When Your Body Will Not Switch Off

Shoulders up around your ears by mid morning. A jaw you did not know you were clenching. Lying down tired and then lying there wide awake while your mind runs the same three worries on a loop.

You can tell yourself there is nothing to worry about and it changes nothing. That is the frustrating part. The worry is not coming from the reasoning part of your mind, so reasoning with it does not reach.

What Hypnosis Does Here

Hypnosis puts you into a deeply relaxed and focused state. For many people that alone is a relief, because it is the first time in weeks their body has properly stood down.

But the session is not just rest. In that state Sylvia works with the specific situations that set you off. Not stress in general. The meeting. The phone call. The drive.

Three Clients, Three Different Situations

“I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Sylvia! I came to her for my horribletest anxiety. and from the very first session, I felt supported, safe, and deeply understood. I reached my goal after only a few sessions! Her voice is incredibly calming, and she has a gentle but powerful way of guiding you through the process. I’ve noticed real changes in my life in general, using what she taught me in my lessons to handle my stress, habits and I feel more grounded and empowered overall. If you’ve been considering hypnosis, I highly recommend working with her – she’s truly gifted at what she does! She's knowledgeable, professional and creates a beautiful space for healing and growth.”

“Because I had so much anxiety driving on the highway, I was unable to do so for a few years. It stopped me from doing things I wanted to do. After meeting with Sylvia Runkle, I'm able to drive on the highway calmly and confidently. It's made such a positive difference for me. She was personable, professional and very helpful.”

“Sylvia is the real deal. I saw her several years back to help me deal with anxiety and trauma from my childhood. I had very good results, probably a 70% lessening of symptoms and NO MORE PHARMACEUTICALS as I learned ways to manage my emotions and responses. She has a very unique and focused energy, a way of making you feel safe and comforted.”

Every person responds differently.

What a Session Is Like

A cozy office. A large, comfy recliner. Headphones with rhythmically soothing music. Sylvia's voice guiding you down into a daydream state while the tension in your muscles dissolves.

You are in control the whole time. You come back up fully alert.

Hypnosis Works Alongside Your Other Care

Hypnosis is not medical treatment and it does not replace care from your doctor or therapist. If you are being treated for an anxiety disorder, keep going. Many people use hypnosis alongside that care rather than instead of it.

If you are not sure whether it is a fit for your situation, say so at the free evaluation. Sylvia will tell you honestly.

Common Questions About Hypnosis for Anxiety

• Is hypnosis a treatment for anxiety disorders?

  No. Sylvia is a hypnotist and coach, not a medical or mental health provider. Hypnosis is used here to help with relaxation and with the patterns around stress, alongside any care you are already receiving.

• Will I lose control?

  No. You stay aware throughout and you can stop the session at any time.

• How quickly might I notice something?

  Some people feel a difference after the first session and others take longer. Sylvia will not promise you a timeline she cannot control.

• Can this help with a specific fear, like driving or flying?

  Specific situational fears are among the most common reasons people come in. Bring the specific situation to your evaluation.

• What if I cannot relax?

  That is what Sylvia is there for. Guiding people who cannot switch off on their own is the job.

• Do I need to talk about difficult things?

  You share what you choose to share. You are never required to discuss anything you do not want to.

Serving Rock Island, Davenport, Moline and Bettendorf

In person sessions at 2107 17th Street in Rock Island, serving Davenport, Moline, East Moline and Bettendorf. Online sessions available.

Book your free evaluation.