40 year smoker. I have tried everything. I went to Laura for help. I was very skeptical going in. Laura put me at ease and made me a believer. I am at 10 months without a cigarette. Almost a record for me. Laura was the best, one session, that is all it took. Second session was for good luck... Would use Laura again in a heart beat, Thanks for a better life Laura. read more

Highly recommend! I did the 10 week weight loss program and lost 16 pounds and have kept the weight off for three months! Prior to this I had struggled with keeping a consistent diet and would often lose some weight on a diet and gain it back. With this program, it felt really easy to make heathy choices when coming to food and to stay motivated to exercise. read more

I experienced excellent results after the first session with Laura so I continued with further sessions for sure and plan on doing more in the future, as needed. This has been a huge game changer! I was battling with chronic insomnia and severe stress due to some pilled up problems in my family. I chose hypnotherapy for the first time in my life so that I could be the best resource and support for my family members. Therefore, the hypnotherapy sessions with Laura immediately and continuously restored my normal sleep cycles. The sessions also brought me back to my centered-self, from which I have been able to strategically master each thing I can manage to help solve the challenges my family members are facing. From little tasks to humongous ones, I have been super high energy and acing at all my day to day obligations. Very grateful for Laura's expertise for tailoring to exactly what I needed in her sessions. read more

Its been two months since my last session with Laura. I have kept the weight off. She is amazing. I didn't think hypnosis would work because I've never tried it but what do I have to lose? I still listen to her sessions on and off whenever I feel like I need it and sometimes to help me sleep too! She is very intuitive. We worked at a pace that worked for me. The small changes I made, made ALL the difference. It will be worth it. read more

I was a skeptic. But after 2.5 years of sitting on the couch watching Netflix and gaining weight, I was desperate. So, I gave hypnotherapy with Laura a shot. I am amazed! Not only did it work better than expected, but it was also easy. I started making healthier choices after the first session and kept on going. I reached my weight loss goal in two months and have kept it off. I held off on posting this review just in case it was a short-lived result. But over a month later, I'm keeping up with my regimen and feel great. THANK YOU, Laura. I am grateful for your help in shifting my mindset to be the me I want to be. read more

Laura is THE best hypnotherapist. I've consistently struggled with passing my board exam because of lack of confidence after failing several times. She not only helped me to believe in myself but she also helped me to establish calming techniques for anxiety and increase my ability to focus for long periods of time. Thanks to her, I finally passed :) read more

I have received therapy from Laura at HealthWise Hypnotherapy on a few occasions with amazing results. My first session was in 2010, when I needed help during a difficult personal transition in a relationship. The session was powerful, emotional, and freeing. I walked away from my first one-Hour session feeling lighter, happy and hopeful, as I was able to let go of some limiting beliefs and a challenging relationship I was struggling to let go of. I think Laura's calm presence and masterful therapy approach was unique and special. Since that time I have received additional sessions, including group hypnotherapy for my women's retreat participants. They all love her and found great benefits from her services. I also use her recorded morning meditations regularly as a wonderful way to set my mindset for a productive day. I highly recommend anyone to work with Laura. She is very professional, skilled and loving. I am grateful. read more

This had been the most amazing experience of my life. Some people think that hypnotherapy or any therapy is a sign of weakness but to think your inferior to the struggles of life is just idiotic. Laura has changed my life and has helped me find a new me that compliments the old me and now I can love myself again. She is amazing at her craft and will be coming to her for the rest of my life if I need to. If you want great results for hypnotherapy secret changes hypnosis is where you want to go. read more

Going to HealthWise Hypnosis has truly been the best gift I have ever given myself. I've struggled with my weight for about 6 years; I've tried every diet, every exercise program imaginable and along the way I always get discouraged and give up. I had a friend recommend that I try hypnosis so I looked into it and found Laura at HealthWise Hypnosis. First off, her website is a great resource! I knew nothing about hypnosis going into this and her website is very informative and I also liked that she has her prices listed so you know exactly what you are getting into. Laura also offers a free 30 minute phone consultation which was what sealed the deal for me. After talking to her on the phone and getting a better sense of what the process would look like I was all in. Laura really customizes her sessions to your needs; each week I come in we talk about what I want to focus on (be it emotional eating, cravings, motivation to exercise, etc) and we implement that into the hypnosis session and she also gives you recordings to listen to for reinforcement during the week. So far I have gone to 5 sessions with Laura and I have lost 12 lbs. The best part is it doesn't feel like a chore. I'm eating right and I am exercising and it just feels like it's happening more naturally this time. Laura is very kind and compassionate and has helped me immensely with my self esteem and feeling in control of my body. read more

After spending some time learning about mindfulness and hypnosis, I decided I wanted to visit a professional hypno-therapist to see if I could get some help with self-confidence and social anxiety issues that I've had for a long time. I had 5 sessions with Laura and each one was a powerful experience that affected me in helpful ways that I had anticipated and in some great ways that I couldn't have anticipated. Laura was very understanding and did her best to make sure that the experience was whatever I needed it to be. I'm happy that I went and I'd recommend it for anyone looking to make a change in their life that they just haven't felt they've been able to make. read more

Just have to give another shout-out to Laura Rude of HealthWise Hypnosis. It still amazes me the profound effect of having a few hypnosis sessions with her has made on my life. I may not have my presentation skills perfected yet but the terrifying fear of getting up and speaking in front of people has almost totally vanished. I don't write many reviews, let alone 2 for the same business, but going to Laura was one of the best things I've ever done! She has a unique gift and I'm so grateful I found her. If you're on the fence about trying hypnosis, go to Laura. You won't be sorry! read more

I met with Laura seeking a new way to help with weight loss. From the very first session, I discovered so many things that were holding me back (thanks to Laura keying in, and asking great questions). Laura is amazing. She is kind, compassionate, and she truly listens. My sessions with her were so rewarding and relaxing. If you have questions or concerns about hypnotherapy, schedule a free phone consult with her. She's certified, she's up-to-date and she's well-researched. If you're wondering, you remain fully aware of your surroundings as Laura leads you into a relaxed state with music and visualization, all focused on getting you where you want to be. For me, that was weight loss, and at last, the pounds are coming off! I found my sessions to be enormously regenerating. Highly recommend! Give her a call -- you're worth it, and she'll help you see you truly can help yourself through hard times. Overall, she makes you feel empowered, which is a gift. read more

My husband and I were lifelong smokers. We each had two sessions with Laura Rude almost 8 weeks ago and have not smoked since. We have our lives back and could'nt be happier. We would highly recommend her and have told all of our smoking friends about her. read more

I recently had my best friend recommend hypnosis to me for my weight gain (which also lead to depression). My friend lives in Washington State and I've recently moved out of state. When I shared my fear and skepticism about doing hypnosis, she told me her hypnotherapist at Healthwise Hypnosis not only has office sessions, but Skype sessions, and hypnosis was able to help her quit smoking. She smoked for about 12 years and was able to completely stop after 2 sessions. I was shocked. So, I decided to give it a go. What did I have to lose? I've gained 20 lbs. and have since become a little reclusive. I've spent hundreds of dollars on every kind of diet you can imagine. I set up my session first by phone (consultation), and then had 3 sessions over Skype. Laura, the hypnotherapist at Healthwise Hypnosis was wonderful. She explained the process, why hypnosis works, and completely put me at ease. After the first session, I just felt better, kind of like, in control and a little more confident. I didn't automatically reach for food when I was bored or needed comfort. I substituted healthier food instead of my go-to of breads and candy and felt good and in control about it. She incorporated motivation to exercise and this was so helpful, given my reluctance to work out (I always had an excuse). I actually can't wait to hit the gym or go for a walk. Just this desire to "move". I am amazed at how this works, and my outlook has completely changed. I've lost 2 lbs. in one week and am excited and motivated beyond belief to keep this going. The darkness is lifting and I am finally feeling in control. For me, to begin to lose weight and have my mood lift has impacted my life so far in the most positive way. I wish I would have known of this sooner. I love Laura at Healthwise Hypnosis! Highly recommended. read more

I was (keyword: WAS) a daily smoker for the past 7 years. I felt like I was finally ready to quit, and had tried many times (the patch, gum, cold turkey) but nothing seemed to be doing it for me. My mother had success with quitting many years ago using hypnotherapy, so I figured "Hey, like mother like daughter, right?". I found Laura through Yelp and immediately contacted her to set up an appointment (she also provides a complimentary 30 minute consultation which was wonderful for getting to know her). Laura is thorough in explaining the process, the myths, and what you can expect during and after the session. She is a kind soul that made me feel comfortable from the moment I stepped in to her office. Most importantly, it has been a 8 days since my first session and I haven't touched a single cigarette. Even more importantly, I truly feel and believe that I am, as Laura so confidently puts it, a "Non-smoker for life". I could not recommend her more, she is wonderful, and has truly changed my life for the better. read more

Going into this, I thought maybe I was cheating. I have struggled with not exercising, over eating, and low self-esteem. So, going to Hypnotherapy was a way of cheating, because I just wasn't trying hard enough. However, I am 45 pounds overweight, I haven't exercised in over a year (not even 1 attempt to go for a walk), I over eat and feel crappy about it! I needed help. After my first session, my eating was under control. I stopped when I was full and didn't feel guilty about leaving food on the plate. I have been going for walks and feel good about that too. I still have to work at it, I'm definitely not cheating, but I'm making progress. I'm very satisfied. read more

My lifetime fear of public speaking had been overwhelming and at times, even debilitating. After just 2 sessions with Laura Rude of Secret Changes Hypnosis I was able to get up in front of a large audience without my heart racing, hands shaking or voice quivering. My confidence level has been forever elevated. Truly life changing! Thank you so much Laura. read more

I have a food fear. I have tried so many different things to help me with this eating disorder. I went to Laura Rude and after 3 sessions I found myself at a restaurant trying new foods without any fear at all. Laura changed my life and as long as I keep practicing what she has taught me I know I am going to be fine. Thank you Laura! If you need help with anything Laura is the person to go see! Worth every cent! read more

I struggled with my weight since my early thirties. I've been on just about every diet out there. You name it I tried it. I was able to lose weight but always gained it back plus more and just got heavier and heavier. Now I am in my late 60's and am worried about my health. It also seems like any will-power I had is gone. I decided to try hypnosis and so far, with seemingly no effort I am losing weight. I still have a lot of weight to lose but I have lost 15 pounds and know that I will lose everything I need to. I went to just 3 sessions and found that as long as I listened to the tapes once a day it reinforced Laura's sessions. I now naturally gravitate toward fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins. The cravings for sweet or salty snacks are just gone. Yesterday we took our grandchildren to McDonalds for dinner as a treat after their swimming lessons. I ordered a grilled chicken salad (it was terrible) and my skinny husband ordered a large cheeseburger, fries and a coke. I had one fry and found I did not want anymore. That NEVER happens. I was astounded at myself and so very, very pleased. I am still working on the exercise part of the equation but I honestly believe I have the food part down. read more