Melissa Roth is the only practicing hypnotherapist who has experience working in hospitals and outpatient practice. She is also the most experienced medical hypnotherapist still practicing, and only plans to teach this class 4 times in 2008. Our location (4823 Fredericksburg Rd.), San Antonio, TX, will be her only southwestern teaching location in 2008. The cost of the two-day course is $295. CEUs are available for hypnotists, nurses and other therapists through IHF.

Day 1 (morning) HOW TO GET MEDICAL REFERRALS

Here’s what Melissa Roth as to say about: “Getting medical referrals:” insures you a steady stream of interesting clients. All it costs you is your un-booked time and your brochures. 60% of my clients come from physician referrals. 40% come from client referrals. I do NO advertising. Typically, I stay fully booked 3 weeks in advance and partially booked 6 weeks in advance. You can, too, by learning to use my method.”
* Find the hidden referral sources * Whom to approach for referrals * How to get past the gate keeper * What to say/not say * What to do/not do * What does/does not get results * record keeping * follow up * how to keep the referrals flowing * Legalities * what to put in a brochure and what not to * What to say on the telephone * How to dress * What to talk to each specialty about * What you have to offer the healthcare provider that no one else has * Why would a healthcare provider refer his/her patients to you?

Day 1 (afternoon) HOW TO WORK IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY

Did you know that there are new regulations and guidelines that are actually mandating a job for you in healthcare facilities? In this ground-breaking afternoon session, World-class hypnotherapist, Melissa Roth will teach you

* why healthcare facilities want to hire you * what the regulations and guidelines are * how to find/approach facilities that need your services * how healthcare facilities work * determining the right healthcare facility for you * how government is promoting your healthcare services * how to complete the credentialing process and harmless agreements * what you need to know about wellness centers *why you need to know about: * IRS status * Grand Rounds * employee programs * trials and studies * malpractice insurance * insurance billing and reimbursement * the interview process * community education

Day 2 HYPNOSIS FOR PREVALENT MEDICAL ISSUES

In Day #2, Melissa focuses on the most common conditions seen in a medical practice and the processes you can use to alleviate them. Topics include: Pain ** Anxiety ** pre-op relaxation ** post-op recovery ** cancer allergies secondary gain dermatology migraines autoimmune diseases thyroid disease depression exercise motivation strokes insomnia urinary incontinence asthma, COPD, VCD and respiratory illnesses *chronic illnesses including: IBS, Fibromyalgia hypertension diabetes As a result of healing herself of irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia using hypnosis, Melissa Roth founded Alabama Hypnotherapy Center, in Birmingham, in 1995 and has specialized in medical applications of hypnotherapy ever since. She developed a number of unique approaches to chronic illness that have become the treatments of choice worldwide. She partners with physicians of every specialty to promote hypnosis as an important and valuable tool in the medical toolbox. Drawing upon her vast experience, Melissa’s conversational teaching style is sometimes heretical, sometimes funny, but always informative. Melissa J. Roth CHt., PhD(c) is CEO and Founder of Alabama Hypnotherapy Center and Hypnosis Associates, and is a PhD candidate through the American Pacific University. She is a member of the IACT/IMDHA, ACHE and the National Guild of Hypnotists.