In Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: What You Need to Know, Dr. Elkins – a leading expert in psychology and hypnosis – explains how this approach can help manage a range of conditions, including IBS, hot flashes, chronic pain, insomnia, trauma, and even smoking addiction. The book breaks down the science in a way that’s easy to understand and focuses on how your mind and body work together in healing.
Hypnotherapy is a guided process that helps you focus your attention and enter a relaxed, receptive state. It’s not stage hypnosis – it’s a safe, research-backed therapy used to help people manage symptoms that don’t always respond well to standard treatments.
Dr. Elkins explains how hypnosis works with the brain to shift how we experience pain, discomfort, and stress.
One of the most empowering parts of Dr. Elkins’ work is the focus on self-hypnosis – techniques that you can learn and use on your own. That means you don’t have to rely solely on medications or appointments. Instead, you gain skills to better manage your symptoms over time.
Dr. Elkins has also helped create digital programs like Evia (for hot flashes) and Finito (for smoking cessation), which guide users through structured hypnosis sessions on demand. These tools make mind-body therapies more available to more people – without compromising on safety or quality.
If you’ve struggled with symptoms that seem to linger – even after trying multiple treatments – hypnotherapy might offer a new path. Dr. Elkins’ book makes the science approachable and the benefits clear, and offers hope for those looking for gentle, effective ways to feel better.
Want to learn more?
Check out Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: What You Need to Know by Dr. Gary Elkins.
Visit Evia and Finito to explore digital programs that put these techniques into practice.
