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Meridian Stress Assessment (MSA)

The Meridian Stress Assessment (MSA) instrument used is the BioMeridian. It is a computerized interactive meridian stress assessment device that surveys the body’s meridians and identifies its stressors. Once the body’s stressed system(s) have been identified we then focus on balancing them and eliminating the interferences with the use of nutritional support.

What are the acupuncture points you are using for the assessment?



What is Meridian Stress Assessment?

Meridian Stress Assessment was invented by Dr. Reinhold Voll, a German M.D. who, in 1953, developed an electronic testing device for finding acupuncture points. He then began a lifelong search to identify the electrical resistance in acupuncture points and how the changes relate to disease states. Voll was successful; he found that patients with lung cancer had abnormal readings on the acupuncture point relating to the lung. Researchers from UCLA and USC have verified these results.

The MSA establishes the systemic relationship between acupuncture points and specific organs of the body.

BioMeridian gives you an in-depth look at how your body functions. It can determine what nutrition is best for YOU and even pinpoint any digestive, endocrine (hormonal), circulatory and adrenal weaknesses or problems.

Does it hurt?

The process is simple and painless: An initial baseline scan is done on the acupuncture points on the surface of your skin. It reads and records the electrical activity along the body’s meridians.

What are meridians?

In traditional Chinese Medicine, the meridians are described as fine, tube-like pathways or channels located about 2-3 millimeters underneath the skin that transport energy to the various organs, nerves, and blood vessels of the body.

What is it measuring?

The BioMeridian instruments are used to register the resistance to an electrical charge at a particular acupuncture point. The resistance is an indication of the energy of the particular organ or system, reflecting the functional status of the organ or organ’s system.

How long does it take?

Your first BioMeridian session will take approximately 30 minutes. Please do not wear lotions on hands or feet when coming to your appointment.

How often should I have it done?

This depends on your initial score. It is based on 1000 point scale with 1000 being excellent readings in all meridians. Once your score is in the 900s, you can reduce the frequency of your assessments from once a month to once every 4-6 months. At your follow up visits, comparison reports are done so that you can chart your progress.