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Trigger Point Therapy: Precision Massage That Works
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy:
Reduces referred and local pain
Improves range of motion
Eases tension headaches and TMJ
Supports posture and spinal alignment
Enhances athletic performance and recovery
Complements treatment of chronic pain conditions

Nicole Longwell
Aug 182 min read


Introduction to Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) 2025 by Dr Carolyn McMakin MA, DC
In the video “Introduction to Frequency Specific Microcurrent 2025,” Dr. Carolyn McMakin presents FSM as a groundbreaking, non-invasive therapeutic method reshaping modern medicine. Through ultra-low electrical currents customized to both tissue and condition, FSM offers a precise and powerful approach to healing.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 123 min read


The Role of Medical Massage in Integrative Healthcare: A Holistic Healing Approach
Integrative healthcare brings together conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary therapies—and at the heart of this model is medical massage therapy.
Medical massage is not just a luxury or relaxation tool—it’s a clinical, targeted treatment designed to support healing from pain, injury, and chronic conditions. As a licensed modality, it plays a vital role in multidisciplinary care plans alongside physical therapy, chiropractic care, and even primary care.

Nicole Longwell
Jul 72 min read


What Is Medical Massage Therapy? Benefits, Techniques & Who It’s For
Medical massage is a specialized therapy that focuses on assessing and treating soft tissue conditions, chronic pain, and muscular dysfunction. It’s goal-oriented and may be recommended by a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor as part of a larger treatment plan.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 292 min read


How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Helps Your Body Release Inflammation
When your lymph flow is sluggish—due to illness, stress, surgery, or inactivity—toxins and inflammatory compounds can build up in your body.
The result? Puffiness, joint stiffness, fatigue, and worsening inflammation.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 202 min read


Massage Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions: What You Need to Know
While medication and conventional treatments are essential, many people with autoimmune conditions are turning to complementary therapies, including massage therapy, microcurrent, and lymphatic drainage massage for relief.
In this post, we explore the connection between massage therapy and autoimmune disorders, its benefits, safety considerations, and the best massage techniques to support your health.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 43 min read


🪲 The Dead Bug Exercise: A Core-Strengthening Secret You Shouldn’t Skip
💡 What Is the Dead Bug Core Strengthening Exercise? Despite its odd name, the Dead Bug exercise is a powerhouse move in core training....

Nicole Longwell
Jun 32 min read


Histamine Intolerance: How Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Massage Can Help
Histamine intolerance is a condition that occurs when the body has trouble breaking down histamine, leading to symptoms like headaches, skin

Nicole Longwell
Apr 12 min read


What is a muscle "knot"?
A "knot" in the muscle isnt really a knot. It may be tendons, ligaments, or laters of tissue creating a lump, especially over boney areas.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Somatic Low Back & Psoas Release
Discomfort and persistent pain in the low back can be caused by a shortened psoas muscle.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 19, 20221 min read


A way Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) practitioners may think about the work
In the world of pain management and physical therapy, a revolutionary technique is gaining traction: Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). This method, pioneered by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and detailed in her book The Resonance Effect, focuses on treating the root causes of pain and dysfunction—often found deep within the nervous system and cellular communication—rather than just the symptoms.
In a fascinating interview on the NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast, Dr. McMakin dives into

Nicole Longwell
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Example of Frequency Specific Microcurrent - FSM Session
This is one of the many ways we can set up a Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) session.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 8, 20222 min read


About your FSM/Avazzia Microcurrent session
A little overview about a FSM session. May use washcloths or hand towels to help with increasing the area through which current can go in.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Where did FSM - Frequency Specific Microcurrent- frequencies come from?
Microcurrent devices deliver frequencies & current in millionths of an amp and have been shown in published studies to increase energy (ATP)

Nicole Longwell
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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