NY HYPNOSIS & LASER CENTER

When I got pregnant, I planned on taking a hypnobirthing class that a friend of mine had taken. When I met Mari, I found out that she was formally trained in hypnotherapy and had a whole program, tranquil beginnings that was one on one. This was definitely more appealing than taking a class with 12 other people taught by someone who doesn't come close to having the experience that Mari has. I started my sessions in my 6th month of pregnancy and as my pregnancy progressed, I grew more and more confident in using the techniques Mari guided me through. She had my husband come in for a session with me. He was certain he wouldn't be hypnotized but he was so relaxed during the session, when we left he thought we were in session for 20 minutes when it was actually an hour. Best of all, when my deliver date came, Mari was there for support and guidance. I had the natural homebirth I had planned thanks to Mari. As a chiropractor, I now have a working relationship with Mari in co-managing patients for pain management. Mari is professional, friendly, prompt, supportive and an extraordinary individual.

I havent smoked in a little over a month. I was quite skeptical when I went in, I just couldn't imagine that I could really stop smoking, and be happy ( sounds silly now, but it's true)- still, I figured it was worth a shot- was it ever! I smell great, I feel calmer, I have extra time, and I feel healthier. I am a bartender, so I am constantly around smokers... people light up around me all the time and it doesn't phaze me (ok, the smell bothers me a bit) . I got the treatment the week before finals at school- and I was fine!
Simply, I am now a non-smoker. This absolutely works.Thank you Mari!

Miriam Girard (Las Vegas, NV)

I started smoking as a senior in high school. It is one of those decisions that you look back on and yell at yourself, "what was I thinking?" I started for all the wrong reasons (as if there are any right ones): I wanted to fit in, to look cool, to imitate my older brother. Deep down, I assumed that I would be stronger than the nicotine addiction, or maybe I would be that rare individual who could quit at any time. My conscious self couldn't understand how I could hate an act, and then perform that action twenty to thirty times a day. This sent me into a whirlwind of self hate; if you don't have enough will power to stop something you know to be wrong, then how strong can your character truly be?

It took me nearly three years to admit that I simply could not do it on my own. My father was hypnotized not to smoke, when he was my age, so I figured..if it worked for him...then it could work for me. Friends were fast to disagree with me: "hypnotism is a lot of nonsense" they told me, but I figured I would give it a shot.

When I got there, it was a comfortable and non-abtrusive atmosphere (very important for a stressed smoker). I assumed that hypnosis would be someone conking me out for a few hours and me waking up, for better or worse, in some trance that was now programmed into me. In reality, it's more like a thinking exercise, and a relaxing one to boot!

After it was over, I felt so great that I had to go jogging. I'm not talking about a little run in cool weather; I'm talking about a trek through Las Vegas Summer heat. I just felt so energized.And yes, it has been more than 1 year since the event, and it definitely worked! I recommend this treatment for anyone who thinks they aren't strong enough to quit, because hypnosis proves that it is a matter of brain over matter. I am so thankful, because now I have taken back my innocence: no mountain is too high to climb, no habit is too hard to break, and no dream is impossible to achieve.

Mason

Being a native of Las Vegas where strip shows made a mockery of Hypnosis by pulling audience members up on stage and making them do foolish things, I have to confess I was a skeptic. It wasn't until I became more educated on Hypnotherapy did I begin to give credit where credit was due. With Mari's endless knowledge, tremendous patience and assistance, I was taught how hypnosis really works. She guided me throughout my pregnancy preparing my mind, body and baby to work together in order to eliminate the fear of having a natural childbirth. I wanted to experience my delivery without any of the "over-used" medications.

It took my husband and I over four years to conceive our first baby. I had made up my mind and sadly accepted we would not be parents. I did not want to confront laws of nature by seeking out fertility medications. Once we found out we were pregnant, I only wanted the very best for my baby. I did not want to feel like another number in the hospital, with my Doctor or have my baby delivered sooner than she was ready as a matter of convenience to anyone. Acknowledging our bodies as the most fascinating creation, I wanted my body and baby to work together in complete harmony. I feel I was able to accomplish a natural childbirth thanks to a physically fit body, the guidance, tools and education from Mari, my husband being an excellent birthing coach and a determined baby girl to choreograph her delivery. Everything about the delivery was calm, natural and meant to be. Now that I have achieved a natural childbirth with the help of hypnosis, I fully understand the mind/body connection and recommend it to every Mother. It was the most beautiful and memorable day of my life!

Nina Waldman

I have smoked cigarettes since I was 14 years old. I am now 58. I smoked at least 2-packs a day for at least 30 of those years. I am now a non-smoker because of you. I am a cynical, type A male, glass is half empty kind of person. I never would have believed I would be a non-smoker, but I am going on 2 years now. This was an extraordinary experience for me in my life as well. I feel great about myself and my family couldn't be prouder. Thank you very much Mari Lifrieri!

Ric Aliberti, NYC