Sport Psychologist and Hypnotherapist Niamh Flynn will discuss the motivations which make weight loss and exercise adherence easier. The talk will highlight the ease with which weight loss can be achieved by combining goal setting, strategic planning and hypnotherapy. If the thought of banishing cravings for fast food or sugary snacks and looking forward to healthy meals appeals to you then this talk is bound to be of interest.

Clinical studies have repeatedly shown how effective hypnotherapy can be in the weight loss journey. A Meta-Analysis by Allison (1996), for example, showed that when Hypnosis was used as an adjunct to traditional weight loss interventions such as CBT, Relaxation training, guided imagery or goal setting hypnosis the individuals who were involved in the hypnosis groups lost more weight than 90% of those not using hypnosis and they maintained their weight loss two years after treatment finished.

Niamh Flynn is a sport psychologist and hypnotherapist based in The Galway Clinic. Having spent many years as a gym instructress her experience in the fitness industry has led to the creation of a very successful and specific weight loss programme. The programme focuses on eliminating cravings for junk food and re-organising the diet. Most people notice a positive difference even after the first consultation. 

Hippocrates is quoted as saying ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’ We all know the importance of eating right for health and choosing the correct foods can also significantly influence our weight. Maeve Gacquin, senior dietitian at The Galway Clinic will discuss the nutrition principles of weight and metabolism management in this insightful talk.

From Galway, Maeve graduated from the University of Ulster in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. She is a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, the professional body for qualified dietitians in Ireland. Maeve has worked as a senior dietitian in the UK and Ireland for the last 16 years including 10 years in St Vincent’s University Hospital.

Maeve moved to Galway in 2010 and set up a private practice based in The Galway Clinic. She sees a wide variety of inpatients and outpatients there with a focus on diabetes, oncology, gastroenterology and cardiology. She has been involved in a number of projects including working with the University Hospital Galway, NUIG, MS Ireland, Croi, Brothers of Charity working with people with intellectual disability, The Irish Crohns and Colitis society, Daibetes UK, The diabetes Federation of Ireland and many others. Maeve is available for out-patient consultations, group talks and workshops via referrals or self-referrals to suite 30, the Galway Clinic.