Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy in the Santa Ynez Valley

A clinical therapy that works at the cellular level. Used by NFL teams, the Cleveland Clinic, and Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Now available in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Most people who seek out Frequency Specific Microcurrent therapy in Solvang have already been through a lot.

They’ve done the rounds. Doctors, specialists, treatments that helped a little, or didn’t last. They’ve learned to describe their condition clearly because they’ve had to describe it so many times.

FSM is often what changes that story.

What Is Frequency Specific Microcurrent?

FSM delivers precise, ultra-low electrical current into specific tissues of the body. Measured in microamps, a millionth of an amp, the amperage is close to the body’s own natural electrical pulse. People feel their body responding to it, but rarely feel the current itself.

The roots of frequency medicine go back to the early 20th century. Janet Travell, physician to President John F. Kennedy and a pioneering figure in myofascial research, was among the first to map the body’s response to targeted frequency work. Shannon Goossen, one of her students, is a recognized leader in the field of FSM and carried that tradition forward into modern clinical practice. Kristi began studying FSM with Shannon in 2023.

FSM is now used by NFL teams, at the Cleveland Clinic, and by the military, including at Walter Reed Medical Center.

How It Works

The body runs on electrical signals. When tissue is injured, chronically inflamed, or caught in a dysfunctional cycle, the electrical environment of those cells shifts and they lose the ability to communicate and repair efficiently.

Research by C. Guimberteau, the first scientist to publish video footage of living fascia, revealed that beneath the surface of the body runs a high-speed signaling network. It transmits biophotons and electromagnetic signals through crystalline structures in the collagen.

This connective tissue network functions as a living communication system. It is similar to what researchers in mycology have found in mycelium: a web that transports water and spikes of electrical potential across the entire organism.

As described in Energy Medicine by James L. Oschman, the body’s acupuncture channels run in vertical channels with horizontal branches. They function as a biological semiconductor that passes electronic messages throughout the body.

When trauma accumulates in this system, the connections become impaired. The body’s defense and repair mechanisms are disrupted. FSM works by introducing precise frequencies that interact with this vibratory network through the mechanism of resonance, restoring its signaling capacity. In this way, FSM treats the body’s innate communication system directly.

One of FSM’s most significant clinical effects is its ability to shift the nervous system out of a chronic state of fight or flight and into rest and digest. When the nervous system is locked in a protective state, deep healing cannot occur.
FSM directly addresses this, making it particularly effective for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, insomnia, and the wide range of physical conditions that take root when the nervous system cannot settle.

FSM can also be very beneficial for injury recovery, stress and trauma, digestive disorders, fertility support, pre and post operative care, and pain conditions.

FSM uses two simultaneous channels of microcurrent. One channel addresses the specific condition: inflammation, pain, scar tissue, nerve dysfunction, trauma. The other addresses the specific tissue: muscle, fascia, disc, nerve, organ – for example.

Research has shown this process can increase cellular ATP production by up to 500%. Inflammation decreases. Scar tissue softens. The nervous system begins to regulate.

It is not symptom management. It is working with the conditions that allow healing to occur.

For a deeper understanding of the science: Energy Medicine by James L. Oschman.

Conditions FSM Addresses

FSM works at a level most treatments never reach: the bioelectrical environment of the cell, the connective tissue network, and the nervous system itself. The conditions below are where FSM produces its strongest results in this practice.

PAIN, INJURY, AND RECOVERY

Chronic pain: nerve pain, sciatica, myofascial pain, and joint pain
Acute and sports injuries: sprains, tendon and ligament damage, fractures, contusions
Pre and Post-surgical care, scar tissue, and joint replacement rehabilitation
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), shingles, and post-herpetic neuralgia
Athletic performance optimization and injury prevention

BRAIN, NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Traumatic brain injury, concussion, and brain-related disorders
Anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelm, and stress
Insomnia, nightmares, and sleep disturbances
Trauma and PTSD

HORMONES, INFLAMMATION, AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH

Acute and chronic inflammation
Swelling and edema
Hormone imbalances, perimenopause, and endocrine support
Digestive and gastrointestinal disorders
Immune support and auto-immune conditions
Fertility support*

*FSM is used as a complementary therapy in support of overall wellness. It is not a substitute for medical fertility treatment. Please consult your physician.

FSM is used for a much broader range of conditions. Visit the Specialties page to see if yours is addressed.

Patients in this practice are seeing meaningful results with fertility support, injury recovery, nerve pain, pre and post operative care, athletic performance, anxiety, and trauma. If any of these apply to you, FSM is worth a conversation.

If you have questions about whether FSM is right for you, please ask at your next appointment and see the list of contra-indications below in the Safety section.

Questions about whether FSM is right for you? Start with a consultation.

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What to Expect

Most patients feel very little during the session. The current sits well below the threshold of sensation. What often happens instead is a gradual softening. Tight tissue releases. The body moves out of a guarded state.

FSM works best when beginning with brain, spinal cord, and nervous system protocols. The clinic has two FSM devices, and it is generally recommended to begin with a two-hour appointment using both devices simultaneously. This allows the first treatment to include the required frequency response test and the foundational brain, spinal cord, and nerve protocols. Some patients require a slower approach, which is why it is necessary to become an established patient before scheduling the initial FSM appointment.

After that, FSM is typically added to regular acupuncture visits, though it can also be used as a standalone therapy. Sessions range from 30 to 120 minutes. Electrodes are applied through moistened wraps or electrode pads.

After treatment, patients commonly notice reduced pain, improved range of motion, and sounder sleep. For those with long-standing inflammation, the first 24 to 48 hours may include mild fatigue as the body processes cellular changes. This passes. Drinking 1 to 2 quarts of water in the two hours before and after each session supports the process and is always recommended.

FSM and Acupuncture

FSM is valuable as a standalone treatment. Some patients are choosing to add it to their ongoing acupuncture care. The results of combining the two are consistently stronger than either alone.

Acupuncture works through the body’s energetic and channel system. FSM works through its bioelectrical and connective tissue network. The channels are part of the continuous interconnected semi-conductor electronic network.

For patients whose progress with acupuncture has plateaued, or whose conditions involve nerve damage, deep structural injury, or a nervous system locked in chronic protection, FSM can reach tissue that needles alone do not always treat.

Safety

FSM is non-invasive, painless, and extremely well-tolerated. The current is approximately 1,000 times lower than a standard TENS unit, comparable to the body’s own bioelectrical output. There is no heat, no shock, no aggressive stimulation of any kind.

FSM is contraindicated for:

Insulin-dependent diabetes
Implanted pumps and cardiac monitors
Acute infections
Patients with pacemakers or implanted electronic devices that cannot be turned off
Pregnancy
Active cancer or cancerous lesions
Organ transplants
Placing electrodes directly on open wounds

A full health intake is completed before FSM treatment begins. Any questions about candidacy are addressed before proceeding.

Questions Patients Commonly Ask

How many sessions are typically needed?

Most patients begin with a two-hour appointment using two FSM devices simultaneously. This first session includes the frequency response test and the foundational brain, spinal cord, and nerve protocols. After that, FSM is generally incorporated into acupuncture treatments, though it can be used alone. Acute conditions often respond in 4 to 8 sessions. Chronic conditions that have been present for years generally require a longer course of care.

What makes FSM different from other treatments?

Most treatments work at the level of symptoms. FSM works at the level of the cell: its electrical environment, its energy production, its ability to transmit signals and carry out repair. It also directly addresses the nervous system state that underlies many chronic conditions. That does not mean FSM works for every person or every condition. But for patients who have been through standard options without full resolution, it is often reaching something that was not directly treated previously.

Is FSM covered by insurance?

It is not covered, and I don’t directly communicate with insurance companies for any service.

How do I prepare for my first appointment?

Drink 1-2 quarts of water in the 2 hours before and after FSM treatments. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You are welcome to bring a book on tape or podcast to listen to if you prefer that to the spa music playing in the treatment room.

Start With Acupuncture. Add FSM When the Time Is Right.

FSM works best when used at the right point in your treatment. In this practice, the typical path is to establish care through acupuncture first. Once I understand your body, your history, and how you respond to treatment, I will recommend FSM when or if it is the right next step.

If you have been living with something that has not fully resolved, FSM may be part of the answer. The first step is an Initial appointment.

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