Windsor Hypnosis & Subconscious Change Therapy
NGH Certified Hypnosis Instructor
Developer of Rapid Emotional Release & Thought Shifting
36,000+
Sessions
Completed
Serving
Windsor Since
The 1990s
NGH Certified
Hypnosis
Instructor
NLP Master
Practitioner &
Trainer
ThreeBest
Rated
2023–2025
Windsor Star
Featured
Specialist
36,000+
Sessions
Completed
Serving
Windsor Since
The 1990s
NGH Certified
Hypnosis
Instructor
NLP Master
Practitioner &
Trainer
ThreeBest
Rated
2023–2025
Windsor Star
Featured
Specialist
People Don’t Seek Hypnosis — They Seek Change
They come because they are struggling with:
- anxiety
- stress
- panic attacks
- emotional pain
- fears and phobias
- low confidence
- overthinking
- unhealthy habits
- sleep problems
- emotional exhaustion
- feeling stuck
They are looking for relief. For clarity. For confidence. For change.
Hypnosis is simply one of several powerful tools we may integrate into the process of helping you achieve that transformation.
At Body & Mind, we focus on outcomes — not gimmicks, labels, or trends.
Every client is different. Every situation is unique. That is why sessions are personalized using the methods most appropriate for you.
Sometimes hypnosis is used deeply. Sometimes only certain hypnotic elements are integrated naturally into the session — particularly for relaxation, subconscious reinforcement, emotional processing, future pacing, and behavioral change.
The focus is never on “doing hypnosis.” The focus is on helping you create real and lasting change.
Hypnosis Is About Empowerment — Not Loss of Control
One of the biggest fears people have about hypnosis is the fear of “losing control.”
At Body & Mind, we often explain it this way:
“You have to have control before you can lose it.”
The reality is that many people seek help because there are areas of life where they already feel a lack of control:
- anxiety
- emotional reactions
- stress
- panic
- fears
- unhealthy habits
- negative thinking
- procrastination
- low confidence
- self-sabotage
People are not coming to lose control. They are coming to regain it.
That is why we view hypnosis as: “Assistance, not resistance.”
Hypnosis is a powerful state of focused awareness that can help people become more receptive to the positive changes they genuinely want to create for themselves.
At Body & Mind, we use hypnotic processes to help people:
- build confidence
- reduce fear and anxiety
- remove limiting beliefs
- strengthen motivation
- improve emotional control
- reinforce positive behaviours
- develop healthier patterns of thinking
- create greater peace, clarity, and direction in life
Contrary to Hollywood myths, hypnosis is not mind control and it is not a “truth serum.” You will not reveal your deepest secrets or be forced to do anything against your values, morals, or wishes.
In therapeutic hypnosis, clients remain aware, engaged, and involved throughout the process. Some techniques involve deep relaxation with eyes closed. Others are conversational and performed with eyes open.
The goal is not to “put someone under.” The goal is to help people create meaningful and lasting change.
We Use More Than Traditional Hypnosis
At Body & Mind, we do not rely on hypnosis alone.
We combine hypnotic processes with a wide range of therapeutic and transformational techniques developed through more than 30 years of clinical experience.
Depending on the individual and the issue being addressed, sessions may integrate:
- Clinical Hypnosis
- NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Future Pacing Techniques
- Thought Shifting
- Rapid Emotional Release
- Emotional Repatterning
- Counselling & Coaching Strategies
- Empowerment-Based Communication
This integrated approach allows us to work on both: the emotional past and the empowered future.
Our Rapid Emotional Release processes help clients identify and release unresolved emotional patterns, while our Thought Shifting methods help reinforce healthier thinking, positivity, confidence, and forward momentum.
Hypnotic processes are then strategically blended into the experience to strengthen subconscious reinforcement, behavioural change, emotional regulation, and future success patterns.
The goal is not simply symptom management. The goal is transformation, empowerment, and creating a richer, more fulfilling life moving forward.
Understanding The Difference Between Stage Hypnosis & Clinical Hypnosis
Because of this background, Rick is uniquely qualified to explain the important difference between entertainment hypnosis and therapeutic hypnosis.
Stage hypnosis is designed for:
- entertainment
- audience participation
- performance
- humour
- suggestibility demonstrations
Clinical hypnosis is entirely different.
At Body & Mind, hypnosis is used professionally and therapeutically to help people create meaningful emotional, behavioural, and psychological change in a safe, respectful, and professional environment.
There are no embarrassing routines. No loss of control. No “being taken over.”
In fact, many therapeutic hypnotic techniques are conversational, interactive, and performed while clients remain fully aware and engaged throughout the process.
Some hypnotic processes are done with eyes closed. Others may be performed with eyes open while actively communicating. The subconscious mind does not require someone to be unconscious in order to create change.
Understanding both the entertainment and clinical sides of hypnosis has given Rick a uniquely deep understanding of:
- suggestion
- subconscious communication
- emotional responses
- focus and attention
- behavioural conditioning
- human psychology and patterning
Conditions & Situations We Commonly Help With
Anxiety & Panic
Stress & Emotional Exhaustion
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Anxiety & Panic
Stress & Emotional Exhaustion
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Fears & Phobias
Fears & Phobias
Sleep Problems & Insomnia
Negative Thinking & Overthinking
Sleep Problems & Insomnia
Negative Thinking & Overthinking
Motivation & Procrastination
Public Speaking & Performance
Motivation & Procrastination
Public Speaking & Performance
Habits & Behavioural Change
Habits & Behavioural Change
Emotional Trauma & Release
Sports & Mental Performance
Life Direction & Empowerment
Emotional Trauma & Release
Sports & Mental Performance
Life Direction & Empowerment
Understanding The Difference Between Stage Hypnosis & Clinical Hypnosis
- confidence
- focus
- emotional control
- performance consistency
- mental resilience
- recovery from slumps
- internal dialogue
- competitive mindset
This work included time spent with members of the Windsor Spitfires Major Junior Hockey organization, where mental conditioning and positive thought reinforcement became part of performance development.
As one player stated in a Windsor Star article:
“I think I used to think negative thoughts a lot.”
The article documented significant improvement in confidence and offensive performance following mindset-focused work emphasizing positive reinforcement and mental conditioning.
Rick’s approach focuses heavily on:
- subconscious conditioning
- mental rehearsal
- future pacing
- emotional control under pressure
- confidence building
- removing limiting thought patterns
This same performance psychology is often integrated into work with:
- executives
- entrepreneurs
- performers
- speakers
- professionals
and others wanting to perform at a higher level mentally and emotionally.
Specialized Programs
- quitting smoking
- weight loss
- drinking control
At Body & Mind, however, we developed far more advanced multi-step systems combining:
- hypnosis
- behavioural reinforcement
- emotional change work
- counselling strategies
- subconscious reprogramming, and
- therapeutic laser support
These programs became so comprehensive and successful that they now have their own dedicated systems and specialized pages.
Quit Smoking Program
- Hypnosis
- Laser Therapy
- Emotional Reinforcement
- Ongoing Support
Weight Loss & Cravings Control
- Cravings
- Emotional Eating
- Motivation
- Behavioural Change
- Lifestyle Reinforcement
Quit/Control Drinking Program
- Reducing Alcohol Dependence
- Regaining Control
- Changing Behavioural Patterns
- Emotional Reinforcement
- Lifestyle Change
Why Experience Matters
- 30+ Years Experience
- 36,000+ Sessions
- NGH Certified Instructor
- NLP Trainer
- Author of Thought Shifting
- Developer of Rapid Emotional Release
- Windsor Star Featured Specialist
- Thousands Helped Since The 1990s
What A Session Feels Like
- relaxing
- calm
- focused
- comfortable
- empowering
- mentally clear
- emotionally freeing
You remain aware throughout the process and are never forced to do or say anything against your will. Many sessions feel more like a guided transformational conversation than what people traditionally imagine hypnosis to be.
Some processes involve deep relaxation. Others are conversational and interactive.
Every session is customized around the individual and the goals they want to achieve.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis
Is hypnosis safe?
Will I lose control?
Can hypnosis make me reveal secrets?
Do I need to be unconscious for hypnosis to work?
Can hypnosis help anxiety and panic?
How many sessions will I need?
Do you offer free evaluations?
Contact Body & Mind Natural Health
Address
Windsor, Ontario N8W 4J1
Phone
Website
Clinic Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Online Appointments Available Worldwide
After Hours Available By Special Appointment
Not Sure Where To Start? We’ll Guide You
Patti is often your very first point of contact with Body & Mind Natural Health. She’ll listen, answer your questions honestly, and help guide you toward the right service and the right approach for your specific situation.
No pressure. No judgment. Just real guidance from someone who genuinely cares.
