“It is an awakening experience. I would encourage people to visit. This is the right place to learn new things and break old habits.”

“I resemble my avatar; I wear my hair similarly and have glasses and work in the legal profession, so my avatar’s in a suit. She’s a good role model to me.”

“My A1C was 9.8 when I started and it’s down to 7.1 … Having people of all different ages and perspectives who are going through the same thing as you helped me tremendously..”

“At SYH, you’re with a group of people who are struggling just like you are. I think that’s what helped me - hearing other people’s stories makes you want to focus more on yourself.”

“You’re being offered an alternate ego in the avatar. It releases you from the mundane situation you’re in … This gives me a sense of purpose. We all need a sense of purpose … Every single session something different transpires, it’s always a learning experience.”