Medical Hypnosis Center for Wellness

What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a highly relaxed state of mind and body, an altered state of consciousness. It is a normal and natural phenomenon that we experience every day. Hypnosis can be described as concentrated and directed day-dreaming. A person in hypnosis is always in control, fully aware of his or her surroundings in a detached sort of way, hears everything the physician is saying, and is more receptive to acceptable suggestions given by the Medical Hypnotherapist.

Actually, all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis. The patient achieves his or her own hypnotic state; the Medical Hypnotherapist is only the guide. Anyone who wants to be hypnotized, can be hypnotized. A person in the state of hypnosis cannot be made to say or do something that is against his/her upbringing, morality, religious beliefs, or against "his grain". The mind and body relaxation that is experienced is enjoyable, pleasant, energizing and refreshing.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
- Albert Einstein

What is Medical Hypnosis and Subconscious Hypnoanalysis?

Medical Hypnosis utilizes positive suggestions in the treatment of both physical and emotional disorders. Hypnosis is a state of deepened physical relaxation and heightened concentration of the mind in which the learning process is greatly enhanced. Direct communication with the subconscious mind greatly increases the effectiveness of positive suggestion.

The practitioner of Medical Hypnoanalysis requires a training background in the basics of psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, psychotherapy, psychiatry and medicine as well as in hypnosis.

Medical Hypnoanalysis is dynamic, short term, and directed. It is dynamic in that the treatment approach emphasizes causes rather than symptoms, explanations rather than descriptions, and unconscious forces rather than conscious forces as being the ultimate origin of the psychopathology.

It is short term in that in most situations twenty or less sessions are required for the completion of treatment. It is directed therapy in that the psychotherapist, upon making a diagnosis, follows a medical model of psychotherapy aimed at resolving the underlying unconscious causes responsible for the physical or emotional symptoms, negative thinking and unwanted behavior.

Hypnoanalysis is a search of the subconscious mind through the use of hypnosis. Hypnosis opens the door into the subconscious mind; analysis helps one to understand and resolve the root cause of the problem . . . hence the term, Hypnoanalysis.

The techniques used by Dr. Matez are the most effective means of utilizing hypnosis today. Medical science is combined with Medical Hypnosis to achieve a uniquely effective form of therapy. It is extremely helpful in determining the origin/root cause of a person’s problem, because it reaches regions of the mind that cannot be easily reached in the normal waking state. Specific suggestions aimed at solving the problem are able to reach the patient’s subconscious mind where they are most effective.

          Dr. Matez’s instruments are not scalpels and drugs,
          but words and experiences . . . images and memories . . .
          techniques which teach people to relax and inspire them
          to awaken the healer within, to take charge of their
          lives, and realize their full potentials.

What Is Clinical Guided Mental Imagery?

This natural way of thinking draws on your inner wisdom, becoming a powerful force for insight, self-healing and growth. Imagery can make you deeply aware of how your thoughts, feelings, and habits influence your health and your life. Using Interactive Guided Imagery, you will learn how to focus within, and draw on the wisdom of your mind and body, understand your health needs and symptoms, and become aware of your powerful inner resources to awaken your own natural healing powers.

A growing body of medical research in the new and rapidly expanding field of Psycho-neuroimmunology shows that the inner mind has a powerful influence on every major control system of the brain and body - stimulating vital functions like heart rate, blood pressure, local blood flow, internal organ functioning, wound healing, pain control, immune system functioning and much more.

Using easy to learn imagery skills, you can deeply relax mentally and physically, control pain, recover more quickly from surgery and illness, tolerate difficult medical procedures and treatments like chemotherapy more comfortably, and speed healing of injuries and wounds.

      "Interactive Guided Imagery is a remarkably creative and effective
      way to take advantage of the mind-body connection. It is one of the
      natural therapies that I recommend most frequently to patients."

                                                            Andrew Weil, M.D.
                                                            Author, Spontaneous Healing

What Is Imagine Health!?

Imagine Health! is an innovative Stress Management Program utilizing Interactive Guided Imagery . . . an extremely valuable clinical tool for stress reduction, creative problem solving, peace of mind, body awareness, improve health and wellness, performance enhancement and planning for success. You will learn how to use the Power of Your Mind/Body Connection for Practical Life Skills for Stressful Times.

Stress is a part of life . . . but excessive stress is dangerous to our mental, emotional and physical health. Our lifestyle demands that we use our time and energy wisely . . . that we use our minds well . . . to succeed, to relax, to heal, to enjoy.

Imagine Health! was developed by the Academy for Guided Imagery, which will show you how to use your mind for relaxation, creative problem-solving and effective action planning. You will learn simple, effective methods for reducing, eliminating or better managing the stresses of life. This 6-Session program provides practical training in real life skills that make use of the power of the imagination for better health through stress reduction.

      "Your imagination is a critical factor in how you handle stress.
      It can make you sick with worry, or it can be the key to your
      health, happiness and success"

                                                        Martin L. Rossman, M.D.
                                                        Co-Director, Academy for Guided Imagery

What Problems Can Be Treated By These Methods?

As we learn more about the power of the subconscious mind, we can see just how Medical Hypnosis can improve the quality of our lives. Dr. Matez will skillfully combine Medical Hypnosis and Clinical Guided Imagery Techniques, teaching you how you can empower yourself to assume an important role in promoting your own inner peace, healing and well-being
. . .To Take Control of your Mind, Your Body, and Your Life.

Some of the problem areas that can be successfully treated by Medical Hypnosis and Guided Mental Imagery include:

Depression
Anxiety, Nervous Tension
Stress Management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Stop Smoking with the Smoking Cessation Program
Obesity and Eating Disorders
Pain Modification and Pain Control; Learn Hypnoanesthesia and Hypnoanalgesia for Pain Relief
Phobias and Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia
Fears such as: Flying, Driving, and all others
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
Spiritual Conflicts
Negative Thinking; Self-Destructive Behavior
Anger Management
Restore Calm, Energy, Inner Peace and Well-Being
Self-Empowerment and Ego-Strengthening
All Psychosomatic/Psychophysiological Disorders
Migraine and Tension Headache Relief
Sleep Disorders, Insomnia and Nightmares
Motion Sickness: Sea, Air, Car, etc.
Sexual Dysfunction: Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Anorgasmia and Decreased Desire
Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse & Addictions
Gambling and Other Compulsive Behavioral Patterns
Fear of Public Speaking; Stuttering, Stammering
Nail Biting, Nervous Habits
Healing Imagery to Improve Health and Wellness
Communicate with Inner Wisdom, Awaken the Healer Within, Gain A More Satisfying life
Dream Analysis and Age-Regression
Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy
Blood Pressure Stabilization
Asthma, Allergies and Psychosomatic Skin Problems
Arthritis; Muscle Tension & other Musculoskeletal Problems
Colitis, Constipation, Ulcers and other Chronic Bowel Problems
Pre-Surgery, Dental and Childbirth Conditioning
Menstrual Difficulties, PMS and Menapausal Symptoms
Memory, Learning and Concentration Improvement
Social Insecurity, Shyness and Inferiority
Identity and Personality Problems
Marital, Separation, Divorce, Personal and Relationship Difficulties
Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
Successful Skills Development Programs for Creativity, Motivation, Self-Improvement & Optimal Performance in Sales, Career, Work, School, Sports and Life
Sports Improvement: Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track, Wrestling, Boxing and All Other Team & Individual Sports - Professional and Amateur

Remember, you are doing this for yourself! It’s for your own well-being, your health, and your complete enjoyment of life.