ZAPTOBER HAS BEEN BUSY!

It may be Stoptober in England as the Department of Health, Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation, run a national smoking campaign but in Scotland we've been flying the flag and encouraging clients, old and new, to stub it out!

‘I think Stoptober is a great idea,’ says Anne who has been helping people stop smoking for 20 years using her unique laser therapy technique.

‘There’s always pressure on people to quit in January and then on No Smoking Day in March but the rest of the year there is nothing.  This time of year is good to try to quit before all the Christmas festivities begin.  I support anything that is going to encourage the nation’s smokers to stub out cigarettes and embrace the beneficial impact quitting will have on them and those around them.’

 

As Anne's Zaptober campaign comes to an end we'd like to say congratulations to all our success stories - and keep up the good work!

 

Happy Zaptober!  Anne celebrates with one of her success stories - beauty therapist Linda Jones!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT A PARTY!

It's taken us this long to recover from our amazing Open House celebrations!
Last weekend we threw open the doors at our headquarters at Queens Drive - and the party began.
Friends old and new; tiny tots and groovy teenagers; trendy grans and great clients all turned up to wish us well.
Anne Gillespie, the first person I ever treated in Scotland was there; school janitor Marie Agnew looking better than ever; young mum Nicola Smith who has started a teeth whitening business with her ash cash - in fact too many to mention them all here.
Make-up artist Terri Craig as ever arrived on Sunday with her box full of tricks and transformed us all while snapper Jack Harper made us all laugh and feel relaxed in front of the camera.
And of course what party would be complete without a cake!
Our very own Rachael baked us cup cakes and a delicious Anne Penman celebration cake.  And Ron and I had the honour of cutting it as everyone toasted the next 20 years of 'happy zapping'.

Thank you to you all - it made our party to see all of you again and reminded us of the wonderful successes we have had through the years.

20 Years of Happy Zapping!

We're all in party mood at Anne Penman headquarters in Glasgow's southside this week.

 

It’s an amazing 20 years since I started my laser therapy business here in Scotland.  I just can't believe it so what better time to have a celebration? !

 

We all like a party and this weekend (Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September) it's Open House at 158 Queens Drive.  We've invited all her wonderful clients – past and present - to celebrate with us and we hope to have a weekend to remember.

I'll be at the offices from 10am to 4pm each day with the rest of the gang so feel free to pop in. There will be cupcakes and candles; bubbly and beer; there will be raffles and there will be lots of fun and laughter.

 

And on Sunday we're got make-up expert Terri Craig and snapper Jack Harper doing make-overs so please feel free to bring friends and family to join us.

 

And here's to the next 20 years of happy zapping!

 

Look Better, Feel Better, LIVE Better

DUNDEE CALLING

The phones have been ringing non-stop and the emails have been flooding in – all thanks to the Dundee Evening Telegraph and two of our successful quitters.

Sandra Finan from Dundee had a 30-a-day smoking habit and it was something she never imaged capable of breaking.

She had been a smoker for 45years since the age of 21 but as her health deteriorated she knew she had to try to stop despite trying many times with patches, gum, you name it.

However after one laser therapy session with Anne Penman she stopped.

‘It was like an amazing miracle,’ 66-year-old retired secretary Sandra told the paper.  ‘It was no effort whatsoever and it didn’t take any willpower!’

Another East coast success story - accountant Maggie Wood – was also delighted to share her story with the Evening Telegraph.

She quit her nicotine habit on 1^st April 1997 – 28 years after her first cigarette – when she met Anne Penman.

‘The day I met Anne my life changed for the better,’ says 57-year-old Maggie who suffers from asthma.  ‘Anne and her husband Ron were there to meet me on day one and have been my source of inspiration ever since.  They supported me then and I know that support is still there 15 years later.’

Maggie, from Blairgowrie, started smoking when she was 14.

‘I was still at school and it was what everyone did.  You didn’t think about it then, you just thought it was cool,’ she says.

Over the years Maggie tried various methods but nothing worked until her laser therapy treatment.

‘When the smoking ban came into the workplace I was one of the team to oversee the transition period.  My work was very supportive and funded anyone who wanted to go to Anne.  It’s the best thing I did.’

And, Maggie says, the benefits are endless….

       ·        No standing outside in the cold or hanging around looking for a designated place to smoke

·        No smelly home, car or clothes

·        No hogs breath

·        I feel fitter and healthier

·        And best of all I can now fund my shopping addiction with the savings I have made!

 ‘I would recommend Anne’s treatment to anyone.  In fact I’m in the process of trying to talk my husband into trying it as he is struggling to give up.

‘Stopping smoking undoubtedly changed my life – it could be you too.  And hopefully I am testament to Anne’s method.  Here I am 15 years later and still smoke-free!’

 

 

 

Successful quitter Maggie Woods - 15 years smoke-free!

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-smokers 'gain more weight than thought'

It’s the news every smoker who is thinking of quitting dreads........experts have found that the average weight gain associated with giving up smoking is much higher than previously thought.

People can expect to put on up to 5kg (11lb) within a year of quitting, research published on bmj.com suggests.

Not if you quit the Anne Penman way!

For as well as using laser therapy for smoking cessation Anne and her team use it for weight loss – and Linda Jones is testament to that.

Mum of two Linda from Ayrshire gave up her smoking habit with us in January 2010 using laser therapy – but quickly put on almost a stone.  However Linda soon lost the extra pounds with the laser and has never felt better or fitter.

‘I know people use it as an excuse and I was worried I would put on weight.  That was why the laser therapy works so well.  Admittedly I did put on almost a stone when I stopped  – but Anne Penman Laser Therapy uses the laser for weight loss as well so within a couple of months I was feeling fantastic – healthy, smoke-free and my weight gain had disappeared.

‘People reading this may want to quit but be worried about the weight gain.  Don’t be.  I was lucky,' says 44-year-old Linda, a beauty therapist, 'because Anne Penman was one of my clients and I suddenly realized I had the answer right in front of me!

‘I started my course of laser treatments in January 2010 – it was my New Year resolution - and I haven’t had a cigarette since then.  The reason I loved the laser – as well as it working! – was it did help me with the weight gain and the stress of dealing with stopping smoking.

‘And with Anne her unique service is she also has a 24 hour helpline so I felt the support package and aftercare were tremendous.’

Smiling, smoke-free and feeling fantastic - that's Linda Jones!

LOVE IS ALL AROUND!

June has seen much happiness and celebration in the Penman household………and a wonderful addition to the Penman clan.

Baby LUKE GRAHAM PENMAN arrived on June 14^th weighing in at  9lbs 5oz ……….and what a bundle of joy he is.

Mum and dad, and Luke’s brothers Blair and Ross are all doing well and we all can’t get enough of him.

I just can’t help thinking how wonderful it is that Ron is here – and healthy – and can cuddle his first grandchild.  And talking of celebrations and enjoying life – Ron and I celebrated our 25^th wedding anniversary at the beginning of June – and what a celebration that was. 

Because it’s not just WHEN you QUIT that changes your life – it’s the long term impact that it has on your life and Ron will be the first to admit that.

If he hadn’t stopped smoking over 20 years ago we wouldn’t have this wonderful family, these happy pictures and celebrations to share with you all.

When Ron had his first heart attack at the age of 37 we never imagined – or could believe – that he would still be here over 20 years later.  We are so happy for that blessing and that is also why we are both so passionate about what we do.

We can honestly say we have just celebrated 25 wonderful years which we thought we would never have.

Love is all around.

Anne and Ron Penman with new arrival - baby Luke

WELCOME TO OUR NEW USA RECRUITS!

With two trips to America under my belt since January I’d like to welcome our new owners in the States.  The Anne Penman name continues to grow – and to all of you I say thank you for your commitment, support, enthusiasm and belief.

WELCOME to Christine Zois who has opened a new wellness clinic in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Christine used laser therapy to quit her own smoking addiction and now has a real desire to help others.

WELCOME to sisters Donna Jones and Debra Smith from Paradise, Texas.  Donna quit using Anne Penman Laser Therapy 3 years ago. Her sister Debra is a respiratory therapist who has seen firsthand the damage smoking can do.  Both girls have a passion to help others.  And both have been smokers – they started many years ago by lighting their father’s cigarettes after he had a stroke! 

WELCOME to Karen and Larry Levin, a husband and wife team from Atlanta, Georgia. Karen stopped smoking using laser therapy and has now opened her own center with husband Larry.

Some new members of the Anne Penman team Stateside