The Transparent Hypnotist

Location: Camano Island, Washington

Cyber Locations:
www.ronstubbs.com
www.hypnodude.com
www.rockandrollhypnotist.com

1. Are you a full time hypnotist, part-time or hobbyist?

Full-time…actually - VERY full time. I am a stage hypnotist that performs an average of 200+ shows per year worldwide, runs a very successful clinic specializing in Tinnitus, Fibromyalgia, Depression and SIV and am the Hypnotherapy Instructor at Everett Community College in Everett WA. In my “spare” time I have produced over 50 audio programs including “The Hearts Journey” in 2003, which was considered for seven Grammy awards. I have six books and about 10 DVD’s (not including the shows DVD’s).

2. Do you specialize in any type of hypnosis?

Please see above…Hypnoanalysis is my main tool. In my scope of practice/teaching I combine hypnosis with NLP, Body Language, Counseling, and Hypnoanalysis.

3. Is there any type of hypnosis you do not do? Why?

Aversion therapy because I consider it totally unnecessary to put a client thru that.

4. Do you use self-hypnosis regularly in your life? If so, how?

That’s like asking a chef if he cooks…yes I do…everyday…in all areas of my life.

5. Describe your hypnosis office or work setting.

I am lucky enough to have a total of a 15 step commute to my office. I live on an island and my office is a separate building in the rear of my property. It has a waterfall and pond next to the entry with views of Puget Sound. One area is a therapy setting, another my working office where I do all my show booking, still another is a small, well provided 148 track recording studio.

6. Describe a typical day in your life.

Wake up…breakfast with my lovely wife, a short workout, then to work… If no clients, we are booking shows, contacting agents, prepping for class, recording, writing…enjoying our boat…could be any number of things…We always try to have lunch together and work no more than 4-6 hours a day…Our motto is to live life and each moment to the fullest…As John Lennon once said…”This isn’t no dress rehearsal.”

7. Where did you get your training in hypnosis and are you certified?

Originally I trained at Everett, where I now teach…that was my first exposure…Then I trained with my good friend Kevin Hogan and with a number of great teachers worldwide…all of whom I now count as friends…Yes, I am certified as high as you can go…I also hold a Master NLP cert, Master Mind Body cert among others…

8. Most fabulous hypnosis technique you use?

My heart and my ears…Listen don’t hear…don’t second guess and work clean…I am not a big proponent of using scripts…they are a good place to learn from but people’s issues don’t come from a book…In the words of Milton Erikson…”Trust your heart to say the right words”…The real technique comes from your heart…we all have that capability.

9. Worse moment ever in a hypnosis setting that ended up being a valuable learning experience.

If you learned something from it how could it be the worst moment?
Every experience I have had, good and bad has taught me something…The day I quit learning or think I know it all is the day I give up this wonderful business…

10. Any words of advice to potential clients or other hypnotist.

Listen twice as much as you speak…good rule of thumb that I teach my students is this “He who speaks the most…writes the check”
Speak from the heart…Get as MUCH education for as many different people as you can…One person cannot know everything…Be humble…you’re just a hollow bone…just the conduit. Take your time…be VERY thorough…remember it’s NOT your journey…it’s the person sitting in your chair.

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