top of page
Wix Page (2).png
iStock-1456619393.jpg

BOARD-CERTIFIED

Consulting Hypnotist, Tampa Bay & Online

  • Ready to Stop Smoking/Vaping?
    Ready to Stop Smoking/Vaping?
    Sat, Nov 14
    F. Jenar Inc. — Tampa Medical College
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    F. Jenar Inc. — Tampa Medical College, 5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, USA

Upcoming Events

Services

From weight loss to laughing out loud at an event, change - work is truly amazing.  Learn more about the services I offer below.

"Mindset is Everything!"

This process is collaborative. You are not being “done to.” You are learning how to work with your own system in a new way.

~ Denise Oatley Hall

Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body.

  • Exhausted from trying everything.

  • Tired of being told your tests are “normal.”

  • Managing flare-ups that seem unpredictable.

  • Sleeping lightly because your body won’t fully relax.

  • Wondering if this is just how life will be now.

  • Putting on a brave face while hurting inside.

"Chronic pain​ doesn't just affect your body. It touches your mood your focus, your relationships, your hope. And it can feel incredibly lonely."

If You’re Here, You Might Be…

pexels-yelenaodintsova-5063828.jpg

HOW I HELP

Chronic pain isn’t just about tissue or injury. Over time, the nervous system can become sensitized like a smoke alarm that goes off too easily.


My work focuses on calming that alarm. Using focused hypnosis and nervous system regulation, we:

​

​​

​​

  • Create a sense of safety in the body

  • Reduce the stress response that amplifies pain how the brain interprets pain signals

  • Build resilience so flare-ups become less overwhelming

  • You stay aware. You stay in control.

  • We simply help your system learn a new response.

​

"Relief doesn’t come from fighting your body. It comes from helping it feel safe again."

8e13a50a-1fe1-4096-b0ef-3303b5a6dc52.jfif

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

We Start With a Real Conversation

No scripts. No pressure. We talk about your pain history, what you’ve tried, what makes it worse, and what you want your life to feel like again. This is where I listen deeply.

We Build Resilience

You’ll learn tools you can use between sessions  simple ways to settle flare-ups, improve sleep, and regain confidence in your body. The goal isn’t dependence. It’s empowerment.

We Start With a Real Conversation

 We Calm the System

In our sessions, I guide you into a focused, relaxed state where your nervous system can soften. You’re aware. You’re in control. This is where we begin retraining your brain’s response to pain.

Real Stories. Real Shifts.

People come to me discouraged, skeptical, and tired. Here are a few of their experiences.

Hear It in Their Own Words

Acute and chronic pain are not the same and results vary but this story illustrates how powerfully the brain and nervous system influence pain perception.

“I met Denise at a networking meeting when I was having a lot of hip pain six weeks after surgery.  It hurt to sit, stand, and walk. I didn’t know much about hypnosis, but she offered to help me.

She worked with me for about ten minutes and I was shocked how much better I felt. The pain dropped a lot.

Later she helped me again before a dental appointment where I had a lot of work done. It helped me stay calm and relaxed, and my dentist even commented on how well I did.

She also helped my daughter with a twitch she had. I’ve referred other people to Denise too. She really knows what she’s doing and I’m grateful for her help.”

Ted Whelen

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

This work may be a good fit if:

  • You’ve been living with persistent or recurring pain.

  • Stress makes your symptoms worse.

  • You’re open to the mind-body connection.

  • You want structured support not just another quick fix.

  • You’re ready to participate in your own healing.

This work complements medical care. It does not replace it.

If you’re unsure, a short conversation can help you decide.

Denise Oatley Hall - logo.png
hand-shoulder-support-women-counselling-work-stress-mental-health-closeup-with-corporate-b
Holding Hands

You Deserve Support

Living with pain can be exhausting  physically and emotionally.
Relief doesn’t always happen overnight. But when your nervous system begins to feel safe again, change becomes possible.

If you’re ready to explore a different approach  one that works with your body instead of fighting it - I’m here.


Relaxation is the first step to releasing pain.  Enjoy this Relaxation Mp3 as my gift to you.
african-military-man-lying-sofa-depression-while-psychologist-supporting-him-therapy-offic
bottom of page