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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also called tapping, is a mind-body practice that combines gentle acupressure (tapping on specific points on the body) with focused attention on emotional stress or physical discomfort. It's simple, calming, and can be done almost anywhere.

Think of it as a way to gently reset your nervous system—helping the body feel safe, grounded, and more balanced.

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What is EFT?

How it works?

EFT is based on the same energy pathways used in acupuncture but without needles. You tap on points along the face and upper body while focusing on a thought, feeling, or memory. This combination helps:

Calm the amygdala (the brain’s fear center)
Reduce cortisol (the stress hormone)
Create new, more adaptive associations with stressors

Over time, this helps rewire how the brain and body respond to emotional or physical triggers.

What the research says

Reduces stress hormones: EFT lowers cortisol levels by up to 24% in a single session.
Improves mental health: Shown to significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
Supports emotional regulation: Helps calm the brain’s fear response (amygdala) and improves resilience.
Backed by over 100 studies: Including clinical trials and meta-analyses across diverse populations.

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Emotional Freedom Technique

Discover how Emotional Freedom Technique can transform your therapy and enhance emotional well-being today.

Emotional Freedom Technique

Discover emotional freedom technique for therapeutic healing and personal growth through tapping.

Therapeutic Tapping Sessions

Individual sessions focusing on tapping techniques to relieve emotional distress effectively.

Learn EFT Strategies

Workshops designed to teach practical emotional freedom technique skills for everyday use.

Personalized EFT Therapy

Customized approach harnessing EFT for your unique emotional healing journey.

EFT has transformed my emotional well-being! The techniques are easy to learn and incredibly effective. Highly recommend for anyone seeking healing and balance in life.

Sarah J.

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