What is Sensitivity Screening?

• Today, many functional or energy medicine devices are based on the traditional acupuncture meridian system. Acupuncture works on the principle that there is a network of energy channels, called meridians, suffusing the body. Different organs are associated with different energy meridians, and health problems in various organs are believed to manifest themselves as disturbances of energy in the associated meridians. Acupuncture points, or acupoints, are the points along these meridians where energy flow can be measured and manipulated.  The MSA is a testing instrument which is used to measure resistance along these meridians to determine which foods or environmental factors cause imbalances in your vital energy.
   

How does MSA Sensitivity Screening compare to conventional allergy testing?

• Many times the foods that we are consuming or the environmental factors that we are exposed to are making us ill. The MSA provides reliable information in screening for sensitivities overall. With the MSA, we are able to screen more items in a relatively short period of time. Clients who have undergone conventional allergy testing say that the results are comparable with the MSA. In some cases, items will show up in sensitivity screening that do not show up on traditional allergy tests.

Is it going to hurt?

• You will be holding a brass rod in one hand while the technician uses a probe to take readings at specific locations on your hands. There is only the possible discomfort of having the probe tip pressed against your skin. There are no needles and your skin will not be broken.

How many items will I be screened for?

• There is no limit as to the number of items that you can be screened for. Typically, a client will be screened for a list of 100 or 200 items. There is an extensive database of foods and environmental items available to be screened. Your session can be customized to ensure that you are screened for items that you are exposed to.

• You may also bring any number of items of your own to be screened. Some examples may include energy bars, medications, vitamins, laundry soaps, make-up or other personal care products.