Welcome to Quit Smoking Minneapolis FAQ Page

Many clients stop the day of their first session, with reinforcement in the first week. Your plan is customized to your triggers (coffee at Spyhouse? post-Vikings stress?). Results vary, but our protocols are built for same-day quit plus relapse-proofing.

Clinical hypnosis is an evidence-based focus state used in many hospitals for pain, anxiety, and habit change. It improves receptivity to suggestions you choose—so you’re in control, not “under a spell.”

Nope. You’re relaxed and laser-focused—like that “in the zone” feeling on a quiet run around Bde Maka Ska. You hear everything and can pause any time.

Most Minneapolis quitters complete a focused program of 1–3 core sessions plus follow-ups. We tune frequency to your history (cigarettes only vs. cigarettes + stress vaping).

Patches fight chemistry. We target the habit loops—the mental autopilot that lights up with coffee, driving, or work breaks—so you’re not white-knuckling through willpower alone.

We map your relapse pattern (time of day, feelings, locations) and install alternative responses. Different “why’s” need different “whats”—we tailor both.

Yes. We pre-rehearse your first 72 hours, dial down craving intensity, and plug in calm-energy anchors to replace smoke breaks.

Absolutely—secure HD video built for privacy. Due to popular demand, most of the locals here (regardless of where they live) prefer at-home sessions (less commute, fewer cues), and outcomes match or often exceed the success rates of those who used to do them in-office.

For habit change like smoking, yes. We coach your environment (chair, headphones, do-not-disturb) to optimize results.

A lot. Minneapolis set a $15 minimum retail price per pack, so a pack-a-day smoker spends ~$450/month—over $5,000/year. Quitting pays for itself quickly. 

Yes. Minnesota adds excise and sales taxes (e.g., 78.6¢ per pack sales tax effective Jan 1, 2025) on top of retail minimums—one reason local prices are so high. 

Yes—Quit Partner MN offers free coaching and medications.

You’re not alone. Recent estimates put adult smoking around 12–13% statewide—still thousands of neighbors working to quit. 

Only what helps your quit. We do a fast “trigger map” to find the few levers that matter, then go straight to results.

We build a “secondhand trigger shield”: scripts for offers, smells, and routines so you stay quit without policing anyone else.

Yes. We can target all nicotine forms—or phase them in stages—so your brain stops swapping one for another.

Hypnosis is a non-drug cognitive technique. We’ll ask about conditions, and we’re happy to coordinate with your provider.

Skeptical is fine. You just need to be willing to follow simple steps and test new responses when urges show up.

Not by default. We pre-install “reach for water or a 90-second reset” instead of snacks and suggest post-dinner routines that don’t involve the pantry.

We replace “smoke to de-stress” with a two-minute reset you can do at your desk or in your car. Faster relief, no ashtray.

We remap your ritual: plate down → breathe → mint tea or a 30-second shoulder release. You’ll feel “finished” without lighting up.

Yes—we anchor coffee to clarity, not cigarettes, and rehearse the first 10 minutes of your day differently.

You’ll need to confirm with your clinical hypnotist as this can be highly effective, though some people don't use them. Often times custom reinforcement audio that matches your triggers and phrasing—Minneapolis-tuned, can be highly effective in helping you quit

Most clients report cravings shrinking from “loud” to “background noise” in days, then to “rare blips” in weeks as new circuits take hold.

A quick discovery, a custom hypnosis sequence, then a re-entry plan with micro-habits for your highest-risk windows.

Just tiny actions: a three-breath reset, a water sip ritual, and one daily 8–12-minute reinforcement. That’s it.

Yes—“occasion” smokers still reinforce the loop. We script a confident “no thanks” and install genuine ease around others who smoke.

We use active hypnosis (eyes open at times, subtle movements) so your focus helps you, not fights you.

We update identity statements (e.g., “I’m a non-smoker who protects my breath and energy”) and rehearse situations where that identity sticks.

Major medical orgs describe clinical hypnosis as a therapeutic tool; large systems use it for pain, IBS, and anxiety. (See Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic for overviews.) 

That’s the goal. We install “emotional circuit breakers” so tension gets vented physically (breath + movement) instead of with smoke.

Yes. We target the cooling cue and throat feel with substitute sensations so the “missing menthol” feeling doesn’t trip you up.

The right day is the one we prepare for. We like “clean slate” mornings with a simple launch plan—many choose Mondays.

Absolutely. Your plan is private. We’ll script what to say (or not say) on breaks.

We replace the “windshield urge” with a steering-wheel micro-reset and glove-box kit (mint, water, cue card).

Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in virtually all indoor public places and workplaces; many building common areas are also covered. Expect fewer “legal” places to light up—another reason to quit. 

Yes. Minneapolis set a minimum $15/pack price to deter smoking—quitting protects your wallet as much as your lungs. 

Minnesota has taken steps against unauthorized flavored products, and Minneapolis has considered minimum pricing for vapes; rules keep tightening. Quitting future-proofs you. 

Yes—team approach wins. With your permission, we can share your quit plan and progress notes.

We proceed gently. Hypnosis can reduce reactivity, and we build alternative rituals. If needed, we align with your mental-health provider.

Yes. We address device rituals (hand-to-mouth, flavors, “stealth hits”) and the “always nearby” habit.

Light smoking still reinforces dependency. Hypnosis makes quitting easier now—before “a few” becomes “many.”

We design “scent neutralizers,” window routines, and scripted responses. The law covers common areas, but not inside units—your plan shields you. 

Yes—pre-commitment scripts, replacement gestures, and a “first drink” ritual that disconnects alcohol from cigarettes.

We can’t guarantee biology, but we guarantee elite effort with our customized sessions. Ask about recordings, and proactive follow-ups!  Most clients succeed when they follow the plan.

We keep the break—ditch the smoke. You’ll still step outside, breathe, reset… just without the ash.

We can do paired or back-to-back sessions. Some folks like an accountability buddy; others prefer solo—your call.

Many notice taste/smell improvements within days and breath gains within weeks. It’s motivating—and we anchor that feeling.

Pause. 3 slow breaths, sip water, touch the “anchor” (we’ll install one), read your 10-second script. Ride the 90-second wave—done.

Discovery + customized hypnosis, relapse-proofing, tailored recordings, and follow-ups. We’re NGH-certified and bring 40+ years of experience to your quit.

Yes—with OB approval. We keep sessions gentle, focus on calm, and prioritize a quick, stable quit.

We can sequence goals—quit nicotine first, then tune other habits once your energy rebounds.

Feeling varies; results matter. If you followed the process, your brain still recorded the suggestions. We’ll test and reinforce.

Quiet room, comfy chair, headphones, phone on DND, a glass of water, and 5 minutes early. We’ll handle the rest.

Yes—we attach pleasant anticipation to short walks (Stone Arch, Minnehaha) and rewrite “snack reflex” into “hydrate + move.”

Hypnosis increases absorption and suggestibility (in a good way), making new responses easier to install—why hospitals use it for pain/anxiety. (See major medical summaries.) 

Often helpful. Hypnosis handles triggers while NRT smooths chemistry. We’ll blueprint timing and taper with you.

We pre-rehearse game-day: what’s in your pocket, your hand gesture instead of a cigarette, and a one-minute reset between quarters.

When we update identity + routines, results last. We also build “booster buttons” to re-listen before travel, holidays, or stress spikes.

A quick discovery call to map your triggers and schedule your quit. If you’re ready, your quit day can be today.