Medical Hypnosis Center for Wellness

Meet Dr.Alan M. Matez

Alan M. Matez, D.O., is a physician and psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience and specializing in Medical Hypnosis. He is Board Certified in Medical Hypnoanalysis and Certified in Interactive Guided Imagery. He is a 1966 graduate of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. After completing a medical/surgical internship, he was in a family/general medical practice, and served as a physician in the United States Navy. Dr. Matez is committed to the care and well-being of his patients and to their successful treatment. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the States of California and Nevada.

"D.O.s: Physicians Treating People - Not Just Symptoms."

Dr. Matez is a member of numerous professional organizations including: The American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts, The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, The Academy for Guided Imagery, The San Diego Society of Clinical Hypnosis, The American Osteopathic Association, The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and The San Diego Osteopathic Medical Association. He is a Diplomate of The American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts, The National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and The National Board of Osteopathic Examiners. He has been a Clinical Training Hypnoanalyst with The American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts since 1980, on the editorial board of the Medical Hypnoanalysis Journal since 1986, and President of the AAMH from 1986 to 1990. He has taught courses in Medical Hypnosis and Guided Imagery with all of the above organizations and in a number of colleges and medical schools throughout the United States, Canada and South Africa.

A dynamic speaker, Dr. Matez is available for speaking engagements to interested professionals, groups, civic clubs and organizations, and academic classes. His extensive knowledge of Mind-Body Medicine, Medical Hypnosis, Subconscious Hypnoanalysis, Interactive Guided Imagery, Behavioral Medicine and Psychology is shared in professional workshops & seminars and in many published articles. Anyone interested in attending these seminars or scheduling speaking engagements can write, e-Mail or call Dr. Matez.