My experience participating in this weight loss program has been very beneficial in multiple contexts. I was able to stop gaining weight, began losing weight, started eating healthy, and began exercising. Also beneficial was learning to manage stress resulting in an increased sense of well-being. I would definitely recommend this program to others. Lastly, I will continue to practice the skills I have learned thus far and am motivated to gain better health. And, I would also add that my counselor (hypnotist) was always supportive and encouraging.

I came to Linda almost in desperation. I had been dealing with a skin/scab picking disorder for years. It had gotten much worse and made me very self-conscious especially in the summer when my arms and legs were exposed. After one session I was amazed at how little I was picking. By the third session I was absent of any scabs. I am thankful and forever grateful for the gift Linda shared with me.

1. better outlook on life
2. generally happier
3. content and at peace
4. not thinking about food all the time
5. looking to the future
6. enjoying what I eat
7. sleeping better
8. looking for more outside activities

I have taken three sessions with Linda and I feel more confident and energetic than when I started. I feel that hypnosis has not only helped with the specific area that I wanted help with, but it has helped me in other areas requiring more energy. I also feel that Linda understands her client and it sometimes feels like it is a therapy session for the soul.

Linda is simply the best! Her caring nature and willingness to listen are what allowed her to meet my needs. Hypnosis is nothing to be afraid of and she takes the time to answer any questions. Linda has changed my life for the better. I tried every "fad" and "crash" diet only to gain more weight back. Since trying hypnosis, I've lost over 50 lbs. (and counting) with an end goal of 140 lbs. I have totally modified my eating habits for a full 10 months and will continue to stay the course. One of the exciting things I also did was a past life regression. This answered a great deal of question about what makes me tick. This past winter was the first one in 25 years that I did not gain any weight. Give her a try and stick with her suggestions and you are bound for success. My family, friends and coworkers all have noticed a dramatic change in me for the better. Without a doubt, she has improved my whole life.

I came here for advice and help to quit smoking. Today is my third visit and have not had one cig or the inclination to smoke. This is a life changing event!

After one session, I stopped smoking and after 2 weeks still have not smoked, nor do I have any desire to do so. (I smoked for 50 years!)

I have lost a total of 25 lbs so far. I feel great! I have got my energy level back. I have lost 2 pants sizes which makes me feel wonderful. I do not crave the junk food, nor want it any more. Also have less stress too!

Linda helped give me the tools to enjoy life when I was depressed. I am very satisfied with progress and look forward to even more improvement.

I came to Linda to help me with weight loss through hypnosis and was able to become serious about healthy eating and exercising. Linda also helped me to focus on healthy living. An added benefit was learning how to breathe and become calm and relaxed.

I came here for help in quitting smoking. Not only did I achieve that goal, but I learned from this experience how to remove stress from my life. I highly recommend Linda and Balanced Life Hypnosis!

I came here not knowing what to expect. She has listened and guided me along the path to a healthy lifestyle. Hypnosis has allowed me to control my food compulsions and overeating.

I was having some difficulties with performance anxiety and relaxing in times that required it. I came to Linda and approached her with my concerns and she felt confident in being able to help. She was polite, professional and direct with regard to my issue. After the first session, I noticed an improvement and after the second session, I feel I am in control of my anxiety. I would recommend Linda to anyone looking to improve their life.

It was during one of the most difficult times in my life that Linda came to my rescue. I was caregiving for my wife, who had late-stage lung cancer. Committing whatever energy was necessary to take care of her, I didn't always have enough left over to take care of myself, the result being very elevated levels of stress and anxiety. Linda helped me to navigate through this tumultuous period by guiding me through relaxation techniques and visualization methods to alleviate the strain. I will be forever grateful for her help. I can't recommend Linda highly enough.

I came to Linda for a couple issues: fear of needles, and weight loss. After the first session I noticed better eating habits. After the 2nd, I went and needed blood drawn twice in one week and noticed I was a lot calmer. I know hypnosis had a huge hand in this and would recommend Linda to anyone thinking of hypnosis. I know I will come back for any other issues that come up.

In doing hypnosis I have not only stopped a bad habit, I have come to know myself better as a whole and healthy person. Once I allowed myself to let go of my crutch - so many other areas of my life clicked into place. It started a difficult but wonderful journey that I hope never ends and continues to provide surprises and challenges.

Since beginning hypnosis for weight loss, I have experienced general increases in well-being. My clothes fit better, some are even too big. I feel great, have so much more energy and with almost no effort I look forward to exercising and feel energized and happy afterward. My thinking about food has completely changed. I don't feel like I'm missing anything by eating healthy food. I used to concentrate on what I could not have, now I think about what I will eat and enjoy. The program has helped me to change how I think about food, exercise and I feel terrific.

I started my first session of hypnosis on Dec 9th and weighed in at 195 lbs. Then my second session on Dec 14th weighed in at 189 lbs. Third session Dec 23rd weighed in at 185 lbs. I am completely amazed and delighted at this process of getting healthy and feeling better and not feeling deprived at all for the first time. I am motivated and looking forward to future sessions. I absolutely love the audio: it starts my day off feeling positive, confident and successful. Then ends my day into a releaxed state of mind and body.

This process has greatly helped me. It helped change my attitude and outlook, become more confident and let go of past fears.

I tried at least 10 times to quit smoking and at last I found the tools and the way to quit with Linda. I would recommend her services and help to anyone. She is Fantastic.

When I first met Linda I was feeling rather defeated due to my constant struggle to lose weight. My initial goal was a weight loss of 15-25 pounds over the course of our sessions. It is now my next to last session and I find myself falling short of my weight loss goal, but I found instead, a renewed excitement to becoming active - which in turn has helped me feel happier and more accepting of my body image. I still believe I will reach my weight loss goal - but it may take a few more weeks than expected. I will succeed.

I came here for help with anxiety and self-confidence. I no longer feel anxious, breakout in hives, shake, sweat, stress any more. Everything has gotten better for me since hypnosis.

Having been a smoker since I was 30 years old, and wanting to quit so many times, I finally decided to try hypnosis. It still amazes me that after one session, I've been smoke free and have had no desire or craving for a cigarette. I was a pack a day smoker. I feel so much better--more energy, getting so much done, and am so proud of being a NON-SMOKER!

I came to Balanced Life Hypnosis because I lacked self-confidence and had anxiety. I feel better about myself and have discovered a reason for my lack of confidence. Now I have been enjoying my life and feel much better about myself. I feel more confident in myself and have made more friends. I'm amazed at the depth of hypnosis - that it can reach old situations buried in the mind and address the problems. I feel comfortable referring this service to others.

I don't feel the urge to snack. Amazing feeling. This has to be a lifestyle for me, and I know I can do this.

Before coming to Linda at Balanced Life Hypnosis, I had a lot of anxiety with winter driving and in daily life. Through hypnosis, Linda has helped me overcome my anxiety and realize why it existed in the first place. She also helped me overcome other issues that I wasn't even aware of until hypnosis. I highly recommend Linda and Balanced Life Hypnosis.

My experiences with Linda have been extraordinary. I first tried thru the suggestion of my parent's friend as sort of a "last effort" to deal with anxiety. After the very first session I noticed a difference in my day-to-day. Not only do we work through the hypnosis exercises, but Linda also has provided me with information and tools to continue my process of improvement. Working with Linda is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I came wanting to lose weight, learn to like myself, be comfortable in my own skin. In just the first few weeks I saw so many "positive" changes in myself. I quickly began to stop all negative image thoughts and negative thoughts about not being able to lose weight, but the most amazing part is for the first time in my life, I like me!!!

I had a wonderful experience with Linda Gilmore at Balanced Life Hypnosis. Being in the healthcare field, I was very curious about the possible effect that hypnosis could have on my life and I am so glad that I gave it a chance! I felt that the sessions with Linda were very insightful and therapeutic through our conversations and in depth discussions regarding my issues that I hoped to address. I felt that she helped me to better understand myself and get at the root cause of my problems. She gave me strategies and realistic goals to work towards confronting my issues and even though my sessions have ended, I am excited to continue to use these mental modalities to work towards a more healthy, happy, content me!

I entered into the hypnosis process highly motivated to change my smoking behavior. Proudly and with confidence I have come to my third appointment completely smoke free for two weeks with no desire to ever go back. Linda is caring, compassionate and willing to work with and listen intently to you - which I think truly makes this process 100% worth it. I am so happy to have finally achieved this personal goal with her help and highly recommend hypnosis to anyone seeking true change.