Physicians, Dentists, and Healthcare Workers

 The disease of civilization is Stress

 The American Institute of Stress (AIS), states that 75 -90% of all visits to primary care physicians are stress related issues.

 …states that  70-85% of patients experience an elevated level of stress when planning a visit to the dentist…

 The American Medical Association (AMA) approved hypnosis for adjunctive medical and dental support in 1958.   The practice of Hypnotherapy has gained more widespread acceptance and respect in the last decade. As researchers in major hospitals and universities attempt to understand mind/body connections and how it influences health, the efficacy of hypnosis has been demonstrated repeatedly.

 Major benefits for the use of the Adjunctive Medical Support Hypnotherapy:

• Reduce stress and anxiety

Office visits/general medical/dental consultations

Pre and post surgical/medica/dental procedures

• Reduce Pain

Decrease immediate post surgical/medical procedure pain medication

Decrease long-term reliance/dependence upon pain medication

• Increase patient compliance with prescribed treatments and protocols

Weight-loss

Smoking cessation

Insomnia

• Improve and accelerate the healing process

• Sustain lifestyle changes and health improvements

• Relief of symptoms

SAD seasonal affective disorder

Fibromyalgia

IBS irritable bowel syndrome

Backache Arthritis Migraine headaches

For a physician to physician consultation, please contact:

Dr. Robert Sapien MD FAAP Associate Professor and Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Albuquerque, NM, 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Click here: International Registry of Medical Support Hypnotherapy (IRMSH)

Dr. Sapien serves on the board of directors for International Registry of Medical Support Hypnotherapy (IRMSH) and can provide recommendations on the appropriate use of Medical Support Hypnotherapy. We value and welcome partnerships and referrals from physicians, dentists and other health care professionals.

Managing demanding patient loads while complying with changing laws and insurance paperwork can also create ever increasing stress cycles for physicians, dentists, health care professionals and support staff. You may want to consider a healthful benefit package that offers customized relaxation and stress reduction sessions.  Sessions can be held over before and after work, during lunch hours or as part of a team-building/staff meeting.

This is a cost-effective way to increase efficiency and productivity while lifting morale and a showing appreciation for staff.  A true win-win for everyone (including your patients).

Please CLICK HERE to download a PDF with details on Wellness Concerns your patients may have, and how Hypnotherapy can help them. Please email me at TFB725 (at) gmail.com if you have problems opening the file.