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PROFILE Suffering from an ailment? Elite Hypnotherapy may be your answer to wellness The Pain Game Words by Andrea Gallego Hypnotherapists are professionals dedicated to providing their patients with the opportunity to experience positive change in their lives through the use of hypnotherapy. The goal of hypnotherapy is to find the underlying source of an illness and treat the emotional aspect that triggered it by eliminating it completely. Dr. Steven Roth, a certified Medical Hypnotherapist, of Elite Hypnotherapy is no exception. His vision is to help make the world "a better place to live in with less suffering and empowering people to choose to use the power of their minds to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others." Hypnosis is a natural occurring state which every person goes thru 2 x a day. It's that same feeling when you just wake up in the morning and just before you go to sleep. The average person uses less than 10% of their mind, thru hypnosis we access the other 90%; the subconscious mind. With hypnotherapy, the hypnotized client is directed to seek and find the answers to any problem. The method is successful because the subconscious mind (the part of the mind we access with Hypnosis) contains all the information to recognize, understand, and correct any human illness. Dr. Roth works with traditional medical professionals to achieve a balanced, surpassing emotional and physical health. "The mind is capable of producing psychosomatic illnesses and many times the result is diseases of the body. I have found that through the use of hypnosis, I am able to boost a person's self-esteem and self- confidence to help them move through blocks, as well as help them to alleviate and in many cases eliminate many of the symptoms of their fears and phobias, diseases and addictions," said Dr. Roth. Dr. Roth is affiliated with various organizations in the area and highly recognized by his peers and members of the community. He is a member of the "National Guild of Hypnosis," "American Society of Clinical Hypnosis," "International Hypnosis Federation," and "International Association of Counselors and Therapists." Since 2007, he has received multiple awards and served as a presenter for organizations that include, the "International Hypnosis Federation" and "H3 Health, Hope, Healing." Hypnosis is said to be more effective and works more rapidly than traditional "talk- therapy" or psychoanalysis. In a hypnotic state, one is more receptive to new ideas and one can more effectively process the emotions linked to the experiences, which create pain, fear, sadness, anger, guilt, shame, humiliation and low self-esteem. "Hypnosis is often thought to be therapy that only affects the mind, but as mind and body are inseparably joined, hypnosis can also help physical ailments, and there are many more possibilities," Dr. Roth explains. Some of the physical ailments that may benefit from this include: dentistry, regression, cancer patients, fear and phobias, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, insomnia, weight-loss, pain management, smoke cessation, and sports performance, to name a few. The results that patients can experience with hypnotherapy: elimination of pain and accelerated healing. Hypnotherapy has such remarkable benefits, that many hospitals, physicians, dentists, acupuncturists, and other healthcare practitioners are now using it with their own patients. Dr. Roth's office, located in Miami Beach, provides clients with a relaxed and comforting atmosphere. In addition to being a Medical Hypnotherapist, Dr. Roth has a dental practice in which he uses hypnotherapy to soothe and treat his patients. "My dental practice ("Relax and Smile" located in Miami) incorporates hypnosis to ensure that I provide the most enjoyable relaxing experience possible at a dental office, by reducing or eliminating fear, anxiety, pain, destructive oral habits (tooth grinding, gagging, nausea) and in many cases the use of drugs and anesthesia." Dr. Roth sees it as working on the physical (the outer smile) and the emotional (the inner smile) sides of people. It seems that Dr. Steven Roth is able to find the source of illnesses and eliminate them completely through the use of hypnotherapy. Many clients' lives have changed for the better by seeking this treatment. Whether your desires are to lose weight, overcome fears and anxiety, quit smoking or drinking, hypnotherapy may be the best solution. Although it may seem "unconventional," research has documented tremendous improvement in its patients. Patients have positively transformed physically, emotionally and mentally. And you can too. For more information, please visit: elitehypno.com or call 305-298-8346. Address: 1000 5th St. Suite 206 Miami Beach, FL 33139 ML Q&A with Dr. Roth Who Can Do Hypnosis? Anyone who has the mind to, and even those who don't, can. If you can concentrate for a few moments you can easily learn the steps it takes to induce a self-hypnotic trance. You practice hypnotism every day with the things you say to yourself and others. You hypnotize yourself with repetitive actions and thoughts called autosuggestion. Mothers and fathers are master hypnotists and their verbal and nonverbal conditioning often sticks for life. How Does Hypnosis Feel? Familiar! The by-product of all hypnosis is relaxation, where muscles, nerves and mind relax. Some describe it as feeling passive, placid and mellow, others as filled with light or surprised by new perception. When in hypnosis there is often a distinct experience of automatic, spontaneous or involuntary thought or action as compared to the feeling you get with conscious choice. Returning to regular "room awareness" makes everything more peaceful. Why Do Some People Have Doubts About Hypnosis? Since hypnosis looks different than it feels, it is often misunderstood. Once you feel it, the apprehension goes away. The media cliché, "Look into my eyes, you are in my power" and the stage performance, "Cluck like a chicken" have sometimes misrepresented the value of hypnosis. Unknown Quantity - Some doubt the value of hypnosis because they themselves have not experienced its benefits. And there is a tendency for the conscious mind to judge new unfamiliar ideas harshly. Once they experience hypnosis for themselves, they know how safe and rewarding it is. Fears and Superstition - Some folk's fear that hypnosis will force them to "go out of control" and then they'll reveal some buried truth that they're "not supposed to" or that they'll lose control. Or, even worse, look foolish. While in trance your inner wisdom is your guide and that wise part of yourself will tell you the truth. Can Hypnosis Be Dangerous? Hypnosis is no more dangerous than natural slumber. Practiced by yourself or a qualified Hypnotist, hypnosis is safe, satisfying and self- empowering. Not learning hypnosis can be dangerous. If you allow all suggestions to accidentally enter your mind during your natural trance states, you may buy things you don't want and act in ways that harm you. Self-hypnosis lets you decide which suggestions to embrace or discard. It puts you in the driver's seat of your behaviors and emotions. MIAMI LIVING 87