The TAB approach is a gentle, mindful, and natural treatment, used in lieu of tapping, to facilitate Chi influence along the acupuncture meridians. The TAB approach is consistent with traditional and contemporary Chinese thinking related to the flow of Chi, and with emerging evidence of the complexity of bioelectric currents throughout the body.

With TAB, the patient is invited to lightly touch the diagnosed treatment sites along the acupuncture meridians with 2 fingers, and take one complete respiration (at their own pace, usually through the nose) while maintaining contact at each treatment site. The TAB approach is an effective replacement for tapping in all TFT, EFT, EDxTM and other meridian based psychotherapy procedures. [ Note: TAB does NOT replace rubbing at the Neurolymphatic Reflex Area, the “sore spot” in the upper left chest. ]

The TAB approach permits energy treatments within meridian-based psychotherapy to become more versatile and user friendly. Patients enjoy a pleasant, mindful, and comforting procedure which appears to intensify the energy activity which the treatment purports to make. Patient comments are now of amazement, relief (not having to tap), relaxation, and “Wow, I like that so much better”. Follow up self care at home is more palatable and inconspicuous with TAB, and therefore more likely to enhance compliance when using meridian based psychotherapy.