Pain Control with Hypnosis: Clinical Depth Beyond Protocols

From Structured Techniques to Clinical Decision-Making

Pain management with hypnosis is often discussed through techniques, protocols and theoretical models. However, the realities of clinical practice are often far more complex.

In this presentation, Nicole Wackernagel shares insights from real medical procedures that were performed with hypnosis as the primary method of pain control. Through clinical video examples and case-based discussion, participants will gain a unique perspective on how hypnosis can be applied in challenging medical situations.

Drawing on extensive experience in medical hypnosis and hypno-analgesia, Nicole will explore the key elements that contributed to successful outcomes, including patient selection, preparation, therapeutic communication, clinical decision-making and the management of unexpected challenges.

Rather than focusing solely on techniques, this session highlights the practical realities of working with hypnosis in medical settings and demonstrates how safety, therapeutic presence and clinical judgment often play a decisive role in pain management.

This presentation is designed for clinicians, physicians, therapists and educators who wish to gain practical insights into the application of hypnosis for pain control within real-world medical and therapeutic environments.

Nicole Wackernagel is an internationally recognised educator in medical hypnosis with a clinical background in biomedical sciences. She specialises in pain control and hypno-analgesia and teaches hypnosis to physicians, therapists and healthcare professionals. Her work has received international recognition, and as founder and lead trainer of the Swiss Hypnosis Institute she focuses on ethical standards, clinical safety and responsible application in medical contexts.