Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year

It is at this time of year that we tend to reflect on the year gone by, and I am personally so very grateful to have met some very special people, both clients and Therapists who have touched and helped me in so many ways.

I owe particular thanks to the one and only New York City Hypnotist, Marc Carlin, who has helped organise some great Seminars in the States and co- authored our book ‘The Virtual Gastric Band Workbook’, Leslie McIntosh in Canada for showing me the wonderful sights of Vancouver and making it such a memorable trip and Antoine Matarasso ‘down under‘ in Australia for two amazing visits, and to all the Hypnotherapists I have met a long the way who are really making such a difference to so many peoples lives. 2011 for me can only be described as a ‘Journey’ because I seem to have made so many of them. I certainly know Manchester airport like the back of my hand!

2012 promises to be even more exciting as I continue with my personal mission to help more people to benefit from this powerful tool of ‘Hypnosis’, to raise the awareness of Hypnotherapy as a credible therapy and to make it made available to more people through the NHS in the UK.

Clinical Trials are due to commence early February as Ethical Approval is now in place, and data gathering from Therapists will begin in January. I am also pleased to announce that the Practitioner Forum will be officially opened on 5th January 2012! For those of you who signed up for this, I very much look forward to offering further support and ideas with all of you on there. Marc and I are also planning a number of Teleseminars to help you along the way.

Further Virtual Gastric Band Lectures and Seminars are already planned for the following locations, and more venues and dates will be posted on my site early in the New Year:

14th January, Oslo, Norway (Lecture)
24th to 26th February, Tampa Bay, Florida
2nd March Chester University (Lecture)
30th to 31st March, Dubai
16th to 22nd May, Hypno Expo, IMDH Conference, Daytona Beach.

Some of you may also be aware that I have been doing a considerable amount of research over the past ten months on a product that aims to improve more people’s lives through the benefits of Hypnotherapy and Lifestyle Engineering. The product is completely new and innovative and there is nothing else like it on the market at the moment, so I am quietly quite excited about it that after all these months of product testing that I finally have the finished product in my hands and am currently in talks with some well known retail giants with a view to it being sold in their outlets. In my New Year newsletter I will finally lift the shrouds of secrecy, and share it with you with an opportunity for you to also help more people.

Wishing you all a very happy, peaceful Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Sheila xx

The York press - Slimmer Loses 7st with Virtual Gastric Band

The York Press have recently written an article about the success of one of my clients - here is a snippet for you:

"THOSE who don’t believe in mind over matter should have a chat with Selby super slimmer Sonia Kelly. Sonia, 40, claims her seven stone weight loss is down to her being hypnotised into believing she had had a gastric band fitted.

Now Sonia is halfway to her dream weight of 13 stone – and she didn’t go anywhere near a surgeon’s knife. She tried having a “virtual gastric band” fitted through hypnotherapy and 18 months later the professional carer has dropped five dress sizes."

To read the article in full CLICK HERE

Going to University?

I'm finally getting the chance to go to University ........... even if it's only for 1 day!

I've been contacted by the Nutrition and Dietics department at the University of Chester and hopefully I will be attending as a guest lecturer at the beginning of March to talk about the success of my Virtual Gastric Band with the aid of weight loss.

Watch this space for further details ..........

Virtual Gastric Band Training - 5th & 6th November

The Virtual Gastric Band is a remarkable weight loss programme, and one which I have pioneered in the UK. As the name suggests, the system utilises the concept of a “virtual” gastric band and clinical hypnotherapy. It successfully harnesses the power that every individual holds within them to make changes to their lives. Many clients have benefited from my Virtual Gastric Band therapy.

I'm running another course for Clinical Hypnotherapists who wish to train to learn how to use my Virtual Gastric Band system. This will be held as follows:

The Village Hotel, Hessle/Hull

5th / 6th November.

For further details please contact think@sheilagranger.com - to see some video testimonials please feel free to visit: http://www.sheilagranger.com/testimonials.php

Below is just one testimonial from someone who attended a recent workshop.

In Australia but also thinking of London .....

I've just arrived in Australia for a series of speaking engagements, talking all about the benefits of the Virtual Gastric band.

However whilst away, like most people, I'm always thinking of future things; one of which being The International Hypnosis Conference which is happening on the 29th & 30th October in London, where I'm due to speak along with some of the best known Hypnosis experts throughout the world.

The event is suitable for all Hypnotherapists, Hypnotists, NLP Coaches, EFT Practitioners and Other Holistic Therapists.

I've been asked to remind people that if they are interested in attending please don't leave it until the last minute in case tickets are sold out.

Therefore, please pass this onto as many people as possible who you think may be interested. The "official" details and link to their website are below:

The International Hypnosis Conference 2011
"How to TRIPLE your Success Rates, Build a Successful Practice, Attract A Steady Stream of Paying Clients, so You Can Help MORE People AND Make MORE Money!"

You CAN Grow Your Practice With The Right Skills, The Right Marketing and The Right Mindset - Even in a Deep Recession!

It's ALL within reach when you step up, keep abreast of the lastest hypnosis research, training and techniques, hone your marketing skills and commit 100% – and I'll show you how, at my all-star ‘International Hypnosis Conference' Training.

Over 20 Leading Experts from the Mysterious and Fascinating World of Hypnosis Business from Russia, USA and Europe... including Professor Albert Ignatenko, Jerry Valley, Tommy Vee,
Larry Elman (son of Dave Elman) and Valerie Austin.

http://internationalhypnosisconference.com/

The International Hypnosis Conference 2011

I feel very privileged to have been asked to speak at The International Hypnosis Conference in London on 29th / 30th October where I will be speaking about my Virtual Gastric Band system and it's worldwide success.

I'm also fortunate that a close associate of mine (and co-author of "Sheila Granger's Virtual Gastric Band Workbook"), Marc Carlin, will also be coming over from the USA to attend the conference as well.

Find out more and book your place at: http://internationalhypnosisconference.com/

Results and Studies for Lap Band Hypnosis

An alternative to Fight Obesity & Type II Diabetes.

I've recently read a very good article on The Queen of Cougar Website about the benefits of my Virtual Gastric Band in America.

I've detailed a couple of paragraphs below but if you want to read the full article you can find it here.

"Shelia Granger in the U.K. has performed a study showing a 95% success rate for her lap band hypnosis procedure and the Shirran’s report indicates a 74% success rate for their GmB method in Europe.
In an independent study I conducted with 10 participants during the very difficult and challenging holiday season (usually the most difficult time to lose weight for most people) using Virtual Gastric Band therapies achieved an average weight loss of 6.5 pounds during a three week period. These results are right in line with other studies conducted in the U.S."