Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a condition characterized by pain in the stomach, cramps, bloating, diarrhea and /or constipation. There is no cure for IBS and traditional medical care is not all that effective.
Fortunately relief is available through a specialized method known as clinical hypnosis, originally developed by clinical psychologist, Dr Olafur Palsson. In 1998, he published the results of a Standardized Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by hypnosis and found that 80% of those who participated in the program reported that their symptoms had substantially improved.
Hypnosis is essentially a combination of deep relaxation and suggestions coupled with guided imagery. Everyone has the capacity to benefit from hypnosis, some more than others. It is safe, comfortable and most people report feelings comfortably relaxed following a hypnosis session.
The program consists of an initial evaluation followed by 8 individual treatment sessions of approximately 40 minutes. Patients are seen every other week so the treatment is given over a 3 month period. In between visits, patients are given a recording of each session and instructed to practice daily.
I am one of a relatively small number of clinicians authorized to provide patients with this standardized treatment program.
In my experience, the less overall stress in a person’s life, and the more patients practice, the better the results tend to be.
If you live in Florida or Massachusetts, I can provide the program to you via video sessions. If you live in the South Florida area, I can work with you in my Boca Raton office.
To see if this treatment is right for you, call me now at 561 451-2731.
