Unlike the theatrical hypnosis portrayed in media, clinical hypnosis is a fully collaborative healing process; it is a team effort. Hypnosis harnesses naturally-occurring trance states to increase responsiveness to therapeutic suggestion. During a session, you will experience focused attention and deep relaxation, all the while remaining in complete control of your own process.

While in hypnosis, the brain enters a theta wave-dominant state similar to deep meditation, and this allows for greater access to the subconscious mind. This scientifically robust modality has been validated through clinical trials, fMRI studies demonstrating a variety of therapeutic changes in brain function, and more.

Your hypnotherapy session will begin with a thorough discussion of your health concerns and pertinent history taking, followed by guided relaxation into a therapeutic trance state. Throughout the session, you will remain aware and in control while we work together to address subconscious patterns and implement positive suggestions for healing.

Clinical hypnosis represents a natural extension of my commitment to holistic health healing. I was first inspired to pursue this modality through the teachings and writings of my teacher's teacher, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati Udasina, whose insights revealed the fundamental power of suggestion in healing and consciousness.

I practice clinical hypnosis because:

• It serves as a natural mind-body extension to my Ayurvedic medical practice

• Clinical hypnosis aligns cleanly with ancient Ayurvedic therapeutic principles and Yogic psychology, and yet, it also continues to develop with the support of modern research and practice

• It empowers patients to access their own innate healing capabilities

• It is effective in augmenting the treatment of conditions that often resist conventional care

• It supports my efforts to offer genuinely comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and psycho-emotional aspects of health

My clinical hypnosis journey began in 2019 with comprehensive training through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), the premier professional organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in clinical hypnosis education.

My qualifications include:

• Multi-state licensed medical doctor

• Triple board-certified physician

• Professionally-trained clinical hypnotherapist through ASCH

• Ongoing advanced studies and continuing education in clinical hypnosis

• 15+ years of formal Ayurvedic study and practice

• Extensive professional mentorship under established practitioners in the field

I value and am committed to the highest of ethical and professional standards in my practice. My professional credentials and combined experience and training in Western medicine, Ayurveda, and clinical hypnosis form the foundation of those standards.

Clinical hypnosis effectively addresses:

• Anxiety and depression

• Trauma

• Phobias

• Chronic pain conditions

• Sleep issues disorders

• Digestive issues such IBS, reflux, and more

• Addictive challenges

• Cardiovascular conditions

• Lifestyle and behavioral challenges

• And many other health concerns

Hypnotherapy reaches its greatest therapeutic potential when it is integrated into a comprehensive treatment approach, including personalized lifestyle interventions. This integration is essential because:

• Complex health issues tend to have complex backgrounds; they rarely have single causes or single solutions

• The mind-body connection influences every aspect of health and healing

• Hypnotherapy promotes healthy lifestyle changes and other medical interventions

• It strengthens buddhi (the deepest wisdom in the subconscious mind), building resilience, and clarifying perception

• Integration ensures that we address both the symptoms and root causes of health concerns

By combining clinical hypnosis with Ayurvedic principles and modern medical approaches, what we create is a multidimensional healing experience that honors and treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

The integrative model at The Buddha's Medicine ensures that you will receive care that tends both to your immediate concerns and your long-term well-being. Together, we will navigate sustainable paths to better health and balance.