For many people, fear of medical settings isn’t just about nerves - it’s about survival. White coats. Sterile rooms. The smell of antiseptic. The sight of a needle. The anticipation of pain. For some, even scheduling an appointment can trigger anxiety, panic, or avoidance. And often, these fears don’t come out of nowhere. They’re rooted in past experiences: a difficult childhood illness caring for a loved one through medical trauma a painful or frightening procedure feeling p

IBS isn’t “all in your head” – but it is influenced by what’s happening there. Anxiety, chronic stress, and even perfectionism can send your gut’s nervous system into overdrive. Hypnosis helps the brain and gut “relearn” how to communicate calmly with each other. It guides the nervous system out of its fight-or-flight mode and into a state of safety, so digestion can do what it’s meant to do: function smoothly and quietly in the background.

For some students, this back-to-school season stirs up anxiety — particularly around academic performance and test-taking.