Testimonials
Over
the course of about four years my stressors in life had increased by a
tremendous amount. I had developed tremors...especially in my hands but
I could feel myself shaking throughout my body. I felt absolutely
exhausted all the time,no sex drive, depressed, I felt unable to cope
with life on a day to day basis.
I
know diet plays a huge role in how we feel so I did all I could to
correct my problems in that area. I also know that we all have power
within our own minds to accomplish whatever we wish. But everyday
stress, illness, chronic pain and grief are just a few things that made
me unable to tap into that part of myself that could help me most.
I
had reached a point in my life when I could not quite my mind enough to
think clearly. Prayer and meditation were all but impossible. Everyday
concerns and what I needed to be doing next were always creeping in
when I tried to have a quite moment. I knew I needed help to get beyond
the mental blocks that had been erected in my mind.
I told my daughter and sister that I was thinking about seeing a hypnotherapist. They agreed and encouraged me. I went online and looked at several different hypnotherapy
sites. I was very attracted to Jody Johnston's' site because it offered
so much information. I was really impressed with the description of
Ericksonian Hypnosis.
But,
I was afraid. How do I know I can trust this person? How do I know this
is someone who will try to help me? I didn't want my first hypnotherapy
experience to be marred by going to someone who would try to wring
money from me and have me returning frequently. I wrestled with my
worries for almost a year.
Developing
severe stomach pains made me even more desperate for help. My daughter
said "Go with your first choice - whoever you feel most drawn to." I
thought of Jody Johnston. His website was so professional and gave the
most information about hypnosis. Still afraid, I gave him a call.
My
daughter and sister went with me to my first appointment for support.
My appointment lasted two hours and gave me back a huge chunk of my
life. To be honest, at the time, I was thinking,'I do not see how this
is going to help me that much'. But, It DID! I felt somewhat better
that afternoon. I felt as though some invisible weight I had been
carrying was gone.
The
next morning I felt like I was almost my old self. I went to work that
day and told my sister and daughter that I suddenly noticed I wasn't
shaking anymore. My sister said she had noticed my lack of tremors
right after my session with Jody but did not want to say anything for
fear it would not last. It has been three months since I had my one
appointment and I am still tremor free. I still have some health
problems but feel more capable to deal with them. My depression has
gone and I have so much more energy. I plan to see him again to get to
a deeper level of calm and contentment within my mind.
I highly recommend Jody Johnston to anyone who is seeking a honest and sincere professional for hypnotherapy.
Joyce Powers
Pound, VA
I found hypnotherapy
through research on the Internet. I had been to a traditional
therapist and did not feel that my issues had been resolved. I had
been carrying around a lot of guilt and anxiety, for about 5 years.
After only a few sessions I was able to let go of much of my unresolved
issues. I completed 10 weeks of training at the police academy and
used my hypnotherapy techniques almost daily. The techniques really helped me to focus on my goal (of graduating). I used self-hypnosis
to calm my nerves and relax my tired and very sore muscles at night
before going to bed. Jody provides a safe and professional environment
so that you can learn how to heal yourself. I continue to use the
techniques Jody taught me during our sessions. I am very happy with
the results of using hypnotherapy.
MC
Johnson City, TN
Dear Jody,
It's
still hard to believe I am smoke-free. It's been a long time since I
have felt so good about something in my life. Having smoked for 15+
years, I thought I was the expert on "quitting." I mean, I had done it
MANY times before. But nothing ever seemed to work. I always went right
back to smoking. I truly was the "quitting" expert...... I had always
quit being smoke-free. Out of pure desperation, I called you. I was
skeptical, but I was willing to try anything. What else did I have to
lose? Time? Money? I spent more money on cigarettes for two months than
I did to get hypnotized. I figured if it didn't work, I could say I had tired everything and I would have a great excuse to keep smoking.
When
I contacted you, you responded right away. I had many more questions
for you than I thought. I remember talking to you on the the phone and
pacing and pacing and pacing. You were very patient with me and offered
answers to my questions. You carefully explained what to expect during hypnosis and gave me a wealth of information so that I could decide if hypnosis was something that could work for me. I expected you to tell me how easy it would be to quit smoking if I were to get hypnotized. Instead you told me that you understood how difficult it was, there was no magic wand, and that I could become smoke-free.
My first step was to complete a questionnaire. You explained how my hypnosis
would be personalized to me. Everyone I talk to about my experience
always asks.... "What was it like?" I tell them it was relaxing, calm,
and all about me. I also tell them that everyone's experience will
differ in some way because what may be important for me may not be
important for someone else. Then, given 3 visits instead of just one
made it feel like a win situation.
The
day I arrived at your office, I smoked a cigarette just before I went
in. I remember thinking to myself, "how could this be the last
cigarette I will ever have?..... I had better enjoy it." By the end of
my first session, I realized I didn't enjoy that cigarette. I had
convinced myself that cigarettes offered me enjoyment and happiness.
You explained to me that this is a process and that not everyone is
able to stop completely after the first visit. I was prepared to fight
the urges! I went home questioning myself. Had I done the right thing?
Was this going to work? Should I tell my family? Then, that night, it
dawned on me that I had not wanted a cigarette all day. I didn't smoke!
Surely tomorrow will be much harder. No. Not the next day, or any day
thereafter. I have never had another cigarette since our first visit
that day. My next two visits gave me extra support. It's not about
quitting, it's about starting. Starting to live my life smoke-free! My
kids deserve it, and I deserve it.
Jody,
words can never be enough to express how thankful I am to have found
you. You have helped me change my life! Being smoke-free has not only
made me a healthier person, but also a happier person as well. Thank
you for your encouragement, your calls to check in with me, and your
support. You truly made this an experience of a lifetime! Thank you!
Patricia E. Caughran
Gray, TN
I
remember standing outside of Jody’s office for the first time. I had my
last cigarette and I said to myself, "I will not be controlled by a
cigarette hanging out of my mouth anymore." I chose to get help with
stopping the ugly, smelly habit that had been the monkey on my back for
over 40 years. I couldn't go anywhere without worrying where and when I
would be able to smoke. I couldn't take an airplane for fear of a not
being able to smoke. It was horrible! I have had the opportunity to
travel the world and see things I believe others would be lucky to see.
In all of those experience, I was forced to deal with my habit. I
remember vividly the horrible smell and that I didn't want it around my
children.
I realized that the only one that could stop was to find help. I looked on the Internet and found hypnotherapists
in, and around, the tri cities area. I looked over their credentials
and decided on Jody. I sent Jody an e-mail and he responded very
quickly. Jody called me, answered my questions about hypnosis,
and really made me feel comfortable. I felt that Jody listened to me
and that he was someone I could talk to. Someone who listens is hard to
find these days. I went for three sessions, and it was fantastic! I
feel relieved that I don’t have to have a cigarette anymore. I would
never have stopped smoking if wasn't for Jody. I am now 56 years old
and I have been smoke free for one year. If you are looking to stop
smoking, you should try hypnosis with Jody.
Helen H. Hurley
Wise, VA
For those who are considering Hypnosis, I would like to attest to how much the Hypnosis, provided by Jody C. Johnston helped me concerning my weightloss.
I've
battled my problem with excessive pounds for 38 years (most of my
life). I had tried every diet known to mankind. Keep in mind most of
which I was successful for a short term. My thought to be success with
such diets I refer to the "roller coaster" affects of weight loss and
gain. Each time loosing a few pounds would always result in gaining
the lost weight plus more. At age 42, I began having health problems
as a result. Carrying around those extra pounds began taking a toll on
my mobility along with other health issues. After a complete
evaluation Jody chose to use a mild form of hypnosis on me. I must say the choice to go with hypnosis for help was one of the best decisions I've ever made. As a result of my hypnotherapy
I make much wiser choices concerning what I eat and how it will affect
my body. I leave food on my plate and get up satisfied. Also I'm much
more conscience of the importance of maintaining a good and realistic
exercise routine. As a result, I've lost 4 dress sizes. My health
issues are under control. I enjoy participating with family and
friends in sports/physical activities. My doctor is off my back and
I'm a much happier individual.
Jody
handled my sessions in a very professional manner. He treated me with
utmost respect and dignity. His soft spoken voice and warm personality
put me at ease and made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend
the services provided by Jody C. Johnston and very satisfied to have
him as my personal hypnotherapist.
B. A. Hamilton
Pikeville, Kentucky
I
was going through a particularly difficult time in my life and I
realized that it was something that I needed help with short term.
Someone in my family recommended Jody Johnson to me. I had two visits
with Jody and he provided me with the support and assistance I needed
to help me get through this challenging period. I found him to be
friendly, understanding, professional and non-judgmental. I must
admit, I was a little skeptical at first as to the value of hypnosis,
but after experiencing hypnosis first hand, my doubts were erased. I
found it to be very relaxing and freeing. I highly recommend Jody and,
should I ever feel that I need this type of service again, I would not
hesitate to return to him. I found his fees to be affordable and well
worth what I received in return.
Linda S.
Johnson City, TN
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank Jody for giving me my life
back. I smoked for 23 years and I tried everything under the sun to
stop smoking. From patches to pills to group hypnosis, nothing seemed
to work. I was convinced that I would always be a smoker. I began
looking on the Internet, as a last ditch effort, to find someone or
something to help me overcome this terrible addiction. I found Jody
Johnston and emailed him that same day. He called me at home and took
a personal interest in my desire to stop smoking. It seems that day he
had as many questions for me as I did for him. I think he could tell
from the beginning of our conversations that I had a real desire to
quit smoking. I know that Hypnotherapy is one of the ways Jody earns a
living but it wasn’t about the money to Jody; it was about me being
successful. I wanted to quit smoking and Jody took a genuine interest
in the fact that he could help me. If I was really ready, together we
could do this. I made an appointment to see him the next week. I think
I chain smoked all the way from Bristol to Johnson City the day of my
first session. I saved two cigarettes and put them in the console of
my car….” just in case”. I left his office that first day with no
desire to smoke. I would return a week later for my second session not
having smoked a single cigarette (a major accomplishment). I could
have returned for more follow-up sessions if needed. I guess the most
surprising thing about this whole process was Jody’s phone calls to my
home, checking on me to see how I was doing. His support and his words
of encouragement helped me continue my efforts to beat this addiction.
I sold my car recently and as I cleaned it out, I found those two “just
in case” cigarettes. I don’t guess it would hurt to throw them away
because in two months I will have been smoke free for a year. Thanks
Again
K. Brewer
Bristol, VA.
