The meaning of Hypnotherapy is derived from the Greek word,hypnos (sleep). James Braid, a Scottish surgeon used the term hypnosis in the 19th century and is known for the much maligned practice of mesmerism. In India another member of the medical profession, James Esdaile used it instead of anaesthetic for surgical operations. Braid and Esdaile flouted medical opinion as the use of mesmerism had been widely pillorised.Mesmerism originated with a Dr Franz Mesmer (1734-1815). Mesmer did a lot of research into the power and use of magnets. He became convinced that magnetism was the magic key that joined everything in the world. Mesmer believed that illness was caused when this force did not flow freely and that to cure ailments, the use of magnets was necessary in order to correct this flow. Franz Mesmer and his methods were popular until they were found not to work. In 1778 he was forced to move from Vienna to Paris. Here he once again became successful and enjoyed a clientele that came as much for the theatrical atmosphere as to be cured. His patients were put into a trance by the combination of soft lighting and music as they held a container of […]

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