Frequently Asked Questions
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly referred to as “tapping.” It involves the stimulation of a sequence of acupressure points while bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, sensations, or memories to create increased healing, health, and happiness.
The 8 main acupressure points used in EFT can be seen here. Scientific studies compared stimulation of the actual acupressure points and “sham” points and found that tapping on the actual points is an active ingredient in EFT and not a placebo. Tap with 2-3 fingers approximately 7 times to ensure activation of an acupressure point.
EFT is recognized as an evidence-based practice by the American Psychological Association (APA) based on scientific literature and clinical trials. EFT has been researched in more than 10 countries by 60+ investigators having results published in more than 20 different peer-reviewed journals. There have been over 50 published randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated the effectiveness of EFT.
EFT has been shown in scientific studies to decrease anxiety levels by 40% in a single session. In clinical trials tracking the ongoing use of EFT, 76% of participants experienced complete remission from anxiety symptoms and 90% experienced improvement. 78% of these participants maintained their gains after 1 year. EFT outperformed cognitive-behavioral therapy, including medication if needed, in all categories.
EFT has been shown in scientific studies to decrease the stress hormone cortisol by 43% in a single 60-minute session. In another study, medical professionals suffering from burnout saw a 45% reduction in symptoms, including decreases in emotional distress, food cravings, and physical pain after self-applying EFT 3 times per week.
EFT has proven to provide relief from many forms of physical issues including back discomfort, headaches, migraines, joint discomfort, chronic discomfort, and discomfort from autoimmune conditions. When targeted specifically on physical issues, study participants reported a 68% decrease in pain levels.
EFT has been demonstrated to increase levels of performance in school, sports, public speaking, and business. EFT helps to ease physical pain, clear negative thoughts, and process difficult emotions. This creates the space for an increase in clarity of thought, problem-solving, and physical well-being resulting in increased physical and mental performance.
EFT is effective for clearing emotional intensity related to a variety of issues. If you are anxious, fearful, or stressed about an issue, EFT can be effective for you. The best way to find out is to schedule a no-obligation 30-minute free EFT experience with Rita.
EFT is designated as a “generally safe treatment”. EFT invites the participant to tune into negative feelings such as anger, anxiety, uneasiness, fear, and sadness. Tuning into these feelings can be discomforting, especially when not working with a certified practitioner. The vast majority of EFT participants feel a great sense of relief, calm, and increased happiness.