The Anne Penman Programme was developed by Anne Penman in 1992. Her center in Glasgow Scotland was the first to offer Laser Treatment to help smokers quit the habit. She has treated long-term smokers from all walks of life who have given up cigarettes permanently.

A reflection of the treatment's level of success is that a high number of new clients come from personal recommendation.

Anne was a heavy smoker for 20 years and understands the difficulties first hand. Over the past ten years she has used her own personal experience and that of her clients to continually improve the content of the program.

Specially trained Anne Penman Laser Centre technicians have brought this unique treatment to Scotland.

The Anne Penman Program is the most advanced treatment for smoking cessation. It combines:

• Laser Treatment
• Guidance advice
• Back-up support

As everyone reacts differently to stopping smoking, the program is tailored to each individual's needs. This means that regradless of how many you have smoked and for how long, the programme can help you achieve your goal.

Fact: Carbon monoxide, tars and nicotine are the three main components of tobacco.

The laser treatment involves the application of a cold, soft, non-evasive laser beam to specific energy points on the body; this is completely safe and painless.

This will help stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's natural chemical, which deals with the relief of pain and stress.

It is believed that nicotine releases endorphins which give the smoker a sense of relaxation. When smoking stops, the sudden drop in endorphin levels leads to withdrawal symptoms. Laser treatment helps reduce the craving, stress, and restores balance.

Fact: Nicotine is known to be the addictive component in tobacco.

Guidance advice is based on the client-centred motivational model which focuses on self-belief and positive thinking. During the treatment I will help you deal with the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of quitting smoking.

A help-line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing ongoing support to secure lifestyle changes and remain smoke-free.

Fact: Oxygen is reduced in your body when carbon monoxide binds with red blood cells.