Smoke Cessation Program

Stop Smoking	In One Hour

Why People Don't Stop Smoking

Most people know that by stopping they will save several thousand dollars a year. Most people know that they could add years to their lives. And most people know that if they stop smoking right now, they could save their health--before it's too late. 

So why do people continue to smoke? It all comes down to one thing...FEAR.

• Fear to give up your crutch or pleasure
• Fear that you won't be able to enjoy life or handle stress
• Fear that you will put on weight
• Fear that you'll have to go through an awful trauma to get free
• Fear that you'll never get completely free of the craving

All of these fears are just examples of one overriding fear. The one simple reason that you have not stopped smoking is that you:

Fear that it is going to be too painful and too difficult!

Hypnosis Makes it Easy

In fact the unique hypnosis technique, which I use, makes it so easy that after only one hour you'll leave a happy non-smoker -- not feeling deprived, not feeling that you've made a sacrifice, and not feeling any pain. Instead, you'll have a huge sense of relief and elation that you have at last achieved what all smokers long to achieve, you have become a happy, permanent, non-smoker. When smokers try to stop with other methods, they suffer misery and depression caused by the feeling that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch. The beauty of hypnosis, and in particular the way this system uses hypnosis, is that it removes this feeling of deprivation. It removes the need, and the desire to smoke. You won't need useless aids, gimmicks, or substitutes. No nicotine gum or patches. No inhalers or nasal sprays. No needles or lasers. All that you have to do with hypnosis is sit back in a nice comfortable chair, and relax. It doesn't get much easier than that!

Lifetime Back-up Cover

I have so much confidence in the system I use that I offer a lifetime back-up cover. This means that if you ever start smoking again, whether it is two days or two years down the road, all that you have to do is give me a call and I'll get you back in at no extra charge. You may be wondering how I can offer these free back up sessions to my clients for a lifetime...

High Success Rate

The system that I use has proven to be extremely successful. In Great Britain, where it was initially developed and where it has been practiced for over a decade, the success rate of this method surpasses 95%. Literally, more than 95% of people stop in one hour, and most of the remainder stop in a subsequent free back-up session. How does the system consistently maintain such a high success rate, year in and year out with just a one hour session?

A Unique Approach

Since the British Medical Association (BMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) approved the use of clinical hypnosis in the 1950s, thousand of people have found hypnosis to be an effective way to stop smoking, lose weight, and otherwise improve their lives. Of course, the varying degrees of success with hypnosis depend upon the general competence of the individual hypnotherapists and their techniques. This system combines the best of traditional hypnotherapy techniques with the new science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), which takes hypnosis to an even greater level of effectiveness. One of the reasons why it's not painful or difficult to stop smoking with this method is that it transfers the pleasure derived from smoking to a healthier habit of your choice (e.g. exercise, drinking more water, or relaxation). This is the reason why there is NO unwanted weight gain or other problems associated with kicking the habit -- the only side effects are an increase in health, wealth, and freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions

The old myths and misconceptions about hypnosis have given way to proven, scientifically sound applications. Today, the use of hypnosis is seen in a variety of fields--medicine, dentistry, law enforcement, professional sports, and education. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about hypnosis.

• How does hypnosis work? Our minds work on two levels--the conscious and the unconscious. We make decisions, think, and act with our conscious minds. The unconscious mind controls our habits. In the relaxed state known as hypnosis, we can communicate directly with the unconscious mind and change habits of a lifetime.
• Will hypnosis work for me? Generally speaking, everybody is "hypnotizable," that is, any person with an IQ of at least 70, and no severe mental disorders. Therefore, most people can achieve successful results using hypnosis.
• Is hypnosis safe? Hypnosis is completely safe. You are aware and in control at every moment, and can terminate the session at any time. Hypnosis is not sleep, nor can you get "stuck" in a state of hypnosis. You cannot be made to do something against your will! Hypnosis is a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.
• How does hypnosis help me kick the smoking habit? Because smoking is a habit, it is controlled by the unconscious mind. Since hypnosis and NLP work directly with the unconscious mind, this is the only method that makes sense! I can help you effortlessly transition into the healthy lifestyle of a happy non-smoker -- it only takes one hour to quit.

Facilitator

Maria Marotti
Santa Barbara Breathwork
1002 East Canon Perdido
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Phone: 805-966-9250

Maria Marotti is an author and a retired college teacher (UCSB and Univ. of Rome) with a Ph.D. in American Literature. She pursued her interests in Transpersonal Psychology, altered states of consciousness and holistic health studying for several years with the best in the field. She is certified as a holotropic breathwork ™ practitioner by Stanislav Grof Transpersonal Training (1997-1999), as a hypnotherapist by the American Board of Hypnotherapy (2000), as a Deep Memory Process practitioner (past life regression) by Woolger Training International and, as a specialist in smoke cessation by Smoke Free International (2004). Maria is also a Reiki Master/Teacher who works with cancer patients and brain damage victims. Maria is co-owner of Santa Barbara Holotropic Breathwork (also known as Santa Barbara Breathwork). She has been practicing hypnosis for smoking cessation since 2004.