(This is the introduction from the manual for Emotional Sound Techniques)

There is a well documented history in Chinese Medicine of the acknowledgement of the interrelationship between the emotions that are associated with every meridian system and the physical body.  Emotional imbalances often lead first to changes in the energetic systems of the body and likewise energetic changes can result in emotional imbalances.  Energetic imbalances eventually lead to organic pathologies. It has been observed irrefutably that there is this complete interdependence between the energetic body, the emotions and thoughts themselves, and the health of the physical body.  The three are inseparable.  I believe there is GREAT PROMISE to develop this far beyond where it has been developed today.

Psychoneuroimmunology, a recent field of Western Medicine, recognizes the importance of the emotions, particularly in relation to their effects on the immune system and on inflammatory conditions. Of importance is the recognition of anger, depression, other emotional factors, and “personality types” (A, B, C, D, etc) and their effects on the physical body. Predominant emotions can effect a predisposition for the body to be affected by various diseases. Bringing acupuncturists into the field with an extensive knowledge of Chinese Medicine and the energy systems of the body can bring a refinement and improvement in all Energy Psychology techniques; specifically in the area of identifying key acupoints for treatment and more effective stimulation techniques.

Typically, the points used in Energy Psychology tapping protocols are used by acupuncturists more for diagnostics than treatment. In “Emotional Sound Techniques” we will be incorporating more potent therapeutic points as well as including sound and crystals to stimulate the points.  Sound has already been proven to be a powerful stimulus and the addition of the OHM tuning fork (136.10 Hz) provides safe, effective vibrations assisting the body to homeostasis.  In advanced classes, the use of more specific frequencies and harmonics will be addressed to assist the body and the emotions to a place of balance.