Children between the ages of 14 and 17 make the best hypnotic subjects.

Hypnotherapy can help to eliminate childish habits such as bed-wetting and nose picking. It can help develop good study habits, improve concentration and learning ability, develop motivation, creativity and self-esteem. It can help deal with grief or loss. Plus so much more. Most children are open to hypnosis and are often amazed at the results they can achieve. Children are actually the best subjects for hypnotherapy. Prior to beginning any program, a Hypnotherapist should take the time to interview the child: to find out what the child likes and dislikes. This will ensure that the best imagery is used, and the child will have a positive response to hypnotherapy. Dr. Sheri has specialty training in Hypnotherapy with Children and has had wonderful success with children as young as 2 ˝ years old. Each child is different, and she certainly wouldn't recommend Telephone Hypnosis for a 3 year old. there are times when telephone hypnosis sessions for children can be very successfully utilized.

Hypnotherapy has been proven to be an effective therapy for people of all ages. A few areas in which hypnotherapy is helpful are as follows: Insomnia, smoking, anger, cancer, chronic pain, colds, bedwetting, fears, phobias, panic attacks, fear of public speaking, stuttering, blushing, stroke recovery, addictions, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, nail biting, skin disorders, depression, memory loss, trauma release, mental blocks, childbirth pain, impotence, sexual dysfunction, poor eyesight, joint pain, arthritis, depression, hair loss, warts, high blood pressure, heart problems, stress, grinding teeth, suicidal thoughts, tumors, night terrors, study habits, memory improvement, obesity, recurring colds, migraines, body building, motivation, sports enhancement, stress reduction, and more.

I'd like to discuss what hypnosis is not! It is not witchcraft or magic, it is not sleep or in any way being out of control. Nor is it accepting ideas against your will, although Hollywood would have us believe that is so. Additionally, I am trained in stage hypnosis, "There are basic differences between that type of hypnosis demonstration for fun and entertainment, which has it?s time and place, and proper clinical hypnotherapy." However Clinical Hypnosis is therapy and it requires a degree.

Hypnosis is defined as any state of absorption in which the attention can be concentrated on a single thought or idea. It works best on behavioral changes like eating disorders, smoking cessation, phobias, and stresses from overwork and lifestyle changes. Although the word hypnosis comes from the Greek word hypnos, meaning sleep, people who are hypnotized are not asleep; they are in trance. If you ask most people whether they have ever been in a trance they will answer *No*, but they will be wrong. Every single one of us enters naturally occurring trance states all day long - day-dreaming, being engrossed in a book, watching TV or even while driving a car. It is that peaceful relaxed state you feel just before you fall asleep you enter the same peaceful relaxed state just before awaking.

Under Hypnosis, a person has control of more than his selectivity, or will power; he is in control of all his faculties except one. He can hear, see, feel, move, smell, taste, and speak. Though he may sometimes look unconscious, he is completely aware of everything going on and can therefore cooperate. The single exception to this control is what is called the *Critical Faculty*. If you give him a suggestion which pleases him and which seems emotionally and morally reasonable to him, he will accept it despite the fact that under ordinary circumstances he might consider it an impossible suggestion. For example, you can suggest anesthesia, erasing pain without a chemical agent as in Hypno-delivery or Hypno-surgery. (Uses for Hypnosis are unlimited.) The suspension of the critical faculty does not contradict the statement that the person is in complete control of himself and has full selectivity; he accepts a suggestion because it is pleasing, it is good for him. But his critical faculty - *the disbelief that such fantastic feats are possible,* is bypassed in hypnosis.

Hypnotherapist possess no special gift or mysterious power. A hypnotist is simply a person who has been trained and can access the 90% of our brain that lives in the subconscious mind. Although hypnosis has recently been in the news and on television, that doesn't mean it's new. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychiatry, was the first to say that hypnosis was a shortcut and that is still true today. It has been used by physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists of all types for at least a century. Hypnosis can be dated back 20,000 years. It was accepted by the American Medical Association in 1958 to help people reach their goals with psychosomatic or emotional issues. It is said that over 90% of medical problems are psychosomatic in nature.

Dr. Sheri is from Slidell, Louisiana, and in the aftermath of loosing everything her home and 2 businesses (Fiancé Keith was a private Chef and had a successful catering business, since 1998 Dr. Sheri had owned and operated a successful Holistic Healing practice). In Hurricane Katrina she has found herself relocated to a wonderful community in the North East Georgia Mountains. After evacuating as Hurricane Katrina was coming ashore as soon as they settled into their hotel room it was off to work. catering and volunteering. Through a lot of hard work and perseverance they are Owners / Executive Chef of "Mossy Creek Smokehouse Grill". It took time but they are going on their 2^nd year in business.

Dr. Sheri has a lifetime of education and experience. She had spent a good deal of time teaching classes and workshops in many topics in community education, corporate programs and privately. She has extensive training and experience in the non-traditional approaches to health and healing. Although working hard to get her practice started here, there seems to always be something more urgent (restaurant) that needs her attention.

She is finally able to step out a little. well sort of. although they we finally able to hire an employee and got him trained (just when she thought she'd be able to start devoting more time to her passions) he had to unexpectedly leave his position. so now it is once again it is just Sheri and Chef Keith. Mossy Creek Smokehouse Grill is opened 6 sometimes 7 days a week. plus on and off site catering and volunteer work. They work tirelessly sometimes going weeks upon weeks without a day off. they do what it takes to be successful. Fema was no assistance after Hurricane Katrina, they had to start all over again, they still don't have much. but, they have gotten where they are today by hard work and perseverance! Every penny they make goes right back into the restaurant. In this economy it is a everyday struggle. They do it all! Dr. Sheri is a work-a-holic as you can probably already tell. And she has her own passions and goals. which may have been delayed and changed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina but they are now hopefully going to be realized, this is only a very small step in that direction!

So, trying to figure out a way to fulfill her life's passion and still support her fiancé's passion she thought of E bay! Winter time is coming up and it is a slower time of year, so she should be able to accommodate any schedule. She was an avid e-bayer before Hurricane Katrina so this seems like a great place to start.

Dr. Sheri tragically lost her mother in June of 2009. She was there when they had to turn off the life support system. The hospital staff were all very supportive of her Holistic Healing sessions she had with her mother. She felt her mothers last breath and heartbeat, it really awakened something up in her again. even though she doesn't have her private practice yet, and who knows when it will happen. this is a way to still be actively helping people which is her passion. (If it were not for her fiancé, his passion for cooking and the restaurant. she would probably never. ever cook again!)

Dr. Sheri has a Doctorial Degree in Metaphysics and a Doctorial Degree in Divinity. Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist; Certified and Licensed Full Specialist (Nails Tech & Esthetician - skin care specialist) She has created her own course on holistic skin and body care as well as a holistic skin and body care line using all natural products commonly found in most kitchens. These products have been used with overwhelming successfully in several area salons.

Dr. Sinopoli is also a Usui Reiki Master / Teacher; Certified Crystal Healer; Certified Aroma Therapist; Certified Reflexologist; Certified Charka Therapist. As well as being an Ordained Minister and Metaphysical Teacher. Dr. Sheri also has specialty certifications in Equine (horse) Canine and Feline Massage Therapy. And currently offers her services exclusively to Holly's Bed and Biscuit Inn, in Lula Ga. to help our animal friends live a healthier happier life, and to also help herself relax and unwind.

She is a Metaphysician, trained, certified and experienced in many Holistic Healing Modalities. She has training in Advanced Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, as well as Specialty Certification's in Medical Hypnoanalysis, Hypnodontics, Hypnoanesthesia & Pain Management. She also holds Diplomas in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Complete Mind Therapy, (CMT - (This Unique treatment method can successfully treat many problems in just a single session!) Stage Hypnosis and Advanced Stage Hypnosis. She believes there is a very serious side to hypnosis but there is also an amazing fun side too. She loves to have fun too! (She hopes to one day in the future be able to do Hypnosis Comedy Dinner Shows at Mossy Creek Smokehouse Grill).

Dr. Sheri, is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, by the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association. She has over 25 years experience in the wonderful field of hypnosis. She has held (until Katrina) and currently holds many professional memberships including: *The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association *The New Orleans Hypnotherapy Group *Gulf South Hypnotherapy Chapter. She has earned Lifetime membership to: *The Association of Professional Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist *The Association of Complete Mind Therapist *The International Holistic Healers Association *The Professional Organization of Stage Hypnotist *The Association of Professional Stage Hypnotist.

Although she has obtained numerous degrees in the Holistic Healing field she is continually striving to further her education and experience. She is currently receiving Master Certification for Shiki Ryoha Reiki.

Dr. Sheri's Holistic / Therapeutic Touch and Medical Hypnotherapy training helps those with serious health concerns gain control and confidence in healing the body, mind, soul and spirit. She has personally developed many techniques in Pain Management and Relaxation. She has also developed exercises and techniques to stimulate the immune system and help the body heal itself. She has worked with children and adults suffering from life threatening and terminal illnesses with great success. After her daughter begin having seizures and was diagnosed with Epilepsy, Dr. Sheri also began research on the benefits of Hypnotherapy and Seizure Disorders, she hopes to continue this research here.

Along with teaching Self-hypnosis, Stop Smoking, Personal Development: Dr. Sheri has presented workshops and programs on Stop Smoking, Hypnotic Past Life Regression, Stress Management, Fibromyalgia, HypnoSurgery, and Hypnodelivery. She has written and developed many Personal Development Programs as well as Stress Reduction, Spiritual Enhancement and Holistic Health Care Courses.

Dr. Sheri hopes to present her inspiring and energizing seminars and workshops to the public, business groups and associations throughout the area. She also has entertaining and informative lectures and presentations for civic, social and religious groups. Her innovative methods are used by professional athletes, corporations, and clients around the world.

Dr. Sheri has also given sales training and stress management seminars to companies and teaches sales professionals how to apply powerful goal achievement skills and self-hypnosis with professional selling. In addition Dr. Sheri has presented her Concert of Stage Hypnotism, to high schools. In her demonstrations she uses all volunteers from the audience. She entertains and helps students overcome academic issues and test anxiety.

*Have excellent memories *Can express emotions *Are not overly critical *Are intelligent * Don't lose train of thought easily *Who can visualize easily. Children between the ages of 8 - 16 make the best subjects. I work with children as young as 3 years old with great success.