Quitting Smoking:

After having Heart Bypass surgery in August 2005, my doctor advised me to quit smoking immediately. I stopped then, but sometimes I will still have the urge to smoke. My doctor told me to try Hypnosis so I went to the Westchester Hypnosis Center and so far I have completed one session. Even though I only had one session, my urges to smoke have gone away and I am feeling really great. I am really looking forward to my next session.After having Heart Bypass surgery in August 2005, my doctor advised me to quit smoking immediately. I stopped then, but sometimes I will still have the urge to smoke. My doctor told me to try Hypnosis so I went to the Westchester Hypnosis Center and so far I have completed one session. Even though I only had one session, my urges to smoke have gone away and I am feeling really great. I am really looking forward to my next session.

- Randy A.                                                                Return to the top of the page.

Overcoming a Fear of Trains:

This is a true story. For those who are skeptical about hypnosis and how effective it is in conquering fears and phobias... I'm a 43 year old woman and I live in the Bronx, New York. I've had a severe, paralyzing fear of riding the NYC subways, especially after I had experienced numerous panic attacks while riding on the subways alone.
    It was the summer of 1996. I was working for a NYC Agency in Downtown Manhattan. One day I began to feel very panicky while riding on the subway. At the time, I was having difficulties getting along with my former Supervisor at work. In addition, I was experiencing some pretty difficult 'personal' issues outside of work as well. As a result of the accumulation of stress and frustration, I quit my job which I loved because I was fearful of riding on the subway, especially during the hot summer months.
    In February, 2007 I experienced my first excellent, not to mention very stimulating and relaxing hypnosis session with Bob Pargament, a certified Hypnotist with many years of experience in the field of hypnosis. Since then, I've had two more sessions. In my opinion, I felt the last session was more intense and much more relaxing and effective than the two sessions prior. My most recent and last session was on Saturday, April 28th. That evening after the session, I felt completely energized and I was ready to confront my biggest fear. I then drove all the way back to the Bronx. I was actually looking forward to experiencing my first subway ride in years. I won't deny the fact that yes, I was a bit nervous at first. So, I stood on the subway platform at the Parkchester station and I waited patiently for the subway. When the train finally pulled up to the station, I stepped inside and I sat down and rode the subway again for the first time in over 11 years. I couldn't believe I was finally doing this! I was in control and I was beside myself. And, yes, I was extremely proud of myself, for I had taken a huge step forward.
    It was a very important personal accomplishment for me. I've been avoiding the trains for so many years because I allowed fear to hold me back from progress for far too long!!
    This is even a bigger shocker... On Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 I rode the subway AGAIN all the way to Downtown Manhattan and I had my very first job interview in years!! Wow!! What a great experience that was! Words can't express how happy I am that I was finally able to do this after so long! Now I know that I can do this and that's what's important. I refuse to let fear stand in my way again. I'm going to continue to ride on the subways as often as possible so that I can gain my self confidence again. I have a great desire to work, fulfill many goals and enjoy all the great things that life has to offer. Special thanks to Bob Pargament for all his help and support...

- Evelyn P. (Bronx, NY)                                                   Return to the top of the page.

Courtroom Nerves:

    “I was very nervous the day before my court trial which took two years to get to. Even though I felt comfortable with the truth of my testimony, this was a very anxiety provoking experience for me.
    I decided that hypnosis would be a good option for my nervous state of mind. Never having been hypnotized before, I needed someone I could trust and I felt possessed integrity, honesty and care for what was a very important event in my life. Naturally, I turned to Bob Pargament. I have known Bob and know very well that he is a person I can trust completely.
    Bob, through post hypnotic suggestion, suggested I take a special pen with me to court to hold during my testimony. I did this and felt comfortable, confident, relaxed and completely organized in my thinking during my testimony. I have since dubbed my special pen my “Zen Pen.”
    I feel grateful that my first hypnotic session was so rewarding in an area that made such a difference in my life. I look forward to future sessions with Bob throughout my life.”

- D.B.                                                                               Return to the top of the page.

Hypnosis Helps Depression:

Bob is a master hypnotist and anyone who has ever gone to see him to stop smoking or lose weight can attest to that.  He’s helped hundreds of people make healthy lifestyle changes.  I, however, had a problem that was much deeper and more challenging. I was clinically depressed and had been for most of my life. Bob’s unique ability to blend his knowledge of human potential, his intuition, humor, compassion, and directness, plus his skills as a hypnotist and life coach proved to be a powerful method that helped me make a profound shift in the way I saw myself. In his gentle, nonjudgmental, but honest way, Bob guided me into experiences of deep self-awareness that ultimately led me to overcome my depression. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for his many gifts.

- Rosie R. (Chappaqua, NY)                                               Return to the top of the page.

Stressful Situations:

I was about to face one the most stressful episodes of my  adult life. I had to go before an academic committee to defend my  doctoral dissertation in order to get my PhD. I was scared to death.  After one session with Bob, I was instilled with such  confidence in my presentation, so sure of my recall of my  subject that I passed with flying colors. Bob, through guided  relaxation hypnosis, turned a bundle of nerves into tranquility and  inner strength.

- C.A., Ph. D. (Staten Island, NY)                                       Return to the top of the page.

Driving Anxiety:

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your follow up call. I am doing wonderfully well!
When we drove home on those curvy roads I felt zero anxiety. In fact it was the first time I smiled in a car in six years :)
 
I woke up and drove to the store the way I used to drive. I have a very quiet, peaceful feeling and look forward to driving to New Paltz as we are headed to Mohonk Mountain.
 
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I look forward to seeing you Thursday upon our return.

- Janis                                                                                Return to the top of the page.

Surgery Anxiety:

I met Bob on February 2009, after I was the victim of a terrible car accident. I suffered from severe fractures of my legs. At the time I met Bob I have had two major reconstructive surgeries. When my orthopedic doctor informed me that I needed one more surgery, because there was non union of the tibia, I became more apprehensive and restless. I decided to see Bob prior to my third surgery in order to relax my self, mind and body. The stress associated with another major surgery was depleting me emotionally and physically. Hypnosis has helped me not only to go through one more surgery but to recuperate at a faster rate than me and my doctor would have ever imagined. Hypnosis has also helped me to face other medical challenges.  Hypnosis has transformed my anxieties and fears into calmness and confidence in me.

- M.O.                                                                                 Return to the top of the page.

Trouble Focusing:

I’ve been working with Bob. In a very short time have had amazing results. I went to see him because I had trouble focusing on things I needed to accomplish. Within one session I could see incredible results over what I had been doing.
    I have already sent a few business associates to see him and will be sending more in the next few weeks and months.
    On a personal note Bob has a great way of being and the best ‘bed-side manner’ I have seen in a long, long time. He was kind enough to follow up with me within 48 hours of our appointment. In today’s `hustle and bustle’ world… it is very rare to find someone that actually cares about his patients or clients. Bob is giving of himself… and a true professional who takes time to help each person understand how hypnosis works and the amazing benefits.
    When you can… GO meet with him and learn about the many wonders that can happen in your life.

- Steven O.                                                                           Return to the top of the page.