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About Brian Festa, CHT - Founder of HeartWise Hypnotherapy

Bridging the Gap Between Medicine & Mind

Meet Brian Festa, CHT - Clinical Director of HeartWise Hypnotherapy

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Why I Started HeartWise

For years, I have watched patients come to us having bounced between two worlds. They went to their doctors for physical symptoms (IBS, Autoimmune, Pain) and were told, "it's just stress." Then, they went to talk therapists to discuss the stress, but their physical symptoms didn't change.

The Nervous System Connection

We often treat the body (the hardware) and the mind (the software) separately. But few practitioners effectively treat the Operating System: the Autonomic Nervous System that connects them.

The Development of the HeartWise Method™

​That is why I developed the HeartWise Method™. We use clinical hypnosis to relax you deeply, and access the Vagus Nerve to down-regulate the inflammation and fear responses that keep you spinning.

It's Neurobiology that works.

It is my privilege to help you embody it.​

"I started HeartWise because

I saw a missing link in our healthcare system."

 

- Brian Festa, CHT

Founder, HeartWise Hypnotherapy

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San Diego's Top-Rated Hypnotherapist

"I came to Brian for help with anxiety, panic attacks, and stress-associated illnesses. I have been able to make truly incredible progress in the course of a couple of months. His sessions have been deeply calming, restorative, and miraculously guide my nervous system to a state of safety and calm in a short period of time."

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The BEST San Diego hypnotherapist, hands down! Remarkable results. I’ve experienced increased self-awareness, reduced stress, and a newfound sense of emotional freedom. For anyone seeking a powerful path to personal transformation. I cannot recommend HeartWise Hypnotherapy enough.

John Pham

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Credentials & Specialties

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt)

  • Medical Specialist - Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy

  • Clinic Director - Mission Hills & Encinitas

  • Founder - HeartWise Academy

What is the HeartWise Method™?

The HeartWise Method™ is our signature blend of clinical hypnosis, somatic healing, and outcome-focused therapeutic techniques. Our hypnotherapy approach helps people create meaningful change at the deepest subconscious levels. It shifts emotional patterns, reduces stress-driven responses, and support a more grounded, resilient way of living.

If you're looking for the best, hypnosis in San Diego, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with us to talk through your goals, ask questions, and explore whether HeartWise Hypnotherapy is the right fit for you

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