Everything you want to know about hypnotherapy services and hypnosis training with Sarah Gewanter and Hypnowisdom.
Almost everyone can be hypnotized. The ability is actually linked to intelligence and creativity - not weakness. With a skilled hypnotherapist like Sarah, the vast majority of people can enter a beneficial hypnotic state.
Not at all. You remain fully aware and in complete control throughout. You will not do anything against your values. Hypnosis is always a collaborative state - you can end it at any time.
Smoking cessation is often resolved in one session. Anxiety, habits and deep change may benefit from 3–6 sessions. Sarah provides an honest, personalized assessment during your free consultation at no obligation.
Yes. The American Medical Association recognized hypnosis as a valid therapeutic tool in 1958. All Hypnowisdom techniques are evidence-informed and delivered within the ethical standards of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Absolutely. Hypnotherapy works just as effectively via phone or Virtual. Sarah serves clients in Asheville NC, Charlotte, Raleigh, across the USA and worldwide.
Hypnowisdom is based in Leicester, NC (Asheville area), Western North Carolina. We serve in-person clients across NC, and online clients throughout the USA and worldwide via phone and Virtual.
No prior experience is required for the foundation Certification Course. The curriculum is designed to take you from complete beginner to confident, certified practitioner.
Yes. The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) is the largest and most established hypnosis professional organization in the world. NGH certification is recognized and respected throughout the USA and internationally.
The certification course is 7 days divided into 2 parts. Part 1 is 4 days (Thursday–Sunday) and Part 2 is 3 days (Friday–Sunday), scheduled 4 weeks apart. Training is available online/virtual or in-person at our Western NC mountain retreat.
Save $100 when you send a $500 deposit at least 6 weeks before the Part 1 start date of your chosen season. Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 courses are all eligible.
Spring: Part 1 March 19–22, Part 2 April 17–19. Summer: Part 1 July 16–19, Part 2 August 14–16. Fall: Part 1 October 15–18, Part 2 November 6–8. All sessions 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.
Our graduates include therapists, life coaches, healthcare professionals, educators, HR professionals, nurses, social workers and individuals who want to make a profound difference in people's lives. No clinical background is required for the foundation course.