A Year of Learning Frequencies

Working on knee pain again for Osgoods-Schlatters.
Knee pain and cross country running season don't mix well.  

One of many slides about FSM from Dr. McMakin's classes

Osgood-Schlatters 

It was the spring of 2019 and I was talking with nurse and friend, Carolyn Walker. She showed me a really cool book called, The Resonance Effect, by Dr. Carolyn McMakin. I read it and signed up for a class in June of 2019 held in Philadephia, PA.

An inspiring read for anyone curious about FSM

Great for FSM Practitioners

Me last summer in Philly at my first FSM class. 

After much anticipation and excitement I drove from Iowa to Philadelphia with my youngest son to take my first Dr. McMakin's Frequency Specific Microcurrent class that was 4 days long. We had a lot of fun on our road trip. I'm so grateful I had this experience because it's been a wonderful year of learning, practicing, and experimenting with FSM at home and in the office. My first practice person was my oldest son last summer. He was in cross country running in his senior year of high school and had terrible knee pain that massage couldn't help. It turns out he had Osgood-Schlatter's knee pain and FSM helped it.

Dr. McMakin in PA last summer working on an FSM demo

What I've done with FSM this past year for friends, family, and clients: 

From Licensed Massage Therapist/Health Coach to adding FSM Practitioner.

• Arthritis pain relief

• Osgood-Schlatters pain relief for knees
• Foot pain
• Wound protocols for minor issues like burns and blisters on feet
• Fractured bone pain relief
• PTSD
• Old scar remodeling (tummy and knees/legs)
• Anti-aging
• Cervical pain relief
• Shoulder work
• TMJ for jaw pain
• Emotional Relax and Balance
• Leaky gut issues

FSM is Very Relaxing. 

Using FSM to relieve a minor burn.

When I was in FSM training I learned that FSM makes people sleepy because it is so relaxing. I was able to practice FSM in Philadelphia using the equipment Dr. McMakin made available to us in the classroom. She demonstrated FSM to us on several class attendees and non-class attendees who signed up to be practiced on. There were over 40 of us in the class, including other bodyworkers like me, nurses, physical therapists, and many repeat attendees and FSM instructors to assist us. I learned a lot. I continue to learn new things every day from other practitioners, my family, and the clients I am grateful to serve.


If you want to know more about FSM, here's a great blog post about it: https://preventioniowa.com/blog/f/frequency-specific-microcurrent


In October of 2019, I decided to sign up for the advanced FSM training held yearly in Arizona in February. I invested in my own equipment while in Arizona and felt very happy to make it home before the pandemic.


When the Covid-19 pandemic happened in March of 2020 and I couldn't practice massage for months I was happily learning about FSM, including practicing distance healing with FSM for loved ones and friends. I plan to use more distance healing in the future and maybe I'll even get to blog about it. Since the pandemic, I've been able to attend several on-line classes with Dr. McMakin and Kim Pittis the Director of FSM Sports.

It's been an eventful year and I am grateful for this time to reflect, create, and write. I'm happy about the new relationships this work has brought to my life and the exciting times ahead.

Thanks for reading,

Practicing FSM for arthritis in the office with Janet. 

Heather

Try not to fall asleep now. 

Advanced FSM time in Chandler, AZ.--Feb. 2020

Heather, Marty, Carolyn Walker, and Dr. Carolyn McMakin
 at the Advanced FSM class, 2/2020

Loving the Arizona heat while it's cold in Iowa. 

My first FSM Class Photo in Philadelphia, PA--July 2019.

FSM Books: https://frequencyspecific.com/microcurrent-training/frequency-specific-microcurrent-in-pain-management-text-book/  Also on Amazon: Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management and Resonance-Effect-Frequency-Specific-Microcurrent

Dr. Carolyn McMakin's website: https://frequencyspecific.com/

Our Patio Paradise

While Michael was taking care of his sister in Texas a few weeks ago I decided to spend a Saturday transforming our patio area into a summer paradise. The timing was perfect! He came home on Father's Day and we have been enjoying our little paradise every evening since. Having a comfy and relaxing place to spend lunch, dinner, or just reading a book is wonderful. We have amazing views of the sunset here as well. 

I have been an avid repurposing junky since high school when the thrifting bug hit me. My best friend (Jenny from Omaha) taught me all I needed to know. I'm also a minimalist, so I eventually donate everything back to stores or use the item until it is trashed.

Citronella candle from our closet is purposed. 

Here's the rundown on our patio accessories:

• Chairs and pillows were free. Someone discarded them. I cleaned and sanitized them and gave them a new home.

Aloe plant from Sandi Smith's garage sale.
 Aloe vera is great for sunburns.

• Lanterns were from Stuff, Etc. in Clive.
• White curtains from Dollar General are hung with tacks. Great for keeping flies out since we don't have a screen. Macy (cat) loves going through her curtain when we can leave the door open all day. 
• Flower pots are mostly hand-me-downs and a friend gave me the idea to plant an herb garden plus lavender. We have basil coming in so far from the seeds I planted. Better late than never!
• The plant stand is from Stuff, Etc. 
• Small table is from the St. Vincent's DePaul (5.00). I covered it with a red placemat from our stash.

Sunset viewing time

Macy loves her jungle and little blue pool in the background
which is a rain catcher for the plants made from a cat litter pan.