Hypnotherapy is often misunderstood. It is not stage magic or mind control, and it is not sleep. Instead, hypnotherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind. In this state of heightened awareness, individuals remain in control but are more open to positive suggestions, imagery and inner exploration.

As a complementary and integrative therapy, hypnotherapy fits seamlessly alongside holistic and functional approaches to health. It can support stress reduction, pain management, behavioral change, improved focus and even physical healing. For many, it offers a drug-free, non-invasive path to wellness that blends the mind, body and spirit. With growing recognition of the connection between mental and physical health, hypnotherapy is becoming an important option for those seeking balance and lasting transformation.

One of the leading practitioners bringing this work to the North Texas community is Nanci DuPlant, founder of Wellness with Hypnosis in Richardson. With a presence as gentle as a breeze and a voice that soothes like whispered prayer, Nanci has been a trusted name in hypnotherapy for nearly 50 years.

For her, each client’s journey is sacred, and every session is shaped with intention—ensuring comfort, clarity and a shared vision of transformation “The relationship between the hypnotherapist and the client should always be positive,” she says. “My role is to create a safe, welcoming, and uplifting space where the mind and spirit work together to achieve lasting change.”

Through hypnosis, Nanci helps clients stop smoking or chewing tobacco, shed excess weight, manage stress, improve sports performance, prepare for natural childbirth, overcome insomnia, enhance memory and concentration, process grief, and break unwanted habits. “Hypnosis is a powerful tool for change,” she says. “It works with the subconscious to create shifts that last.”

Her interest began in high school, where she became fascinated by the mind’s ability to influence behavior and well-being. After she pursued training and certification in California, she returned to Texas and opened her practice known today as Wellness with Hypnosis. Over the years, she has earned advanced credentials in Clinical Hypnosis, Hypnosis for Pain Management, Somatic Healing, and specialized work with cancer patients. As a Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy, she has also trained others in the field. Her affiliations include the National Guild of Hypnotists, the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, the American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the American Association of Behavioral Therapists.

A cornerstone of her practice is educating clients on what hypnosis truly is—an altered state of consciousness, not sleep. “It’s a way to access the subconscious mind so you can guide yourself toward more positive, awakened life changes.” Her approach blends deep listening with tailored techniques, keeping her skills sharp through ongoing training. “Every person is different, so every session is different. What matters is finding the right key for the right lock.”

Over the decades, Nanci has helped thousands—from age seven to 93—unlock their potential. She has worked with marathon runners, billiard pros, construction workers, business owners, teachers, nurses, and even Grand Prix racers. “No matter who you are,” she says, “the subconscious mind is the most powerful tool you have for change.”

Nanci brings compassion and skill to those navigating life with dementia or diabetes, using gentle hypnotherapy to awaken memory, enhance focus and nurture the mind’s natural resilience. She has also walked beside clients breaking free from the grip of addictions—even to substances as strong as cocaine—guiding them toward clarity, self-empowerment, and the rediscovery of their inner strength.

On October 2, Nanci will host an all-day workshop, Magnificent Shift: Hypnosis with Sound Healing with Chuck Roundtree, at the Richardson Holiday Inn where she will hold sessions on weight loss, smoke cessation, and stress and anxiety reduction. For more information call 214-236-4683 or visit TheHynotherapyClinic.net.