Bio

I have been helping people using hypnosis since 1993. I have an impressive success rate of smoking cessation. (85% of my clients never smoke again.) Clients have come to me from all over the country to help with issues from sleep problems to IBS to pain management to surgery preparation to weight loss. I am an expert on stress management, speaking and leading workshops for corporations and associations in New York and New England. New York and Connecticut physicians, chiropractors, dentists and psychologists refer patients to me.

I continue with my hypnotism education every year, taking regular classes to study the most advanced techniques, working with, among others, Calvin D. Banyan Ma, BCH, CI, FNGH, Shaun Brookhouse, GCGI, MA, CertEd, ADHP(NC) and Noreen Perkes, MS.

I hold a Complementary Medical Hypnotism certificate from the National Guild of Hypnotists, and advanced training with stress, cancer, pain management, diabetes, surgery preparation, stroke and childbirth preparation. I have led workshops on self-hypnosis for audition preparation for acting and music students in New York City, Boston and Seattle, and speak at seminars and forums on stress reduction in New York, Connecticut and Harvard University.

Testimonials

I just want to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart. I have not feel anything negative, no withdrawl symptoms or any big urges. I just feel great and everyday much better in all aspects."
--Fr. Anibal Rodriguez, C.P.

I went to Meg Tocantins in September of 2006 to help me quit smoking. When my 60 year old brother died of lung cancer I decided it was long past time. My primary doctor suggested hypnosis and he said that he knew of someone who had a good record in helping others. I really didn't know what to expect as I had never been hypnotized before and I found it to be a very soothing and easy experience. She just kind of put me at ease and I fell into what I felt was like a light sleep. When I awoke I had a little voice in my head that was telling me that I was a non-smoker.  I'm not quite sure how long that went on - for months I believe - but I never picked up another cigarette. Even now after three years, every so often I hear that little voice saying "I am a non-smoker". I am so so glad that I am a non-smoker. Thanks Meg, you may have saved my life.  -- Betsy A. Harrisville, N.Y.