss your situation and how I can help you reach your goals. An ongoing program to support you and help you achieve your goals. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW "Sincerely appreciate for the great session today. The communication part made so much sense and so inspiring. You guided in various approaches in such a natural, smooth and inspiring manner, I felt very relaxing, much more confident and came out w very positive attitude. I honestly felt beneficial from every minute of the session. Thanks again for laying out such a great one." -Calvin W. << Back to Services

Hypnotherapy audio, hypnotherapy videos, hypnosis articles and research. Learn more about hypnosis and what it can do for you. TAKE THE NEXT STEP BOOK A FREE EVALUATION FREE HYPNOSIS RESOURCES Free Hypnotherapy Audio: The Power of Hypnosis This hypnotic recording is designed to help you enter a state where you can find creative solutions for any issue you may be facing or an area you'd like to improve IMPORTANT! Do not play this recording when in a moving vehicle, operating machinery or while doing anything that requires your complete attention. Play audio: The Power of Hypnosis Gary Schwantes 00:00 / 15:47 Hypnotherapy Videos HYPNOTHERAPY VIDEOS Blog What Does Hypnosis Feel Like? The Answer May Surprise You. What does hypnosis feel like? So many people are curious about this, and there are many misconceptions about it. For me, "hypnosis"... Procrastinating? Stop Pretending and Set Goals That You Really Want. Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you have some goals but you're having trouble getting started on them. You brain keeps finding a million... Afraid of Public Speaking? Read This. Many people feel extremely uncomfortable when they are asked to speak in front of a group. Sometimes to the point where it interferes... Hypnosis Research HYPNOSIS RESEARCH BUSINESSES AND GROUPS LEARN MORE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR

Participants in our workshops have the opportunity to experience, learn and practice powerful tools for ethical influence and personal development. INTERESTED IN PRIVATE SESSIONS? BOOK A FREE EVALUATION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR OFFICE, BUSINESSES, OR GROUPS Therapeutic Langauge for Medical Professionals On-site or Online Effective therapeutic communication is a form of hypnotic language. As a medical professional, you are viewed as an authority figure by your patients and as such you are in a position to deliver suggestions that can have a powerful therapeutic effect. Effective languaging can lead to better outcomes, greater patient satisfaction, and increased referrals. Classes conducted on-site or online. The format is entertaining and engaging and participants will come away with skills and knowledge they can use immediately. Contact Gary to discuss and arrange times. LEARN MORE WORDS THAT WORK Effective language and messaging for sales, non-profits, groups On-site or Online Learn skills that not only improve business performance but also promote greater personal satisfaction for employees and better relationships with customers. A few simple changes to the language you use, your non-verbal communication and the sequencing of the customer experience can help you avoid alienating and losing customers needlessly. Instead, you'll create customer satisfaction and loyalty that is real. If you have a great product or service that offers real value to others, you owe it to yourself, your customers, and your team to let the world easily understand it and easily buy it if they want it. I can teach you some powerful communication techniques that will positively transform your business interactions and the results you get. And you can start using them right away. This is soft skills technology that works. Empower your team with the soft skills they need to succeed. LEARN MORE

Learn language patterns that can increase treatment effectiveness, lead to greater patient satisfaction and generate more referrals. LEARN MORE CONTACT GARY THERAPEUTIC LANGUAGE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONALS Learn language patterns that can increase treatment effectiveness, lead to greater patient satisfaction and generate more referrals. Doctors, dentists, office staff and other medical professionals can increase their effectiveness and patient satisfaction through the skillful use of therapeutic language. As a medical professional, you are viewed as an authority figure by your patients and as such you are in a position to deliver suggestions that can have a powerful effect. The language you use with your patients has a tremendous impact. Every day is busy in the medical world and after repeating the same materials many times over, office staff and even doctors often take it for granted that patients will understand the good intentions behind their words. Unfortunately these brief exchanges are sometimes misinterpreted and may have an effect that actually makes your job harder and more stressful and your work less effective. Research shows that the mindset of a patient can have a huge impact on the outcome of any medical treatment. More and more medical professionals are becoming aware of the tremendous benefits good therapeutic communication provides. It can provide more patient comfort, less need for supplementary medications, and a feeling of empowerment and participation. It can also have a major positive impact on outcome and recovery time which leads to greater patient satisfaction, more referrals and fewer problems. The mindset of a patient can have a huge impact on the outcome of any medical treatment. Here's how I can help you develop powerful therapeutic language skills: Options for a Medical Office 1. Introduction to Therapeutic Language Concepts Therapeutic Communication Concepts is a 60-90 min. online or onsite introductory class for medical staff conducted at lunch break or another available time. The format is entertaining and engaging and participants will come away with skills and knowledge they can use immediately. Contact Gary to discuss and arrange times. 2. Therapeutic Language Intensive Workshop Therapeutic Communication Intensive is a 3.5 hr online or onsite intensive workshop on therapeutic communication for medical staff. Time and location will be as arranged by the medical practice. The class can be done online or in-person. The class combines break out practice of each hypnotic language pattern in an entertaining and engaging format. This is a more in-depth training that allows the skills to be drilled and internalized. Participants will come away with skills and knowledge they can use immediately. This is soft-skills technology that works. << Back to Services LEARN MORE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

Getting into a "flow" state is the key to both excellence and enjoyment of your performances. Entering and maintaining this state is very much like practicing a martial art.  It's a balance beween effort and letting go, between relaxation and power. Hypnotherapy can help you achieve this balance and allow your performances to soar. to new heights. BOOK A FREE EVALUATION GET STARTED NOW PERFORMING ARTS MAGIC PERFORM AT YOUR BEST Participating in any of the performing arts can be a thrill. When things are really working, we feel an amazing connection with others. A great performance can evoke inspiration, insight, and cathartic release. The audience and the performer become completely immersed in the experience. Of course all of this doesn't happen by just snapping your fingers! We start by learning the basic skills like instrumental technique, vocal delivery, or acting technique. We practice and practice, and practice. Eventually, the techniques become somewhat automatic which allows us to put our attention on higher-level considerations like interpretation and expression. And that's when we can take things to the next level. The technique begins to flow naturally in whatever way is needed to deliver the artistic result we want. The performances start to become artistic expression rather than merely execution. AUTHENTIC EXPRESSION FLOW STATE BULLETPROOF STRATEGIES Maintaining this "flow" is the key to both excellence and enjoyment of your performances. Entering and maintaining it is very much like practicing a martial art. We need a balance beween effort and letting go. Between focus and letting the imagination roam, between relaxation and power, Sometimes rigorous training and other pressures can complicate our ability to achieve and maintain this balance. Habits of overthinking, anxiety, and muscular tension can creep in, especially if you've gone through many auditions, had a bad performing experience, or spent a lot of time in environments that are extremely competitive. And it's not only professional performers that can experience this loss of flow. Performers of any age and any level of experience can put a lot of pressure on themselves and it can interfere with their enjoyment as well as their performance. It's a common issue. You're not alone. I've been performing music professionally for many years, and believe me, I've been there. Performance anxiety sucks. But there's good news! There's no need to suffer with it any longer. You can turn this around faster than you think. In our hypnosis sessions we'll use many innovative techniques that can free you from blocks and uncomfortable feelings. Through targeted hypnosis, coaching and cognitive skill-building you'll gain the ability to access a flow state with just the right balance of relaxation, excitement, power. and focus. By aligning your unconscious and conscious responses, you’ll feel so much more relaxed and confident in these situations, and your performances will soar. You'll feel so much more relaxed and confident and your performances will soar. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW "I'm very fortunate to be able to work with Gary on a deep-rooted issue which I've attempted to address for many years. I had two sessions with him. Before a session being scheduled, we had a chance to discuss on why hypnosis helps on removing un-wanted habit/behavior. His explanation let me have a better understanding, thus had even higher confidence level before having my first session.... There's obvious improvement after two visits...Highly recommend Gary to those who intend to change their life for the better." - Calvin W. << Back to Services

Almost everyone needs to take an exam at some point in their life. But most people never learn effective strategies for exam taking and preparation. If you want to supercharge your performance on an upcoming exam, hypnotherapy and coaching can be your secret weapons. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION EXAMS AND LEARNING SUPERCHARGE YOUR STUDIES AND EXAM PERFORMANCE Almost everyone needs to take an exam at some point in their life. And while the teaching or training you received may have thoroughly covered the subject matter, most people never learn effective strategies for exam taking and preparation. Learning in a classroom is one thing but remembering the information in a pressurized situation is another. There are certain strategies you can use during your exam prep and on exam day that will give you a big advantage. If you want to supercharge your performance on an upcoming exam, you're in the right place! Hypnotherapy, coaching and cognitive skill building are your secret weapons. Modern humans are born with a tremendous ability to learn. We learn to walk, talk, drive, compare prices, find the shortest route to a destination, or count cash. We can remember the name of an attractive person, our address, PIN codes, etc. We routinely learn these things and then easily recall the information or sequences of behavior when they are needed. Your conscious and unconscious processes work together perfectly to make this happen. Our hypnotherapy sessions will allow you to harness this natural ability to learn and recall. We can amplify it and focus it to optimize your exam preparation and performance. You'll excel on exam day, and as a bonus, you'll learn techniques that can be used in many other areas of your life. TARGETED STUDY TIME PROVEN EXAM STRATEGIES OPTIMAL LEARNING STATE The exam program is a combination of coaching, targeted hypnosis and cognitive skill building. You'll discover and learn how to leverage your sensory and cognitive strengths and preferences, You'll experience techniques for relaxation and focused alertness and identify your optimal learning state. We'll also deploy techniques for recall and comprehension and sharpen the ability to mentally organize information for easy access. OK, that's a lot of fancy jargon but to sum it up... it works! Why not book a free evaluation so we can have a chat about your goals and how I can help you achieve them. You'll excel on exam day and as a bonus, you'll learn techniques that can be used in many other areas of your life. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW Hi Gary, "We worked together a few years ago, the hypnosis I believed helped me quit smoking and graduate college. Hopefully you can help me with weightloss and stress relief. Thank you, " -Kevin S. << Back to Services

Read about how hypnotherapy has helped our clients and discover what hypnotherapy can do for you. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION TESTIMONIALS MAKE REAL CHANGE WITH HYPNOSIS I have used Gary’s services several times and each time I was able to overcome my mental obstacles. The most recent session was done via “ Zoom “ due to covid concerns. I then played in a tournament with nothing clouding my mind during my play. I owe a lot of my success to Gary’s techniques Poko P. "I'd say I smoke for a good 25 years. I was a pack and a half a day smoker, I've tried so many times to quit but only last a couple days a couple weeks and then back to smoking again. As I hit my mid 40s I decided to quit again,a friend of mine told me about hypotherapy !!! I told my buddy that shit would not work for me, but I will give it try !! Mind you I've been trying to quit many of times my health started going downhill so that's why I made my appointment with rising star I was ready to quit.!!!! Three months later I have not smoked!! My wife is also a pack a day smoker and she still smokes till this day I have no problem or urge to smoke !! You have to be mentally ready to stop smoking for this to work!!!!!!!" Hawaiian B. Today's online event was Awesome! Gary provided us with 3 very practical Power Tool techniques that we are able to use immediately to during these challenging and uncertain times. Tom H. As a licensed Acupuncturist I have referred several clients to Gary to help them overcome anxiety or phobias, prepare for childbirth, quit smoking, lose weight and other issues. Gary is easy to work with, very professional, and consistently gets great results. Eva Kwong Eva Kwong Acupuncture Gary, it was a true pleasure to host you the other evening. Your presentation was fantastic and I know attendees were very engaged--that's a wonderful thing to see. I believe nearly everyone provided their info on your signup sheet and gobbled up the business cards. I also found your talk personally helpful, which is a bonus for me!Thanks again for sharing your expertise with the library. Keep us in mind-- Michelle B. San Mateo Public Library Sincerely appreciate for the great session today. The communication part made so much sense and so inspiring. You guided in various approaches in such a natural, smooth and inspiring manner, I felt very relaxing, much more confident and came out w very positive attitude. I honestly felt beneficial from every minute of the session. Thanks again for laying out such a great one. Calvin W. Gary is a fantastic hypnotherapist. I had my hyponosis session with him several days before my due date. I felt super relaxing and had wonderful sleep that night. Gary recorded a part of our session and forwarded it to me. So it's very convenient for me to listen to it every day. The recorded session helped me tremendously reduce my pain during labor. I did reach my goal of complete natural birth without any interventions. I would like to encourage anyone who want to have natural birth or like to train your mind to better handle pain to try hyponosis. Highly recommended to have the session down with Gary! Kun L. We worked together a few years ago, the hypnosis I believed helped me quit smoking and graduate college. Hopefully you can help me with weightloss and stress relief. Thank you, Kevin S Gary did an excellent job of covering the material he was presenting. I really enjoyed it. This meeting had really good value for me. Paul H. My life has really improved since going to Gary. Without getting into specifics, it has really changed my life and I'm forever grateful. I like that you see immediate changes and I'm a very practical person so I like that it's changes that people notice right away. He's very caring but most importantly effective. Nhieu W. There's obvious improvement after two visits. I'm very optimistic on continuous positive changes. Highly recommend Gary to those who intend to change their life for the better. Chien C. I've had 3 sessions with Gary - With my sleeping problem, the techniques and tools Gary gave me resulted in helping me sleep better. My sleep cycle has now dramatically changed for the better. I highly recommend Gary. Andrea R. I am very appreciative of the work you have done with me in our first two sessions. I feel like it is working well. My compliments to you on your expertise and thoughtful, personalized interventions, it is really touching and resonating with me. Don P. We had Gary come and give a presentation on hypnotherapy. His presentation itself proved to be powerful and engaging, and seems to have given the audience some great focus techniques to use in their life. I would have Gary do another presentation again here anytime. Kajah R. Millbrae Public Library "I went to see Gary because I was drinking alcohol and smoking weed every day. I had been this way for about 10 years and was ready to stop but I couldn't find the "drive" myself to do it. I was able to find Gary and after my first hypnotherapy session I felt much better. I saw that it wouldn't be as difficult as I thought it would be. I had 2 more sessions left and by the second session I was indeed on a clean and sober path. On that sober path I went in for the 3rd, and final session, as a celebratory session. I saw him in Mid December and today is 6 weeks of me being clean and sober. I have no struggles with either substances, rather I understand now that choosing a different path in life can benefit me way more than the path I was on so I have the "drive" to stay clean and sober and see what life has to offer me. If you are ready to move forward in your life but need some extra help, Gary can help." Jeffrey D. My whole life I get very nervous whenever I have to draw blood. I fainted every time I sat on that chair. I literally blacked out and nurses had to lay me down and prepare me juices. One time I even fainted after I cut my finger with a knife. It was only a tiny cut and wasn't even that bad. But I just couldn't control my body and mind. I started to sweat and blacked out eventually. Gary was my life saver. After seeing him, blood drawing was a piece of cake. I never knew I would put on a smile after sitting on that chair. I was able to walk in and out that lab within 5 minutes. I highly recommend Gary. My dad has this same issue as me. I may just bring in my dad to see Gary one day. Oh, I heard he is great if you want to quit smoking too." Chloris W.

Hypno-coaching for kids and teens is a unique combination of coaching, tutoring, and imagination exercises that can help your child improve their performance at school and their behavior at home. It can be applied to academics, sports, musical performance, making friends, behavioral and emotional issues, and many other areas. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION KIDS AND TEENS HYPNO-COACHING FOR KIDS AND TEENS During my years of experience as a credentialed teacher, I developed and refined a way of working with students of all ages that I call hypno-coaching. Hypno-coaching for kids and teens is a unique combination of coaching, tutoring, and imagination exercises that can help your child improve their performance at school and their behavior at home. It can be applied to academics, sports, musical performance, making friends, behavioral and emotional issues, and many other areas. Young people have a wonderful ability to use their imagination and they really enjoy this approach. STUDY & EXAM STRATEGIES FIRE THE IMAGINATION BUILD CONFIDENCE Hypno-coaching includes practical skill building (for example, test-taking strategies) as well as discovering what excites your child's imagination and using that excitement to inspire and motivate. We'll also address and transform any unhelpful habits that might be holding your child back. With practical strategies for success in place and release of emotional pressures, important activities in your child's life will become much easier and a lot more fun. As a result, behavior and attitude at school and at home can move in a very positive direction. Young people have a wonderful ability to use their imagination and they really enjoy this approach. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW Hi Gary ! My daughter is doing better I think your treatment help her a lot! Thank you very much! -Theresa .O. << Back to Services

INTERESTED IN PRIVATE SESSIONS? BOOK A FREE EVALUATION ARTICLES AND UPDATES Here are some articles about hypnosis, hypnotherapy, personal development and the power of the mind. Feel free to leave a comment or contact me with any questions! What Does Hypnosis Feel Like? The Answer May Surprise You. What does hypnosis feel like? So many people are curious about this, and there are many misconceptions about it. For me, "hypnosis"... Procrastinating? Stop Pretending and Set Goals That You Really Want. Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you have some goals but you're having trouble getting started on them. You brain keeps finding a million... Afraid of Public Speaking? Read This. Many people feel extremely uncomfortable when they are asked to speak in front of a group. Sometimes to the point where it interferes... Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Why Does it Work? Perhaps you've tried to lose weight in the past and found it difficult. You're not alone. Maybe you've struggled with special diets or... Break Free from Anxiety and Boost Self-Confidence Anxiety, worry, stress, self-doubt. These are words used to describe thoughts and feelings that all of us experience from time to time....