Disclosure of Services

Hypnotherapy services are covered by the laws of the State of California as defined in the California Business and Professions Code. Julia Nizinski’s hypnotherapy services are in compliance with those laws.

California Senate Bill SB577 (summary)

In recognition that millions of Californians receive a substantial volume of healthcare services from complementary and alternative health care practitioners, California Law allows access by California residents to complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners who are not providing services that require medical training and credentials. The following disclosure is provided in compliance with Section 2053.6 of the California Business and Professions Code.

California Business and Professions Code 2908

The purpose of a program of hypnotherapy is for vocational and avocational self-improvement and as alternative or complementary treatment to healing arts services licensed by the state. A hypnotherapist is not a licensed physician or psychotherapist and hypnotherapy services are not licensed by the State of California. Services do not include the practice of medicine and should not be considered as a substitute for licensed medical or psychological services or procedures.

Julia Nizinski’s hypnotherapy services do not include the diagnosis of any physical or mental illnesses and do not constitute the practice of medicine or psychology.

Support for problems of psychogenic or functional origin are treated with psychological or medical referrals only. That is, when a client seeks support for medically related conditions, the support is offered only with a referral, in writing, from the client’s medical doctor or psychotherapist.

How Hypnosis Works

Hypnosis works with the power of the subconscious mind to change habits and behaviors. The subconscious mind is considered to be the source or root of many of our behaviors, emotions, attitudes and motivations. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for accessing the subconscious mind and creating improvements in our lives.

Hypnotherapy Services

Services consist of a program of conditioning, including an undetermined number of private sessions, depending on the client’s individual needs. The hypnotherapist will endeavor to accomplish the objectives of the client’s sessions. While hypnosis may be an effective technique for many purposes, the effectiveness may vary from individual to individual and no specific results or progress can be promised or guaranteed.

Hypnotherapy Sessions

During hypnotherapy sessions, clients remain completely aware of everything that is going on. In fact, many people experience a hyper-awareness where sensations perceived are enriched and vivid. The ability to visualize or imagine is enhanced. Deep relaxation is common. Many describe the hypnotic state as a complete and total escape from physical tension and emotional stress.

The use of hypnosis could elicit memories of past events, which may or may not be literally true. It is possible that events under hypnosis will be distorted or misconstrued. Memories or images evoked under hypnosis are not necessarily accurate and may be a construction or may be a composite of memories. Without corroborating information, it is not possible to determine whether a specific memory is true or false, even if it seems true to the client.