Alternative Therapies / Medicine for the treatment of IBS

Thank you for visiting The IBS Register website.

The IBS Register provides information to IBS sufferers and supports them by providing contact information to therapists, links to research papers, and taking time to explain the emotional aspects of IBS as well as the better known physical aspects of this most troublesome condition.

The register was established in July 1997 by Michael Mahoney, a clinical hypnotherapist, who through medical research project experience and specialising in treating IBS with hypnotherapy, developed specific hypnotherapy processes to assist IBS sufferers to mitigate their symptoms, and in some cases remove the symptoms of IBS altogether.

Michael Mahoney is the developer of the highly acclaimed Irritable Bowel Syndrome home use audio program, the IBS Audio Program 100 used by IBS sufferers in 43 countries.

Information for IBS Sufferers and their families

The IBS Register is for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and their families (see the IBS companion informational CD for explaining IBS to none IBS sufferers. 

The IBS Register provides links to, and information about, IBS Therapists by Region, complementary therapists who have either chosen to specialise in treating IBS or who have a track record and interest in IBS and its impact on the individual. Many will have taken additional training in this area to ensure they are up to date in current practices.  OPSIM registered members will have attended one of Michael Mahoneys workshops.

Resources for Complementary Therapists

For complementary therapists the IBS register provides current information and thinking about the IBS condition. It also provides a highly visible platform for your practice additional with extended membership you have your own web page to maximise your presence on the internet.

IBS and Alternative therapies: Information for Medical Professionals

The IBS Register is also for medical professionals, providing a valuable resource pool for their patients and themselves.