I have had wonderful experiences in the past with guided meditation/hypnosis and I had been looking for a local person who could help me finally quit the habit of off and on again smoking. Most of my experiences with guided meditations were at Canyon Ranch, which is great but incredible expensive, impersonal and brief. But Inner Freedom Therapy is completely the opposite.
Before you sign up for a session, Dr. Goldhammer sends you information about your visit and what to expect, and asks you questions about what you would like to achieve. You speak with her prior to the visit, and immediately feel comfortable! I was not used to such personalized attention. During the session, we talked for a little bit, then moved into a hypnosis/guided meditation where I was always in control, just in a more relaxed state. It was extremely enjoyable and remarkably enlightening. Hard for me to explain exactly, but the dreamlike journey allowed me to see certain things in different ways that enabled me to free myself from certain negative thoughts and actions (like smoking). Once the session finished, we said goodbye and she said she'd follow up. I did not actually expect her to do so - but not only did she call and ask if we should talk again to see how I felt, she also sent me a recording so I could continue the relaxation work with the accompanying positive words. What a remarkable experience and what a lovely person! She has so much integrity and compassion, and clearly loves what she does. Starting up Inner Freedom Therapy is quite a brave leap for someone who had been a highly successful physician for many years, and I wish her all the very best. I haven't smoked since I had my session, which was the goal, but along with that I gained important insight and a sense of clarity that I am very grateful for. She is terrific! read more
