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         I’m Alex V. Priala—retired, but still active, with a part-time practice. With a lifelong commitment to holistic healing, I bring decades of experience as a seasoned naturopath, an innovative hypnotherapist, author, and the founder of Somatic Hypnotherapy. 

Caring by nature and driven by an unwavering curiosity guided by discovery - both scientific and intuitive - I’ve always sought to expand the boundaries of understanding human nature and healing. As part of my ongoing commitment to integrity and high professional standards, I remain actively engaged in various professional organizations, including the highly respected Complementary Medical Association.

Studying advanced technologies and social sciences in my youth helped me develop an analytical academic mind rooted in metaphysical beliefs and ideals. With a strong scientific background and a degree in social sciences, I pursued my vocation by spending several years of informal training studying naturopathy, hypnotherapy, ritual healing practices, esoteric occult healing practices, medical anthropology, parapsychology, transpersonal and somatic psychology - earning several degrees and certifications in various holistic naturopathic approaches to health and well-being. Over time, by looking beyond textbook academic knowledge, I have developed and refined my approach, primarily based on the tacit expertise that accumulates with experience. Nevertheless, my view of feelings, emotions, and behavior remains rooted in the biological, medical, and transpersonal psychology perspectives.

As I've gotten older, I've realized that in the vast field of health and wellness, the volume of information and know-how is not only enormous and growing exponentially, but much of this information is often biased, censored, or suppressed by various interests, making it unreliable, confusing, and even contradictory. Therefore, only consistently good, reproducible, and predictable therapeutic outcomes can validate the theoretical soundness of a therapeutic approach. I have learned that out-of-ordinary results are possible only when we understand the true nature of things and act with moral integrity to defend freedom of choice, sanctity of life, and truth—a difficult task given current trends. Over time, I learned that it is only with the heart that one sees clearly, and I finally understood that helping others when they need it most is the well-kept secret to the happiness of a fulfilling life.

It all started over 40 years ago, after my efforts to cure my then degenerative health problems with academic approaches failed miserably, I became fascinated by the incredible effectiveness of some traditional healing approaches I had benefited from. These personal experiences opened my eyes to the surprising power of language as a coherent semiotic system and marked the beginning of my passion for ancient forms of hypnotherapy and ancestral healing rituals. Thus, I left evrything behind and, after many years of study and experience in listening, and helping others, I have become a passionate and authentic artisan of well-being, a master practitioner of the art of Traditional Hypnotherapy. Since then, I've made it my mission to help people - and I love what I do! My excellent references attest to my integrity and the good results of my approach.

My mission is not to teach people how to live their lives. Whatever you want to think, believe, or do in your life - because you want to - is none of my business! However, when you often find yourself thinking, feeling (experiencing), or doing things that happen to you involuntarily, or even against your will, and that annoy you, bother you, or downright poison your life, I can help you! The practical goal of my work is to help you regain control and live the life you have dreamed of by releasing the patterns of your inadequate emotional responses, thus improving your state of mind, behavioral patterns, and quality of life. With its personalized and cutting-edge approach, Somatic Hypnotherapy is one of the quickest and most reliable ways to overcome trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, guilt, shame, pain, and much more.**

Somatic Hypnotherapy is a contemporary version of Traditional Hypnotherapy - as described by Dr. James Braid in terms of an empirical medical approach, updated with the rigour of several scientific models. Thus, grounded in a Transpersonal Psychology and Somatic Psychology perspective, Somatic Hypnotherapy has matured into a coherent therapeutic approach by integrating groundbreaking scientific paradigms, such as the Somatic Markers Hypothesis, the concept of Emotional Coherence, and the Ritual Healing Theory. The hallmark of this very particular approach is the use of a specific metaphorical language designed to trigger a subtle yet powerful process of neuro-linguistic modulation - a process aimed at triggering innate healing mechanisms and thus regulating the perception of any unwanted emotional or somatic experience. This fast-paced, client-centric, and results-driven approach challenges conventional models, delivering real, rapid change.

Beyond popularity or academic recognition, the true measure of the validity of any scientific model supporting a therapeutic approach lies in its results. Thus, the predictability of the good results of Somatic Hypnotherapy is an undeniable confirmation of the conceptual coherence of this highly effective approach. Even though Somatic Hypnotherapy is teamwork, this approach has proven to be so reliable and effective that the principle of "No Results - No Pay" has become the guarantor of the seriousness and ethics of my work. In other words, if at the end of your session you do not see an improvement in the problems we have worked on, I won't accept your money! Aside from its spectacular results, this approach works with everyone - as long as you are not psychotic or alexithymic (disconnected from your emotional feelings).

You don't need to delve into the above mentioned theories to benefit from this approach. The Somatic Hypnotherapy approach and the therapeutic process are very intuitive. The ancestral practice of Traditional Hypnotherapy has naturally evolved to suit modern needs, shedding its mystical and occult associations. This evolution has given rise to what is known today as Somatic Hypnotherapy, whose predictable results reflects and validates the mentioned theories - not the other way around. By exploring and integrating innovative ideas like Dr. R. Sheldrake’s Morphic Resonance or the Transpersonal Psychology, my intention is not to challenge any scientific consensus, but to fill gaps where phenomena remain poorly understood or lack explanation altogether. The intention is not to settle scientific debates, but to apply what works.

Somatic Hypnotherapy is a team effort! While my job is to help you identify and reset your accumulated feelings* of stress, anxiety, trauma and other unpleasant feelings, it is your job to learn from your experiences and live your daily life! It is still your job to understand that what has the power to fulfill or jeopardize your life is not the cognitive memory of past events but the associated emotional feelings* that your memories still arouse. It's like when you accidentally hurt yourself; what bothers you is not the understanding or the memory of the accident but the consequence of it, the pain you feel. And it will only bother you to the extent and for as long as you feel the pain!  

Unlike other therapeutic approaches that promise results that you may eventually experience in the future, with Somatic Hypnotherapy, you will assess most of your results on the spot. Following your first Somatic Hypnotherapy session, you will experience profound changes. Throughout your therapy, you will be able to change the emotional reading of your past as you see fit. You can significantly relieve or completely uproot trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, guilt, shame, pain, and much more.** Please keep in mind, however, that complete remission of complex or deep-seated issues may require more than one session.

With Somatic Hypnotherapy, you don't even need to know or rationally understand the exact cause of your problems to be able to uproot them. While this approach focuses on the experience of your emotional feelings* - not on what you think about your feelings - knowing the factual details of your past is not essential to trigger healing. There's no need to embarrass yourself by sharing the details of memories you'd rather not talk about, to heal them. With proper care, your broken bone will heal, regardless of whether or not you remember how or why it broke.

With my approach, you don't run the risk of getting bogged down in endless therapy sessions, as I rarely give a client more than three sessions, regardless of the issue at hand. You will experience significant improvement after each session, regardless of the extent or severity of the problem being treated. If, at the end of your first session, you do not see an improvement in the problem you are trying to solve, it is very likely that this approach is not your therapy of choice and is not worth pursuing.

My consultations and therapy sessions are always private, confidential, face-to-face, and by appointment only at my clinic in Beaconsfield, Montreal. Your first therapy session will follow your free intake assessment, which lasts 15 to 60 minutes of our first meeting. Please allow 2-3 hours for our initial meeting. Fees are charged at a flat rate of $160 for the first session (2-3 hours) and $120 for each eventual follow-up session. You can pay your fee in cash or by e-transfer at the end of your session.

Even though, as a retiree, I no longer have provincial professional affiliation, I am still bound by professional secrecy and all other applicable national and provincial regulations, and some private insurers still cover my services. To learn more about your coverage, please contact your insurance company.

Contact me and book your appointment today! Let this be the most exciting experience of your life. I will be happy to help you on your journey.

The "No Results - No Pay" principle guarantees my integrity and applies to all my therapies.***

As stress and anxiety are most likely the leading cause of your issues, before filling in the appointment request, please self-assess your anxiety online and make an informed choice.

You can reach me by filling out the contact form below.   

Appointment times :

   Mon      sometimes, on request
   Tue       9h00, 12h00
   Wed      9h00, 12h00, 15h00
   Thu      9h00, 12h00
   Fri        sometimes, on request      

Clinic: 186 Sutton Pl, Suite 104, Beaconsfield, Montréal, Qc, H9W 5S3  Tel:+1 514 507 6788

Speaker or event request : somatichypnosis@gmail.com

How to get to the clinic:

The clinic is located on the second level in a business center in Beaconsfield Montreal, very close to Beaconsfield train station, at the N-E corner of highway 20 and St-Charles boulevard.

The place is conveniently accessible by car via boul St. Charles, on foot at 3 minutes from the bus station "Gare St Charles" and 5 minutes from the train station "Beaconsfield".

Bus and Train

The nearest train station is Beaconsfield, at 5 minutes walking distance.
Access by bus is very convenient, at 3 minutes walking distance from "Gare St. Charles" bus station.

• Bus 200, 201, 354, 411, 425

• From downtown, bus 211 to St Charles / Beaconsfield, then bus 200, 201, or 425 one stop north to St Charles Train Station, then 3 minutes walking distance.

For more information on public transportation, see the public transit website, call (514) 288-6287, or dial AUTOBUS.

Parking

Outdoor parking is available on-site, located on the N-E side of building and accessible via Sutton

Disclaimer: The content of this page reflects the opinion of its author, is provided for educational and general informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. I do not make any diagnoses according to recognized classifications (DSM-5, ICD-10) and I do not interfere in any way with ongoing treatments.

If you are already under medical care or treatment, follow their advice and treatment. I am not a doctor or licensed psychologist in Quebec; therefore, I cannot establish or continue a treatment based on your diagnosis. If you decide to consult me, be prepared to tell me what is bothering you and how you feel about it. 

For any medical emergency, call the Info-Santé service by dialing 811.

*In Somatic Hypnotherapy, the terms "feelings" and "emotional feelings" are often used interchangeably and refer to sensory experiences perceived onto or within the body, assessed, interpreted, and integrated through interoception and conceptualized by the rational mind as "emotions." - which is consistent with their traditional, biological and medical meanings, but differs considerably from the meaning of the term 'feeling' in cognitive psychology, where it often converges and merges with the term 'emotion'.

**The results may vary from person to person.

***In other words, if at the end of your session you don't see any improvement in the issues addressed in therapy, I won't accept your money!

Somatic Hypnotherapy - 186 Sutton Pl, suite 104, Beaconsfield, Montréal, Qc, H9W5S3