Virtual Gastric Band

How it shows up

If you’ve lost control of your eating and diets haven’t stuck, the issue usually isn’t lack of willpower — it’s the habits and emotional patterns behind the eating itself. Virtual Gastric Band is designed for people who are genuinely ready to make lasting changes but need a different approach than another round of calorie-counting.

How hypnotherapy helps

Virtual Gastric Band uses clinical hypnosis combined with cognitive behavioral therapy across a series of sessions to help “re-program” your relationship with food. The goal is for your mind to accept the sensation of a smaller stomach, so smaller portions feel genuinely satisfying, while also addressing patterns like emotional eating, boredom eating, and yo-yo dieting cycles.

This program can’t make you change without you truly wanting to. It works well for people who are ready to become slimmer and are willing to put in real effort — it’s not a shortcut, and results aren’t guaranteed for everyone.

What a session looks like

Every client begins with a free 20-minute consultation to talk through your goals and see if this program fits. The Virtual Gastric Band program is a full session package, priced at $999, and can be done at Pattie’s Scottsdale office or entirely by Zoom.

Common questions

Do I need any kind of medical procedure for this? No. There’s no physical surgery or device — this is entirely a hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral program.

How is this different from Hypno-Band? Both use a similar core approach. Pattie can help you decide which structure best matches your situation during your free consultation.

Will I need to diet on top of this? The program is designed to change how you relate to food and portions, rather than layering another diet on top — but healthy eating habits still matter alongside it.