About
Michael Mahoney
Michael
Mahoney is one of the United Kingdom's leading clinical hypnotherapists in
this field with professional experience since 1986. His services are regularly
used by gastroenterologists, doctors and other medical professionals. Michael is
an associate member of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology.
Michael
Mahoney holds a private practice in Cheshire England, and sees NHS (National
Health Service) patients at Guardian Medical Centre, and is also currently on
staff as consultant therapist at Hollins Park hospital ( formerly Winwick
Psychiatric Hospital ) working alongside psychiatrists and other health
professionals, in occupational health. He sees patients providing support for a
wide range of mental health and physical conditions.
He is also a service provider for BUPA (British United Provident Association),
which is the largest private health care organization in the UK. In addition, he
is a Non-NHS (National Health Service) Service Provider of Hypnotherapy
Services.
Michael earned his degrees in hypnotherapy in 1986, gaining his Masters in 1993.
He attends on going professional development training. He is a member of the
Hypnotherapy Association and Guild of Master Hypnotists, The British Council of
Hypnotist Examiners, The British Hypnotherapy Association, and is an accredited
member of the Hypnotherapy Register. He is a Trained Trainer of HoNoS - Health
of the Nation outcome Scales, and a member of the Primary Care Society for
Gastroenterology, where he was an invited speaker to the PCSG Annual Scientific
Meeting, 19th October 2001 Royal Academy of Arts in London speaking on: The Role
of Gut Specific Hypnosis in Primary Care. In 2001 he presented clinical evidence
on the uses of hypnotherapy in the National Health Service to the NHS Priority
Sub Setting Committee.
He is also
a member of the professional medical organization the International Functional
Brain-Gut Research Group. Michael has also founded the UK Register of IBS
therapists, with membership consisting of over 90 therapists UK – wide.
In 1996/1997 Michael was invited to conduct a Medical Research Project at NHS
Medical Practice to examine the efficacy of hypnotherapy on the symptoms of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This research was financed by the NHS practice and
reviewed by the NHS ethics commission.
Michael's private research work and patient trails conducted were submitted into
the Guild of Health Writers Awards 1999. This work was "1 of 80 excellent
examples" of orthodox medicine and complementary medicine working together in
the United Kingdom cited in evidence given to the House of Lord Scientific
Review of 2000.
Hypnotherapy has been proven highly effective in alleviating IBS symptoms. Over
20 years of solid scientific research has demonstrated hypnotherapy as an
effective, safe and inexpensive choice for IBS symptom alleviation. Hypnotherapy
routinely produces positive results in over 80% of the people who use it.
The first thing is to learn about hypnosis itself, but also to learn about
hypnosis for IBS. It has been researched clinically for the last twenty years
and has shown to be an effective treatment for the majority of those with
"classic" IBS symptoms.
It is also
very important to dispel any myths between stage hypnosis and clinical
hypnotherapy for the treatment of IBS.
This
website will supply you with information in the use of hypnotherapy for the
treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the symptoms associated with the
condition. Mr. Mahoney's professional attitude and years of clinical experience
in the field of IBS has enabled him a unique view into the condition and the
development of
The IBS Audio Program 100 ™ . The program is a cost effective,
complementary home treatment for the alleviation of IBS symptoms.
If I want further
information, where can that be obtained from?
Michael prefers to
answer as many questions as he can himself. He does this in between seeing
patients at his practice, so some delay might be expected (allow 24 hours for a
reply.) If Michael is away presenting to forums, then a reply may come from one
of his associates.
Michael Mahoney presenting to attendees of the The
Hypnotherapy Association Conference
March 14-16th 2003 in Coventry.
The Hypnotherapy Association is the largest independent association in the UK
and represents
Hypnotherapists in Practice.
References:
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Trust
To whom it may concern:
Professional Reference - Michael Mahoney.
I have been professionally involved with Michael Mahoney for over two
years, after meeting him at an irritable bowel support group. He was the invited
speaker and I was very impressed with his insight into this complex and often
misunderstood disorder. As a clinical hypnotherapist, he spoke of the benefits
that this proven complementary approach could have towards the management of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner, with
over seven years experience in post, I have taken a particular interest in IBS
and its management. I have thoroughly researched this disorder both in post and
whilst undertaking a nursing degree with a specialist practitioner award, and
critiqued the standard biomedical approach to IBS.
Research has proven 'gut related' hypnotherapy to be the most effective
therapy in reducing the symptoms of IBS, but sadly this approach still remains
alien for many consultants to the 'conventional' model of health care in the
UK.
I must add that I work at a clinical level with IBS sufferers within the
secondary care or 'hospital' situation, within a university teaching hospital,
dealing with the chronic and more severe sufferers, where the conventional
biomedical or pharmaceutical approach is frequently ineffective.
I am a firm believer in an alternative or complementary approach, and have
discussed this in depth with Michael. I have referred many patients to him with
beneficial results.
His impact considers the holistic nature needed for the management of IBS.
Michael maintains a totally professional, high level of practice. He is
constantly updating, hard working, enthusiastic and totally trustworthy. I
believe clinical hypnotherapy can advance the current management of IBS as part
of a multidisciplinary approach to the disorder.
Karen Gowland RGN BA (Hons)
Gastroenterology Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Gastroenterology Department
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Karen has been a nurse for 18 years, and a specialist gastro nurse for 7
years. She has spoken at the European Conference of Gastroenterology. She is the
nursing representative at the Colo-Proctology group with specialist knowledge in
IBS. Karen also validated the first Nurse Degree Course, at St Margarets
College Edinburgh.
26 June 2000
Re: Michael Mahoney, Clinical Hypnotherapist
I am the Senior Partner in a busy general practice covering 9000 patients from a
modern purpose built health centre. Mike joined us five years ago (1995), as a
qualified clinical hypnotherapist. He has since then provided an excellent
service, not only to our own patients, but to all the population of Warrington
and beyond. He helps with many problem areas, but especially with patients with
IBS.
He is a well-liked and respected member of our team, and I have no hesitation in
supporting any initiatives he may be interested in.
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Graham D. Smith
Senior Partner
Guardian Medical Centre
Warrington Cheshire
Dr Smith (Click on image to enlarge)
Recognitions &
Achievements
As a member of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, Michael was
invited to speak on: The Role of Gut Specific Hypnosis in Primary Care at the
PCSG Annual Scientific Meeting, 19th October 2001 held at the Royal Academy of
Arts in London.
In 2002 he presented clinical evidence on the uses of hypnotherapy in the
National Health Service to the Priority Sub Setting Committee of the Health Gain
and Strategy Directorate of a London Health Authority.
In 1996/1997 Michael was invited to conduct a Medical Research Project at an NHS
Medical Practice to examine the efficacy of hypnotherapy on the symptoms of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This research was financed by the NHS practice and
reviewed by the NHS ethics commission.
Michael's private research work and patient trials conducted were submitted into
the Guild of Health Writers Awards 1999. This work was recognised as "one of 80
excellent examples" of orthodox medicine and complementary medicine working
together in the United Kingdom cited in evidence given to the House of Lord
Scientific Review of 2000.
He is a member of the International Functional Brain-Gut Research Group. Michael
has also founded the UK Register of IBS therapists, with a membership of over 90
therapists UK-wide.
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