But hypnosis has a surprisingly robust scientific framework. Clinical research has shown that it can help relieve pain and ...

In the 19th century, Scottish surgeon James Braid revolutionized the field of hypnotism, transitioning the practice towards ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Ross, a hypnotherapist who works with day traders at Silicon Valley Hypnotherapy Center. It has been edited for length and clarity. I ...

Hypnosis has a long history, starting as a medical treatment, then becoming pure entertainment, and eventually becoming a psychological tool. But it's had its share of controversy. Today we're looking ...

Since all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, if a patient is uninterested it does not work. Two years after I first started using hypnosis in my clinical practice, I reviewed the case histories of all the ...

Dan Ross is a hypnotherapist who specializes in working with day traders. The number of traders who entered his practice doubled in 2025. His work involves uncovering traders' unconscious beliefs. He ...