Hypnosis in Florida

• STATE licensing requirements for practicing hypnosis/hypnotherapy by A Moveable Querant, 3/17/99
  
  

I agree with Steve Lankton's comments with respect to licensed practitioners and hypnosis in Florida.

Additionally, Florida statute 456 (Hypnosis) provides that a (non-licensed) person can practice therapeutic hypnosis if the client is referred by a practitioner of the healing arts (which is broadly defined in the statute). For example, if a dentist and client want your assistance with helping the client relax, you can be 'legal'. Non-therapeutic hypnosis is pretty much wide open (habit control, etc.)

To view the Florida hypnosis statute, go to: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/citizen/documents/statutes/1998/ch0456/titl0456.htm

• Yes, that's the rest of the story by Stephen Lankton, 3/28/99
  • Squeamishness noted! by A Moveable Querant, 3/30/99
• Clarification, Statute Site Appreciated by A Moveable Querant, 3/30/99