Weight Loss Program

Weight Loss

Weight Loss or Weight Release (as I prefer to call it) through hypnosis is a series of three to five sessions designed to help clients reach their desired goals in weight reduction.

Unlike programs based on specific diets, weight release through hypnosis helps the clients choose their own health regimen--a reasonable diet, which can be sustained for life, and regular exercise. To achieve those goals, hypnotherapy uses both direct suggestions and guided imagery.

Through direct suggestions, the hypnotherapist instructs the client in establishing a sane and joyful relationship with food and in eating slowly small amounts of healthy and tasty food. Suggestions also motivate clients in following a reasonable exercise regimen and more dynamic life style choices. Repeated affirmations strengthen the clients' motivation and determination in achieving their goals.

Through guided imagery, hypnotherapy enhances the client's sense of well being, self-esteem and ability to relax. Visualizations help clients imagine end results and reframe their relationships to their bodies.

Throughout the weight reduction program, hypnotherapist and client evaluate together goals, results, and difficulties, which might arise through the course of the program. In particular, special attention is given to emotional issues connected with the client's weight problem and to feelings, which may come up during weight release.

After each session, clients go home with a CD recording of the session and are expected to listen to the recording every day in-between sessions. That reinforces the messages received by the subconscious during hypnotherapy and speeds up the process of weight reduction.

The goal of the program is to create lasting results, better overall health and a more joyful rapport with one's own body.

About Me

Maria Marotti received a certification in Advanced Parts Therapy from the Institute of Hypnotherapy (New Jersey) in 2005. She received a certification as Medical Hypnotherapy Specialist from the Alabama Hypnotherapy Center in 2007. She is certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the International Hypnosis Federation. She has been practicing hypnotherapy in Santa Barbara since 2000. She is also a Smoke Cessation Specialist, certified by Smoke Free International (see the Smoke Cessation section). In her hypnotherapy practice, Maria has worked especially with clients with weight loss issues, clients suffering from anxiety and insomnia, clients seeking to achieve goals, cancer patients, and smokers who want to kick the habit.