Hypnosis is not sleep, although some get so relaxed that they may fall asleep. This is no problem because some part of the mind continues to listen to the voice of the hypnotist. In hypnosis, sleeping clients can still follow instructions such as moving a finger, taking a deep breath or awakening themselves when they are asked to do so.​

​​When you go to a hypnotist for a specific purpose such as smoking cessation, weight loss, stress reduction, eliminating fears or phobias, chronic fatigue, pain control or creative exploration, your stated purpose becomes the hypnotist’s objective for you. A hypnotist is expert at translating your wants and desires into the special language of the subconscious mind.

​Since your mind and body function as ​one, undivided whole​​​​​, your objective is most efficiently accomplished because all parts of your mind and body are working together and in the same direction. Ambivalence is eliminated and in its place is the natural, efficient flowing toward your intended goal.​

There is no failure in hypnosis. What is normally viewed as failure is simply feedback that we use to achieve your goal. This feedback only reflects a need for adjustment in perspective, approach and inclusiveness. This is the mastery that you can accomplish through hypnosis and self-hypnosis.​