Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT): The Complete Guide to Dolores Cannon’s Method

Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) is a method of deep hypnosis developed by American hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon (1931–2014). In a single long, in-person session, a trained practitioner guides you into a deeply relaxed state to explore meaningful scenes, often described as past lives, and then to connect with a wiser part of yourself that Cannon called the Subconscious, or Higher Self, for answers and healing.

Hypnosis and spiritual growth · Helps with: life purpose, personal insight, relaxation, emotional healing, spiritual growth

Last updated: 30 October 2026

Written by Saj Ali

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How we wrote this guide: this guide was written by Saj Ali. Every research claim below links to the original study, its DOI or an official record.

Quick answer: what is QHHT and what happens in a session?

• It is a single, long session of deep hypnosis. The Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy says a proper QHHT session takes at least four to five hours, is done in person only, and is usually a one-time experience (QHHT Academy guidance).
• It was developed over almost 50 years. Dolores Cannon began exploring past-life regression in 1968 and refined her technique over decades of work with thousands of clients (Dolores Cannon biography).
• The focus is on your own inner wisdom. The practitioner does not give you readings. Instead they guide you to access your own knowledge, which is why QHHT is often summed up as “all answers lie within”.
• Hypnosis itself is well researched. A meta-analysis of 57 randomised clinical studies found that hypnosis had a medium-sized effect compared with untreated controls (Flammer & Bongartz, 2003).
• You can train to become a practitioner. The official Level 1 online course is listed at $997 USD (about £750), with Levels 2 and 3 available for those who want to go further (QHHT Official FAQ).

Contents

1. What Is QHHT?
   • QHHT at a Glance
2. Where QHHT Came From
3. How a QHHT Session Works
   • 1. The interview
   • 2. The induction
   • 3. Exploring scenes and lifetimes
   • 4. Speaking with the Subconscious
   • 5. Returning and discussion
4. How to Prepare for Your QHHT Session
5. What People Use QHHT For
6. What the Research Shows
   • Hypnosis in clinical studies
   • Hypnosis for pain
   • Hypnosis for anxiety and stress
   • The studies at a glance
7. QHHT vs Past-Life Regression vs Hypnotherapy
8. Getting the Most from QHHT
   • A simple Higher Self reflection
9. Becoming a QHHT Practitioner
10. Finding a QHHT Practitioner
    • What to ask
    • Costs
    • In person only
11. Watch, Listen and Follow
12. Frequently Asked Questions About QHHT
13. Key Takeaways
14. Explore More on Self Help Supermarket
15. Sources

What Is QHHT?

QHHT, short for Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, is a hypnosis method created by Dolores Cannon, an American hypnotherapist, author and publisher who specialised in past-life regression. The official academy describes it as a technique that allows people to access a part of themselves that holds all the answers, which some people call the Higher Self, the Over Soul or the Super Conscious (QHHT Official).

In a QHHT session, the practitioner uses voice, imagery and visualisation to guide you into a very deep state of relaxation (Dolores Cannon biography). From there you are invited to describe the scenes that come to mind. Many clients describe what feels like another lifetime, while others visit meaningful places, memories or symbolic scenes. Later in the session, the practitioner asks to speak with what Cannon called “the Subconscious”, a wiser part of you that can answer your questions and support healing.

Today QHHT is taught by the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy in Huntsville, Arkansas, led by Dolores Cannon’s daughter Julia Cannon, with practitioners working in many countries around the world (Dolores Cannon biography).

QHHT at a Glance

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Where QHHT Came From

Dolores Cannon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1931. In the 1960s she and her husband Johnny, a career US Navy man, used simple hypnosis to help people with habits such as smoking and weight. In 1968 they were asked to use hypnosis to help a woman simply relax. Midway through the session, the woman began describing a life as a flapper in 1920s Chicago. Over the following months they explored several more lifetimes with her, a story Cannon later told in her book Five Lives Remembered (Dolores Cannon biography).

After raising her family, Cannon returned to hypnosis full time in the late 1970s. Over many years and thousands of sessions she replaced long, tedious inductions with a gentler approach using voice, imagery and visualisation. She also came to believe that the most valuable information in her sessions came from a deeper, wiser part of each client, which she named the Subconscious. This became the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (Dolores Cannon biography).

Cannon founded Ozark Mountain Publishing in 1992 to publish her work, and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Her best-known titles include Between Death and Life, The Convoluted Universe series and The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth. She passed away on 18 October 2014, after a career of almost 50 years (Dolores Cannon biography).

Since then, the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy has continued to teach the technique online and in live classes around the world.

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How a QHHT Session Works

Every practitioner has their own style, but most QHHT sessions follow the same broad shape.

1. The interview

The session usually begins with a long, relaxed conversation. You talk about your life, your history, the things you would like to understand and your list of questions. This helps the practitioner get to know you and frames what you would like to explore.

2. The induction

You lie down comfortably while the practitioner guides you into deep relaxation using their voice and calming imagery. Cannon designed this part to be gentle and visual rather than long and repetitive (Dolores Cannon biography).

3. Exploring scenes and lifetimes

You are invited to describe whatever you see, feel or sense. Many people find themselves in another time and place and describe the clothes they are wearing, the people around them and key moments of that life. The practitioner asks simple, open questions to help the story unfold.

4. Speaking with the Subconscious

The practitioner then asks to speak with the Subconscious, the wiser part of you. Your questions are asked one by one, and many clients describe a shift into a calmer, broader perspective as answers come. This is also when the practitioner asks about any healing you would like.

5. Returning and discussion

Finally you are gently brought back to full awareness and given time to talk about what happened. Many practitioners provide a recording so you can listen again later.

The Academy notes that many people now remain somewhat awake and aware throughout their session and still have a profound experience. You do not need to feel “asleep” for QHHT to work (QHHT Academy guidance).

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How to Prepare for Your QHHT Session

Because QHHT is designed as a one-time, in-depth experience, a little preparation goes a long way. These steps draw on the guidance published by the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy and the way practitioners commonly describe the process.

1. Choose a listed practitioner. Search the official practitioner directory by country or city. Contact two or three practitioners, ask how long their sessions last and choose someone you feel comfortable with.
2. Write your list of questions. Over the week before your session, write down everything you would love to understand: relationships, career, health, life purpose, repeating patterns and anything that puzzles you. Put the most important questions first.
3. Clarify what you would like healed. Note any physical, emotional or life situations you would like support with. You will usually go through these with your practitioner in the opening interview.
4. Plan a calm day. Block out the whole day. Sessions should last a minimum of four to five hours, including the interview and the discussion afterwards (QHHT Academy guidance). Avoid booking anything stressful later that day.
5. Look after your body. Eat a light meal beforehand, wear comfortable layers and bring water. Many people get cool when deeply relaxed, so a blanket is usually provided.
6. Practise saying the first thing that comes. The Academy suggests three simple tips: see and feel things in as much detail as you can, answer with the very first thought you have, and talk a lot (QHHT Academy guidance). Practising this kind of relaxed, spontaneous description at home can help.
7. Let go of expectations. Some people have vivid, cinematic experiences; others feel quite awake and simply notice impressions, feelings or knowing. Both are normal. Relax and allow whatever comes.
8. Listen to your recording afterwards. Many practitioners record the session. Listening back over the following weeks often brings new understanding, so keep notes on what stands out.

After the session, give yourself quiet time to rest and reflect. Journalling, walks in nature and gentle practices such as meditation can help you integrate what you experienced.

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What People Use QHHT For

People come to QHHT for many reasons. Common ones include:

• Understanding life purpose. Many clients want to know why they are here and what direction to take. See our motivation guide for practical next steps.
• Patterns in relationships. Exploring the roots of repeating patterns can bring a sense of peace and new choices.
• Emotional healing. Some people use their session to understand long-held fears, grief or difficult experiences. Our guides to fear and phobias, grief and loss and trauma recovery have more tools.
• Physical wellbeing. Cannon taught that the Subconscious could support healing. Hypnosis more broadly has strong research support for easing pain (Montgomery et al., 2000); see our pain relief guide.
• Stress and anxiety. The deep relaxation of hypnosis is calming in itself, and clinical hypnosis is used for anxiety and stress-related conditions (Hammond, 2010). See anxiety and stress management.
• Spiritual curiosity. Many people simply want to explore consciousness, past lives and their own spiritual path.
• Self-worth and confidence. Hearing a kind, wise perspective on your life can be deeply encouraging. See self-esteem.

QHHT works best alongside your usual care. If you are being treated for a physical or mental health condition, keep working with your health professionals as normal.

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What the Research Shows

QHHT itself has not yet been studied in published clinical trials. However, it is built on hypnosis, which has a large and encouraging research base.

Hypnosis in clinical studies

Flammer and Bongartz screened 444 studies of hypnosis and analysed 57 randomised clinical trials that compared hypnosis with untreated or conventionally treated control groups. They found a weighted average effect size of d = 0.56, a medium effect, and d = 0.63 for the treatment of recognised clinical disorders (Flammer & Bongartz, 2003).

Hypnosis for pain

A meta-analysis of 18 studies by Montgomery, DuHamel and Redd found a moderate to large pain-relieving effect of hypnosis, equally effective for clinical and experimental pain. The authors suggested broader use of hypnotic techniques with pain patients (Montgomery et al., 2000).

Hypnosis for anxiety and stress

Hammond’s review describes hypnosis and self-hypnosis as efficient, rapid and cost-effective tools for anxiety and stress-related conditions (Hammond, 2010).

The studies at a glance

For many people, though, the value of QHHT lies in the personal meaning of the experience: the insight, comfort and sense of connection they take away from it.

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QHHT vs Past-Life Regression vs Hypnotherapy

QHHT also has much in common with other deep inner-exploration practices such as the Silva Method, guided visualisation and inner child work.

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Getting the Most from QHHT

• Be curious, not critical. Answer with the first thing that comes to mind and let the story unfold. You can reflect on it afterwards.
• Talk a lot. The more you describe, the more the practitioner can guide you (QHHT Academy guidance).
• Ask meaningful questions. Questions such as “What is my purpose?”, “Why do I keep meeting this pattern?” or “What do I most need to know right now?” tend to bring the richest answers.
• Keep it pure. The Academy recommends that QHHT is not combined with other therapies in the same session (QHHT Academy guidance).
• Integrate slowly. Listen to your recording, journal and notice changes over the following weeks.
• Build a daily calm practice. Gentle meditation or self-hypnosis helps many people stay connected to the calm they felt in session.

A simple Higher Self reflection

QHHT is a guided practice, but you can enjoy a short reflection at home. Sit quietly, breathe slowly for a few minutes and imagine a wise, loving version of yourself sitting opposite you. Ask one question and write down the first answer that comes, without judging it. Many people find this a lovely way to prepare for a session or to keep exploring afterwards.

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Becoming a QHHT Practitioner

QHHT is taught by the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy in three levels.

• Level 1: teaches everything you need to start practising. The online course contains about 22½ hours of video in 18 parts, recorded from a live class taught by Dolores Cannon, with up to 120 days of access and a final exam. It is listed at $997 USD (about £750), with a three-part payment plan of $397 USD per month (QHHT Official FAQ). The academy home page has also advertised a reduced price of $797 USD (QHHT Official).
• Level 2: listed at $1,333 USD (about £1,000) (QHHT Official FAQ).
• Level 3: listed at $1,775 USD (about £1,330) (QHHT Official FAQ).

Levels 2 and 3 are optional. The Academy recommends that new practitioners do not charge for sessions during their training phase, which can last six months to a year (QHHT Academy guidance).

Prices are set by the Academy and can change, so check the official site for current offers.

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Finding a QHHT Practitioner

The safest way to find a practitioner is the official practitioner directory, which you can search by country, city or name.

What to ask

• How long do your sessions usually last? (The Academy recommends at least four to five hours.)
• Which level of QHHT training have you completed?
• Do you provide a recording of the session?
• Do you offer QHHT on its own, without mixing in other modalities?

Costs

Practitioners set their own fees, and prices vary by country, city and experience. Ask for the full price before you book. Remember that QHHT is designed as a one-off session, so you should not normally be asked to book a series (QHHT Academy guidance).

In person only

The Academy advises that QHHT should never be done by phone, video call or remotely, only in person with a trained practitioner (QHHT Academy guidance).

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Watch, Listen and Follow

Hear Dolores Cannon explain QHHT in her own words, and see what practitioners say about what to expect in a session.

Videos

• Dolores Cannon: What is QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique)? – Dolores Cannon. Cannon introduces her technique.
• Dolores Cannon’s Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) – Dolores Cannon. An overview of the method.
• Dolores Cannon: What does it feel like to go into trance? – Dolores Cannon. What the hypnotic state feels like.
• What Can You Expect From Your QHHT Session – QHHT Official. The Academy on what happens in a session.
• What to Expect in a QHHT Session – Amanda Aiko. A practitioner walks through a session.
• What to expect in a QHHT session with Jen Healy – Jen Healy. Another practitioner perspective.
• Dolores Cannon: Why should I become a QHHT Practitioner? – Dolores Cannon. For those interested in training.
• Dolores Cannon on the Convoluted Universe – 2013 – Dolores Cannon. Cannon on the ideas in her book series.
• Ep 196: Dolores Cannon and the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique With Marilyn Dyke – The Inspire Health Podcast. A podcast conversation about QHHT.

Books

• Five Lives Remembered – Dolores Cannon (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2009). The story of her very first regression case.
• Between Death and Life – Dolores Cannon (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 1993).
• The Convoluted Universe series – Dolores Cannon (Ozark Mountain Publishing, five volumes).
• The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth – Dolores Cannon (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2011).

Official resources

• QHHT Official – the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy, courses and information.
• The official practitioner directory – find a listed QHHT practitioner near you.
• DoloresCannon.com – biography, books and lectures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About QHHT

What is QHHT?

QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is a deep hypnosis method developed by Dolores Cannon. A trained practitioner guides you into deep relaxation to explore meaningful scenes, often described as past lives, and then to connect with your Higher Self, or Subconscious, for answers and healing.

How long is a QHHT session?

The Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy says a proper session should last a minimum of four to five hours, including the interview, the hypnosis and the discussion afterwards.

Can QHHT be done online?

No. The Academy advises that QHHT should only be done in person with a trained practitioner, never by phone, video call or remotely.

Do I need more than one QHHT session?

Usually not. QHHT is designed as a one-time experience, and the Academy says additional sessions are not typically necessary.

What if I cannot be hypnotised?

Most people can relax deeply enough for QHHT. Many clients now feel somewhat awake and aware during their session and still have a meaningful experience.

How much does QHHT training cost?

The official Level 1 online course is listed at $997 USD (about £750), with a payment plan available. Levels 2 and 3 are listed at $1,333 and $1,775 USD.

Is QHHT the same as past-life regression?

QHHT includes past-life regression, but it goes further by connecting with the Subconscious, or Higher Self, to answer questions and support healing. It is also much longer than a typical regression session.

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Key Takeaways

• QHHT is a deep hypnosis method developed by Dolores Cannon over almost 50 years.
• Sessions are in person, last at least four to five hours and are usually a one-time experience.
• The session includes an interview, deep relaxation, exploring scenes or lifetimes and speaking with the Subconscious.
• Hypnosis has encouraging research support, including medium effects across 57 randomised trials.
• Preparation helps: write your questions, plan a calm day and answer with your first thought.
• Find a practitioner through the official QHHT directory.

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Explore More on Self Help Supermarket

Use these guides alongside this one:

• Past-life regression – explore past-life memories
• Hypnosis – the complete hypnosis guide
• Silva Method – deep relaxation and intuition
• Visualisation – guided imagery for change
• Inner child healing – gentle emotional healing
• Meditation – daily calm
• Anxiety – calming tools that work
• Stress management – ways to relax
• Grief and loss – gentle support
• Trauma recovery – healing at your own pace
• Fear and phobias – ease fear
• Self-esteem – build self-worth
• Motivation – find your direction
• Pain relief – natural approaches to pain
• Browse all self-help techniques – compare every method on Self Help Supermarket.

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Sources

1. Flammer, E., & Bongartz, W. (2003). On the efficacy of hypnosis: A meta-analytic study. Contemporary Hypnosis, 20(4), 179–197. https://doi.org/10.1002/ch.277
2. Montgomery, G. H., DuHamel, K. N., & Redd, W. H. (2000). A meta-analysis of hypnotically induced analgesia: How effective is hypnosis? International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 48(2), 138–153. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207140008410045
3. Hammond, D. C. (2010). Hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 10(2), 263–273. https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.09.140
4. Dolores Cannon. Dolores’ career biography. https://dolorescannon.com/about/
5. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy. Choosing a QHHT practitioner. https://www.qhhtofficial.com/choosing-a-qhht-practitioner/
6. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy. FAQ. https://www.qhhtofficial.com/faq/
7. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy. Official website. https://www.qhhtofficial.com/
8. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy. Find a practitioner. https://members.qhhtofficial.com/find-a-practitioner/

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