What does BiomedRx Hypnotherapy offer?

Evidence-informed wellness services focused on the mind-body connection, delivered by trained practitioners in a comfortable setting.

Is a consultation required before starting?

Yes — we begin with an intake consultation to understand your goals and tailor a plan to you.

Are sessions suitable for everyone?

Most healthy adults are good candidates. We review your history first and coordinate with your physician when appropriate.

How do I get started?

Reach us at (424) 204-2382 or info@biomedrxhypnotherapy.com to book your first session.

BiomedRx Hypnotherapy | Clinical Hypnosis & Neurofeedback in Upland, CA

Hypnotherapy to improve your quality of life.

BiomedRx Hypnotherapy uses clinical hypnosis and Alpha-Theta neurofeedback to access the subconscious mind — clearing self-defeating patterns and reprogramming positive, life-affirming beliefs. It's a proven path to lasting change for habits, anxiety, sleep, pain, and peak performance.

Educational

The Evidence for Hypnosis in 2026: What Two Decades of Meta-Analyses Add Up To

One of the most useful ways to gauge a therapy is to look not at a single study but at the whole body of research. On that measure, clinical hypnosis has accumulated substantial evidence: recent syntheses draw on dozens of meta-analyses covering hundreds of randomized controlled trials. The NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health recognizes evidence supporting hypnosis for conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, and certain symptoms such as hot flashes, and adjunctive-hypnosis reviews report a small additional analgesic benefit for procedural and surgical pain.

Two honest caveats belong alongside that good news. First, effect sizes vary considerably between studies and individuals, and hypnosis generally works best as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral and medical care rather than on its own. Second, "evidence-based for some conditions" is not the same as "effective for everything" — the strength of support differs a lot by application. Its safety profile is reassuring: registered trials report no serious adverse events, with only minor, transient effects such as brief drowsiness in some people.

Hypnotherapy is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This is a complementary modality and not a substitute for licensed medical care. Anyone with significant or persistent symptoms should consult a licensed physician or mental-health professional for an individualized plan.

Sources: NIH NCCIH; Meta-analytic evidence on hypnosis — 20-year perspective (PMC); PAIN Reports — adjunctive hypnosis for clinical pain

Jul 8, 202614 min read

Informative

Opioid-Sparing Hypnosis in Surgical Care: A 2026 Look at the Perioperative Evidence

A theme gaining attention in 2026 is hypnosis as an opioid-sparing adjunct around surgery. A randomized controlled trial in adults undergoing major oncologic surgery reported a significant opioid-sparing effect during the acute postoperative period, and a multi-center trial is evaluating clinical hypnosis for reducing perioperative anxiety and postoperative pain in abdominal-surgery patients. In a healthcare environment focused on reducing opioid exposure, adjunctive mind-body techniques are a reasonable area of study.

For referring clinicians, the framing matters. These are adjunctive findings — hypnosis added to usual anesthetic and surgical care, not a replacement for it — and the additional analgesic effect in the broader literature is generally described as small. Appropriate candidates are patients already being managed medically who might benefit from focused work on procedural anxiety and pain coping, with clear scope of practice and coordinated documentation.

Hypnotherapy is not a diagnostic service and is not FDA-approved to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Referring clinicians retain responsibility for diagnosis and overall care, and any perioperative use should be coordinated with the surgical and anesthesia team.

Sources: RCT — hypnosis as opioid-sparing adjunct in oncologic surgery (PMC); ClinicalTrials.gov — hypnosis for perioperative anxiety (2026)

Jul 2, 20267 min read

Field Notes

Field Notes: A Client Brings In a News Story About "Hypnosis Instead of Painkillers"

After the 2026 opioid-sparing surgery coverage made the rounds, a client scheduled a consult asking whether hypnosis could let her "skip pain medication" for an upcoming procedure. We spent most of that first conversation gently resetting expectations. The research she'd read describes hypnosis added to standard care with a modest reduction in opioid use — not a substitute for anesthesia or a physician's pain plan.

We agreed on a realistic goal: a few sessions of relaxation and pain-coping practice to complement whatever her surgical team prescribed, with her physician fully in the loop. This is a single account and not a promise of any particular result; individual responses to hypnosis vary widely, and pain management decisions belong with the medical team.

Hypnotherapy is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition and is not a replacement for anesthesia or prescribed pain care. Anyone preparing for a procedure should follow the guidance of their surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Sources: NIH NCCIH; RCT — opioid-sparing hypnosis in surgery (PMC)

Jun 27, 20268 min read

Ready to begin?

Tell us about your goal or concern. We'll discuss how clinical hypnotherapy can help and schedule your initial consultation.

Hypnotherapy is a complementary modality and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care. We work alongside your healthcare providers to support your overall wellness goals.