Hypnotherapy Disclaimer

Client acknowledges that he or she has been informed of the following information:

Dave Hill (hereafter "Hypnotist") agrees to provide professional services in accordance with acquired training and experience to facilitate Client's benefits. Hypnotist's work is client-centered. Services provided utilize induction of hypnosis and methods and principles used to help clients discover their inner creative abilities to develop positive thinking and feeling and to transform undesirable habits and behavior patterns. Therapeutic goals are to achieve freedom from restrictive thought and belief systems, to assist in solving personal problems, develop motivation and achieve goals. Client may be taught the use of self-hypnotic techniques to assist in achieving goals and resolving issues that have been mutually agreed upon by Client and Hypnotist.

Hypnosis is not a state of sleep, but is a natural state of mind that can produce extraordinary levels of relaxation of mind, body and emotions. The hypnotherapist utilizes interviews, discussion and hypnotic methods dealing with underlying issues whenever appropriate, with the goal to achieve effective and lasting results.

Services to be provided do not include the practice of medicine. Hypnotist is not a licensed physician. Hypnosis cannot, and should not, stand alone as the sole medical or psychological intervention for any disorder. Hypnosis should not be used instead of appropriate medical, dental, or psychological treatment, and any individual with a medical or psychological problem should first consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis and professional advice. These services are non-diagnostic and are complementary to the healing arts services that are licensed by the State of California. The California State Legislature has determined that state licensing may not be conferred upon an occupational group for purposes of status or prestige. The primary purpose of licensing laws for legally defined Healing Arts and Mental Health professionals is to protect public health and safety. Accordingly, Hypnotists are not issued licenses by any State Governmental Agency to engage in their professional services.

Dave Hill is not a licensed physician or licensed mental health professional or psychologist. He does not hold himself out to provide any form of health care or psychotherapy.