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Rachel
Diagnosed with IBS - D
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Mark
Diagnosed with IBS-M
Case Study 1: Rachel's Story
From daily disruption to calm confidence
When Rachel first reached out, she was juggling a demanding role in HR, a packed schedule, and a gut that felt completely unpredictable.
She’d already done the rounds — FODMAP diet, supplements, Nerva, and a stress management app — all with limited success. Her bloating and urgency often struck mid-meeting or in the middle of a commute, and she was tired of planning her life around bathroom access.
What frustrated her most? The lack of a clear explanation, and the lingering sense that maybe it really was “just stress.”
But deep down, Rachel knew this wasn’t all in her head. She wanted answers — and a way forward that felt grounded, not gimmicky.
Discovery & Pathway
During our initial 30-minute call, Rachel spoke about how much pressure she was under — not just from work, but from managing her symptoms silently. She completed her Quenza Pathway before Session 1:
A new client questionnaire
Self-assessments on stress and symptom impact
A short intro audio to get familiar with hypnosis
Even before we began, she said the explanations helped her feel more validated than any appointment she’d had in years.
Personalised Strategy
Rachel’s strategy focused on calming her nervous system, reducing visceral sensitivity, and restoring a sense of predictability in her body.
We worked with imagery she could connect to — including metaphors around smooth-running systems, flexible boundaries, and internal safety.
What Happened in the Program
Over 10 weeks, Rachel attended five structured sessions (the first 90 mins, then 4 x 60 mins) — each spaced to allow her nervous system time to integrate.
Between sessions, she:
Listened to her personalised hypnosis tracks
Practiced self-hypnosis techniques
Used her Quenza portal for guidance and tracking
She appreciated the structure and simplicity. “It gave me something doable — not another protocol to obsess over,” she said.
Results
By Session 5, Rachel reported:
Dramatically fewer urgent bowel movements
A consistent reduction in bloating and flare-ups
More energy, clearer thinking, and a growing trust in her body
She even said:
“For the first time in years, I planned a weekend away without worrying about the food or the bathrooms. That feels like freedom.”
She continues to use her recordings and keeps access to her portal — knowing support is still there if she needs it.
Mark’s Story
From silent struggle to steady recovery
When Mark got in touch, he wasn’t looking for another quick fix. He’d lived with IBS for over a decade — through job changes, family stress, and unresolved trauma. Quietly private and perfectionistic, he hadn’t spoken much about his symptoms, but they impacted nearly every part of his life.
What finally pushed him to reach out? A growing fear that things would never change. That his gut would always be in charge.
Discovery & Pathway
Mark’s Meet and Ask Call was thoughtful and honest. He’d tried various therapies, but most felt either too surface-level or too emotionally exposing.
The Quenza Pathway gave him space to reflect privately before we began — and helped us map out a strategy without needing him to retell every difficult moment.
Personalised Strategy
Mark’s plan focused on:
Reducing hypervigilance around gut sensations
Gently retraining his gut–brain signaling
Rebuilding confidence in his body’s ability to regulate
We used simple, metaphor-free imagery early on — gradually layering in deeper work as his trust in the process grew.
What Happened in the Program
Over 5 sessions across 10 weeks, Mark:
Learned self-hypnosis and used it daily
Progressed through his 100-day listening schedule with his custom hypnosis recordings
Used the Quenza portal to review session summaries and reach out when small flare-ups happened
He valued the pacing — and that there was “no pressure to perform.”
Results
By the end of the program, Mark’s bowel habits had stabilised.
The urgency, which used to spike during conflict or stress, had eased. He reported feeling “quieter inside,” and for the first time, felt like his body wasn’t always on edge.
“This didn’t just change my gut,” he told me. “It changed how I respond to life.”
He continues to use the tools, and checks in occasionally to stay steady — no longer in fight-or-flight mode, but building a different relationship with his body.