"They say that our issues are in our tissues. What if this is literally true? What if every unresolved, unexpressed, unhealed trauma curls itself up and tucks itself away in some muscle or organ? What if the suppressed tears of heartbreak poison the cells? What if unexamined rage roils around the body and leaves its scars?  The body isn't the foundation of your health.  The body is the physical manifestation of the sum of your life experiences."  Dr. Lissa Rankin[1]

     EFT utilizes a simple process, similar to acupressure or acupuncture, wherein the client mentally "tunes in" to specific concerns while stimulating, or tapping, on particular bodily meridian points. Unwanted symptoms appear when the energy is trapped in the body. Tapping moves this stuck energy through the body’s meridian system causing the physical or emotional symptoms to diminish or disappear. Properly done, EFT balances meridian system disturbances and reduces symptoms in minutes or hours. The “easy to learn do it yourself” basic tapping process provides remarkable results.

     EFT hinges on the principle that no matter what part of one’s life necessitates improvement, there are unresolved emotional issues impeding ultimate health.  It is common knowledge that any type of emotional stress can hinder the natural healing potential of the human body regardless if one suffers from physical issues, chronic pain, or diagnosed “dis-ease” conditions.  Craig said, “The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. This is the core idea behind EFT. Essentially when the body experiences an energy blockage in the body it experiences a negative emotion and vice versa. Thus the negative emotions are both the clue and the consequence to/of trauma hidden in the body.”[2]

     I was introduced to EFT tapping by Dr. Mercola's medical office in 2003.  I didn't start practicing the modality until after I had many awarenesses and breakthroughs while doing EFT at a Tennessee Unitarian church function in 2011. Since those early days, I am able to maintain internal peace (most days)  in the midst of everyday stress by utilizing my own personal EFT process.

     In my book, E~motional Equilibrium, I share my introduction to both reflexology and EFT and invite you to learn to heal your own triggers and woundedness. To obtain a copy, please email me at untetheredtransformation@gmail.com.  I'd love to walk with you on your journey to freedom by setting up EFT/life coaching sessions.  Many blessings of healing to you.

[1] Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/lissarankin/posts/they-say-that-our-issues-are-in-our-tissues-what-if-this-is-literally-true-what-/1258570770839008 and author of The Fear Cure: Cultivating Courage as Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul; Mind Over Medicine, Scientific Proof that you can Heal Yourself; and The Anatomy of a Calling, A Doctor's Journey from the Head to the Heart and a Prescription for Finding Your Life's Purpose

[2] What is EFT? - Theory, Science and Uses, Gary and Tina Craig,https://www.emofree.com/eft-tutorial/tapping-basics/what-is-eft.html.