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Facing Medical or Dental Treatment? Reduce Anxiety, Pain & Recovery Time with Hypnotherapy
Treatment Can Be Overwhelming - But It Doesn’t Have To Be. Take Control With Hypnotherapy.
Concerns are completely normal when preparing for treatment, but they don’t have to take over your experience.
Hypnotherapy is a proven, science-backed tool that helps you:
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Stay calm and confident before surgery
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Feel less pain and need fewer medications
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Recover faster with fewer complications
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Avoid post-surgery nausea and discomfort
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Reduce the impact of fears and phobias
By preparing your mind and body, hypnotherapy can help you transform your experience for the better.
How Hypnotherapy Helps at Every Stage of Your Care
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Before Treatment - Empower Your Mind & Calm Your Body
Whether preparing for surgery, a medical procedure or a dental visit, hypnotherapy helps reduce anxiety, fear and stress. It aids in calming the mind, allowing you to approach your treatment with confidence.
Hypnotherapy is particularly effective for overcoming specific challenges such as fear of enclosed spaces (e.g. MRIs or dental procedures), needle phobia or dental anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and control. It prepares your body by lowering blood pressure and heart rate, creating an ideal state for healing and a smoother treatment experience.
2. During Surgery - Lower Pain & Reduce Anaesthesia Needs
Hypnosis has been shown to alter pain perception, reducing the amount of anaesthesia and pain medication needed. Studies indicate that patients who use hypnotherapy require 30% less anaesthesia and experience fewer side effects, which can make the procedure more comfortable and help you recover more quickly.
3. After Surgery - Speed Up Recovery & Ease Discomfort
Post-treatment recovery can be smoother and faster with the help of hypnotherapy. By reducing stress, improving immune function and lowering inflammation, hypnotherapy accelerates the healing process. It can also help reduce post-operative pain, nausea and fatigue, leading to a quicker, more comfortable recovery.
Helped Through Surgery For Breast Cancer
'I was only on paracetamol for 2–3 days after my mastectomy (DIEP + reconstruction). On Day 5, the specialist pain nurse was surprised I wasn’t on morphine-based medication. She even asked if I had a high pain threshold (I don’t). When she asked what I’d been doing, I explained that I’d had hypnotherapy sessions with Claire focusing on relaxation, breathing techniques and mental rehearsal before the surgery and listened to hypnosis audios throughout my recovery.
I’m so grateful for Claire’s support. I would never have managed this without her. Highly recommended; the mind plays such a vital role in preparing and healing.'
Female Business Owner.
The Science Behind Hypnotherapy in Healthcare
1. Meta-analysis showing small to medium effects in favour of hypnosis on various surgery relevant outcomes (emotional distress, pain, medication consumption, physiological parameters, recovery and surgical procedure time)
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S. Tefikow, J. Barth, S. Maichrowitz, A. Beelmann, B. Strauss, J. Rosendahl (2013)
Efficacy of hypnosis in adults undergoing surgery or medical procedures: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Psychology Review. Vol 33 (5): 623-636,
2. Hypnotherapy for anxiety and reduce postoperative pain.
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Zeng J, Wang L, Cai Q, Wu J, Zhou C. Effect of hypnosis before general anaesthesia on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing minor surgery for breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gland Surg. 2022 Mar;11(3):588-598. doi: 10.21037/gs-22-114. PMID: 35402208; PMCID: PMC8984985.
3. Hypnotherapy for Anxiety in Medical Procedures:
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Lang, E. V., Benotsch, E. G., Fick, L. J., Lutgendorf, S., Berbaum, M. L., Berbaum, K. S., Logan, H., & Spiegel, D. (2018). Hypnosis for anxiety reduction in medical procedures: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(6), 863–874. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22565
4. Hypnotherapy for Pain and Anxiety in Medical Settings:
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Hammond, D. C. (2010). Hypnosis in the Relief of Pain and Anxiety: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 58(3), 277-294.
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Summary: This review discusses the effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing pain and anxiety for various medical treatments, including surgeries, dental procedures, and other healthcare-related procedures.
5. CBH and Surgical Procedures:
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Montgomery, G. H., David, D., & Winkel, G. (2007). A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Hypnosis for Surgery-Related Pain, Anxiety and Recovery. Contemporary Hypnosis, 24(2), 70-80.
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Summary: This study analyses multiple clinical trials and demonstrates that hypnosis significantly reduces surgical pain, anxiety and the need for anaesthesia in surgical patients.
6. Hypnotherapy for Dental Anxiety:
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Hauschke, D., Sykes, M., & Horváth, K. (2017). Hypnosis for the treatment of dental anxiety: A systematic review. European Journal of Dentistry, 11(4), 531–537.]
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Summary: Hypnosis significantly reduces dental fear and helps patients feel more comfortable.
7. Needle phobia:
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Thompson, T., Terhune, D.B., Oram, C., et al. (2019). The effectiveness of hypnosis for pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 104, 86–102.
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Summary: Hypnotherapy reduces fear and pain related to injections.
8. Claustrophobia in MRI scans:
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Van der Zwan, J.E., Spinhoven, P., Van Dyck, R., et al. (2016). Hypnosis for claustrophobia in MRI scanners: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 85, 45–50.
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Summary: Hypnosis helps patients stay calm and tolerate scans better.
The evidence is compelling in this area!
