The Key Hypnosis

So far not a huge fan. I signed up on the waiting list November 1. Received a phone call March 2 for a March 28 start. Sessions once weekly for 3weeks. I had and out of town commitment and couldn’t do one of the weeks. I requested to be put in the following class. Not possible your need to go back in the waiting list and we will call you in the summer. Not exactly customer friendly.

This program was a huge success for me it changed my life and 6 of my family and friends lives. I have been on the diet over a year down from a size 24W to 14 and called for a refresher for my sister and I (she does not drive (anxiety) so I drove her to all 3 of her weight loss classes ad a smoking class and waited in the car for the 4 hours each time). She has had a huge success. My sister made an error and booked her refresher March 3^rd and I start anew job ²⁄₂₉. The receptionist called to book my appointment (I have to drive) and I asked if she could switch our appointment till April. The call to me was 4 minutes after she hung up from my sister. I was told NO switches and no refund for my sister –its the policy and if I did not book in the next 24 hours there may not be room for me. I have to call my future employer to ask if I can leave to attend a refresher and I am so upset over the «policy» I am sure will be of no help! The end result I will throw $ 200 at the appointment to help my sister who is truly trying to better her health by losing weight and quitting smoking. Unfortunately, the receptionist has tarnished my experience and will be what I share going forward to family and friends of Julie’s program. It is a shame rule following staff are brainwashed not to have compassion.
Marirose

I just finished my 3^rd and final class and at the end I couldn’t help but think «wow, that was such an amazing opportunity, thank you God and thank you Julie». Before going, I thought $ 600 was steep, after I finished all I thought was «what a bargain to get my health and life back»!! I had to change pants yesterday and put my other ones in the dryer to shrink them because mine were already falling off me and this is only the beginning of week 3! I was a complete sugar junkie and this has really turned me away from all my sweet cravings even when surrounded by deserts. I was at a holiday party last week that had an official desert room and i had to turn away from it because I felt sick being around it. This from a girl that likes to eat desert first because that is the best part of the meal (or so my old self thought). So thank you to all at Key hypnosis staff, I found you polite and kind. I knew people that were successful with you over the last 4 years but the haters on the reviews almost changed my mind. After reading their reviews I see that they either didn’t finish the sessions or really didn’t pay attention to what they could eat or how to season, sauces, ketchup, etc are allowed. I“m eating more veggies than ever by the way, so again, thank you!

I went to Julie as a size 24, 17 months later I am a 10 – 12. I have more energy, my blood pressure is under control. I have tried everything, and nothing else worked. Could I have done a low carb plan on my own, sure, but the hypnosis helped me stay on track.

It sounds like a low carb diet –I went to a place similar — sadly I believe it’s not helpful. Hypnosis doesn’t work that way… but for some maybe it’s the incentive they need to reduce calorie and sugar. It’s dangerous to go to low with carbs — like anything we need a balance. People will do things to make money. Good Luck… and it’s not $ 600.00 worth for 4 sessions.

My friend asked me to sign up for this program as for health reasons she was desperate to lose weight. It was too expensive and I’ve had so many failures I felt this would add to it and passed. We had 2 mutual friends show up over the next 6 months and I noticed such a transformation– both said they went to Key Hypnosis. So in June 2014 my friend kept begging me– she wanted to call and put us on the wait list. Then she said the magic words «I can’t do this alone and I can’t drive to Springfield» so loving my friend I said Yes. 600 dollars is a lot of money that I didn’t have. My friend convinced me I was worth the investment after all I never purchased jewelry, make up, clothes, shoes or spent money on myself. We started Sept 25, 2014. A very odd experience. Her office staff was very impersonal and rude, it was very robotic as the rules were made very clear before the first session as to no movement etc but when we started Julie explained these things were a distraction to her while she spoke. She also explained she had Autism Spectrum Disorder so this all made sense as to why everything needed to be the same for her. I was there to get healthy and finally lose weight so I wasn’t going to judge her only cared if this worked. I went into this supporting my friend’s weight loss with no expectations for myself because my history showed lack of success even though I tried. I listened to everything she said. It all seemed simple enough to follow. Eat when you are hungry. Eat as much as you want of meat, fish, chicken but only if you are hungry. You can have veggies but only with the same size portion of meat or meat alone. The other reviewer made it seem like you can have very little vegetables– that’s not true. So I thought I would surrender totally to this way of eating and see what happened. The weight melted off and i didn’t even think about it. I still don’t know what I weigh and don’t care as it’s just a number. I always ate when I was hungry– never felt deprived. Once sugar and gluten detoxed from my body I felt so much healthier. No artificial ingredients or processed foods– no potatoes, grains, fruit, pasta but don’t miss them. I think the reviewer that felt it didn’t work for her referred to yogurt as a «reward» and it is that mindset that you need to lose. Food lost its emotional pull in my friend and I. Julie discusses food as healthy fuel and it becomes just that. In my mind I only think of food when I need to put nutrients in my body. I don’t know how the hypnosis worked as all she did was talk on and on like a drone repeating herself with insignificant information yet maybe that’s the hypnosis. I don’t care as the results for my friend and I feeling healthier is all that matters. I went from a size 18 – 8 she a 24 to a 12. A year ago in my defeated state I could have never imagined I would be successful. I eat really good tasting foods in their natural state and actually taste good now! It’s very good. I have high energy and do not huff and puff going up stairs. My blood pressure is now in the low range, heart beat is slower, blood sugar and cholesterol levels both good and bad are great! Some other people I have known who did this program met there goal weight but then put all the weight back on. All of them reported that life dealt them blows and all went back to emotionally eating. Others tried the program but complained my friend and I had more success as if it wouldn’t work for them but it somehow worked us. But after speaking to them– all bent the rules (got on the scale, had cheat days) and decided Julie was wrong that they could make changes. So it’s not some cult– it’s deciding on adhering to a program and see the results! You can stop any time. I feel so healthy now I don’t want to put artificial ingredients in my system any more. The thought of feeling lethargic and unhealthy isn’t appealing. I’m afraid to start the «eating of the potato» phase as I know carbohydrates are my weakness and addicting. I don’t miss it. I do have carbohydrates in my veggies and dairy items.
I thank Julie for this opportunity to get healthy. I don’t care if she is a millionaire now or others feel she is odd. I found her to be genuine and she is straightforward about her program. I do find it odd that the staff is so mean. I called once and felt awful after speaking to them– but they must take all the emotional aspects out of this– but it is a business working with people so people skill improvements might be a good idea but because there is always a wait list I don’t think they care. Another thing that I thought odd they promote a like 90% success rate but never contacted me or my friend after the last class which was Oct 14. So how do they know? None of the other people we knew who went through the class were contacted either. I know about 8 people now who gained all their weight back BUT they did not follow the maintenance program of regulating your body after weight loss.

I have been waiting to be called for this hipnosis on a three-​month to six months waiting list. iget called and I told the person let me check my schedule and I will call you right back. When I called no answer left messages saying those dates work. This was only 15 min after I had talked to her. then when she called me back later that afternoon she told me to put myself back on the list. I was so disappointed after waiting such a long time that they can disregard a person like they did. I know that the place is busy and receptionist said that she has over 3,000 people trying to get in and can’t hold spot. But it’s not fair to us that they can’t consider how the other person on the other side of the phone feels we are important too.

I don’t post negative reviews lightly, but I have to say something about this program, and that is: Buyer Beware. As for the positive reviews here, I hope they are telling the truth and I wish them the very best. But if this program really worked for so many people as JuIie and her staff claim, then no one in WMass would have a weight problem. I think the «failures» just disappear and don’t say anything. I can only speak from my own experience, which is: this program did not work for me, even though I followed it to the letter for the whole time I was attending the sessions and for a few months afterward; I finally gave up when I saw no results after giving it PLENTY of time. I also paid absolutely strict attention in the sessions for the entire time, and I gave Julie 100% eye contact and total focus. I am someone who has been able to be successful losing weight in the past on my own, so commitment and dedication is not a problem for me. This time, I felt like I wanted support and I was ready to try hypnosis. Now I am angry at myself for falling for their pitch, because in retrospect it looks more like a scam than anything else, and I should have been more skeptical. But like every other person who has struggled with his/​her weight, I wanted to believe that this would work for me and I was ready to commit to whatever they told me.
First the facts: yes, the cost is $ 600 which you must pay in advance by credit card or cash. Yes, that’s for 3 in-​person sessions spread over 4 weeks, with a minimum of 40 other people in the room each time. Each session is 3 – 4 hours long, with just one 15 minute break. Yes it’s true that you must sit perfectly still and give Julie your attention 100% of the time she is talking or she will single you out, loudly. And here is what the staff would not tell me (or anyone, and I asked) before you sign up, pay your money, and go to the first session: the diet you are instructed to follow is an EXTREMELY strict low carb diet; think the induction phase of Atkins. So forget fruit, dairy, any grains or beans and anything but tiny amounts of the greenest, lowest carb vegetables only, which you can’t put any dressing on, maybe vinegar. What can you eat? Meat, meat, and more meat. Oh, and eggs, poultry and fish. But don’t think you can dress that up, because anything other than seasonings from a spice jar is off limits. Honestly, for the people for whom this program works, I think the reason they lose weight is that they get so bored with such an extremely limited diet that they stop eating because they must have lost interest in food. At the end of your time with Julie, you are permitted one 6 oz. cup of Siggi’s yogurt. That’s your big reward.
About the hypnosis: is it really hypnosis? I’m not qualified to say. But it is not like anything you have ever seen on tv, or at a comedy show (not that I think that is real hypnosis, btw), or experienced at any other type of hypnosis session where you are given hypnotic suggestions. You will not be put into any kind of trance, or sleep state. It won’t seem like hypnosis at all. It’s just Julie talking the entire time. No questions are permitted except a couple at the very beginning of the session. After that, it’s no talking or participation on your part whatsoever. You cannot have a notepad and take notes. You just sit and listen. And if you fidget, Julie will single you out. You will hear Julie tell you her life story, and how she started doing this. Her story is reasonably interesting, and she is an unusual character. But I’m not sure what any of that had to do with weight loss and why we were all there, to be perfectly honest.
From the health point of view of eating only meat, I can’t believe that’s a good thing for most people, and for the vast majority of us, it’s not sustainable for any length of time. Of course a super low-​carb diet works for diabetics and that’s great; I understand some people are able to come off their insulin. But from what I understood from talking to other people before the sessions started or during the breaks, a lot of people who were successful doing this program did well because they did it in a group setting outside of this program, like a whole bunch of nurses in a hospital who went through this together and formed a support group at work. In that regard, I think the group support they had outside the program was the factor that helped them stay on it and lose weight. If you do this program, you will not get ANY support from any staff member of Key Hypnosis at any point before, during, or after you do this program. They are not friendly. You will not get any printed materials. You will have to sign something that says they make no promises or guarantees. It really seems like they are all about the $$ and that’s it. If all of this is something you can follow for any length of time, then go for it and I wish you the very best of luck. I wish it had worked for me.

I’m going to my third (last) meeting Mon. July 27. I’m so excited with my weight loss so far. The weight is just melting off. Everyone has noticed my weight loss. I am on my 19^th day working the program and I’m just amazed how fast this weight came off. I cannot exercise due to neuropathy and arthritis. It has been an easy journey for myself. I also go with my Mom and niece and they are also doing excellent. My Mom and myself were eating machines. Ice cream (and I mean a lot of ice cream) was our favorite meal of the day and our snacks consisted of ice cream. Chips, cookies, sandwiches ever a full meal at 10:30 at night (that’s after my 6:00 meal) was not uncommon for me. I kid you not I was a eating machine. I tried every diet under the sun.
I never thought about going to a hypnotist because quite frankly after seeing a comedy show I never took it serious. Julie Ann was recommended by my cousin and her niece. (My cousin went from a size 26 to size 16 in less than 6 months) and her niece lost all her weight.
I am not a «plant» like others suggested. Julie Ann doesn’t need to «pay» people to write good reviews. We are her walking and talking advertisements.
She is an amazing person with a amazing talent. She is a clinical hypnotist. I could sit all day listening to her explaining suggestions, how she came to be who she is. It is ashamed that people who haven’t had the pleasure to meet Julie Ann can be negative about things they have not experienced. When she is working the room, she needs total silence, no talking, no jiggling legs and feet. She needs total focus. When she’s looking at you even if you have an itch, wait for her eyes to leave you than itch. That is how sensitive and how hard she has to concentrate on each and every person. She talks a mile a minute. It is difficult to talk and concentrate for 4 hours straight. No Breaks. She will yell «eyes open» if someone closes their eyes. It happens to a lot of people. She’ll scream «legs» if you have a jumpy leg. If you take it personal, it’s your problem. YOU choose to go and she needs to do it HER way. I really doubt she wants to be a meany!!!
It is your loss but someone else’s gain, you gave up your seat to a lucky person.
Signed
Soon to be skinny girl!

I heard of The Key Hypnosis in November of 2012 & saw amazing weight loss results from a distant family member who told me if I was interested to call that day as there could be a four — six month waiting period. I received my call in April of 2013. When I began my journey I was a size ²²⁄₂₄ & by October of the same year was a size 6!
Julie Ann Kibe truly has a gift to help people lose weight. She provides the tools & if you are willing to follow those it will change your life! There’s no magic pill, there’s dedication & commitment and if your willing to follow the rules you will lose the weight & take your life back in a healthy fashion. I truly can’t say enough of the program.
I just reached my 3 year anniversary & have maintained my weight loss. I would absolutely recommend Key to anyone who feels they need to lose weight. Many give their opinion about this program who have never done it or who have done it but weren’t willing to make sacrifices & that’s unfair. This program changed my health & my life!
This is my first Unilocal review and hope it encourages just one person to call if you need help & with your health by losing weight. I’ve never been happier or healthier

There are people who have lost weight, I guess, but I’ll bet anything that more have NOT. It’s a scam that many of us have fallen into because we’re looking for a quick fix that doesn’t exist. And… by the way, she’s not svelt and her staff isn’t ether. Go figure!

I went for my first session in August, and here I am, three months later, down two dress sizes, going strong and not planning on letting this method go any time soon. Julie has absolutely changed my life. I have been overweight for a long time and I finally feel like I have control and know how to better listen to and understand my body. I feel great. I have more energy. I eat much, much less and am less dependent on food. I don’t even like some of the foods I loved before. My husband and mother also participated with me, and have slimmed down considerably in this short period. I’ve turned back the clock 8 years in terms of weight gain. She is remarkable. She is a little harsh during sessions, regarding not distracting others and allowing her to do her work. But, she explains why she needs to keep you awake and on your toes so that she can help you lose weight. My husband got yelled at several times for falling asleep. But she also explained that falling asleep is a natural response to the hypnosis for some people, but she can’t work with you if you’re asleep and that by yelling at you, it helps to keep you awake. I found her to be absolutely fascinating and a very unique person. She shared lots of humbling stories about herself growing up and how she came to practice hypnosis. She explained a lot of what she does and why over the course of the three sessions.
Julie is a one-​of-​a-​kind talent. If you have the need, means, and opportunity to work with her, I highly recommend that you take it. If you commit to this program, you will see results.

First of all, she is impressed with herself. Her righteousness is evident, she is not at all humble. I itched my nose and got yelled at. Her «rational explanation «is that she wants control. Yes you want to pay attention but itching your nose, did I really pay all this money to get yelled at. This is a classic case of a person who has turned themselves into a self appointed guru, cult like know it all, who is arrogant. It’s all about the $$$ here, don’t be fooled. Many people have said she is not nice and refuse to go back. She is making a ton of money off of vulnerable people who don’t think highly of themselves. Th staff are just as arrogant, so as we see with all people like this who like to play god, the fall will come… do yourself a favor, go to a therapist and find out why you use food as a drug, hook up with a good nutritionist and invest in yourself and not her nonsense. she will fall from grace and the façade will fall away,

Something’s odd. I have talked to a number of people that have gone to Ms. Kibe and swear by her hypnosis techniques. I have even seen them lose weight. I have seen a few of the TV spots about this business and these too tout the success of the hypnosis program. If this program is so great, why are there no reviews? Hundreds of people go through this program and seem to love it, but not one single online review? The business is certainly a success with a waiting list of 3000 people at $ 600 each … that is a lot of money waiting to come in the door. The people I have spoken with talk about the value of the word of mouth marketing. All of them certainly speak well of the experience, yet no reviews on any website or review site? How strange is that? It doesn’t make sense. It was curious enough that I decided to at least post something. Are participants being hypnotized not to write about their experiences or write reviews? At a place that, seemingly successfully, influences the recesses of one’s mind, I suppose most anything is possible. It certainly makes one wonder …

This place is… wonderful. They are very… professional. Their methods… get… results. Yes. Very good… place… of business.