How Our Guided Imagery CD’s Have Helped Others
Doctor Endorsed:
Imadulation’s Food for Thought is an excellent audio program that supports a healthy lifestyle on all levels, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I highly recommend it to all my patients.
-Danielle Gamboa, Parsley, M.D.
Board Certified Family Practice
This program is excellent not only in content but in the quality of production. Food For Thought exceeds the NIH recommendation for weight management and surpasses it by including a vital aspect to total health and wellness, quality of sleep! I have not seen or heard anything of its kind anywhere.
I endorse this program wholeheartedly and I recommend it to anyone who wants an improved and enhanced quality of life. Ellen Chernoff Simon covers the topics related to weight management and wellness with a sensitivity and depth that you feel deep inside. She goes to the core of the issues with a voice that conveys compassion, love and understanding. What more can I say?
-Bob Kramer., M.D.
Barry Mirtsching, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist, president and clinical investigator for the Center for Oncological Treatment and Research at Medical City Dallas hospital states that his patients have uniformly reported that Imadulation's Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy audio CD has helped them develop a sense of relaxation and comfort in their very first attempt at listening. He further reports that this CD has helped ease the initiation of therapy due to the calming effect it has on his patients.
Ellen's Stop Smoking audio program is the most comprehensive, integrative Smoking Cessation program I have heard. During my review of the program, I personally had the most profound state of deep relaxation while listening to the CD's; it brought me to an awareness and level of peace I never knew I had. I prescribe this program to all my patients who need to stop smoking.
-Mukesh Saraiya, M.D., Board Certified Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Specialist, Pulmonary Fellow
More Clinical Testimonials:
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
This is an amazing program. My patients love it and they want to take it home! The staff loves it too! It really makes a difference.
-Dr. Sarah Schmidt
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
The benefits the patients receive are excellent. It is important for the patients to learn how to relax, how to manage pain. It is vital for them to have something to take home after discharge to maintain their positive results. Many patients deal with significant psycho-social challenges including return to work stress, and having the Sound Solutions for Health program provides a tool that is invaluable.
It is important for our patients to have weight management support and exercise motivation as this helps to prevent re-injury following discharge! The Spanish CD's are wonderful and it helps this group feel cared for and valued. Usually there is less for them due to the language barrier. I am totally supportive of this program and I want to see it get reimbursed!!! WE are now completing the outcome studies for every patient. We are interested in having the outcome measurement in hand!
-Dr. Lauren Evans, Clinical Director of North Texas Rehab
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
This program is really super. The patients and my staff really enjoy using it. Having SSFH has saved my clinics at least $600/ month and that is before getting reimbursement for the kit as a discharge program.
-Scott Caldwell, Director
Active Rehab, Plano Texas
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
In our facility we have two groups who listen to the program during the day. WE have a Spanish group and an English group who all enjoy the process of receiving guided imagery as part of treatment. The patients love the Sound Solutions For Health program and it makes me feel good when patients tell me how much they like it ...I get a sense of gratification from being able to help these people, and it boosts morale in the staff who the feel like they are making a difference in patient care.
-Albert Davila, Therapist
North Texas Rehabilitation Center
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
This is a wonderful program and our patients at Kaiser pain management program just love them. It supports our program philosophy and gives not only the patients but their caregiver’s peace of mind after they are discharged. It’s like an insurance policy for maintaining our treatment objectives.
-Lynda Haller, RN, Care Manager,
Pain Management Program The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program
It’s a wonderful program. It offers great benefit to the patients. We use it in our facility every day. In our work hardening program, it comes in handy when the patients are having difficulty handling their emotions. We don’t feel so helpless having to wait for the therapist to come in one time a week, now we have a solution that helps the patient right away.
-Naomi Fuentes, Chief operating Officer and Director
North Texas Rehabilitation and North Texas Pain Management Center
Testimonials from Listeners
Subject: Weight Loss
To: Ellen Chernoff Simon Author of Imadulation, Food for Thought
From: Chris Watkins, Denton, Texas
Fighting my weight has been a life long endeavor. I've tried everything from Richard Simmons to Jenny Craig, Medifast to Atkins, Denise Austin to Billy Banks, all with short term success and small weight loss success. In all of these attempts, they gave me all the information I needed to eat healthy and exercise, but they all missed the most important tool you need for success in weight loss - M O T I V A T I O N !!!!!!!!!!!!
When I was younger there was always the short burst of motivation, such as bathing suit weather, class reunion, special occasions, and weight loss was much easier. Now as I am getting older, the motivation is harder to get excited about and the weight is much harder to get off and keep off.
Prior to listening to the Imadulation CD'S, I was in a major slump period in my life… stressful Job, bad relationship, problems with an aging parent. I was lethargic, not focused on myself, feeling depressed, not being able to pull myself out of it, bad eating habits, no exercise, no MOTIVATION! Fortunately for me, I had a good Friend who had gone to Dr. Saraiya for sleep apnea, he put her on a bi-pap at night and it changed her life. He also wanted her to try a new program he was involved in to help her quit smoking. My friend informed me that this new program was also for weight loss.
I made my appointment in July 2006 Four months later, I have lost 33 pounds, I jog everyday, I have started swimming a couple of times a week, and I am constantly aware of the fact that I need to be moving to feel better and to continue to lose weight. I have no desire for sweets, in the past that was a big problem for me. I eat less, I am never ravenous, I am making healthy food choices, I feel better than I have in years, and the most amazing thing is, I seem to be able to do these things without any real effort.
The continual motivation of the CD's is not only convenient, but reduces any stress that I might encounter through out the day. I look forward to listening to the CD's which always provides me with a positive outlook and reinforces my healthy food choices and exercise. In my opinion, Ellen has found the missing puzzle piece in all the self help programs that are out there, whether it is weight loss, smoking, drugs or alcohol. You have to have the MOTIVATION to keep you focused on succeeding. The Imadulation CD's have giving me back a healthy life that is a remarkable gift to give to anyone.
Gratefully yours,
Chris Watkins
SUBJECT: Relaxation & Healing
Dear Ellen,
I just wanted to thank you for the enormous help that our guided imagery work has been to me so far. Even in just a few short weeks, I have seen real progress. I feel more attuned to my body and can sense a channel of communication opening between my subconscious and my conscious awareness. Our sessions and your recorded sessions on CD have provided both deep relaxation and exciting insights into the nature of healing. Acute Leukemia is a daunting disease, but I feel much less helpless with you in my corner! As you know, my intent is to continue this work with you beyond remission. I've been recommending it to everyone I know as well!
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Best Regards,
Melissa
SUBJECT: Weight Loss & Chemotherapy Coping
I was first introduced to Imadulation's Food for Thought. I really enjoy and benefit from "Wants and Needs" and "Mind Mint". I listen to them at night in bed. They help me fall asleep quicker, and I am keeping off the 15 pounds that I lost using them. I was so grateful that G-d put Ellen Chernoff Simon and Imadulation in my life when I found out that I had breast cancer months later. I like the way her guided imagery CD's send positive healing messages to my sub-conscious. I have recommended them to everyone I know because I really believe that everyone can benefit from Imadulation. Her motto is true, "You can change your life when you change your mind.
Beth Broodo, Dallas, Texas
Beth-Lauren Broodo
SUBJECT: Healing Chronic Illness
Dear Ellen,
First, I want to thank you for creating such wonderful CD's. I have been listening to tapes and CD's with relaxation techniques, meditations, guided imagery and visualization, and subliminal for 28 years now. Your CD's are the best that I have found and again, they are simply wonderful! Not only is the content exactly what I was looking for since they include the laws of attraction, laws of the universe, are spiritual and very affirming of connecting with my highest self and also include how to change your thoughts, beliefs etc. that no longer serve your highest self (I had asked the Universe to provide me with exactly these type of Cd's right before I stumbled upon your website!) But the music along with the nature sounds and your beautiful and soothing voice make them perfect for me.
I have given friends of mine your CD's to listen to and have bought some for gifts for them. Everyone that has listened to them feels exactly the same way I do; that the CD's are just wonderful.
I have been very ill with a chronic "incurable" illness for 21 years and prior to that suffered from insomnia, which is now chronic. I now know that I will get better, I now have finally really started on my path to my spirituality, which I had disconnected from at a very young age, due to a very abusive childhood. Your CD's have helped me a lot with "quieting" my mind enough to: fall asleep at night, to meditate, connect and hear answers from my highest self and to learn so much about self love, acceptance, gratitude and appreciation. I send you much appreciation and gratitude for your work in this area.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Depp
SUBJECT: Relaxation
I discovered Imadulation after I’d read an article in Oprah about “guided imagery”. The way it was described sounded a lot like hypnosis, which I’d used very successfully for a nail-biting problem in the early 1920. I did a search on the Internet and came up with Imadulation and Ellen.
I ordered one of the cd’s and contacted her to inquire about her fees for a personal session. She graciously responded and suggested I listen to the cd for a month and contact her for an appointment if I still felt I’d benefit from a personal session. This impressed me because if Ellen’s goals were for financial gain she would have encouraged me to make an appointment right away.
I really enjoyed the first cd I ordered from her, Mind Mint. The introduction is beneficial to anyone new to mindful breathing, meditation, or guided imagery. The induction to a trance/relaxation is wonderful, Ellen’s voice, the suggestions and sounds to breathe deeply, the background natural sounds and music make a wonderful combination. The next part, the journey, focuses on the positive reinforcement, the guided imagery to achieve a goal that one would like to address. I listened to it daily and came awake from the thirty minutes rejuvenated and empowered. I literally felt as she suggests like “pure spirit, pure energy”, one with all creation and in a funny way I was able to be less afraid of dying. Our bodies will go but our “souls”, our energy will go on forever.
The new cd The Keys to Happiness is pure magic. The induction to trance/relaxation is pure bliss, the images Ellen chooses are vivid and easy to imagine, and the musical sounds, the natural sounds of waves and a babbling brook are peaceful and relaxing. The journey takes the listener thru a familiar feeling of throwing pebbles away and relating them to negative issues that we can discard as easily as the pebbles from our shoes that make it difficult to walk. The temple and the keys to unlock the doors of our inner desires, the color of the keys and the ultimate suggestion includes the most brilliant play on words for positive reinforcement and creative visualization to achieve the goals for happiness.
If the idea is hers, she is truly a genius. If it was borrowed, she expanded on it with the image of the message being written on the wall of our inner temple.
It comes easily to mind for me daily even when I don’t take time to listen to the cd I have read so much about how thirty minutes of meditation, mindful breathing, focusing on the “now” is beneficial, but Ellen’s product goes just a little further and presents a positive, empowering, message.
I’m so impressed by it and what it’s done for me I share the message and recommend it to friends and family. Thank you Ellen, for sharing your talent and love.
SJ
"I DID IT".... I love it!!!! Thanks!!!
Of course you can quote me and it's funny, cuz I was just thinking about writing a testimonial for your product... but you know I'm unique and not everyone can go "under" like I can but still, they should tap into it. What makes it even better for me is having met you, so I can put a face with the voice, like we were in your office. And since I've been to temples in Greece and Italy, the whole trail up the stream was easy for me to picture.... I literally can't wait to listen to it again.
SJ
SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up
Your incredible CD, Relationship Release arrived today. I waited many hours to be able to sit down and really get into it. I do not know where to begin, and I do not wish for this to be a long read for you. First and foremost, thank you so much; you provided a "ray of hope" to me. I pray that you will be blessed ten fold.
One of the greatest gifts the man I am "releasing" gave me while he was in my life was this process that went on in my bathroom mirror. When I knew he was enroute, I would look one more time in the mirror to make sure I looked OK, and I always saw a beautiful woman. At my mid life age, and body parts moving south, etc. etc, I am not physically all that beautiful anymore. But while he was here, and after he left, I would look again in the mirror and see this incredibly beautiful woman. It was like some sort of transformation taking place.
I gave him most of the credit, and then began to learn that it was my perception of "self" that did this. Yes, he had a gentle way of making me feel beautiful, but not something we really have true power over. Since he went away, I have avoided the mirror at all costs, because the beautiful "me" went away with him. Today after sitting down and relaxing to the CD...I went in the bathroom, turned on the light to wipe tear filled cheeks with black mascara, and all blush and lip-gloss cried off, she was there again...she was looking back at me...and she is beautiful. The "beautiful me" never really left did she Ellen?
How does one say thank you for such an insight after only one session. It was the same magical transformation....But it does revolve around "self" doesn't it Ellen? Just saying "thank you" does not seem fitting at moment. A kiss to your beautiful heart and spirit for reaching back to the Universe and to her people, and for bringing them back Home. I will hold him in my heart forever, but never with a conditional love or possession, just a thanksgiving that for a time in his life he chose to share parts of himself with me.
Namaste Ellen & Godspeed,
-Anna, Phoenix
SUBJECT: pain management
Hi Ellen,
I received the Mind Mint CD and listened to it at bed time, falling asleep. The next day a little while after I woke up I thought "I feel good today." Some of my worst pain is when I wake up in the morning and it's not that I never wake up feeling good but I don't always articulate and remember it. I didn't even think about the CD because I couldn't imagine that it could work that fast.
I've played it several more times, always zoning out and/or falling asleep...
After some heavy work in the garden that usually hurts my back but I like to do it anyway, I came in and listened to the CD to see if I could interrupt the pain cycle. I felt pretty good later.
Then finally I was off work and rested enough to stay awake and listen through it. I should have guessed that I got the idea that I felt good from the CD!
I will keep using it, who cares if I am only thinking that I feel good, haha?
Barbara K.
Hey Ellen,
AMAZING!!!!!!!! There's just one word for your CD's!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Do you realize this is the first day I have ever seen my son be eager to go to school and not only be eager to go but have a smile on his face and just a different "aire" about himself, relaxed and comfortable! He listened to Children be your best yesterday and then he listened to Mind Mint. I was going to have him listen to Sweet Dreams before bedtime but after the Mind Mint he fell asleep. He was so peaceful! It was then that I realized this was going to work for him. He just doesn't go to sleep without worrying about something. He and I listened to "children be your best" before school this morning, it is awesome!
A lot of mornings he will ask me what day it is between 15 and 20 times. This morning he asked me 3 times! I am so excited! Also, I broke my back years ago and I wake up with pain; go to bed at night with pain and have pain all day. The doctor said I have Osteo Arthritis settled in that old injury. I don't like taking pain medications because they bother my stomach and to be totally honest, I just don't like to take medications in general. I don't even like to take Tylenol. Last night I listened to "Sweet Dreams" and that was the first night I didn't toss and turn for a half hour because of my back! I felt as though I was drifting on a cloud, my body was tingling and felt weightless. I don't believe I have ever been that relaxed!
Thank you so much for the renewed hope of once again being healthy physically, mentally and spiritually! I am going to go listen to some more CD's now that I have all the kids off to school :).
God Bless you and your work!
-Dawn W. Boise, Idaho
My positive results were immediate! I was eating junk food every day for the past two years and nothing has helped me until I started listening to your CD Wants and Needs. I have had no desire to eat junk food! I have long been a proponent of guided imagery for self-help. I have never heard anything that has the professional quality and excEllence as your CD. I have listened to many other guided imagery tapes like those from Emmit Miller and Kelly Howell, and there is no comparison to what you have created. It is not only professional, and of superior quality, but your qualifications and credentials give one a feeling of total confidence.
-Ilene S.
Last night and this morning, I listened to the CD Self Love. I started meditating regularly about six years ago. I frequently use cd's as I meditate. In fact, I have purchased and sold meditation music from probably every major source available in the USA. I have listened to hundreds of cd's and cassettes. I can honestly say the guided cd's you create are some of the best I have had the pleasure to use. Self Love is no exception. The music and other effects had an immediately soothing effect on my total being. The content of the CD guided me to do the work that only I can do for myself. The CD is unique in its ability to apply to anyone who hears it because the guided section is individualized for the listener. I find your voice relaxing and easy to understand. The imagery is sequenced in a logical order. Good job on creating another effective healing tool.
-Zachary Rapport, Faculty
University of Phoenix
It’s been three years since I began to listen to Imadulation’s Food for Thought. I started at 320 pounds and now I weigh 202. That’s a loss of over 100 pounds and I have been able to maintain it by making healthy choices. The changes were steady and gradual I hardly realized that I was simply making healthier choices. I have more confidence in myself and that has changed my self image. I feel great. Thanks, Ellen!!
-Robert Harris
I feel like I have found a whole new world with your CD's. I listen and have gotten the most from "Self Love". I go to sleep with it on at night and when I wake up with insomnia I turn it back on and fall right to sleep, I don't even take the ear piece out of my ears.... I have listened to all the other CD's, they all seem to be soooo good but I can't seem to give up the Self Love to listen to the others.
You have done a fantastic job with your whole program. Keep up the good work."
-Emma F., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
I really love the Wants and Needs CD. It is wonderful, and I like how you target the areas where we feel hyper vigilant and highly anxious around eating and food.….then you quell our anxieties, you soften and soothe those vulnerable areas in our life so that the result is that the volume is turned down on the loud and sometimes overwhelming feelings within.
Listening to your voice on the CD creates a healing space where we can feel our feelings and not have to act on them. The CD helps to create a safe inner space whereby those frenzied feelings and driven compulsion to act on cravings, are eliminated.
Thanks so much, just keep on doing what you are doing because you have a healing gift that has helped me in my personal growth and recovery and I know you will help many more people.
-MLB, Washington DC
Director, Environmental Research
Dear Ellen,
Your CD's are doing a great service. I work at the "Hospital for Cancer Patients and Blood Disorders" in El Paso, Texas, and am in charge of the Wellness Center for this institution. I give services to Cancer patients such as Guided Meditation, Qi Kung, basic breathing techniques, healing sounds, and Reiki while they are having chemotherapy.
During the treatment patients feel more relaxed when listening to your CD Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy. I will continue using your CD's and will monitor patients if health improvements appear. I am also teaching meditation at the University Of Texas at El Paso and your CD's had been most helpful there as well. I have been using Stress Solutions and Self Love to teach meditation.
I congratulate you for the amazing material you offer to the public.
Thank you.
Rene A. Ramirez
I listened for the first time to the "Sales" CD last night. It was awesome! As I mentioned, I have a lot of meditation/yoga affirmation kind of media but nothing at all like this. I enjoyed it and it put me into a positive state of mind to get ready for the challenges at work for a new year! I'll certainly listen to this one over and over again...
I can't stress how much I enjoy your work - there is nothing at all available to the mass market like your series due to your unique sound/speech/guided meditative style. I really am a fan of your style. I really love the layers of sound and background effects which is very comforting in tandem with your words.
You are a most talented and thoughtful individual and I thoroughly enjoy the many Imadulation cd's that I own. They are really my very favorite series among my entire meditation library.
-Kerrie Wolfson
I have had back pain from a work-related injury that happened two years ago. Not one day goes by that I don't have pain. Since receiving Ellen Chernoff Simon's Pain & Stress Management through Guided Imagery, I can put on one of her CD's for 30 minutes and I find myself more relaxed and better able to focus on my life and not my pain. Her voice is soothing and healing...and her delivery is second to none. I thank God everyday for her help through guided imagery.
-Nancy Upchurch, Entrepreneur
I love your website and the ability to listen to samples. I’ve purchased several hypnosis/guided meditation cd's from different sources and feel that your guided meditations are the highest quality.
-Michelle Havre, Pasco, Washington
I have been enjoying your voice, your education, and your ability to bring me into a relaxed and receptive state. Your words are soothing and ring true. I support and encourage your efforts. There are so many people I know who need and/or could benefit from your work. I am grateful to you for these discs!!
Tonight, in my aerobics class, we played your Go Grab Your Shoes music while we changed exercise stations. It was great. I am impressed. Be well. May you go from strength to strength.
-Beth Broodo
Ellen's combination of imagery, hypnosis, and music is the most powerful thing I've listened to in the entire "guided imagery" audio business. Her voice is gentle, yet firm, and her guidance is loving and strong. I find myself hearing her voice throughout the day. I cannot recommend her audios highly enough.
-Jann Fredrickson, M.S.W., M.A., L.I.C.S.W.
Mentor/Instructor The Academy for Guided Imagery
SUBJECT: Relieving Stress during Difficult Times
"I've been listening to your CD Comfort During Difficult Times either at lunchtime or at the end of a stressful workday. It is very helpful in easing anxiety and de-stressing during this time of year in business, in addition to having so many personal tasks to accomplish. You continue to be such a great help in my life!"
-Ilene
SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up
Thank you so much for your awesome product. I just went through a breakup yesterday and I listened to your CD Relationship Release this morning. It has totally helped me today. I was a mess last night. Thank you so much. I know last night was rough and I decided to just listen to your CD and it works. Of course I still have a while to go, but I am going to listen to it again and again until I am totally healed. It is amazing what the mind and meditation can do.... You keep doing what you are doing. I will definitely continue to be a satisfied customer of yours.
Thanks again. Cheers,
-Jill W.
SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up
Thank you for your CD and your very nice letter. You found exactly the right words in the Relationship Release CD. Even though my relationship ended already, 6 months ago, I am now able to let go of all that held me back to start a new life. I can now say goodbye to my partner and wish her the very best. I understood that our journey together is now completed and that everyone has to go his own way.
Thanks again and all the best for you.
-Phil, Belgium
SUBJECT: Breaking Bad/Addictive Habits & Chemotherapy Coping
Your work is so important you know. I used to want to drink every time a really stressful day occurred. But instead of drinking now, I listen to your CD and it is so calming. Your voice is like a lifeline in my world when I'm upset. My mom got a great deal of comfort from your Chemotherapy CD as well. I had her listen to it when we went last Friday for her chemotherapy. She fell asleep and woke up totally relaxed. I feel like telling everyone there about it.
-Lisa T., New York, NY.
SUBJECT: Positive Thoughts & Increased Energy
These CD's are wonderful! I've been so much happier and have a lot more energy. I honestly can't believe the difference they've made. You're a genius!
-Cindy Rubin
Legal Assistant
Subject: Guided Imagery & Weight Loss Hypnosis
As a result of listening to your Food for Thought weight loss program CD's, I am much more aware of what I am eating and why I eat when I am not hungry. I also find that I am now rarely eating when I feel stressed or giving into cravings for bread and sweets.
Even though I have only listened to the CD's and have made no real attempt to diet, I was happy to see that I still lost a little weight. As a bonus, before listening to the tapes I had trouble falling asleep at night. Now, I put on the earphones and the relaxing voice and enjoyable sounds of music and nature on the tape takes me away from all my thoughts, to a calm and serene place.
Anyone who has a weight loss problem could not help but benefit by your Food for Thought program.
-Harriet Meyerson, Founder of The Confidence Center
ConfidenceCenter.com
Subject: LapBand Success - Bandster Support
I have to tell you that I recently got the Bandster CD's and I like them SO MUCH. They are absolutely amazing. I’m getting these two new Cd's for my husband (he’s not banded—can’t share the bandster ones w/ him!) I’ve only just started using the CD's but I’m very excited about them. One thing that is particularly good is that I don’t find the music distractedly annoying. I’m opinionated about music and often find background music irritating. This music floats in the background and the few times I have become aware of it I just sort of detachedly observe it. I think that must be because I’m really in an altered state. I’ve tried self hypnosis tapes before but have never gotten into the "zone" like I have with your CD’s. Thanks you so much and Happy New Year!
-Deni O' Brien
SUBJECT: Weight Loss
"I have been listening to the Food For Thought program and it has helped me in many ways. I am making better food choices and there is no struggle at all! It seems really natural for me to choose salads and healthier foods. Even when I am out with my friends I suggest restaurants where there are healthier choices. I just pass up the fast food, easily! I also have less negative self-talk and this makes me feel better in general. I notice that the more I listen the better my results! I am really pleased."
-Leslie Chamorro
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Achieving Sales Goals
"I have been listening to Achieving Goals for Successful Sales. I am in direct sales and I used to be a bit resistant to making the calls, and now my presentation just flows out of me without hesitation! It has changed my entire outlook on sales! Now when someone says “no”, it’s Ok and I move right on. I notice that on the days I listen to this CD my sales performance improves and it has made a positive difference in my success!"
-Leslie Chamorro
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stop Smoking Hypnosis
"I have been a nonsmoker now since the first time I listened to Imadulation’s Stop Smoking Program. This has helped me gain confidence and to grow personally and professionally. I couldn’t be more pleased."
-Donald R.
Computer Software Programmer
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stop Smoking Hypnosis, Improving Self Esteem and Wellness, Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
I am happy to report that I am still a non-smoker thanks to you. As you know, I have tried many programs, gimmicks, and products, but was never successful. I still have craving from time to time, but they are getting fewer and further apart."
I view these bouts as tests of my strength. I still listen to your CD’s almost every night. They are part of my routine. I‘ve found that almost every aspect of my life has improved. My health, endurance and overall feeling of wellness has escalated because of the confidence your non-smoking program has given to me, I’ve been able to tackle other challenges in my life such as alcohol consumption and diet, to name a few. People even tell me I look better.
I’m so pleased our paths have crossed. You truly have helped me to get more out of life. I have recommended your therapy to others. Again I want to thank you for your help.
-Richard Oates
SUBJECT: Weight Loss Hypnosis
Dear Ellen,
I recently visited a friend in Sacramento who is also a psychotherapist and has your Food For Thought series. I am 56 years old and had been slender all my life until the past two years, gaining 20 pounds on my small, 5'3" frame. She let me listen to Tape 1 and take it home with me. I have been listening for two weeks every day and though I haven't been on the scale, I have not had any junk food since I started listening. I love it! Your voice is very soothing and the quality of your tape is so far above all the other guided imagery tapes I have listened to over the years.
Thank you! I am planning to contact Imadulation by telephone to order the remainder of the series.
Sincerely,
Ilene S.
Subject: Weight Loss Hypnosis
Ellen,
"I greatly benefited after just 3 weeks of daily listening to the cd's. Over that time, I gained control of my appetite, made healthier food choices, and fell asleep at night without my customary late night snack. This resulted in a weight loss of 8 lbs, along with a reduced waist size, and less stomach bloating. In addition, I improved my self esteem, attained a more positive attitude, and become a more sociable person. I am still far from my goal, but the cd's put me on track to accomplish this goal. I will continue to listen to the tapes as often as possible, and look forward to a healthier and happier life. Thanks Ellen for your great product!
-R.K., Dallas, Texas
SUBJECT: Weight Loss & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Dear Ellen,
I have been listening to your CD's and they are very relaxing! And what a great surprise... I can tell you that it took only 1 to 2 times for the first one Wants and Needs To turn on a switch – I have completely changed my eating and exercise habits – in the first week I lost around 3 pounds (hopefully to never find them again). Imadulation's "Food for Thought" cd's have so far been a huge help.
-Barry Tenenholtz
SUBJECT: Weight Loss Hypnosis for Teenagers
On January 1st 2003 I weighed approximately 307 pounds. Today, May 1st 2003, I weigh 250 pounds. Making a total lost of 57 pounds in 5 months. Your methods have done more than prove themselves. You have truly helped me train my body in portion control and quality control.
But not only are you great at your job, you are a great person. You are a valuable friend. If I'm blue, your smile when I walk in the door brightens my day. Thank you so much for everything!
-Robert Harris, 18 yrs old
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Peak Performance
The Imadulation CD's are a breath of fresh air. After listening to Mind Mint, when I first awaken my day becomes very focused and I am extremely productive--its kind of like drinking a strong cup of coffee without the side effects of caffeine. A great product!
-Michael Carr, President
Accelerated Performance Resources, LLC
SUBJECT: Pain Management
Dear Ellen,
Last August, When I went to meet the dentist at his office, at 10:00 at night because of the amount of pain I was in, and I told him "I had 3 children naturally, and Childbirth was less painful than this..." I wasn't making a joke! My root canal and infection was excruciating. For several days I was taking pain medicine without any relief, and I never take drugs. The Novocain that the Dentist gave me that night helped for a short time...
I was walking around with tears rolling down my face, the pain was unbelievable. The next night, before I went to bed, I remembered I had your Imadulation CD's. I put on Mind Mint and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, my pain was miraculously gone. I have never experienced relief like that in my life, and it stayed!
Thank you Ellen for doing what you do, please don't stop! Your work will make a difference in the world & Universe.
With much gratitude,
Harriet Reisman
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Relaxation, and Wellness
Dear Ellen,
These CD's are awesome! I think every human being needs to take time to listen to these. We'd all be a lot happier in our lives. Thank you so much for such a relaxing, wonderful experience.
-Elaine Yarborough
Registered massage Therapist
Waco, Texas
Subject: Guided Imagery & Panic Attacks, Sleep Disorders, Self Esteem
Ellen, these are the best CD's I have ever heard. I had a panic attack at 3 am the other night and I used your Stress Solutions CD and the panic attack went away in less than 20 minutes! I now am sleeping well. I am happy and accepting of my life. One can tell what kind of person you are by hearing you and seeing your picture. I am so glad we have met; you have positively changed my life.
-Rosemary Cockrill
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation
Dear Ellen,
I usually listen to the cd's as I am falling asleep at night. By the way, sleep in itself is a gift. Normally, it takes me 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours to fall asleep because I think about the day and what needs to be done the next day. I am relaxed and asleep within 20 minutes with your discs.
Thanks again,
Beth Broodo
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation
Since I have been listening to your CD for sleep, Sweet Dreams, I have been able to fall asleep easily and I no longer wake up in the middle of the night.
-Anne Fletcher of Dallas
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation
Nothing has been able to help me get to sleep at night. Before listening to Imadulation’s Sweet Dreams I admit I was skeptical but I thought, ‘I might as well try, what have I got to lose?’, so I tried and I could not help but fall asleep and right away! I am very pleased and I tell everyone about it!
-Tammy R.
Office Administrator
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation
I used to have trouble going to sleep and I would wake up a lot during the night. Now I listen to Sweet Dreams and I sleep really good all night long, I listen to it every night.
-Jesse S.
Musician and student, Age 17
SUBJECT: CHILDREN and SLEEP PROBLEMS
My 11 year old son has always had a difficult time going to sleep at night. He has a very active mind. Since he has been listening to Sweet Dreams he falls asleep easily at night, and this helps him feel more rested for school and sports. Listening to your CD, Ellen is now part of his nightly routine. It really works for him. Thanks.
-Laura Carr,
Health Care Administration specialist, Mother of two
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children
My 10 year old daughter has been ill every 4-6 weeks since she was 3 years old. She would develop a high fever with fever blisters, vomit and become lethargic. She was missing so much school that I was considering home schooling her even though I have a full time job and three other children. She has been to hundred’s of doctors and has received every blood test and diagnostic procedure that exists. Then I brought her to Ellen Chernoff Simon. Cara regularly listens to her guided imagery CD, Sweet Dreams. My daughter has not been ill once since she learned the techniques to connect to her own inner healer from Ellen Chernoff Simon. I am grateful to her for helping my daughter live a normal life." It will be two years this January since my daughter received her mind/body treatment from Ellen, and Cara has not once become ill since then. We are very grateful.
Mother of 10 year old, Cara, Debbie Lambert
Subject: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation
Saturday night, I had a horrible time staying asleep. I woke up at 4:00 a.m., couldn't get back to sleep. Then I listened to your Imadulation CD, Sweet Dreams and before you know it, I woke up hours later, refreshed and rested.
I've listened to a few hypnotic CD's before. I haven't liked most of them, but YOURS is really GREAT. You have a great soothing voice, nice choice in music, etc. And, I do feel very positive the next day.
We get overloaded with negative thoughts while we're awake. We get consumed in other people's problems. I enjoy listening to the positive messages in your CD's and releasing the negativity!!
-Darren Sharp, LMT
DarrensMassage.com
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Wellness, Spirituality & Personal Growth
Dear Ellen,
I just wanted to write you a song of praise for making my life a more pleasurable place to live. Through the gift of your education, hard work, and incredible talent to soothe the psyche I have discovered a long lost happier person that was stifled since the early years when I learned to confuse unhappiness for happiness.
In our first conversation I told you at age 48 I felt sad like I hadn't really started living yet. It is everyone's birthright to experience peace and abundance but somewhere along life's lines it can be lost or even stolen. It is a blessing to listen to your voice and feel as though a guardian angel is transporting me to a safe place where I can relax and trust that I can let go of negative thoughts and habits that were easy to get stuck in because they were familiar and therefore comfortable. Although certainly not nurturing me to better health and well being.
Hearing the gentle heart in your voice tells me that you are an incredible mother. When I listen to one of my favorites, Mind Mint, I feel like my most loving mother is taking me by the hand to that healing and loving place God intends for me by someone who genuinely cares about me...and as a part of the whole universe. We are not just one but one in the same when it comes to the big picture. If I am a better, happier person, I automatically contribute to the world being a better place.
When I believe in something because I have witnessed the positive results for myself I want others to benefit from the same source. My hope in writing this testimony is that others will find a key to a door you offer and a safe journey for travel instead of taking the same road down the same path and experiencing the same problems as a result. That's the definition of insanity!
Thank you Ellen Chernoff Simon for providing me the 'release' button to a new and improved way of seeing myself and this life full of blessings just waiting for me to enjoy and share.
People; if you do as 'Simon says' your life load will lighten up and you won't be dragging that dead weight any longer. You simply can't get very far when you’re walking with lead weights in your shoes! Personal growth is a life long process. Twenty years ago I probably wasn't ready to absorb and learn as I do now. I just can't help but to wonder how different my life could have been if Imadulation had been available.
Thanks again for doing your part to help heal the planet. Please keep up the great work!
Many blessings,
Deborah Thiessen
SUBJECT: Pain Management
Before receiving Ellen Chernoff Simon’s treatment, I didn’t notice my headaches until they would just hit me, and it would be so painful. It was difficult to concentrate at school or even think. Before I met Ellen Chernoff Simon, I had to take medicine to get rid of my headaches, now I can get rid of them by just relaxing and breathing.
-Kenneth Martin, 18 yr old
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery Helping Depression & Anxiety
I just want to say THANK YOU. With your help I have been able to take myself off of my anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications. I have been listening to Mind Mint CD and am now able to manage my problems on my own for going on seven months now.
I think most of my difficulties were due to the medication I was on - it seemed to numb me to life in general. I even had a suicide attempt during this time. I now know I am in control of my life and I can do it without medication. I am in control thanks to you.
-Tifini L. Seattle, Washington
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children & Tourette's Syndrome
My eight year old son is battling Tourette’s Syndrome. Ellen Chernoff Simon and her method has been a godsend to him. Ellen Chernoff Simon has taught him breathing and relaxation techniques and most importantly, to accept himself despite these challenges. By utilizing Ellen’s expertise. My son is having great success reducing the effects tics have on his day to day life. I am so grateful to Ellen for providing my son with life skills that will directly impact the quality of his life.
-Carol K.
Subject: Guided Imagery, Procrastination, and Improving Self Esteem
I totally enjoy the CD I had purchased. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of audio, the beauty of the music, the 3-D effects for right and left hearing.
I find that because of listening, I am becoming more of a positive person. I am more involved in my personal projects and completing them as needed. I feel happier and more secure in my every day dealings.
Thanks for a great product!
-Jeffrey Morgan
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Relaxation
You have wings when you speak. Your voice has the ability to take one on a wonderful journey and therefore is an integral part of the relaxation techniques that you teach.
-Deborah Thiessen
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Anxiety
I suffered from severe test anxiety. I would often have to leave the room during a test because of overwhelming feelings of dread, nausea, and distress. After two sessions with Ellen Chernoff Simon, I was able to pass my state board exam with flying colors! I was so relaxed and at ease, it was as if I were in my home preparing dinner. I was concerned at first that it wouldn't work for me, because I am a strong personality, but I see that being strong helps me to achieve my goals. I listened to the tape every night before my exam and it worked! I am now interested in other areas of self-improvement using her method of Guided Meditation and Hypnosis.
-Stacia, Texas State Board Licensed Professional Counselor
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Anxiety
My whole life I have suffered with severe anxiety about going to the dentist. I have had to take oral and IV sedatives just to be able to sit in the chair. This time I just listened to the Imadulation CD, Mind Mint, and not only did I have a pleasant time, but when it was over, I was still enjoying my inner journey. I was without discomfort, no pain, no anxiety. What a pleasant surprise.
Thanks, Ellen.
-David Hoffman
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery and Overall Health and Wellness
It has been about four weeks since we had my session to work on lowering blood pressure and eating smaller food portions. My success has been outstanding. My blood pressure reads 124/80 a lot of the time, and without medication. I have continued on the low fat, near vegetarian diet, and am drinking lots of water. Consequently, I am losing weight and being healthier. I had previously received a stress thallium test come back positive for heart blockage, but as of yesterday with a heart catheterization dye test- all vessels were open and fully functional with no problems.
I love your relaxation suggestions and the use of visualization for stress relief. Ellen you did a great job, and I was on cloud nine for a long time. This has been like a pep talk for wellness and that was real special.
-John R. Loar, DDS
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Stress Management, and Increased Energy
When I realize that I am overwhelmed by stress, my imadulation audio CD puts me back on track with little effort. Ellen guides me through the process of relaxing and letting go of unnecessary worries. She enables me to refocus -- to think positively about myself. All I have to do is take the time to listen. Then voila! Within 20 minutes I am balanced and grounded, a better me -- more relaxed, energized and in control of my emotions.
-Debbie Hersh, Fundraising executive, mother of three
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stress Management, Breath Work
First I want to tell you how wonderful the Stress Management CD is. Your voice is absolutely calming and creates an atmosphere of safety where you can let go and practice the breath and Meditation work. The music couldn't be more perfect as could you. You are making more than a worthy contribution to help the world become a better place. Thank you for being a brilliant beacon of light and may you continue to enjoy Gods Abundance.
-D.T.
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children - Children's Emotional Health, Children's Stress Management, Children's Sleep Disorders
Of all the things we have done in your office, neurofeedback, biofeedback, Meditation, talking, thought field therapy, NOTHING HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN YOUR CD'S. Every night I listen to the sleep CD, Sweet Dreams and it helps me go to sleep and also when I wake up in the middle of the night, it helps me get back to sleep. Thank you, Ellen.
-Hank K., eight years old
SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Pain Management for Back Surgery
After sustaining a serious injury in 1996, and undergoing three major surgeries, I have found that at times, dealing with the stress, tension, anger, and depression that comes with trying to cope with the constant pain to be intolerable. I have tried allsorts of counseling to find some way of dealing with the depression and hopelessness of my situation, and it was not until I was introduced to Ellen Chernoff Simon of Imadulation, and her unique approach that I experienced relief, direction and hope for my future. I recommend Ellen Chernoff Simon’s audio’s to anyone who needs help dealing with the overwhelming issues related to chronic pain, and especially to those for whom standard treatment has failed or has proved disappointing. All that is needed is a willingness and an open mind, and this method can work for you, too.
-David Hardwick, Dallas, Texas
Subject: preparation for successful surgery
Hi Ellen,
I am home almost three days after the surgery and so am still dealing with a lot of pain and tiredness. But the operation was a success. They wound up having to replace my heart valve because the repairs wouldn't hold. I needed three transfusions overall. The "preparation for Successful Surgery" CD was great. I listened to it nearly every other day before the surgery. By the time I arrived at the surgery, I was not in a panic, nervous, or hysterical in any way.
So I had achieved what I wanted (with your help) and that was very heartening and very soothing. The importance for me of that reassurance and positive energy was really critical. Combating emotional fear was so difficult for me to do on my own, and the sources of strength that I tapped into really did me a great benefit.
Thanks again for your help. I hope we stay in touch. I believe we are on the same path, you with your wonderful CD's and me with my artwork.
All the best,
Irene
SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy
"My oncologist recommended your CD:"Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy", she teaches/practices at the Medical College of Ohio. I was extremely 'freaked out' from Graves Disease, Scleroderma (mild, thank goodness) and Breast Cancer diagnosis all in the course of 6 months. The book by Lance Armstrong was helpful to me in understanding what I might expect during chemotherapy. Your CD helped me get through the chemotherapy. I would listen every night before I fell asleep as well as during each of my chemotherapy sessions. The imagery helped me to focus on very positive things happening to me and inside me as I was 'easy-chair-lounging' in a not so positive environment. My Doctor suggested that I might find the imagery on the CD helpful and I really did. I was not comfortable discussing all of my fears/emotions in a 'support group' format and actually, I really didn't know how to express those feelings as I think that I was still reeling from the shock of all the combined diagnosis. I viewed the CD as my little friend who knew just what to say to help me feel better. Not that all my other real friends weren't helpful but, they were human and were looking for me to respond to their help in ways that I just couldn't. I'm ok now. I ordered today to send your CD to a friend of a friend who might benefit from the positive/healing imagery as well.
Thank you for providing another way to heal."
-Ginger Post
SUBJECT: addiction and weight loss
Ellen
I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the status of my progress over the past few weeks. As you may remember, one of the issues that we discussed was my desire to reduce the amount of diet Coke that I consumed on a daily basis. I would like to express or "come clean" about the real amount of diet Coke that I consumed on an average day -- it would be very accurate to say I drank approximately 4-5 gallons per day. Diet Coke was the first thing I reached for in the morning and the last thing I did before going to sleep. You NEVER saw me without a diet Coke. This addiction has been going on for 20 plus years.
With this said... I am happy to report (within a 10-day period of taking sessions with you and listening to the first Cd of the Food for Thought set, "Wants & Needs") I am down to approximately 12 oz. of diet Coke per day! I would also like to mention that I am not mad or anxious about the void of this in my daily routine. I mention this because historically I have experienced these mentioned emotions when I have tried to cut back my consumption of diet Coke in the past. This progress is truly effortless! Also you will be happy to hear that I have lost 7 lbs. in this same window of time. However, this too has been without a struggle. I would also like to mention I am sleeping like a "rock" and my getting through the day with a much more clear thought process. I'm keeping a journal of my daily progress and thoughts. I'll keep you posted.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!
Charm Hubbs-Faulkner
Ellen,
I completed listening for the second time to the 'journey' part of the chemo coping CD you recorded. For the first time I also listened to all four tracks. It's the best guided imagery recording I've embraced. The audio quality, your voice quality and your guidance truly took me away from increased anxiety than I have ever recalled in the past. After listening, I was in a relaxed place and gained take-away techniques I'd either forgotten or new ones I will gradually try out. I plan to share this CD with my therapist.
I have AIDS rather than cancer. But as Pat Lively, MSW at Seattle's Virginia Mason Hospital's oncology/hematology said when she offered me the CD, it had plenty of appropriateness for the HIV/AIDS patients .
Pat indicated a drug rep. gave her a quantity to share with patients primarily in their cancer treatment.
I thank you for providing these helpful cd's.
Greg H., Seattle
SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy
Ellen,
We discovered your CD at the library of my husband's oncologist office at 540 West Pueblo in Santa Barbara. We have listened to Shakti Gawain and Belleruth Naperstak and enjoyed their work, but we have never ever heard anything as wonderful as your CD! When My husband played it I had to sit and listen and we both experienced such a deep state of relaxation. ( even our yellow lab seem transfixed and more relaxed!)
Your work is phenomenal you must keep on making CD's! You are doing great work and now we are interested in learning more about how you can help with weight loss and stress management! Thank you for what you are doing to help.
Sincerely,
Jill Smith
Dear Ellen:
I wish to share my wonderful experiences with your "Food for Thought" weight loss cd's.
fairly quickly, in the first week that I began listening, I was half finished with a Lean Cuisine and a salad. My husband and I were chatting in front of the fire while we were eating. Even though I was enjoying the experience with him all of the sudden something inside of me said, "You are full. Do you really want to eat the rest of this dinner?" With ease I asked him to set the plate out of my site and just continued to enjoy my conversation with him. It was amazing. This happens most of the time now. As a result, I am automatically preparing much smaller portions. I feel that my body is telling me in some sort of spiritual way that I am full. Even so, I can make the choice to stop or to continue eating. Either way, I feel I am in control. Instead of guilt surrounding food I am enjoying what I eat. Beside the sudden control that I am experiencing, I just "feel" that positive energy surrounds me. Also, positive situations seem to be falling in my lap. I cannot thank you enough for what you have created to improve my life.
With gratitude,
Paula D. Houston
SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy
Dear Ellen,
I had the blessing of learning about your work when I was given your CD where I am receiving chemotherapy at the Nalitt Institute for Cancer and Blood Related Disorders at the University Hospital in Staton Island, New York.
I listened to your CD. "Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy" and it was wonderful!!
I must say for the first time since I started chemotherapy, I had no headache or nausea! I felt so relaxed and comfortable that I told the staff an even called the American Cancer Society to tell them that everyone should have the opportunity to listen to this.
Every hospital in the country needs to offer this to cancer patients. Even my arthritis pain went away. I use the relaxation techniques at the end to help me stay calm and they are terrific. Thanks you for what you have done to help me and I hope it helps many other people. Please quote me!
Bless you,
Louise Mucciola
Brooklyn, New York
SUBJECT: childhood obesity
Ellen,
I am the school nurse for Wayne County High School in Monticello, KY. I designed this program called "Project Healthy Heart" to target the non-traditional athlete (who doesn't participate in high school sports or other after school programs). The whole purpose is to fight the childhood obesity epidemic. We are discussing obesity, type 1/2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension (5/15 girls had have been dx with hypertension since starting the program)...etc. They are doing a super job... but I think the CD "Go Grab Your Shoes" will be a totally awesome part of the program...
Thanks again,
Amy Edwards
Dear Ellen,
Some very exciting news to share with you, and a thank you again for you are part of the news.
You know how very much I enjoy your CD's and you even put my very first comments to you on your website. I do not know if I shared with you that I have been working on a vast collection of "tapestries" (writings starting in Heidelberg and into the present) and as fast as I committed them to computer parchments, had them printed at a local store and held the writings in my hands...I would immediately second guess myself and put them back into the European hatbox where I stored them and try not to think about them.
I was listening to your CD again on "Self Love" and a breeze came thru my mind like a "push", a "prod" a "dare". So...I pulled it out, committed it to the post, and it is going into publication within the next few months. So...once again I need to express my thanks to you.
But here is the extremely amazing, magical, miraculous part of the journey. While meditating along with you on the CD you spoke of speaking to our "child within", the "teenager" within. As I was doing so, the "tapestries" almost came out of the hatbox of their own accord...my writings start as a women on a journey, they include an infant, a young child, the woman again, and a teenager.
What is to be published is in fact almost my re writing of my life in a way that was palatable to me, a tampering of history from what was, and as to how I would have lived it. It brings with it, depth, love, happiness and joy, and closure, and peace.
I did not see this until the afternoon of meditating with you in the midst of your journey on the CD, "Self Love". Here is what I am trying to say gifted lady...you took a breathe, prompting me to take a breath...and thus the "tapestries" were truly borne and committed back to the exquisite Universe from whence they came. It has been almost twenty years in the making, and I never saw it so vividly and so clearly as that afternoon. How in the world do I properly give you thanks for such an awakening? Much love to you and to your continued work within your passionate field.
I can only pray/hope that my "tapestries" will touch a life or lives such as you did mine, and countless numbers of others along the way.
It is truly a beautiful Journey Ellen.
Namaste & Godspeed,
Anna Marie Cardinal
Dear Ellen,
I have lots of CDs that are supposed to help me with stress and insomnia.
None of them are as effective as yours.
Do you have some sort of newsletter to let people know when you have new CDs out? Your voice is very soothing, and I love the background music.
Your CDs are the only ones that help me sleep, regardless of the subject matter. I love all of them that I have. Thank you, and keep up the wonderful work for those of us that struggle with relaxing, staying motivated, and reaching our goals!
Best regards, and thank you,
Robin Batura, Las Vegas, Nevada
