Kicking a bad habit
Ever since I can remember, I have been chewing on something, be it shirt collars or fingernails. As a late teenager I settled down on chewing my cheeks, a bad habit I continued for the next 30 years despite warnings about mouth cancer. I did try to stop on my own but every time I got bored, nervous, or just out of bad habit I started again within days. I had heard about hypnosis as a cure for bad habits but the thought of being "under the spell" of a stranger was not tempting. So when Mary Willix, my old Spanish teacher, told me that she had become a hypnotherapist, I called her for an appointment. As always in Mary's company I felt at ease and relaxed as we began the session talking about my bad habit. Later as I leaned back in the chair listening to Mary's soothing voice I was aware at all times (not "under a spell") but very relaxed. What happened after the session can only be described as amazing - since I walked out the door I have not chewed my cheeks or anything else.
Helle, biologist.
Confidence and fluency in Spanish
Mary Willix has been my Spanish teacher for more than two years and she has given me private hypnosis sessions to help me with learning, recall and fluency. I have never felt so comfortable while learning new information. As I listen to Mary's soothing voice, I become completely relaxed while simultaneously feeling engaged. It is amazing to feel wide open to accept new and difficult concepts. Mary creates a safe space and a learning environment that facilitates patience and clarity. My subconscious absorbs information that becomes cemented into my memory. It is very satisfying to observe how regularly the information she offers during a hypnosis session presents itself when I am speaking Spanish.
Heather, ecologist
Testimonials
Public speaking, recovering losses from grief
Speak in public? Me in front of an audience? I never thought I'd be able to, but through Mary's expert use of hypnosis, I gained the composure and confidence I needed. "Mary's soothing voice made me feel comfortable immediately. She delivered suggestions that generated the results I wanted, and I was surprised by and delighted with how long these results have lasted." I had lost most of my sense of smell, and somehow it was tied to the loss of my mom and dad. Mary suggested hypnosis - and it worked! I now enjoy the smell of flowers again, and chocolate, and mild scents of everyday life.
Diane, author & publisher
Test anxiety
Hi Mary,
I want to thank you for your kindness and the insights you shared with me
as well as the great session we had. I felt immediately at ease and relaxed.
I left feeling optimistic and empowered. I have not begun studying for
the test yet but I am confident that your words will be with me when it is
most important. Thank you for everything.
My best,
Janice, public school teacher
The Creative Process
Under hypnosis with Mary I was able to visualize freely all aspects of an up-coming idea. She is extremely soothing and comforting throughout the session. I felt understood and non-judged and therefore free to explore actively whatever came up from my unconscious or my imagination. That she is an artist herself and offers unconditional support and affirmation is invaluable to the creative process.
Janet, artist