Policies and Disclaimer

These statements are the opinions of Dr. Larry Volz.

Although a significant amount of research has shown positive results regarding the success of hypnosis in general, the contents of this specific website have not been evaluated by the FDA nor approved by any other government or official body. Dr. Volz is not practicing medicine, but offering self-improvement aid and education. 

None of the processes nor the advice you receive here substitutes for medical attention, and they are neither intended as, nor should be used as, a substitute for your physician's role in monitoring and treating you. You should always consult your physician before following any alternative solution to a problem such as this, or before taking any products or following any health regimen.

All the testimonials on this site are the opinions of the people who wrote them and your results may differ from theirs. 

Dr. Larry Volz uses different types of hypnosis (direct, Ericksonian, N.L.P., etc.) that are customized to each individual client according to his or her needs.  Upon admission to our programs, clients agree to be hypnotized so that their hypnotists can help them through setting specific goals and by giving suggestions on how to achieve goals and overcome personal challenges they have chosen to work on while in a self-hypnotic state.  Suggestion is the artful use of imagination within a self-hypnotic state to increase a client’s enthusiasm for self improvement and making good decisions using self-help techniques.  Self-help techniques are thinking strategies used by normally-functioning people to remind themselves of improvements they wish to make in their lives. Such strategies are taught by hypnotists using suggestion while the client is in the self-hypnotic state.  A common Self-Help Technique is a Regression. As used by a Hypnotist, a Regression is a review of significant or remarkable events by the client with the Hypnotist serving as a Guide.

Dr. Larry Volz may use these techniques to help clients regain self-control over alcohol, cigarettes or other drugs, manage their weight, regain a positive mental attitude, manage situational stress, improve sleep, reduce apprehensions or fears, determine and set goals, become more optimistic, teach self-confidence, and promote general wellness in their lives.

Dr. Larry Volz sometimes may offer a lifetime support guarantee but does not do so with every program.  Discuss this with him and check your paperwork.  Dr. Larry Volz is as committed as his clients and if he does offer a guaranteee then whether you need only one session or several you may always return to Dr. Volz for additional help with that same goal. 

Once enrolled in a lifetime guaranteed program if more than one session is needed Dr. Larry Volz will provide additional help using various types of directive, non-directive and indirect hypnosis, as well as education in self-hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, stress reduction techniques, access to audio/video and biofeedback resources (including GSR and/or EEG) and practical lifestyle change planning as needed at no additional charge for life.

For a client to succeed a client has to accept the responsibility of doing his part.  Hypnosis is an active, participatory therapy and cannot succeed without my full commitment and complete cooperation.  Only enroll for hypnotherapy if you are serious about accomplishing your goals once and for all. 

Clients must follow all suggestions given by the staff of Dr. Larry Volz, including keeping all scheduled appointments, mental exercises and lifestyle change advice.  If a client refuses to keep scheduled appointments or  follow all instructions given, Dr. Larry Volz cannot and will not warranty their work.  In order to succeed, a client's full cooperation is needed.

According to top experts in the field of hypnosis and psychology (Milton Erickson, Richard Bandler, Dave Elman and others) everyone with normal brain function can be hypnotized.  The vast majority of clients succeed in their goals quickly and with few sessions.  However, for the occasional clients who have unusual difficulty and need more sessions than average, our policies provide an incentive for those clients not to give up. Because clients generally pay for a program instead of session by session, it is to their advantage to utilize our lifetime support guarantee and stick with it until they completely succeed.

It is impossible to guarantee the behavior of another human being and that sometimes there are psychological or medical issues involved.  In those cases mental health counseling may be needed.  This is beyond the specialized service of hypnosis that Dr. Larry Volz offers. 

Dr. Larry Volz does not do Psychotherapy.  Dr. Larry Volz does not prescribe drugs, diagnose any medical conditions or provide treatment for such conditions.  Dr. Larry Volz uses methods of hypnosis, visualization, guided imagery and relaxation (V68.20).  Dr. Larry Volz has training in the unique skills and methods of the alternative therapeutic modality known as hypnosis and use only those skills in order to coach, teach, guide, instruct, and train clients to help themselves. 

If psychotherapy or medical help is necessary then the client must accept all responsibility of seeking such help on his own.  This does not lessen the ability of Dr. Larry Volz to help him in addition to outside psychological or medical counseling nor does it relieve a client from prior agreements.  There are no contraindications of hypnosis and hypnosis can be used in addition to any and all other medical and psychological treatments.

An AHC therapist’s time is valuable and sought after and clients pay for a program, not a per-session fee (which often is more expensive).  Therefore Dr. Larry Volz does not issue refunds under any circumstances.  Once a client enters into a contract, he is bound to its terms and must pay for the program in full.  The client must pay for services in advance or according to terms agreed upon including payment plans if applicable.  Client must pay all court costs, interest at prime rate + 10% and attorney fees if collection is necessary. 

Client must agree to any recording that may be deemed necessary over the course of his care with Dr. Larry Volz or specify otherwise in writing.

Dr. Larry Volz reserves the right to refuse service to clients who come to their appointments under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering drug.  If a client comes to their appointment under the influence a second time Dr. Larry Volz can permanently refuse services to this client.

Dr. Larry Volz reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to permanently refuse service to clients who are belligerent or physically abusive in any way to any member of Dr. Larry Volz's staff or other clients. 

There is a high demand for our therapist’s time and when a client does not show up to his or her allotted appointment it means that someone else cannot be helped during that time slot.  Therefore, to accommodate our clients most effectively Dr. Larry Volz asks that if you have to cancel or reschedule an appointment please give us as much notice as possible.  We reserve the right to charge a $35 rescheduling fee cancellations or no-show’s with less than 24-hour advance notice.  If two or more appointments are missed without 24 hours notice or is more than 20 minutes late more than twice without provable and justifiable reason, Dr. Larry Volz can, at its sole discretion, permanently refuse services. 

If Dr. Larry Volz chooses to permanently refuse services to a client for cause mentioned above, the client will still be responsible for the full amount of this agreement but Dr. Larry Volz will have no responsibility to clients who are thus disrespectful of our contract.   

Dr. Larry Volz complies with HIPPA regulations.  For your benefit we ask that you allow us to share your file with other therapists and staff within the company for cross-consultation , training and record-keeping purposes as well as your physician.  All of your private information is kept strictly private and confidential.