Testimonials
Gina Orlando, MA, CH
I believe you are an exceptional spiritual being and that the work you are doing is very inspriing and highly needed.
- Bruno Cortis, M.D., Cardiologist and Author of “Heart and Soul“
LIFE ENRICHMENT and HEALTHY AGING
Gina Orlando is a midwife of personal transformation. Having turned to her again and again for hypnotherapy and other healing resources, I eventually found myself. What a joy to discover that healing transformation is possible –through gifted, skilled and knowledgeable healers liike Gina. She will open your eyes to incredible healing resources that are just right for you. If you work with her over time, you may find that your life opens up in new and amazing ways.
- K. P, Consultant, Oak Park 2009
Weight loss and health enhancement:
Gina, I have fought an addiction to cakes, carbs and caffeine half heartedly for years. With your help I got into closer touch with my whole heart, and under your empathetic counsel I began to care deeply about what I was nourishing my body with. I know it will continue to be a journey but I am moving away from deep cravings to a mild want, and you have given me the tools to work around the “wants”. Thanks so much for your intent listening, for picking up the cues and clues that move you to reveal and heal!
- K.S., Sales professional and artist
This group has been so helpful to me. While I have only lost about 15 pounds since we started, I know I have a different attitude and I know I can do this. It’s not about the food.
- M.W., administrator
Gina is a colleague who happens to be as expert counselor in the field of weight loss as one could ever imagine. She’s a truly lovely woman, spiritually gifted as well, and highly skilled in all dimensions of weight management and working with resistance.
- N.G., therapist
When I first came to Gina Orlando, I had battled my weight for 20 years. I needed a change to spur me on and thought about giving hypnosis a chance, but I was skeptical. Hell, my job requires me to doubt things until I have all the facts. Well here are the facts. a 50 lb. weight loss that has stayed off for years! Case closed!
- T.W., Chicago Police Officer, 2004 (still has maintained his weight loss)
The hypnosis class was a door opening for me to healthier living and real weight loss. There was no “instant miracle” being touted which always makes me skeptical. Understanding the body functions regarding metabolism along with lifetime lifestyle changes made real sense to me. I felt encouraged during class and not pressured to “compete” who lost the most weight. I continue to use the CDs in the evening and quiet times and feel refreshed after them. If I do fall asleep during a CD, I feel very positive the next morning. I have lost 35 pounds so far and I attribute it to using Gina’s hypnosis CDs, her great suggestions and the South Beach plan. I cut out soda, drink lots of water, very little sugar and excess carbs, try to exercise regularly and not feel guilty when I indulge in a favorite food on occasion. I really like the new energy I feel!
- LF, Forest Park , Business Owner
Quitting smoking:
I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart. In many ways you helped save my spirit and resolve during the darkest days I have known. Whatever I face now, I have inner strength and understanding that I never had before. With love; and appreciation for all you have done for me.
- C.S.
The most subtle yet powerful thing I’ve done for positive change in my life.
- A.D., business owner
It’s uncanny. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I could do it because I was totally hooked as a smoker for 51 years. I’m now a non-smoker with Gina’s hypnosis program! I had the desire to quit and as soon as I saw her, I knew that she could help me. She looked genuine and caring. And when I quit smoking, I didn’t have any withdrawal symptoms and I haven’t gained any weight. Unbelievable. I feel better than I’ve felt in years.”
- P.C., retired, and still is a non-smoker!
I think you’re doing wonderful work.
- M.G., senior hypnotherapist and mentor
Congratulations on your blooming ministry of healing! There is a wholeness to you that shines and I am thrilled that the light is aglow these days. Love and prayers and hugs.
- L.C., mentor
Don and I are doing well. We are non-smokers, thanks to your professional expertise (and with me, your patience!) Don has not touched a cigarette since Feb of 2002 and I have not since May of 2002. Thank you so much for helping us.
- E.W.
Just to let you know, since I did the hypnosis group with Gina Orlando I have not had ONE cigarette, ONE craving or gained ONE ounce!!! Thank so much!
- R.H., Human Resources Manager
Just wanted to say hi. I’m still smoke free and loving it.
- Tony, Chicago
On March 1, 2004 I visited you for our stop smoking session. It worked immediately for me and has continued to work. I am just delighted! Now I am able to participate in an exercise program six days each week and to walk briskly without becoming short of breath. I am certainly much more active and healthy now than at the start of this year. Many thanks!
- J.C., Addictions Counselor
Gina, I am still a NON-SMOKER. I rarely think about smoking any more. There is an occasional thought every once in awhile, but that is it. Last week, as I was leaving the house, I questioned myself as to whether or not I had everything. Did I have my cigarettes? Oh no, I don’t smoke any more! It has been a reasonably easy process. It is still a decision. It’s just that that DECISION has been made easier through this process you have shown me. I believe that people who say that this does not work, are not really ready. There were times that I could have seen myself having that cigarette. The thought that kept me from smoking was that the thought of quitting again was too much to bear. Thinking about quitting was so much more stressful than actually quitting. Thank you for your help in becoming a non-smoker.
- E.H.
Children’s Issues:
My daughter is doing so well. She sleeps well now 98% of the time. This has made a huge change in her life and our lives. Thank you!
- L.G., massage therapist and Mom
My son is no longer afraid of flying bugs! Thank you!
- B.F., Mom
My son got over his anxiety with school and test performance with your help. He says he is even having more fun now, too. He just did excellently on the standardized tests.
- L.R., Mom
Sports Improvement:
With your help, I was able to beat my personal best and place #5 in an international half marathon in my age range (45-55). I am so excited! Thank you!
- R.H., physician
Had to tell you. My golf game has improved considerably this season, but last night was a magical hour on the basketball court at the Gottlieb Fitness Center . There were only two other guys there, both hot shots, very good players in their early 20s. We played the strenuous game called “21″ where it’s every man for himself, two guys playing defense against whoever has the ball. When I started hitting 3-pointers, the two defenders (one was about 6′ 4″ the other my height) guarded me closely. I’m an old guy (62 next month) and I’ve never been quick on the dribble, so it was impossible to drive around them for lay-ups. Instead, I put up jump hook shots from 25 feet–and they went in. I’d get a rebound, race to the 3-point arc, turn and shoot in one motion in the direction of the basket and barely get it off over their outstretched hands. Nothing but net! Just about every time! They were overplaying me so much on the outside that on rare occasions I was able to surprise them with a race to the basket, putting in a reverse left-handed lay-up once and a wild underhand shot off the backboard from six feet another time. I’ve been playing basketball all my life, but I’ve never had a shooting night like this before. Talk about being in the zone, I believed every shot was going in–and about 90% of them did. I won both games we played. My young opponents seemed devastated and happy for me at the same time. What a high! I don’t know how else to explain it. Self-hypnosis works. Thanks.
- A.B., editor
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