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Frequency Specific Microcurrent

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In our Naturopathic Holistic Care practice, we utilize a low Hz microcurrent frequency therapy win support of the body's natural self-regulatory and healing mechanisms.

What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)?

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Therapy: Enhancing Health Through Resonance

Understanding FSM and Resonance Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy works by applying specific frequencies of electrical current to targeted tissues, leveraging the concept of resonance. Resonance is the natural tendency of a system to oscillate at higher amplitudes in response to certain frequencies, enabling precise therapeutic effects.

Every chemical bond and physical structure in the body has a resonant frequency. FSM harnesses this principle to selectively influence tissues and biochemical processes, facilitating healing and functional restoration.

FSM allows us to use non-invasive low amperage current to access tissues at a Cellular Level

Some examples of how this might look includes:

Softening Scar Tissue:
- Scar tissue consists of cross-linked bonds that keep it tight and rigid. FSM can vibrate these bonds loose, allowing the tissue to relax and regain flexibility.
- The unhealthy bonds dissolve while healthy structural bonds remain intact.
Reducing Inflammation:
- Specific frequencies resonate with inflammatory cytokines, disrupting their structural integrity and modulating their inflammatory role.
- This can result in immediate symptom relief and a reduction in inflammatory warmth and swelling.
Enhancing Cellular Energy Production:
- FSM increases ATP (cellular energy), which accelerates healing, improves protein synthesis, and enhances cellular function.
- The body acts as a water-protein semiconductor, enabling rapid information transfer and physiological adaptation.
Supporting Neurotransmitters and Hormonal Balance:
- Frequencies interact with cellular membrane proteins, modulating the function of neurotransmitters, hormones, and even emotional states.
Restoring Biomechanics and Function:
- The rapid improvements from FSM encourage patient compliance with supportive exercises and lifestyle changes, fostering lasting health benefits.

FSM is not just about symptom-management, rather it is a resource we use in the pursuit of an integrated health transformation. When combined with holistic support, it allows us to support a deep reset in the body, empowering it to heal naturally and sustainably.

FSM uses very specific frequencies to deliver low-level hz amperage currents that target tissues and conditions, promoting healing and reducing pain.

This therapy supports innate actions by the body itself to:

Reduce and regulate of inflammation
Enhance cellular repair and ATP levels
Improve circulation
Unblocke the energy system
Release adhesions and scar tissue
Support the body's healing process to be more efficient

FSM is a non-invasive, gentle technique that supports the body’s natural healing processes by stimulating mitochondrial function and cellular recovery from the inside out.

Every cell in the body operates at a unique frequency, and when these frequencies are disrupted due to injury, illness, or stress, the body can struggle to repair itself.

Origins of FSM

FSM was pioneered by Dr. Carolyn McMakin in 1995, building on early work from a Canadian osteopath who built on the work of Dr Abrams who was a physician in the1920s. Since then, FSM has evolved to become an advanced therapeutic tool that is non-invasive and subsensory to receive.

What to Expect During Treatment

FSM treatments are simple, relaxing, and comfortable:

Warm, damp towels are placed on specific areas of the body, such as the neck or abdomen, to facilitate the treatment.
The current is sub-perceptible—you won’t feel it—and many clients find the process deeply calming.
Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes and are tailored to your specific needs.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

A detailed case history is gathered at your intiial session, and each case is tailored to the individual. In general, a typical course of treatment may be 3-10 sessions depending on the chronicity of the problem.

What Can FSM Help With?

FSM addresses a variety of health concerns, including:

Scar tissue & adhesions: C-sections, mastectomy scars, burns
Nerve pain: Neuralgia, diabetic nerve pain, regional pain syndrome, carpal and ulnar tunnel, thoracic outlet syndromes
Chronic conditions: Fibromyalgia, post-concussion syndrome, autoimmune disorders
Inflammatory & immune issues: Long COVID, residual vaccine reactions, MCAS
Digestive concerns: IBS, Crohn’s, SIBO, reflux, gut permeability
Injuries: Whiplash, concussions, car accidents, traction injuries, tissue trauma
Musculoskeletal problems: tendonitis, tendonopathies, carpal tunnel, trigger points, muscular adhesions, fascial issues
Hormonal Issues
Neurotransmitter and Mood issues
Pain
Vagal Tone

We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. The human body is an intelligent inter-connected system, with issues in one area often impact others. Our holistic approach seeks to:

Remove obstacles to healing: Scar tissue, inflammation, energy deficits, and more.
Support the body’s needs: Nutritionally, easing stress, and supporting cellular repair and regeneration.
Understanding the root causes: By looking beyond the symptoms, we seek to identify the triggers and drivers of dysfunction for more effective recovery.

Why Choose FSM?

FSM is a versatile therapy that supports the body’s natural healing abilities. FSM provides a gentle, effective, and scientifically validated solution to help you feel better sooner.

FSM Clinic - Maroochydore Queensland

FSM is useful in the management of ...

Musculoskeletal Problems | Strains | Pains

We often see people who have not been able to get resolution to body problems through other means. FSM helps to repair, unblock, soften, heal and restore the tissues of the body both deep and superficially. It stimulates healing and repair so recovery can happen faster and more permanently. FSM helps with contusions, tears, sprains, injuries, muscle damage, strains, sprains, bone fractures, growing pains, shin splints, plantar fascitis, neck pain, headaches, migraines, tendonitis, bursitism ulnar tunnel, carpel tunnel, thoracic outlet, tingling, numbness, and tendon damage old and new.

Surgical Recovery : Knee | Hip | Neck | Spine

Surgery places significant stress on the body, often leaving lasting tissue and nerve symptoms beyond the expected recovery period. We support healing from procedures like appendectomies, gallbladder removal, bowel surgery, joint replacements, spinal and musculoskeletal surgeries, endometrial ablation, and laparoscopy. Our focus is on reducing inflammation, enhancing tissue repair, dissolving scar tissue, calming nerve tension, and promoting skin regeneration. Whether your surgery was recent or years ago, FSM can help recovery.

Pain | Neuropathy | Neuralgia | Traction Injury

Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is used in the management of various pain conditions. It works by finding and addressing the underlying causes of pain, inflammation and discomfort. It is helpful in the relief of nerve pain (e.g., sciatica, neuralgia, carpal tunnel), musculoskeletal pain (e.g., back pain, fibromyalgia, joint pain), and inflammatory pain (e.g., arthritis, tendonitis). FSM also supports recovery from chronic pain syndromes like RSD, post-surgical pain, descending inhibition, and postherpetic neuralgia. By reducing inflammation, calming overactive nerves, and promoting tissue repair, FSM offers a targeted, non-invasive approach to managing both acute and chronic pain.

Scar Tissue | Adhesions | Burn Damage

Adhesions and scar tissue form when the body repairs itself after surgery, injury, or inflammation, often creating tight, fibrous bands that restrict movement and cause pain. Adhesions can affect tissues, nerves, tendons, organs (e.g., bowel or abdominal adhesions from endometriosis or surgeries), and even skin (e.g., burn scars). Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) helps dissolve adhesions and soften scar tissue by targeting the specific frequencies of the affected areas, promoting tissue relaxation, improved circulation, and cellular repair. This process restores mobility, reduces pain, and supports healing in areas like the abdomen, breast, tendons, and nerves.

Dysautonomia | POTS | Dizziness | Vertigo

Dysautonomia, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, often resulting in dizziness, fatigue, rapid heart rate, brain fog, and difficulty regulating blood pressure. These symptoms can severely impact daily life, with dizziness and lightheadedness being common upon standing. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) offers a non-invasive way to support recovery by modulating autonomic nervous system function, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation. FSM protocols can help stabilize heart rate and blood pressure, promote vascular tone, and calm the overactive nervous system, providing relief from dizziness and other POTS symptoms while enhancing overall autonomic regulation.

Tummy Trouble

Gut issues, such as IBS, leaky gut, and inflammatory bowel conditions, can disrupt digestion, immune function, and mental well-being. Naturopathy focuses on restoring balance through dietary changes, probiotics, herbal support, and stress reduction, addressing both the root cause and symptoms. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) complements this by reducing inflammation, calming the nervous system, and promoting cellular repair in the gut lining, helping restore optimal function. Together, FSM and naturopathy offer a holistic approach to improving gut health, addressing underlying issues like inflammation and stress, and supporting the microbiome and digestive system for long-term healing.

Post Viral Fatigue | CFS | Long Covid | Vx Injury

Post-viral fatigue, often experienced after infections such as COVID-19, Epstein-Barr, or the flu, can leave individuals with persistent exhaustion, brain fog, muscle weakness, and poor concentration. It may result from lingering inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, or dysregulation of the immune and nervous systems. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) can support recovery by reducing inflammation, enhancing cellular energy production, and promoting nervous system regulation. FSM protocols target fatigue by improving circulation, boosting mitochondrial function, and calming overactive immune responses, helping the body restore energy levels and heal more effectively.

Shingles | Post Herpetic Neuralgia

Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), presents with a painful, blistering rash often accompanied by burning, itching, or nerve pain. In some cases, postherpetic neuralgia (persistent nerve pain) may develop after the rash resolves. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) can be beneficial in managing shingles by reducing inflammation, nerve pain, and viral activity. FSM protocols targeting nerve tissue and viral frequencies aim to promote healing, alleviate acute pain, and minimize the risk of long-term nerve damage. By enhancing cellular repair and modulating the nervous system, FSM may offer a non-invasive option for shingles relief and recovery.

Hyperflexibility | EDS | hSeds

Hyperflexibility can contribute to injuries and body pain by causing joint instability, excessive strain on ligaments and tendons, and muscle imbalances as the body compensates for the lack of structural support. This can lead to chronic pain, frequent sprains, dislocations, and an increased risk of soft tissue injuries. Over time, poor joint control and repetitive microtrauma can contribute to inflammation, nerve irritation, and conditions like hypermobility spectrum disorder or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, making movement and recovery more challenging. FSM is one of the few therapies that helps with this syndrome.

Central Sensitisation | Chronic Pain

Central sensitization is a condition where the nervous system becomes hyperreactive, amplifying pain signals and making the body more sensitive to stimuli that wouldn't normally be painful. This heightened response is linked to chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, post-surgical pain syndromes, and neuropathic pain. FSM (Frequency-Specific Microcurrent) helps by delivering targeted microcurrents that reduce nerve excitability, calm neuroinflammation, and restore normal pain processing. By addressing the underlying dysfunction in the nervous system, FSM can help desensitize pain pathways, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing, offering relief and improving long-term recovery.

FSM Research & Clinical Uses

How does the founder,

Dr carolyn McMakin

explain Frequency Specific Microcurrent?

Dr Carolyn McMakin describes her understanding of how low frequency energy therapy interacts with the body.

Disclaimer
No claims are made in the presentation of this information or the outcomes of this treatment. These sessions do not replace medical care. We value an interactive and complementary relationship with your medical and complimentary team, and work well with chiropractors, osteopaths, physios and speech therapists.

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