Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael C. White.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Michael. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I began studying and practicing Hypnosis 30 years ago, initially for self-improvement, and then eventually for the benefit of others. Over the years I have helped many people overcome self-limiting beliefs, negative habits, fears, and phobias. I expanded my use of hypnosis beyond vocational and avocational hypnotherapy, to include conversational hypnosis for persuasion and influence, and even Entertainment Hypnosis for street and stage performances.
About 12 years ago, it dawned on me that there was only a finite number of people that I could personally help one-on-one and that if I was going to build the awareness of hypnosis as a natural human process, which, when utilized properly, can help people change their lives in a very positive and powerful way, then I was going to need help. So I changed my focus from seeing clients as my primary focus to that of teaching others what I knew and helping them become confident, competent hypnotists so that they can help spread the use of hypnosis as a powerful force for good in the community.
Since my shift in focus, I have published a book “Your Perception Is Your Reality – The Truth About Hypnosis” which is available on Amazon.com in both softcover and Kindle format. I have a successful YouTube channel where I share instructional techniques about how to perform hypnotic inductions, as well as feature excerpts from stage hypnosis shows that I have performed. Dozens of my students have gone off to launch their own hypnosis practices, helping clients through a variety of challenges, like stop smoking, weight loss, anxiety and many other issues and goals. I train my students through a combination of live workshops and online courses, which are published on my website at https://www.HypnotistMichaelWhite.com.
I run weekly hypnosis meetup group, which is free and open to the public. It is hosted at the Healthy Changes Hypnosis office, located at 9219 Katy Freeway, Suite 190, Houston, TX 77024. We meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
There are many myths and misconceptions about hypnosis, mostly due to the poor, and inaccurate, way that hypnosis is portrayed in movies and TV. My goal is to educate people on the fact that hypnosis is a natural human process that we all experience every day, although we are not always consciously aware that it happens. Hypnosis wasn’t invented in a laboratory, it is a natural human process that was observed, and then later labeled. More and more modern, scientific research is being conducted demonstrating this reality and we can demonstrate, scientifically, the effect that the hypnosis process has on human behavior.
Has it been a smooth road?
It was a challenge starting out. Although my passion for learning about hypnosis was very strong, access to the quality educational material was limited. My journey into this field began before the invention of the World Wide Web, so the only accessible materials were some outdated books in the public libraries, correspondence courses, or expensive live training and schools, which required travel and expenses to attend.
Getting clients was another challenge, especially in the “bible belt” where the fearful misconceptions about hypnosis made it a “taboo” subject in many social structures. This still remains true today, although in a much smaller capacity, but 30 years ago, it was a real challenge.
Today, however, with the World Wide Web, Google and YouTube, today’s hypnosis enthusiasts have an abundance of resources at their disposal. Also, public acceptance of hypnosis as a tool for change has improved significantly, and even within the medical field, the use of hypnosis is growing, as we gain a better understanding of the mind/body connection.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
The Michael White Hypnosis Academy focuses on training today’s new hypnotists on how to perform hypnosis, for both therapy and entertainment, safely and ethically.
We have a collaborative relationship with the Healthy Changes Hypnosis center to offer the general public affordable access to hypnosis for personal improvement, habit control, and positive change.
Through the HCH, we also provide services to help children in a variety of need areas, including pre and post surgery preparation. My colleague Suzanne Sears, who heads up the HCH was a registered nurse for many years and specializes in working with children.
What sets us apart from many other schools of hypnosis and practice centers is our pragmatic approach to hypnosis, focusing on scientifically approached techniques and methodologies, while providing a safe, open and friendly environment for change and learning.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Our city is a little “behind the times” when it comes to hypnosis, although this has improved over the last decade. There are still many fears and misconceptions about hypnosis, and many religious groups that look at hypnosis as some sort of evil, mystical practice.
The truth is that all religious environments are full of hypnotic context, language patterns and influential emotional anchors and triggers. In fact, the basis of most persuasive and influential communication, whether that’s religion, politics, leadership or marketing is built upon a foundation of hypnotic influence, through language patterns, word usage and frame control (perception).
Once we become better educated in what hypnosis really is (and what it is not) we can begin to tap into this powerful, natural process, to take more control over our lives, our behaviors, and our outcomes.
Pricing:
- One-on-one sessions, in person or via Skype start at $150
- Workshops are typically 2-day live session that start at $399
Contact Info:
- Address: 9219 Katy Freeway Suite 190 Houston, TX 77024
- Website: https://www.HypnotistMichaelWhite.com
- Phone: 713-932-0403
- Email: mike.white@hypnotistmichaelwhite.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelc.white/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael-White-Hypnosis-Academy-112133109496176/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/hypnotistmike
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/mikewhitehypnotist
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