About Me
I'm a dedicated medical professional and licensed hypnotherapist. I've specialized in helping women over 30 achieve their weight-loss goals through a blend of Chinese and Western medicine, NLP, Trauma-Informed Coaching, and Hypnotherapy. My unique approach has led to remarkable results, and I'm honoured to support my clients on their journeys to wellness and empowerment.
Qualifications
Medical Doctor
Licensed Hypnotherapist
Trauma-Informed Coach
NLP Practitioner
My Journey of Transformation
Plant Dad
Doctor
Hypnotherapist
Clown
I’m Dr. Gus Chaves, a medical doctor and licensed hypnotherapist, passionate about helping women over 30 achieve sustainable weight loss and build a healthier relationship with themselves. Originally from Brazil, I grew up across diverse cultures, which instilled in me the resilience and empathy that define my work today. My journey to hypnotherapy wasn’t a straight line; it began in business, led me to medical school, and ultimately sparked my interest in holistic healing practices like Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and yoga. I even explored hospital clowning as a unique tool to deepen empathy.
Throughout my medical career, I realized that the most transformative moments often came not just from medical knowledge but from genuine human connection. This insight led me to hypnotherapy, where I could integrate my medical background, holistic practices, and personal journey toward self-acceptance to make a meaningful impact.
Today, I’m dedicated to guiding clients through hypnotherapy to break free from weight struggles, negative self-beliefs, trauma, and emotional barriers. My unique approach combines medical science, NLP, trauma-informed coaching, and hypnotherapy to support you in achieving lasting change.
And as a fun fact—I’m a big fan of indoor plants! I believe nurturing them is a great reminder of how small, consistent actions can foster growth, much like our work in hypnotherapy. If you’re ready to overcome the challenges holding you back, I invite you to join me on this transformative journey. Together, we can unlock your true potential.
Dr. Gus Chaves
In the Media: A Deeper Look at My Work and Values
I’ve had the opportunity to share my journey and insights on a few talk shows. These interviews provide a closer look at my transition from being a medical doctor to a hypnotherapist, as well as the values that guide my work today.
Mental Health Matters - My Transition from Medicine to Hypnotherapy
In this interview, I talk about my background as a medical doctor and my transition into hypnotherapy for weight loss. I share the motivations behind my shift, and how my approach is deeply rooted in both medical expertise and the understanding of the mind-body connection.
Skits and Quibbles - The Power of Empathy in Healthcare
Here, I discuss my time as a hospital clown and the profound impact it had on my ability to connect with patients. I delve into how this experience taught me the importance of empathy and human connection in healthcare, which now plays a pivotal role in my hypnotherapy practice.
How To Work With Me
When it comes to hypnotherapy, it's important that both of us – you as the client and me as the therapist – are on the same wavelength. That's why I offer a Free Discovery Call.
During this call, we can chat about what difficulties you've been dealing with, understand what you need right now, get a sense of your expectations and goals. We can also clear up any questions you have about how hypnotherapy works. And of course, it's a great opportunity for both of us to figure out if we'll make a good team moving forward. If we come to the conclusion that you are ready and willing to make changes to your life I will introduce you to the programmes I offer that fit your needs.
I look forward to our conversation and it would be my pleasure for us to connect.
Dr. Gus Chaves
