Hypnomassage

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”. Carl Jung

Hypnomassage is a therapeutic technique that combines the physical benefits of massage with the mental focus of hypnosis. Through calming touch and guided suggestions or visualization (similar to meditation), these sessions aim to release tension in the body while also promoting deep states of mental relaxation, stress relief, and emotional well-being with long-lasting results and alignment.

Current Hypnomassage Offerings :::

60-MINUTE SESSIONS: pick a theme from the following

Pain management hypnomassage – a combined therapeutic approach that uses both hypnosis and massage to address chronic or acute pain through focused attention and suggestion. Together, these modalities influence the perception of pain, promoting longer-lasting pain-relieving effects by communicating with the subconscious mind. Please note a pain management session could also include emotional pain (grief, anger, or anything that needs to be let go of to welcome more ease)
Deep states hypnomassage – for stress and/or anxiety – a holistic therapy that combines massage with hypnosis to promote a deep state of relaxation in the whole being. By addressing both physical and mental tension simultaneously, it aims to achieve a profound and long-lasting sense of well-being.
Self-love hypnomassage – is a combined therapy that integrates the physical and mental relaxation of massage with the guided, subconscious-focused techniques of hypnosis to cultivate self-acceptance, worthiness, and compassion

90-MINUTE SESSIONS: One area of focus for massage, along with the hypnotic experience

Includes goal setting, hypnosis, and bodywork on an area of focus (or 2 areas if time allows), and a recording of your session. In most cases, clients will also receive gentle guidance or ‘’homework’’ to support their goals for change.

90 Min Session Breakdown:

Intake 5-10 min
Hypnosis 25-30 min
Massage 50-55 min
Processing/Sharing 5-10 min

120-MINUTE SESSIONS: For folks who want a full body massage, along with the hypnotic experience

Includes goal setting, hypnosis, full body massage, and a recording of your session. In most cases, clients will also receive gentle guidance or ‘’homework’’ to support their goals for change.

120 Min Session Breakdown:

Intake 10 min
Massage 70-75 min
Hypnosis 30-35 min
Processing/Sharing 10 min

(For 90 and 120 min sessions, I will reach out via email when you book to reshare what to expect and how to develop your goals before your session)

What are the Top 5 Benefits of Hypnomassage?

Deep Nervous System Relaxation

Hypnomassage activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the body’s “rest and digest” mode—more profoundly than massage or hypnosis alone. The combination of soothing touch and hypnotic suggestion helps the body drop into deep relaxation, lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

Release of Stored Emotional Tension

Touch and trance together help access subconscious patterns and emotions held in the body’s fascia and muscles. This allows for gentle emotional release and integration—often without needing to re-live the stressor—supporting trauma healing and emotional resilience.

Heightened Mind–Body Connection

During hypnomassage, clients enter a state of focused awareness where they can sense subtle energy and body sensations more clearly. This improves interoception (the awareness of inner bodily states), helping people understand their physical and emotional needs with greater clarity.

Amplified Positive Suggestion & Reprogramming

The hypnotic state increases suggestibility, allowing affirmations for healing, confidence, or pain relief to be absorbed more deeply. This can rewire subconscious patterns that contribute to chronic stress, anxiety, or pain.

Enhanced Pain and Stress Relief

Studies show both massage and hypnosis reduce cortisol and increase endorphins. When combined, the effects are synergistic—reducing chronic pain, improving sleep quality, and easing anxiety or PTSD symptoms.

Why Work with the Subconscious Mind?

What to Expect

When a client books this session, they will receive a one-page overview of how hypnosis works, session expectations, flow, aftercare, and a consent form
Upon arrival, there will be a brief intake process for clients to share their current hypnotic goals
Next clients will agree to particular suggestions (words & phrases) that can be used during their session
Clients will then have the opportunity to ask any lingering questions ensuring they feel safe, informed, and confident before going into their session!
Next, the practitioner will give clients privacy to transition from the seated area to the massage table.
Once on the table, your practitioner (hi!) will guide you through a meditation unique to your session goals; this step may include guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and/or breathing techniques
Once the level of relaxation is achieved for suggestion, your practitioner will verbally speak your goals
If your goals are associated with a bodily sensation, the massage will focus on that area of the body; otherwise, relaxation massage will begin
Throughout the massage, your goals or desire for change will be reinforced
Please note, in these sessions, clients will not be asked questions or to communicate further once on the table – this will allow for the modalities to work together
it is likely you will relax into a trance state during hypnomassage
it is likely that you ALREADY relax into trance states during massage sessions
that being said, you may notice deeper relaxation and the effects to last longer than usual after the session
At the end of your massage, you will be gently guided out of trance and your practitioner will exit the space
Once you are ready, your practitioner will return for a debrief – to allow for sharing and processing before returning to the material world
Please allow yourself a bit of leeway after sessions (10-15 minutes at least before you drive); walk around, get grounded, or relax in the chairs in the hallway before leaving (don’t worry all of this will be in your email when you book)

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More subconscious understanding:

“The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open”. -Rumi