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Follow the simple steps and you're on your way. Let’s get started with your hypnotherapy program! LET'S GET STARTED! BOOK A SESSION HYPNOTHERAPY SESSIONS DESIGNED FOR YOU STEP 1 . BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK A FREE EVALUATION If we've already had a phone conversation and you have all the information you need, you can skip this step. If we haven't spoken, please book a free evaluation before you book your first hypnotherapy session. The evaluation can be done by phone or Zoom video call. This gives me an opportunity to learn about your situation, answer all of your questions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy and share some insights. There is no pressure to book at that time, though you're welcome to do so. STEP 2 . BOOK A HYPNOTHERAPY SESSION WITH GARY BOOK ONLINE SESSION BOOK AN IN-OFFICE SESSION In- Person or Online Hypnotherapy Sessions? Which one is right for you? We'll discuss this during the evaluation. and you can decide., There are advantages to each but both are very effective. In-office hypnotherapy sessions take place at 851 Burlway Rd. Suite 316, Burlingame CA 94010.

It’s easy to get started with hypnotherapy at Gary Schwantes Hypnosis. First, book a free evaluation. Then, book your first hypnotherapy session. Why wait? Start your hypnotherapy program today. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION HOW IT WORKS EASY STEPS TO GET STARTED WITH HYPNOTHERAPY First, book a free evaluation Please book a free evaluation before you book your first hypnotherapy session. The evaluation can be done either by phone or Zoom video call. This gives me an opportunity to learn about your situation, answer your questions and make some recommendations. Then, book your first hypnotherapy session Hypnotherapy sessions are by appointment only. Booking is done on the Book a Session page . Choose either in-person or online sessions and you'll see available times on the calendar. Choose the date and time that works best for you. You’ll also see the rates and pay in advance for your session. How many sessions? Clients who come for help with a specific issue like getting rid of a fear, changing a habit, preparing for an exam, etc. typically see me for 3-4 weekly hypnosis sessions and get a great result. Once clients experience the benefits of hypnotherapy, they may discover other areas where it could be helpful, so the door is always open for more hypnotherapy sessions if desired. Another way for us to work is ongoing coaching and hypnotherapy. This is common for sports, entrepreneurs, performing artists and general personal development. For this work we may spread our hypnotic sessions over a longer period of time and have an ongoing relationship. Each session will start with a brief discussion and then proceed into the hypnotherapy change work. We'll be making changes and addressing your concerns right from the start. About Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Hypnosis has a long and interesting history. Studies have shown it to be a safe and effective process that has many applications. Today it's being used in a wide variety of settings including medicine, sports, business, personal development, performing arts, psychology, sales and more. Hypnosis allows us to access aspects of our mental processes that run below our level of conscious awareness. Why is that important? Because many studies indicate that most of our emotional responses and primary behavior patterns are driven by unconscious processes. Along with unconscious protective responses we also have an amazing ability to instantly recognize and remember patterns in our environment and to learn complex behaviors and skills to the point they become automatic. Examples of automatic behaviors and skills include things like walking, driving, job skills and spoken language. Examples of automatic responses include things like "gut feelings", sense of direction, fears, panic, anxiety, excitement, attraction, and blushing. Once the behavior or response is encoded it may run automatically whenever the triggering pattern is recognized. Overall, this works really well for us. It puts many things on autopilot so we can go about our business. But sometimes error creeps into the system and we end up with unwanted responses and behaviors. Examples of this include things like phobias, bad habits, anxiety etc. How does that happen? Anytime we're feeling a strong emotion, or receive a shock we may associate whatever's in the environment with that feeling or take in whatever suggestion is offered, especially if it's given by an authority figure like a parent, doctor or teacher.. We can also receive unwanted "training" of our unconscious via ads, peer pressure, social media, movies, family members and parents. Unwanted automatic behaviors and responses can be hard to stop using conscious methods like willpower or by simply talking about it. But when we use hypnosis, we can get to the root of the problem and change things easily. Hypnotherapy allows us to guide and retrain your unconscious processes so they serve you better. So how exactly does hypnotic work accomplish that? By communicating with the unconscious using its natural mode of communication. Through emotions, physical sensations, symbols, powerful words and a sense of involuntary or automatic behavior. Our work will leverage these elements through a variety of exercises and techniques to get the results you want. Our work will also bring certain things into your conscious awareness that will really help you. This is where Cognitive Skill Building comes in. You'll learn mindset tools you can use in certain situations to get the results you want. Some of our work will be very interactive with a lot of conversation, while other techniques will be more like “classic” hypnosis. In certain cases I may ask you to bring your tennis racket, golf club or musical instrument to the session. We may even have a session at a golf course, auditorium, airport or other location where you've experienced a problem. When a set of sessions is completed, you'll enjoy the benefits of our work and also leave with a set of skills that will empower you far into the future. FAQs How many sessions will it take to get results? I typically see clients for 3-4 sessions, but there is no set number. Each case is unique, with a different set of variables. Is the information disclosed in the appointments confidential? Yes, absolutely. Your privacy will always be respected. Any reviews and testimonials shared have been done so with the permission of the clients who wanted to share their positive experiences to encourage others. Is hypnotherapy safe? Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is safe in-person as well as online. To dispel many myths at once, you will NOT have your mind controlled, get stuck in a trance, look silly or do stupid things, divulge any secrets you don’t wish to share. You WILL have access to a powerful modality that can help you resolve issues, achieve your goals and improve your life. Typically clients find the experience very enjoyable, relaxing and empowering. You can visit the Free Resources page on this website for links to various studies that document the benefits and widespread uses of hypnotherapy. Do you give any kind of guarantee? I can guarantee that you will receive the highest quality care and service, and the highest level of professionalism on my part. I will do my very best to get you the results you want. You will be treated with respect and benefit from the most effective techniques the field has to offer. Can I use my medical insurance to pay for sessions? No. Hypnotherapy is very rarely covered by medical insurance in the US. I expect this will change in the foreseeable future, but not for a while. Can you make me quit smoking? I don’t make people do things. I simply provide the opportunity and the means for my clients to make the changes they want to make. How do I book my first session? Please book a free evaluation before you book your first hypnotherapy session. The evaluation can be done by phone or via Zoom. This gives me an opportunity to answer all of your questions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy and to share some insights. TOnce we've decided it's a good fit, you can choose a date and time that works for you using Book A Session in the website menu. If this description sounds good, I encourage you to book a free evaluation. The evaluation is a 15 min. phone call or Zoom session where you can share what's going on and we can decide together whether Hypnotherapy is a good fit for you. There's no obligation to book a session on the call. I look forward to speaking with you! -Gary BUSINESSES AND GROUPS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR LEARN MORE

Our hypnotherapy and personal development products can be used as enhancements to your hypnotherapy sessions or as stand-alone tools for personal development. LEARN ABOUT PRIVATE SESSIONS BOOK A FREE EVALUATION HYPNOTHERAPY PRODUCTS "Gary is a fantastic hypnotherapist...I had wonderful sleep that night...The recorded session helped me tremendously reduce my pain during labor......." Kun L. HYPNOTHERAPY AUDIO PROGRAMS Target the Life You Want $11.99 This hypnosis recording is designed to activate powerful unconscious resources that can help you reach a personal goal, overcome an issue or improve performance in a certain area. Along the way, it also encourages your body and mind to heal any physical or emotional issues that might be holding you back. DOWNLOAD NOW Sleep Now $11.99 This hypnosis recording will help you rediscover your natural ability to enjoy deep, refreshing, restorative sleep. Listen when you're in bed and ready to sleep. Or if you wake during the night, you can listen to help you go back to sleep. Within a few days, or even sooner, your subconscious will begin learning to make the adjustment for consistently better sleep. DOWNLOAD NOW Preparing for Important Events $11.99 This hypnosis audio session is specifically designed to help you prepare for any upcoming Important Event in your life. A great preparation tool for: Job Interviews, Public Speaking, Artistic Performances, Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, Conferences, Negotiations, Social Situations, Art Openings, Exams. DOWNLOAD NOW NATURAL STONE JEWELRY TO ENHANCE YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY MADE WITH LOVE AND INTENTION -simplygems_by_m BROWSE JEWELRY

Discover a new world of satisfaction and enjoyment in your speaking and sales opportunities and dramatically improve your effectiveness. Hypnotherapy sessions designed to bring out the best in you and to keep you on track and continually evolving in the future. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION CONFIDENT PRESENTING AND SALES COMMUNICATE, INFLUENCE, THRIVE How do you feel when you speak in front of a group? Whenever we speak in front of a group or enter a sales situation, there are multiple levels of communication going on. Usually, we're focused on delivering information about the subject or the product. What many people miss is actually the most important part of the interaction, the non-verbal communication. You are communicating all the time non-verbally and people pick it up right away. Are you nervous and preoccupied? Are you relaxed and friendly? Are you high-energy and exciting? Are you needy and self-centered? Are you someone they can relate to and feel comfortable with? Whatever your state is, people will feel a tendency to move in that direction or react against it. You can dramatically increase your impact and effectiveness by skillfully managing your own state. Our hypnotherapy sessions will help you do that. CLEAR MESSAGING POWERFUL MENTAL STATE BULLETPROOF STRATEGIES People really respond to authenticity. Everybody has things about them that are unique. We'll discover that special something you have, whether it's a special point of view, your sense of humor, a quirk of personality, whatever you have that makes you unique. When you integrate that into your presentations and sales and when that authenticity supports and reinforces the message being delivered it creates magic. The work will happen on many fronts. Targeted hypnosis, coaching, interactive practice during sessions, and developing cognitive skills. The program will be customized to bring out the best in you and to keep you on track and continually evolving long after our hypnotherapy sessions are over. You’ll discover a new world of satisfaction and enjoyment in your speaking and sales opportunities and dramatically improve your effectiveness. Dramatically increase your impact and your effectiveness. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW 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. 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. << Back to Services

Master your mental game by aligning your unconscious and conscious responses. You'll feel much more relaxed and confident as an athlete and notice improved focus and awareness. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION PEAK PERFORMANCE FOR SPORTS SUPERCHARGE YOUR MINDSET, UP YOUR GAME Sports activities offer an amazing opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with others. Some of my clients participate in sports at a very high level of competition. For others, it's a great way to have fun while getting valuable exercise and relieving stress. Regardless of the level at which you compete, hypnotherapy can be an incredibly valuable tool. When it comes to sports performance, the mental aspect is just as important as the physical aspect. Of course, it's important to build basic physical skills and knowledge of the sport. But when you’re in a competition, you want that training to kick in automatically. You don’t have time to consciously analyze and prepare for each shot or move, and you don’t want negative thoughts, self-doubt and lack of confidence to impede the “flow.” You want your body and mind to work together, so you can be at your best when it counts the most. POWERFUL MENTAL GAME FLOW & PEAK PERFORMANCE BULLETPROOF STRATEGIES Targeted hypnosis, coaching and cognitive skill-building will help you master your mental game by aligning your unconscious and conscious responses. You'll feel much more relaxed and confident in these situations, and notice improved focus and awareness. By removing distracting internal dialog, you'll be able to react quicker, make adjustments, anticipate the next shot and play more effectively. You'll be able to access a flow state that's alert and focused with just the right balance of relaxation and power. You'll be able to access a flow state that's alert and focused...just the right balance of relaxation and power. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW "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. << Back to Services

Stopping smoking doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. It can  be a quick and easy process. If you've reached the point where you're totally fed up with smoking and you've finally had enough, if you value your health and your life, if you're ready to make a real change, then now is the time to get rid of this unhealthy habit. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION STOP SMOKING WITH HYPNOSIS WALK AWAY TODAY You're probably reading this because either you or someone close to you is struggling with a smoking habit. Welcome, you're in the right place! Hypnotherapy can help you stop smoking - for good. It can be the difference that makes a difference. Stopping smoking doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. It can be a quick and easy process. If you've reached the point where you're totally fed up with smoking and you've finally had enough, if you value your health and your life, if you're ready to make a real change, then now is the time to get rid of this unhealthy habit. And smoking really is 99% habit rather than a full blown addiction It's mainly the psychological aspects of your smoking behavior, the rituals and routines surrounding it that need to be addressed in order to break the pattern completely and allow you to be a natural, effortless non-smoker. RELAX & REPROGRAM BREAK THE PATTERN MINDSET TOOLS Fear is the mental component that most people struggle with when they stop smoking. Fear that you won't be able to cope, fear that you won't be able to relax, fear that you won't have anything to do with your hands, that you won't look cool enough and so on. These are all rationalizations that the "smoking part" of your mind comes up with. They are excuses and illusions propagated and reinforced by hearsay, media hype and tobacco industry propaganda and disinformation. These impressions are often formed in the early teens, a time when many start the habit. Once you recognize the illusions for what they are, it becomes easy to walk away. I've seen plenty of people, pack a day smokers, stop easily after our hypnosis sessions. These people come in fed up with smoking and ready to change. They follow the program, take responsibility for their actions and they're successful. You'll always have free will. Which is great. Because you can willfully make the decision to quit smoking now. To take charge, to be a leader. And this time you have some secret weapons. You have therapeutic hypnosis, coaching and cognitive skill-building to help you! Once you recognize these illusions for what they are, it becomes easy to walk away. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW "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 !!...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 !! - Hawaiian B. << Back to Services

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy are being used more and more in hospitals, dental offices, major sports franchises, business coaching programs and many more areas. As the followup data comes in, patients, doctors, hospitals, educators, coaches, corporations and  insurance companies are realizing the value and efficacy of this non-invasive, cost effective modality. HOW CAN HYPNOSIS HELP? BOOK A FREE EVALUATION HYPNOSIS RESEARCH MOVING INTO THE MAINSTREAM Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy are being used more and more in hospitals, dental offices, major sports franchises, business coaching programs and many more areas. As the followup data comes in, patients, doctors, hospitals, educators, coaches, corporations and insurance companies are realizing the value and efficacy of this non-invasive, cost effective modality. Here are some studies indicating the effectiveness of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation: Results of a randomized controlled trial http://www.complementarytherapiesinmedicine.com/article/S0965-2299(13)00210-0/fulltext Big tobacco fuels nicotine replacement addiction, UCSF study shows http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Big-tobacco-fuels-addiction-with-nicotine-11882030.php Hypnosis to Manage Stress Related to Medical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2739386/ Boosting Human Learning by Hypnosis https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/23/4/801/343536/Boosting-Human-Learning-by-Hypnosis The Effectiveness of Adjunctive Hypnosis with Surgical Patients: A Meta-Analysis http://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/Fulltext/2002/06000/The_Effectiveness_of_Adjunctive_Hypnosis_with.52.aspx Clinical Hypnosis in the Treatment of Post-Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3556367/ Guided imagery to improve functional outcomes post-anterior cruciate ligament repair: randomized-controlled pilot trial. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21564307 Hypnotherapy and IBS https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022040397

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Hypnotherapy can help you reset your relationship to food so you can reach your ideal weight without struggling or feeling deprived. You'll feel inspired as you regain control over this area of your life.  GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BE YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION RESET YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD Hypnotherapy can help you reset your relationship to food and reach your ideal weight without struggling or feeling deprived. 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 other complicated weight loss processes like weighed portions and calorie counting. While these things can be very useful at times, they're difficult to keep up long-term. It's much easier to reach and maintain your desired weight if healthy eating becomes a natural, automatic behavior. A program of targeted hypnosis, coaching and cognitive skill-building can help you interrupt habitual patterns of binging or eating unhealthy foods and allow you to create new, healthy patterns. Along the way, underlying factors that may have been driving your food problem can be discovered and released, clearing the way for results that are truly long-lasting and life-changing. SMART GOALS BREAK BAD HABITS MINDSET TOOLS Your body is constantly giving you feedback about what you're eating. Our hypnotherapy sessions will help you take advantage of this incredible resource and let it guide you. You'll discover that the diet that makes you feel great and keeps you in vibrant health is the same diet that allows you to maintain your ideal weight easily. We understand intuitively what foods are good for us, but we can get pulled off track by many things including advertising, food industry tactics, and family or cultural influences. We'll also address the emotional connections you have with various foods. These can be powerful drivers for your eating habits. Our hypnosis sessions will help you make the changes that allow you to reach your goal quickly and to maintain it without feeling deprived. In fact, you'll feel inspired as you regain control over this area of your life. Who knows what other positive impact it might have? Of course, if you have special medical considerations you should consult with your physician or nutritionist to tailor a specific diet for your condition. But whether you design your diet by yourself, or work with a physician or nutritionist, our hypnotherapy sessions will help you stick to your plan while you have an amazing voyage of self-discovery and reach your goals sooner than you thought possible. You'll feel inspired as you regain control over this area of your life. GET STARTED NOW BOOK A FREE EVALUATION BOOK NOW "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. << Back to Services

This hypnosis audio session is specifically designed to help you prepare for any upcoming Important Event in your life.  A great preparation tool for: Job Interviews, Public Speaking, Artistic Performances, Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, Conferences, Negotiations, Social Situations, Art Openings, Exams.  LEARN ABOUT PRIVATE SESSIONS BOOK A FREE EVALUATION PREPARING FOR IMPORTANT EVENTS HYPNOTHERAPY AUDIO This Hypnosis Audio session is specifically designed to help you prepare for any upcoming Important Event in your life. A great preparation tool for: Job Interviews, Public Speaking, Artistic Performances, Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, Conferences, Negotiations, Social Situations, Art Openings, Exams. Listen to this session in advance of any upcoming event where you want to be at your best. Your inner state is the key to getting great external results. High performing professional athletes, musicians, actors and business executives know this well. The perfect state of mind will produce optimal body language, posture, eye contact, recall, fine motor co-ordination, brilliant conversation, creative insights and much more automatically. As you learn some interesting background information and listen to stories, you'll be gently guided into a state that opens the door to your unconscious mind. Then you'll do some exercises, building rock solid confidence. You'll program your mind for success. As a result, you'll be free to relax and enjoy yourself when the important day comes, knowing that your desired state will be available automatically when you need it. Don't be surprised when everything goes even better than you imagined. So find a spot where you won't be disturbed, and allow yourself to take a break from the day. You can listen to the recording while sitting or lying down. Play the track at a low but comfortable volume, through stereo earbuds or headphones. Don't worry about trying to remember what I say. Just let things happen. Your unconscious will notice and remember the things that are important for you. You can listen to the recording as many times as you like. Each time you listen, you may discover something new. Gary Schwantes MFA, CCH, CHt., California Teaching Credential, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner Rising Star Personal Development Services www.risingstarforhange.com <<Back to Products

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....