05/01/2026
We're starting the year thrilled to introduce Sarah Loveland to the Formula Family 😃 🙏 A highly experienced therapist, with over 30 years in holistic practice.
As well as her incredible massage therapy and reflexology skillset, Sarah will enhance our mental health services with the introduction of Hypnotherapy to the Formula Health clinic.
Hypnotherapy is a fascinating area of neuroscience that has been shown to help with creating lasting behavioural change, addressing fear responses, anxiety, chronic pain and supporting those with various forms of addiction.
We'll be sharing various clips from the likes of Professor Andrew Huberman and Dr David Speigel over the coming weeks to provide interesting insights into the power of Hypnotherapy.
If you'd like to find out more about how massage therapy, reflexology or Hypnotherapy may help you, you can book a free discovery call with Sarah to find out more
**Friday evening and Saturday appointments now available **
Neurobiological Explanation of Hypnotherapy:
Based on fMRI research, Dr. Spiegel notes that hypnosis impacts the brain by:
🧠Decreasing Activity in the Salience Network:
Specifically, activity decreases in the anterior cingulate cortex, the part of the brain that detects potential threats and is involved in the internal alarm system. This reduction allows one to focus without the interference of anxiety.
🧠Enhancing Connectivity:
There is an intensified connection between the brain's executive control network (responsible for planning and action) and the insula (which processes body information), suggesting a stronger mind-body connection and increased control over physical and emotional responses.
This unique brain state is what allows hypnotherapy to be an effective tool for managing chronic pain, reducing stress, improving sleep, and breaking bad habits by enabling cognitive flexibility.
