Frequency Specific Microcurrent Podcast

Dr. Carol & Kim Pittis
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  • Alternative Health
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent was developed by Dr. Carolyn McMakin in 1995 using frequencies passed on from an osteopath in Canada who had a practice that came with a machine made in the 1920s. Dr. McMakin has written two books, "Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management" and "The Resonance Effect". Dr. McMakin has taught over 4000 medical practitioners FSM in her courses and has a new FSM clinic in Troutdale Oregon. Kim Pittis teaches the FSM Sports Course and has a private clinical practice where she works with some of the top athletes in the world. fsmsports365.com DISCLAIMER: The Frequency Specific Microcurrent Podcast (the "FSM Podcast") has been produced by Frequency Specific Seminars (FSS) for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The information and opinions provided in the Podcast (i) are not medical advice; (ii) do not create any type of doctor-patient relationship; and (iii) unless expressly stated, do not reflect the opinions of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or sponsors or the host's or any podcast guests or affiliated professional organizations. No person should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content provided in any Podcast without first seeking appropriate medical advice and counseling. No information provided in any Podcast should be used as a substitute for personalized medical advice and counseling. FSS expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this Podcast.

  1. May 27 ·  Video

    211 FSM Podcast: Treating the Vagus, Scar Tissue Inhibition, and Why Pain Isn't the Whole Assessment

    A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC &  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT 00:00 Episode Preview 00:55 FSM Podcast Intro 01:22 Momentum and Growth 03:25 Student Outreach Plans 05:35 Surgery Scar Pain Case 08:31 Vagus Nerve Protocol 11:17 Treatment Time and Pathways 13:35 Mindset and Buy-In 17:31 Device Is Not Magic 19:46 Treat Causes Not Muscles 24:57 40 89 Precautions 28:49 Pain Processing and CNS 30:53 Objective Assessment Matters 32:08 Range of Motion Proof 32:57 Short Term vs Long Term Goals 33:32 Progress Reset Talk 35:07 Weak vs Inhibited Muscles 37:15 Scar Tissue and Inhibition 39:00 Reformer Joyful Retraining 41:20 Adenovirus Cold Protocols 45:06 Compression Fractures and Appetite 47:57 Bone Healing Nutrients 54:17 Teamwork and Wrap Up 56:20 Resources and Case Webinars 57:33 Take It Apart Method 58:39 Closing and Disclaimer Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss the expansion of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) training into new remote course formats, student portals for chiropractic colleges, and upcoming UK seminars, emphasizing gaps in standard chiropractic education (hypermobility, vagus nerve, POTS). They share a detailed case of a post-surgical patient with severe abdominal pain, mesh, extensive scarring, nausea, and restless legs whose pain dropped to zero after a long FSM session focused on vagus-related scarring, secretions, and trauma/central sensitization (including 40/89), highlighting that the device isn't "magic" but depends on assessment and correct targets. They stress the importance of patient buy-in, objective measures, and deeper diagnosis (muscles often inhibited, not weak), including examples of scar-related nerve/artery inhibition. They also answer questions on using FSM for common cold protocols and addressing appetite loss with spinal compression fractures via vagus/sympathetic considerations plus vitamin D and bone support. #FrequencySpecificMicrocurrent #FSM #VagusNerve #ScarTissue #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Microcurrent #Fascia #Hypermobility #EhlersDanlos #POTS #Inhibition #MuscleInhibition #Rehab #Physiotherapy #Chiropractic #FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #PainRelief #NervePain #CentralSensitization #CompressionFracture #Adhesions #ContinuingEducation #FrequencySpecificSeminars

    1 hr

  2. May 20 ·  Video

    210 FSM Podcast Confidence, Vagus Nerve & 40 89—Shifting Pain, Balance, and Catastrophizing Language

    A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC, &  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT 00:00 Confidence Before Change 00:56 Podcast Intro and Hosts 02:44 Hero Pose and 40/89 03:32 Objective Calm Markers 05:38 Wipe and Load Method 06:24 Gait Confidence Cues 07:44 Pain Center Reset Story 09:23 Balance Retraining Flow 12:49 Standing Protocol Mix 14:33 When 40/89 Backfires 17:58 Pain Suppression Athletes 22:28 Catastrophizing Language 27:24 Nobody Believes Pain 29:15 Healthcare Incentives Critique 29:33 Why Every Detail Matters 30:50 Time Limits and ICD Codes 31:45 Designing Realistic Protocols 32:58 Nighttime Programs for EDS 34:52 Skepticism and Proof 36:19 EDS MCAS and Vagus 38:35 Stomach Acid and Enzymes 41:35 Rapid Fire Q and A 45:31 Liver Failure Red Flags 49:17 Diaphragm Frequency Debate 50:52 Wrap Up and Disclaimer In this Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) podcast episode, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss how FSM protocols can change nervous system state, emphasizing that patient confidence and feeling safe are key markers for shifting movement and pain patterns. They describe using frequencies such as 40/89 to reduce fear/panic and alter pain processing, noting observable changes like slower speech, lower voice pitch, relaxed posture, and improved balance and gait. They share clinical examples including concussion/vagus protocols, athletes with strong pain-suppression, fibromyalgia-related pain center changes, and cases where prolonged 40/89 increased pain and was reversed with 81/89. The conversation also covers catastrophizing language as a response to not being believed, practical treatment programming (short vs. long, daytime vs. nighttime with converters), Ehlers-Danlos with MCAS and vagal dysfunction, digestive issues tied to low stomach acid and long-term acid blockers, and brief Q&A on electrodes, diaphragm frequencies, liver enzymes, and urgent high heart rate.

    52 min

  3. May 13 ·  Video

    209 FSM in Practice: Beyond Protocols—Clinical Pivoting, Vagus Support, and Faster Rehab Results

    A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training Hosts: Carolyn McMain, MA, DC &  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT In this Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) podcast episode, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss why FSM education must go beyond scripts and mode-bank templates to real-time clinical pivoting based on history, mechanism of injury, and assessment. They share seminar and practicum cases where standard protocols failed until they addressed concussions and long axonal injuries (medulla/pons), suspected muscle tears, scarring, and emotional trauma (terror, anger) affecting tissue tone. The conversation covers athletes' off-season rehab, restoring body awareness via sensory/motor cortex support, and combining FSM with biomechanics, taping, footwear, and safe isometrics to retrain movement. They emphasize a results-driven care model (not long-term monthly visits), discuss vagus-mediated immune regulation and macrophage "cleanup," skepticism and the need for published data, and practical treatment considerations like alternating vs positive polarity and home devices with remote programming.   00:00 Scripts To Real Thinking 00:58 Inflammation And VMO Activation 01:28 Podcast Intro And Sneak Peek 03:46 Mindset Over Protocols 05:18 Core Seminar Off-Script Wins 06:46 Concussion Medulla Pons Case 11:30 Shoulder Tear And Pivoting 15:58 Templates Not Algorithms 19:26 Athletes Movement Confidence 21:41 PrecisionCare Versus CustomCare 23:03 Why FSM Is Not Mainstream 27:01 Skepticism, Joy, and Emotions 29:36 Terror Anger Stored In Fascia 32:37 Pain Flares As Useful Data 34:36 Reassess After Change 35:25 Fast Relief Slow Retraining 36:31 Isometrics For Safe Patterns 37:58 Rehab Course Bridge Skills 40:36 Visceral Core Vagus Focus 42:19 Data And Parasympathetic Proof 43:53 Vagus Inflammation Strategy 48:56 Why Muscles Shut Off 52:32 Fix The Foot Fix The Knee 53:59 Care Plans And Home Units 57:44 Alternating Versus Positive 59:36 Wrap Up And Schedule 01:00:32 Medical Disclaimer

    1h 1m

  4. May 6 ·  Video

    208 - FSM Podcast: Foot Mechanics, Imaging That Changed Everything, Pivoting Goals in Complex Pain Cases

    A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC, &  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT In this Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) podcast episode, the hosts discuss mindset and race preparation, including using FSM (even in a sauna), yoga, meditation, and balance work, and connect performance gains to often-neglected intrinsic foot muscles and tarsal/talus mobility. Dr. Carol Kim Pittis explains how restricted tarsal and talus motion can disrupt gait mechanics and how tools like an activator may stimulate proprioceptors. She then recounts a home visit with an 83-year-old man with four prior spine surgeries and severe chronic pain; a CT scan revealed extensive fusion (including pelvis), lateral vertebral shift, and hardware issues that changed the care plan away from forcing upright posture and toward safe walking, lower-leg/foot mobility, and symptom management. After targeted FSM protocols and supportive strategies, his leg circulation improved, and he became virtually pain-free, highlighting the importance of imaging, clinical judgment, and resetting goals and expectations. 00:00 Mindset for Racing 00:32 Foot Mechanics Matter 01:02 FSM Podcast Intro 01:28 Goals, Expectations, and Shoulds 03:13 Personal Best Breakdown 05:07 Tarsals, Talus, and Balance 10:41 Foot Model Show and Tell 15:04 House Call Spine Case 17:16 CT Scan Changes Everything 21:19 FSM Protocol and Recovery 29:58 Clinical Instinct and Authority 35:50 Imaging Stories and Running 36:52 Disc Healing and Imaging 37:48 When to Order Scans 39:27 Advocating for Imaging 41:45 Fall Prevention Reality 43:28 Processing Missed Care 45:19 Choosing the Right Modality 47:30 Knee and Shoulder Protocols 49:25 Safety and Sensitization 51:13 Goals and Hard Limits 52:40 Alcohol Gene Factoid 55:06 Continuing Education Nuggets 58:39 Practitioner Mindset Pivot 01:01:55 Deal Breakers and Buy In 01:04:19 Diet Negotiation Tactics

    1h 9m

  5. Apr 29 ·  Video

    207- FSM as a Force Multiplier: MSK Strategies, Low Back/Hip Cases, and the Role of Sleep & Language

    A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training   Hosts: Carolyn McMain, MA, DC &  Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT   Special Guest: Jenifer Sosnowski, MD   FSM as a Force Multiplier: MSK Strategies, Pain Labels, and the Sleep Connection (Solo w/ Kim Pittis + Dr. Sosnowski)   In this solo episode, Kim Pittis explains that Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) works best as an adjunct to other modalities—laser, shockwave, surgery, and manual therapy—rather than a replacement, and advises patients to pace activity after treatments to avoid overdoing it. She discusses practical musculoskeletal approaches for common complaints like low back and hip pain, including how to prioritize protocols when limited to one to three machines, and how to peel back treatments after an initial pain reduction to identify what helped. Kim also emphasizes patient education, the impact of diagnostic labels and wording (nocebo/placebo), and coaching patients toward hopeful future goals. Dr. Sosnowski joins to highlight the importance of sleep, frequent undiagnosed sleep apnea, testing and retesting strategies, and alternatives to lifelong CPAP dependence, alongside simple sleep hygiene ideas like morning sunlight exposure.   00:00 FSM Works With Everything 01:30 Solo Episode Kickoff 03:21 Orthobiologics And FSM 05:35 Post Treatment Pacing 07:36 Low Back Strategy Basics 10:41 Three Machine Setup 13:06 Reset With Walking 15:52 Peel Back The Onion 18:23 Diagnoses And Labels 21:31 Words Shape Healing 28:25 Future Focused Questions 31:36 Sleep As A Healing Lever 35:07 Sleep Healing Nuggets 35:34 Nudging Physiology Not Forcing 37:50 Explaining FSM to Patients 40:19 Fascia Smush and Thixotropy 43:37 Sleep Apnea Reality Check 47:41 Testing, Retesting, and CPAP Options 50:24 Clinical Q&A Low Back IT Band Pain 55:56 Nature Sunlight and Circadian Reset 58:38 Heart Coherence and Gratitude 01:00:05 Sleep Position Hacks and Wrap Up 01:02:14 Podcast Disclaimer

    1h 3m

  6. Apr 22 ·  Video

    206 - Prehab, Post-Op Gaps & Outcome Tracking: How FSM Fits Into Perioperative Care

    Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss Kim's new clinic work with an unusually outcome-focused orthopedic surgeon and the importance of tracking "end results" in patient care, referencing Dr. Codman's philosophy and how managed care shifted medicine away from long-term follow-up. They explore perioperative gaps, emphasizing prehab, patient empowerment, sleep, protein and vitamin C, and using FSM to address fear, stress, pain, and recovery, including early post-op use with electrodes or magnetic pucks. They answer questions about latent TB exposure and knee "bone on bone" pain (noting MRI for cartilage/meniscus assessment and published cartilage-thickness papers), postpartum healing with EDS and wound healing, topical melatonin in DMSO/emu oil, and rethinking "dehydrated" nervous tissue as inflammation/secretions issues. They share an animal success story, discuss why FSM spreads via reproducible results and training, and mention upcoming dentistry and Switzerland presentations. 00:00 Unicorn Surgeon Praise 00:57 Podcast Intro and Updates 01:23 New Clinic and Flow State 03:00 Outcome Focused Surgery Team 04:40 Codman and End Result Idea 08:53 Prehab Before Surgery Gaps 11:32 Empowering Patients to Heal 16:40 Post Op Guides and FSM Use 21:08 Clinic Life and Q&A Setup 21:51 TB Exposure and Knee Pain Q&A 28:07 Lung Scarring Limits 29:39 Latent TB Drive By 29:51 Postpartum EDS Healing 32:38 Topical Melatonin Blend 34:39 Why FSM Isn't Everywhere 39:02 Evidence And Sports Adoption 45:28 Animal Success Stories 49:36 Hydration And Nerve Function 53:03 Vet Applications And Wrap Up

    55 min

  7. Apr 15 ·  Video

    205 - Mitochondria on the Move, Healing Timelines & Listening in FSM | Dr. Carol & Kim Pittis

    Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss insights from a Quantum Biology Forum, including research suggesting mitochondria move to where they're needed after injury and emerging interest in mitochondrial transplants for genetic defects. They contrast rigid protocol-driven healing timelines with clinician observation and open-minded decision-making, noting limitations of drugs and risks of implantable vagal nerve stimulators. They share Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) cases: a profoundly autistic adult whose overactive limbic system/basal ganglia and underactive anterior cingulate/prefrontal cortex were addressed over extended sessions, enabling vagus and GI work; and a complex amputation case involving phantom pain, neuromas, disc-related nerve pain, and suspected thalamic pain from an old head injury. They emphasize listening, asking better history questions, treating contributing trauma/scar patterns, and using multiple frequencies/machines to support regulation and healing. 00:00 Mitochondria On The Move 00:23 Why Nerve Pain Is Untreated 00:59 Podcast Intro And Guests 01:26 Quantum Biology Takeaways 02:42 Mitochondrial Transplants 03:42 Research Funding Reality 04:57 Holistic Modalities Resurge 06:54 Protocols Versus Common Sense 08:30 Challenging Healing Timelines 10:47 Autism Case Brain Mapping 18:18 Quiet Limbic To Reach Vagus 20:14 Energy Centers First 22:55 Listening As A Modality 24:34 Complex Pain Amputation Case 30:10 Vagus Program HRV Boost 31:20 Cranky Hip Triathlete 33:06 Labrum Language Matters 34:04 Repair Protocol Results 35:01 Everyday Wins 37:14 Neuroma Residual Limb 42:53 Lazy Diagnoses Exposed 44:25 Connecting Scar Tissue Dots 48:55 Pregnancy History Clues 52:06 Multi Machine Strategy 54:44 Wrap Up And Disclaimer

    57 min

  8. Apr 8

    204 The Magic of FSM: Rapid Change, Courage, and Treating the Whole Person

    00:00 FSM Changes Lives Fast 00:53 Podcast Intro And Hosts 02:16 The Magic Of Treatment 04:26 Quick Wins In Clinic 08:16 Progressive Disease Reality 11:43 Treat The Whole Person 18:17 Proof And Published Data 21:12 How People Find FSM 21:57 Why FSM Is Not TENS 25:33 The Book Origin Story 28:31 Writing Under Pressure 31:34 Prologue Inspiration 33:21 Sound of Courage 35:12 Energy and Next Steps 38:47 Page Turner Writing 40:18 Curiosity in Practice 42:06 Challenging Hopeless Diagnoses 45:50 ED Knee Breakthrough 49:06 Learning by Doing 50:23 Snoopy Side Quest 51:06 Conference and Wrap Up In contemporary medical practice, it's vital for practitioners to stay open to emerging therapies that offer new dimensions of healing, especially for cases deemed resistant or complex. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is one such tool that is reshaping treatment paradigms through a nuanced understanding of energy, tissue regeneration, and integrated care. ### Embracing Change: Avoiding the Routine For medical professionals, it is not just about the basics of diagnosis and medication. The key lies in understanding whether your approach is injecting energy into both your practice and your patients, or merely echoing mundane outcomes. At the core of every treatment decision should be the consideration, "Does this give you energy, or does this drain your energy?" This grounds practitioners in ensuring that their methods are invigorating rather than depleting—for both themselves and their patients. ### The Power of Small Changes in Patient Outcomes FSM allows for significant life changes in a short span, effectively targeting inflammatory cytokines and alleviating nerve pain. Its transformative potential extends to treating conditions previously thought unmanageable. The ability to slow the progression of degenerative diseases such as ALS, MS, and Parkinson's has offered hope where little existed. Practitioners report significant improvements not just in day-to-day pain management but in enhancing a patient's quality of life. This is especially resonant in conditions like fibromyalgia and post-stroke recovery, where FSM can tap into the body's self-restorative capabilities, mediated strongly by the vagus nerve. ### The Multipronged Approach to Complex Conditions FSM challenges the notion of singular causality in ailments like concussion or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Often, the underlying issues necessitate a holistic approach, looking beyond the immediate manifestations to uncover deeper physiological and energetic blockages. It demands that practitioners treat the whole person, redefining the idea of intervention from acute response to integrated healing. In medical practice, even acknowledging a patient's background—be they a former athlete or someone with a chronic health condition—can illuminate pathways for unique interventions. Understanding the person, not just the disease, helps practitioners target the treatment more effectively. ### Learning and Adaptation The inherent beauty of this therapy lies in its dynamic nature, inviting practitioners to learn something new with each patient interaction. Every case is an opportunity to apply innovative thinking, continually questioning and challenging what medical norms have set as incurable. Sitting with the discomfort of not having all the answers and having the courage to keep questioning are essential traits for practitioners aiming to break new ground. Unlocking the power of FSM is not merely about applying the technology but understanding its broader implications for medical practice, offering a kind of salvation to those whose ailments have left them with little hope.

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Frequency Specific Microcurrent was developed by Dr. Carolyn McMakin in 1995 using frequencies passed on from an osteopath in Canada who had a practice that came with a machine made in the 1920s. Dr. McMakin has written two books, "Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management" and "The Resonance Effect". Dr. McMakin has taught over 4000 medical practitioners FSM in her courses and has a new FSM clinic in Troutdale Oregon. Kim Pittis teaches the FSM Sports Course and has a private clinical practice where she works with some of the top athletes in the world. fsmsports365.com DISCLAIMER: The Frequency Specific Microcurrent Podcast (the "FSM Podcast") has been produced by Frequency Specific Seminars (FSS) for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The information and opinions provided in the Podcast (i) are not medical advice; (ii) do not create any type of doctor-patient relationship; and (iii) unless expressly stated, do not reflect the opinions of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or sponsors or the host's or any podcast guests or affiliated professional organizations. No person should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content provided in any Podcast without first seeking appropriate medical advice and counseling. No information provided in any Podcast should be used as a substitute for personalized medical advice and counseling. FSS expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this Podcast.

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