30-Second Experience
Try this quick visualization. If it works, you're a great candidate for our approach.
Can you imagine holding an orange?
This 30-second exercise will show you if clinical hypnosis could work for you.
Specialized Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
These are the patterns we hear from people whose digestive issues haven't responded to diet changes and medications alone. If one of these hits home, you're not “making it up.”
IBS
Gut-directed hypnotherapy targets the brain-gut connection that diet alone can't reach. 70-80% of IBS patients see significant symptom reduction with this evidence-based approach.
Evidence-based. Virtual sessions across Canada.
I've mapped out every bathroom in every building I go into. It's not a joke. It's survival.
I cancel plans last minute because I don't know what my gut will do. People think I'm flaky. I'm just trying to avoid a disaster.
The low-FODMAP diet helped a bit, but stress still triggers everything. I need something that works on my brain, not just my diet.
Why it feels different
Because it works with the part of your brain that runs the pattern — not just the part that understands it.
Disclaimer: Clinical hypnosis is a specialized field focused on the use of focused attention, suggestion, and guided visualization to help clients change patterns of thought and behavior. It is distinct from psychotherapy, counselling, medicine, or psychology. At Calgary Gut Hypnotherapy, our work is science-based and designed to complement not replace medical or psychological treatment.
After just 1-2 sessions, clients report significant improvements
Thompson et al. (2019)
Meta-analysis of 85 studies
Elkins et al. (2007)
Systematic review of controlled trials
Jensen & Patterson (2014)
American Psychologist review
Brugnoli et al. (2018)
100 chronic pain patients
Rosenbloom et al. (2024)
92 surgery patients
Haanen et al. (1991)
Fibromyalgia comparison
Aravena et al. (2020)
Self-hypnosis recordings
Patterson et al. (1992)
Wound debridement pain
Zeng et al. (2022)
Pre-surgery hypnosis
Ogez et al. (2024)
Self-hypnosis program
Thompson et al. (2019)
Meta-analysis of 85 studies
Elkins et al. (2007)
Systematic review of controlled trials
Jensen & Patterson (2014)
American Psychologist review
Brugnoli et al. (2018)
100 chronic pain patients
Rosenbloom et al. (2024)
92 surgery patients
Haanen et al. (1991)
Fibromyalgia comparison
Aravena et al. (2020)
Self-hypnosis recordings
Patterson et al. (1992)
Wound debridement pain
Zeng et al. (2022)
Pre-surgery hypnosis
Ogez et al. (2024)
Self-hypnosis program
Systematic Review (2019)
8 RCTs with 464 patients
Peters et al. (2016)
Hypnotherapy vs low FODMAP diet
Lindfors et al. (2012)
138 refractory IBS patients
Roberts et al. (2006)
Primary care RCT
Whorwell Protocol (1984)
Manchester pioneering work
Nerva App (2024)
Digital hypnotherapy RCT
Keefer et al. (2013)
Ulcerative colitis study
Browne et al. (2019)
Pediatric chronic nausea
Nature Review (2006)
Functional dyspepsia
Gonsalkorale et al. (2003)
Largest IBS hypnotherapy series
Systematic Review (2019)
8 RCTs with 464 patients
Peters et al. (2016)
Hypnotherapy vs low FODMAP diet
Lindfors et al. (2012)
138 refractory IBS patients
Roberts et al. (2006)
Primary care RCT
Whorwell Protocol (1984)
Manchester pioneering work
Nerva App (2024)
Digital hypnotherapy RCT
Keefer et al. (2013)
Ulcerative colitis study
Browne et al. (2019)
Pediatric chronic nausea
Nature Review (2006)
Functional dyspepsia
Gonsalkorale et al. (2003)
Largest IBS hypnotherapy series
Valentine et al. (2019)
Meta-analysis of 15 studies
Leo et al. (2024)
Anxiety & cardiovascular health
Rosendahl et al. (2024)
Umbrella review of 49 meta-analyses
Brugnoli et al. (2018)
Cancer patients over 2 years
Schmidt et al. (2021)
Ventilated patients
Anlló et al. (2020)
COPD patients breathing better
Kirsch et al. (1995)
Hypnosis + CBT meta-analysis
Abramowitz et al. (2008)
Trauma symptom reduction
Spiegel (1990)
PTSD clinical review
Montgomery et al. (2007)
200 breast cancer patients
Valentine et al. (2019)
Meta-analysis of 15 studies
Leo et al. (2024)
Anxiety & cardiovascular health
Rosendahl et al. (2024)
Umbrella review of 49 meta-analyses
Brugnoli et al. (2018)
Cancer patients over 2 years
Schmidt et al. (2021)
Ventilated patients
Anlló et al. (2020)
COPD patients breathing better
Kirsch et al. (1995)
Hypnosis + CBT meta-analysis
Abramowitz et al. (2008)
Trauma symptom reduction
Spiegel (1990)
PTSD clinical review
Montgomery et al. (2007)
200 breast cancer patients
Why is Hypnotherapy Unique?
If your pain is a 7 out of 10, hypnosis can bring it down to approximately 4.
The average person who gets hypnosis is better off than 84% of the people who don't.
3 out of 4 people got noticeably better (50 point reduction in symptoms) after hypnotherapy.
Why professionals in demanding roles choose us
Manifesting, spirituality, general wellness
Pain, anxiety & gut health only
Past life regressions, metaphysical
Clinically proven methods only
Unregulated—anyone can claim the title
Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists Canada
Most rigorous clinical hypnosis accreditation
What our clients say about us
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"I had functional dyspepsia for 3 years — indigestion, heartburn, reflux every day. Tried every medication. Within 6 weeks of gut-directed hypnotherapy, it was gone. Not reduced. Gone."
Reddit user
r/ibs community • 2023
"IBS-D was ruining my life. Tried low FODMAP, tried meds, nothing worked long-term. After hypnotherapy, I'm 90% better. I can actually live normally now."
Reddit user
r/ibs community • 2018
"The bloating was so bad I'd have to change clothes after lunch. 6 months after finishing the program, I still feel so much better. Flare-ups dropped dramatically."
Reddit user
r/ibs community • 2020
"I was skeptical — sounded like woo-woo. But it's basically guided meditation for your gut. My symptoms improved so much I can live my life normally and sleep better."
Reddit user
r/ibs community • 2024
"I was afraid to travel because of my gut. The research behind this is legit — it's the Manchester Protocol. Six weeks later, I took my first vacation in 3 years."
Reddit user
r/ibs community • 2023
And that's intentional. We work with professionals who value their time and want real results.
per session, actual price depends on complexity
3 Sessions
to start, no long packages
Clinical Grade
Most rigorous training
100% Private
stays between you and us
Usually not covered by insurance, but some clients are able to use their Health Spending Account. Check with your insurance provider.
Your journey from application to transformation
Fill out a short application. Takes 2 minutes.
Hear back within 48 hours. We assess if we're the right fit.
Schedule a free 15 min pre-intake call to discuss your needs.
Begin your 3 session journey. Most see improvement quickly.
We only take 10 clients at a time
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