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James Braid is another important historical figure in hypnosis, a highly regarded and successful Scottish surgeon in the mid 1800’s. Unlike Esdaile, he believed that

After our last hypnosis history post, some of you have asked who is this Mesmer guy? Franz Anton Mesmer is considered to be one of the modern fathers of hypnosis.

I thought I’d tell you a bit about another important historical figure in hypnosis. His name is James Esdaile and he

Linda and I are in Philadelphia at a hypnosis pain management training! I’m Linda Schutz in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love and home to more Dunkin’ Donuts than