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Hypnotherapy/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor. I am able to provide you with answers regarding hypnosis/hypnotherapy for smoking, weight loss, sports and memory improvement, etc. as well as it`s use in the treatment of various physical or emotional disorders and to help cope with medical conditions and/or surgery.
Experience in the area
I've been involved in hypnosis for over 25 years, have had a full-time practice since 1999. I am a board certified master hypnotist and certified instructor by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I am also a certified NLP practitioner by The National Federation of Nuero Linguistic Psychology and a Reiki Master.
Organizations
National Guild of Hypnotists, International Association of Counselors and Therapists, The National Board of Professional and Ethical Standards, National Federation of Hypnotists Local 104 AFL-CIO & CLC
Publications
New Bedford Standard Times, Fall River Herald News, Journal of Hypnotism Magazine, WWW
Education/Credentials
BA-Roger Williams University, Basic-Advanced-Omni Hypnosis Training Center, Board Certfied Master Hypnosis and Certified Instructor-National Guild of Hypnotists Training Centers.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anu | 01/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you :) |
| L | 10/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10+++ stars for Alan Alves! His answers ..... |
| Dave | 06/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help. |
| anu | 04/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS! |
| poonam | 04/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH :) |
Recent Answers from Alan L. Alves
2012-02-03 non brain injury aphasia:
Hello Mario, Sorry to hear of your wife's problem, but yes hypnosis can help a little or a lot depending on the severity of the condition, her age and the expertise of the hypnotist (one who proficient
2011-01-06 re: smoking:
Hi Natalie, I know it is highly effective when done by a competent hypnotist. For the past 11 years I have had a documented success rate over 90%. Of course the individual has to want to quit, you cannot
2010-09-05 Sugar cravings:
Absolutely hypnosis with a qualified hypnotist can alleviate this problem rather easily. It will take more than one session as the ISE (initial sensitizing event) and subsequent events will have to be
2010-05-16 Hypnotherapy to help with issues arising as a result of a traumatic brain injury:
Hypnosis would help him normally- but unfortunately you cannot make any one do anything against there will or moral character. In short, if he wants to quit smoking hypnosis works, if he doesn't it won't
2010-01-26 IPA transcription assistance:
Julian, In my ten years in business I have never failed to have someone enter hypnosis, if they really wanted to, and I don't believe you would be an exception. However, hypnosis cannot make you do anything
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