Queenie Wu Q&A webinar Hypnosis

Clinical hypnosis is presented as a practical tool that physiotherapists can add to rehabilitation, especially when pain, stress, habits, emotions, and lifestyle factors affect recovery. Queenie Wu, a pelvic and orthopedic physiotherapist trained in hypnotherapy, explains why physical treatment alone is sometimes not enough and why understanding a patient’s goals, emotions, and daily pressures matters for outcomes. A key focus is the difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is described as entertainment, while clinical hypnosis is used to support health goals, self-management, and behavior change. The discussion also explains how hypnosis uses relaxation and an alpha brainwave state to help patients access deeper patterns linked to habits, stress, motivation, and emotional responses. Learners can expect examples of how hypnosis may help with exercise adherence, boundary setting, work stress, self-worth, and chronic pain. The conversation also highlights the role of mindfulness, self-compassion, and awareness in both patient care and clinician well-being, while stressing that hypnosis complements rather than replaces psychological or medical treatment.