EFT TAPPING | DR GIERYNSKI

EFT / TAPPING THERAPY

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a powerful and gentle method for reducing stress, easing anxiety, and relieving other distressing emotions. Often referred to as “acupuncture without needles” or simply Tapping Therapy, EFT involves gently tapping with the fingertips on specific acupressure points—located at the endpoints of the body's major energy meridians.

These meridian points have been used in traditional healing practices such as acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, and Reiki for more than 2,500 years. What makes EFT unique is its integration of this ancient energy-based approach with principles from modern psychology, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exposure techniques.

Unlike many other forms of therapy, EFT is easy to learn, non-invasive, and can deliver rapid results. In recent years, its popularity has grown significantly—largely through word of mouth—as countless people across the world report consistent, effective outcomes.

Traditionally, EFT tapping has been viewed as a method of restoring balance to the body’s energy system. Many emotional difficulties stem from the suppression of feelings—often as a result of overwhelming or traumatic experiences. This emotional suppression can disrupt the natural flow of energy in the body, leading to what is commonly described as an ‘energy block’ or a sense of being emotionally stuck. Over time, these imbalances may also begin to impact physical health.

By gently tapping on selected acupressure points, EFT helps to release these energetic blockages. This process supports the interruption of unhelpful patterns—whether they are unresolved emotional wounds or ingrained thought cycles—and encourages the restoration of emotional wellbeing. In turn, as the emotional system begins to rebalance, improvements in physical health often follow.

Modern research increasingly supports the effectiveness of clinical EFT as a powerful tool for reducing stress and enhancing wellbeing. Studies have shown that EFT tapping can lead to measurable changes in several important physiological markers associated with emotional and physical health.

During a typical EFT session, the following changes have been observed:

Calming of the amygdala – the brain’s emotional alarm system, which plays a key role in the fight–flight–freeze stress response, becomes less reactive.
Brainwave shifts – brain activity moves from a high-alert state (characterised by elevated Beta waves) towards a calmer, more balanced pattern with increased Alpha, Delta, and Theta waves.
Lowered heart rate – as the nervous system relaxes, the heart rate slows and pulse reduces.
Reduced cortisol levels – this key stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands, drops in response to tapping.
Increased DHEA production – this neurosteroid, sometimes referred to as the “vitality hormone,” supports neuronal repair, hormonal balance, and healthy ageing.
Boosted sIgA levels – salivary Immunoglobulin A, an important marker of immune system strength and our first line of defence against infection, also increases.

Together, these changes offer a powerful indication that EFT can positively influence both mind and body, making it a valuable addition to many therapeutic approaches.

Based on:

‘Scientific Research: Inspiring Proof That Tapping is Changing the Physiology of Your Brain and Body’, Dawson Church, PHD, 2019 11th Annual Tapping World Summit conference materials.

‘Science behind tapping’ David Feinstein, 2019 11th Annual Tapping World Summit conference materials.

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