About Michael Mahoney
Michael Mahoney holds a private practice in Cheshire England, and sees
NHS (National Health Service) patients at Guardian Medical Centre, and is also
currently on staff as consultant therapist at Hollins Park hospital ( formerly
Winwick Psychiatric Hospital ) working alongside psychiatrists and other health
professionals, in occupational health. He sees patients providing support for a
wide range of mental health and physical conditions.
He is also a service provider for BUPA (British United Provident Association),
which is the largest private health care organization in the UK. In addition, he
is a Non-NHS (National Health Service) Service Provider of Hypnotherapy
Services.
Michael earned his degrees in hypnotherapy in 1986, gaining his Masters in 1993.
He attends on going professional development training. He is a member of the
Hypnotherapy Association and Guild of Master Hypnotists, The British Council of
Hypnotist Examiners, The British Hypnotherapy Association, and is an accredited
member of the Hypnotherapy Register. He is a Trained Trainer of HoNoS - Health
of the Nation outcome Scales, and a member of the Primary Care Society for
Gastroenterology, where he was an invited speaker to the PCSG Annual Scientific
Meeting, 19th October 2001 Royal Academy of Arts in London speaking on: The Role
of Gut Specific Hypnosis in Primary Care. In 2001 he presented clinical evidence
on the uses of hypnotherapy in the National Health Service to the NHS Priority
Sub Setting Committee.
He is also a member of the professional medical organization the International
Functional Brain-Gut Research Group. Michael has also founded the UK Register of
IBS therapists, with membership consisting of over 90 therapists UK – wide.
In 1996/1997 Michael was invited to conduct a Medical Research Project at NHS
Medical Practice to examine the efficacy of hypnotherapy on the symptoms of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This research was financed by the NHS practice and
reviewed by the NHS ethics commission.
Michael's private research work and patient trails conducted were submitted into
the Guild of Health Writers Awards 1999. This work was "1 of 80 excellent
examples" of orthodox medicine and complementary medicine working together in
the United Kingdom cited in evidence given to the House of Lord Scientific
Review of 2000.
Michael Mahoney is one of the United Kingdom's leading clinical
hypnotherapists in this field with professional experience since 1986. His
services are regularly used by gastroenterologists, doctors and other medical
professionals. Michael is an associate member of the Primary Care Society for
Gastroenterology.
Hypnotherapy has been proven highly effective in alleviating IBS symptoms. Over
15 years of solid scientific research has demonstrated hypnotherapy as an
effective, safe and inexpensive choice for IBS symptom alleviation. Hypnotherapy
routinely produces positive results in over 80% of the people who use it. It has
been so overwhelmingly successful for IBS symptom alleviation that Adriane Fugh-Berman,
MD, chair of the National Women's Health Network in Washington, DC, says that
hypnotherapy should be the treatment of choice for IBS cases which have not
responded to conventional therapy.
The first thing is to learn about hypnosis itself, but also to learn about
hypnosis for IBS. It has been researched clinically for the last fifteen years
and shown to be an effective treatment for the majority of those with "classic"
IBS symptoms.
It is also
very important to dispel any myths between stage hypnosis and clinical
hypnotherapy for the treatment of IBS.
This
website will supply you with information in the use of hypnotherapy for the
treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the symptoms associated with the
condition. Mr. Mahoney's professional attitude and years of clinical experience
in the field of IBS has enabled him a unique view into the condition and the
development of The IBS Audio Program 100 ™ . The program is a cost effective,
complementary home treatment for the alleviation of IBS symptoms.
If I want further
information, where can that be obtained from?
Michael prefers to
answer as many questions as he can himself. He does this in between seeing
patients at his practise, so some delay might be expected (allow 24 hours for a
reply.) If Michael is away presenting to forums, then a reply may come from one
of his associates.
Email us or fill out our
feedback form
The IBS Audio Program 100
™
The program contains
specific hypnotherapy processes clinically designed and developed and used for
many years by Michael Mahoney, a clinical hypnotherapist based in the UK, who
has
specialized in treating sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
How was it
developed?
The whole process
began in 1993, when Michael became interested in IBS, due to increased referrals
from doctors and gastroenterologists who could not help with current
treatments. At this time, IBS was a new label, placed on an old condition. For
several years Michael wrote specific hypnotherapy processes, and amended them,
to match the needs of presenting patients. However, it became clear that there
were many common threads to IBS symptoms, and he focused on these and continued
to refine his processes.
After several years,
his success in treating this condition became better known locally, and he began
receiving referrals from gastroenterologists, doctors, and other healthcare
professionals, as well as, by word of mouth from IBS sufferers who had been
helped.
One medical practice
then invited Michael to take part in a medical research project, that the
practice would fund and this was conducted over a 12 month period.
After the project was
over, it showed an overall reduction in all symptoms of approximately
80% of the patients.
This was born out by Michael’s own finding in his practice. However, it was
important because the figures came from patients, selected by doctors whose
orthodox approach had not been found to alleviate the symptoms.
After the project
Michael continued to refine his processes, and decided to take these new
processes from the clinical environment and transfer them onto audio tape and CD
for patients who could not attend his daily practice.
To test the
efficiency and effectiveness of this audio program, Michael asked new patients
to his practice if they would consider being involved in private research
trials.
Once the program was
completed the findings were logged, and the patients were contacted for 2 years
after completion of the Program to obtain development history and progress.
These findings will be published soon.
Do they work ?
Years of findings
show that many individuals obtain relief by using the program. Of course they
are not a panacea, and not everyone is the same and individual circumstances
vary. However many users do obtain results not only in IBS, but other areas too,
in clearer thinking, better judgment, less stress, some report better
concentration, improved sleep patterns etc..
Are there any side
effects?
Any side effects are
feelings of well being and calmness. Because the processes are natural, not
intrusive in anyway, no drugs or potions, or manipulation, there is no way that
negative side effects could be developed.
Do I loose
consciousness?
No it simply does not
happen. Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis (an altered state of consciousness) as a
therapy for a wide range of problems. In this case, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Hypnotherapy is not Stage Hypnosis, which is completely
different from the Clinical Hypnotherapy processes used in the program.
The IBS Audio Program 100 ™ Includes:
Three (3) therapeutic session CDs
Complete informational booklet containing symptom checklist, progress log,
listening scheduler, and essential information for IBS sufferers.
Also included is a 4th BONUS CD entitled IBS Companion©, which explains IBS
to other individuals in the IBS patient’s life. The entire CD version of the
program is packaged in a convenient, discreet “take-along” folder, with
convenient scheduler inside.
How long do I have
to listen to the program.
The program is
structured (see enclosed booklet insert) and is completed over 100 days, with
rest days allocated in-between. After the initial listening, users are
encouraged to listen to the final tape for a little while, to ensure the learned
processes are imbedded into the subconscious.
In all there are 20
‘rest days’ where no listening of the program is required.
What is the
listening time of the tapes?
All
times approximate
Tape 1 Side 1 = 25
minutes 10 seconds
Tape 1 Side 2 = 36
minutes and 15 seconds
Tape 2 Side 1 = 31
minutes 30 seconds
Tape 2 Side 2 = 28
minutes 42 seconds
Tape 3 Side 1 = 29
minutes 20 seconds
Tape 3 Side 2 = 25
minutes 10 seconds
What can I expect
when using the program?
The process varies
form individual to individual, however you can expect a general feeling of
calmness and deepening relaxation.
What do I have to
do ?
Simply listen. Find a
time that is your own when you will not be disturbed, and listen to the program
as guided.
What is the best
time to listen to the tapes?
Whatever fits into
your daily routine. Some listen to them in the morning, some prefer after the
day has finished, whatever fits into your schedule.
What if I can’t do
it ?
There is nothing to
do, except listen and lay quietly.
Do people ever
become clear of IBS.
Some people do walk
away from IBS, however, we do not call the program a cure, medically there is
not an organic cause that the doctors can find wrong, although they have clues
as to the mind-gut connection, so without a physical problem, few doctors would
use the word cure. This however does not detract from the fact that some people
do become symptom free.
What are the
benefits of using the program over seeing a hypnotherapist in person?
First, finding a
hypnotherapist who has the background, training and is a specialist in the
knowledge of IBS is a task in itself.
Although in the UK there is the UK Register of IBS
Therapists.
The UK is one of the leaders in using hypnotherapy for this condition, some
hospital gastroenterology departments employ hypnotherapists for this condition.
Michael is one of the
leaders in the UK in this field. However, if you do find a therapist who
specializes in IBS, and you feel comfortable with them, that interaction may
prove useful to some people.
Cost might be a
constraint.
Some therapists might
charge that or more for one session.
Convenience.
No appointments to
keep, or traffic to travel through.
Confidentially.
Comfort.
Developed for home use, no unfamiliar noises, odors or surroundings, this allows
you to be truly ‘at home with your program’.
Mr. Mahoney is a
leader in this field guiding you in safe, tried and tested techniques.
How do I order my
program?
Please fill out
our
order form to
purchase
The IBS Audio Program 100 ™
securely online
or to print out an invoice to send via postal mail.
Or by telephone.
TOLL FREE Ordering Number:
1-877-898-2539
Free telephone number within the UK: 0800-085-39-70
If our lines are
busy, please leave your details on our secure line.
How Long from
receipt of order to my home?
Within the
UK, you should allow 7 - 14 days.
USA: please allow 10 days for delivery
Canada: 14 days for delivery
Australia: 14 days for delivery
Switzerland: 14 days for delivery
European Communities: 14 days for delivery
All
postal times approximate barring any unforeseen delays.
All other
destinations please allow 21 days for delivery.
How are the
programs sent:
Usually by
International Recorded Delivery, this allows us to apply for delayed
consignments to be traced.
In the USA by
Priority Mail.
Or you can order
shipping with FedEx on a collection basis. i.e. customer pays shipping costs.
The IBS Audio Program 100 ™ has a secure online order form
here.
All tapes are currently
available in English language only.
