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EFT was originally developed to reduce the therapy process from months/years down to minutes/hours. As emotional problems faded, both physical health and personal performance improved (often dramatically). As a result, EFT is spreading quickly among the healing community. It is an emotional version of acupressure wherein certain meridian release points are gently stimulated by tapping on them with the fingertips.







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The EFT Medical University--Anyone Can Be An MD (Major Do-gooder)

With tongue in cheek, I hereby establish EMU (EFT Medical University).  It has no curriculum and costs nothing to attend.  Nonetheless, a diligent group of EMU graduates can bring more healing to the planet than all the world's drugs, surgeries and radiations combined.

To graduate, you need only be persuasive enough to convince one person (including yourself) to consistently exercise, eat sensibly and eliminate the angers, fears and traumas that drain our immune systems.  Exercise is freely available in multitudes of forms,  Sensible diets boil down to simple choices and emotional health can be achieved through proper use of
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).

How obvious!

To some, however, this is easier said than done.  That's why doctors' offices are filled with couch potatoes who guzzle beer and gorge on chocolate cake AND are hoping for a magic pill to wash away their unhealthy lifestyles.  Docs know this and it's the reason why so many of them are shaking their heads in wonderment these days.  They are placed on a pedestal by drug companies and the medical establishment and are expected to produce unrealistic miracles where simple common sense will often do the job.

So, from a health point of view, the world may not need yet another medical procedure.  Instead, it needs persuasive salespeople that can drum home these simple ideas.  Properly followed, I predict that this idea will drop our medical bills 80%.

So, be a student of EMU and convince just one person (including yourself) to consistently practice these lifestyle shifts.  This will earn you an MD (Major Do-gooder) and will equip you to be among the premiere healers on the planet.

Smiles,

Gary Craig, MD

PS:  You can learn all the EFT basics with the Free EFT Get Started Package.

Comments

 

Bruni Brewin said:

Wonderful idea.  I am already an MD Comprehensive Energy Psychologist and would recommend everyone else follows suit.

My other request is that EFT look toward the future to -

*  expanding their Master Practitioner courses to include those of us that predominantly practice in other modalities but substantially use EFT in their practice.
(I know that EFT/EMDR used in the trance state is a tool that I would not give up due to its efficiency.)

Regards, Bruni Brewin
December 17, 2006 7:54 PM
 

Dr. David Kamnitzer said:

I would add to that

1) The need to detoxify the body of accumulated toxins;

2) Replenishing the body with the nutrients we cannot get anymore from foods grown in depleted topsoil;

3) Evaluating and correcting structural issues;

4) Utilizing the Law of Attraction, Gratitude, and the power of radical forgiveness.

Thank you for all the good work!
December 17, 2006 8:17 PM
 

Patrick Donnelly said:

Halo.I am dealing with a major energy block in my life and I am searching for an EFT life coach.I know I have great potential but for the past ten years I have been in a great amount of pain and suffering.I am optomistic about my recovery and return to life because I have a lot to show the world.I need to detoxify my body and find gratitute and forgiveness mostly for my self.I hope I have not said the wrong things here but I am searching for answers anywhere I can get them..Thak you..Patrick.
December 17, 2006 8:52 PM
 

Gil Magno said:

Your EFT Blog says it all.  Health in this country has become a great tool for the
"respectful" criminal.

EMU is a great idea.  It will free those who are prisoners of those criminals.
Count me in.
December 17, 2006 9:50 PM
 

Kaelana said:

I have a resume that states:    School: Very Hard Knocks
                                        University: Of  Life
                                            Degree: Serenity
Now I can add MD (Major Do-gooder) that fits quite nicely.

Thankyou
December 17, 2006 9:56 PM
 

Joanne Waine said:

Wow, I had my MD for ages and didn't know it!  I love to see the changes happening in my clients, it is like the emergence of the butterfly from its chrysalis-prision.  EMU is a wonderful idea, I would be honoured to join.  Thank you from Joanne from Bedford England
December 17, 2006 11:30 PM
 

Brad Gilbert said:

Go EMUs!  I have never been much of a team player, and never thought I would be a Medical Student.
Oh what the hay, I can do both! Yes...yes...yes!

Thank you Gary for your never ending commitment to making EFT the best thing since sliced bread... okay much better than sliced bread!

I know what you say is true. I believe that every time I release the charge from a trauma or grudge against someone, I am extending my life; allowing me to have access to more of my energy.  Every time I help a client release their issues I am helping not only them but their family and friends as well. A pill will never be able to do this.

Blessings,

Brad Gilbert, EFT practitioner
December 17, 2006 11:30 PM
 

laura de bernardino said:

I think that we live in a period in which the men have lost their potentiality and that we are under the medicine government.  the publicity push us to eat terrible food and then suggest us to use medicine to loose weight or to have a good digestion. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT EFT GIVE US THE FREEDOM FROME THE POWER OF DRUGS SURGERY ECC....EMU IS A WONDERFUL IDEA . i LIVE IN ROME AND WITH MY CLIENTS AND FRIEND IN A MONTHE WE HAVE HELPED ALMOST 5O PEOPLE AND I,M VERY HAPPY tHANKS FOR EVERYTHING   laura please forgive me for my english
December 18, 2006 12:06 AM
 

Morag Foster said:

I agree with the person above's comments about becoming a Master of EFT. I use EFT in conjunction with other things,including visualisation so can't guarantee to use EFT almost solely.I would still like to do the Master course ,is there any way round this?It is a wonderful and successful technique and I love using it.
December 18, 2006 1:28 AM
 

Francis said:

i have been trying to force myself be an EFT practioner for a year now - i don't know why i have the reluctance to take the responsibility to help people, but i know EFT will help overcome that issue - and then i will help others - glad to be a part of EMU! can't wait to really get involved - i'm starting this week!
francis in the rainbow region - Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia
December 18, 2006 2:38 AM
 

Alessandro Specchio said:

I' am living in Brazil and did not have much result from the use of EFT, dont think is any mistake of tne professional i 'm leading with, even doing tap tap on the suggested places, still I dont see anything solving stress, anxiety. Pleases send more informations about, Thanks,
P.S I know the for some particular cases EFT needs sometimes months, or year.
Is that true?
December 18, 2006 2:50 AM
 

yona_etc@yahoo.ca said:

I have been practicing EFT and sharing it with everyone who comes into my orbit since June with remarkable results for all concerned. I tap morning noon and night as inspired and I am not shy to do this where ever I find myself by using the energy points on my hands when in public. In New Brunswick we have been experiencing a doctor shortage for several years. The number of doctors is rationed by the government.  I became one of those citizens affected by this shortage.   Also at the same time I experienced divorce and lost the all the private medical benefits I had received through my former husbands place of work. I am an artist/writer and have no medical benefits through my work.  I am focused on health and prevention not on sickness and treatment.  Since discovering EFT I have experienced major improvements in all areas of my life. I had become my own doctor by necessity some time before I had found EFT.   I stopped taking the meds my former family doctor had prescribed for my "emotional problems". I changed my diet and stopped "eating my emotions"  My friends tell me I look ten years younger then I did ten years ago : )! I often heard the comment "You are a wonderful role model because you are living life the way it should be lived" prior to learning EFT. However I carried one dark secret through all this apparent joy. Like many others I had found ways to accomplish some of my health goals (your experience of losing weight) prior to finding EFT. However with EFT I am now super charged!!!!! I am able to leap over tall challenges at a single bound.  I am now extremely energetic and joy-filled and I am now told I "exude an amazing joy-filled energy that is appreciated because it is so healing". Through EFT I have become a super charged example of health gratitude and forgiveness!!!!!! My income is also now growing in leaps and bounds.  I am a dedicated student of all your DVD's and I practice my skills everywhere and on everyone and everything that will allow. One of the most profound gifts that EFT has given me (that no other healing modality provided) has been the freedom to leave behind a lifetime of useless baggage concerning my emotional history. I have become congruent as it concerns my estimation of my own good emotional health in a way I was not able to do prior to learning and applying EFT.  Gary you are an awesome role model and an outstanding teacher and I am happy to accept the title MD from you. Blessings and best thoughts in abundance,  Yona : )!
December 18, 2006 2:55 AM
 

Robert Broome said:

Can everyone just please STOP!!!!

Calling yourself MD in a "medical" sense without the recognised qualifications is just asking for trouble.  
Why not ask a lawyer or your Public Liability Insurance company about this first.

Gary, do you think this stunt enhances your reputation in the sensible way?

December 18, 2006 3:10 AM
 

Kerstin Warkentin said:

Thank you, Gary, for this brilliant idea.

EFT is a lifestyle!! 1000% YES!!!

It is my intend to spread EFT to everybody, to let go  mental, emotional, physical stress and to open a door for a healthy, positve life, filled with energy and Love.
To take back self-responsibility.
It is my intend to send infinite- dimensional love to this project and to all who are involved and to be part of a wonder.
Major Do-gooder, Gary, you are really an incredible wonder- worker ( Wundertüte in german ).
and is EFT not this  magic - pill?!!!

Lets get together, lets all be a  Major Do-gooder

with all my love
kerstin from Germany

EFT - Trainer and coach
December 18, 2006 3:12 AM
 

Kerstin Warkentin said:

Thank you, Gary, for this brilliant idea.

EFT is a lifestyle!! 1000% YES!!!

It is my intend to spread EFT to everybody, to let go  mental, emotional, physical stress and to open a door for a healthy, positve life, filled with energy and Love.
To take back self-responsibility.
It is my intend to send infinite- dimensional love to this project and to all who are involved and to be part of a wonder.
Major Do-gooder, Gary, you are really an incredible wonder- worker ( Wundertüte in german ).
and is EFT not this  magic - pill?!!!

Lets get together, lets all be a  Major Do-gooder

with all my love
kerstin from Germany

EFT - Trainer and coach
December 18, 2006 3:14 AM
 

Janet said:

I owe whatever life I now enjoy to an energy healer.  EFT was the emergency first aid that allowed me to move on to other  healing processes.  I went to her because she was a medical doctor who happened to use alternative treatments.  

I don't think coining the term "MD" is a good idea.  The biggest challenge of EFT is to get people to believe that it isn't "quackery".  This is giving the nei-sayers ammunition to discredit the movement.  It's the opposite end of the spectrum of calling oneself an "angel".

Emotional Freedom Therapist is what we are, what we do.

I think a type of accredition is a very good thing, look at Donna Eden's course as an outstanding example.

I think that you'll have a better chance at getting people on board by telling it like it is, you don't have to be an MD, you don't have to be an angel, EFT will give you the tools to be a healer, a friend.

Keep up your good work Gary, thankyou for being the Maverick you are.

Janet





December 18, 2006 4:43 AM
 

Grier Holliday said:

EMT coupled with a proper (non-hormone, natural foods) diet and exercise are the wave of the future for good living.  I've tapped myself free from common haunts such as parental issues to getting upset with my dog over something and I feel relieved and refreshed.  People are so open to listening and learning about EFT that I wish I had more time in the day just for helping people learn the "sandwich".  Thank you for inspiring myself and many more!

Grier Holliday
December 18, 2006 5:24 AM
 

Helen Vella, Orlando, Florida said:

I have been an EFT practitioner and trainer for a number of years now.   I continually help people every day of my life, I especially focus on children and teach as many adults as I know and come in contact with to teach their children.   I constantly see many people make amazing breakthrough's and I realize now that as I am going through my seperation with my husband myself, without the experience and constant use of EFT I would not be as positive and balanced as I am now.
December 18, 2006 5:57 AM
 

Joy said:

I have to agree with the folks who think using "MD" might not be a good idea.  No need to call down the wrathful powers-that-be for urging people to "practice medicine without a license," or whatever might be said.  The fact is, regular doctorin' works just fine for some people.  It fits with their belief system, they trust it, and it somehow seems to get results for them (where it most surely would not work for others, me included).  So why knock the "medical establishment"?  It just puts more negativity into the world.  Let's confidently offer the world another way of approaching dis-ease and dis-comfort and trust that each person will find the way to wholeness that works for them (maybe not in this life....)  Also, hooray for the folks who urge Gary to open up the Master program to therapists who cannot promise to use eft as their predominant therapy.  I do not understand the point of that.  Good therapists are almost be definition open to whatever works for their clients and most use a variety of techniques depending on circumstances.  Why exclude them from becoming even more skilled in one of these modalities?  Thanks for providing this forum.  It is much appreciated!  Joy
December 18, 2006 6:12 AM
 

Tanya Peyton said:

A friend told me originally about EFT, very emphatically, saying she had seen amazing things happen. I checked it out on-line and without much hesitation ordered 5 sets of DVD's. I've only managed to get through one set so far and have been tapping away and positively affirming aspects in my life. My first thougts about passing it on were, "Every human on the planet should have this knowledge and choices for themselves!" The world would undoubtedly go through major changes and humans would become humane, at last. Thanks, so much Gary and Adrienne for your open, sharing of this wonderful tool! You've inspired me to share it as freely. Why not, we can only benefit! In peace and light, Tanya
December 18, 2006 6:32 AM
 

Jim Ousterhout said:

I agree with some of the other bloggers in as much as suffixing the letters "MD" after a name, whether to mean "Major Do-Gooder" or other such wording, may not be appropriate. In today's politically correct society, people, and more specifically the professions, may get bent out of shape seeing the misappropriation of letters after a name. Personally, I don't care what letters suffix a name. I have some, but they are only letters and so what? What counts is one’s true ability to bring health and happiness to others and yourself while on earth. If one feels the need for letters, then how about coming up with ones that don’t mimic or follow convention – like, P.P.h. (Personal People helper) or P.L.R. (Personal Life Restorer). Just thoughts, no criticisms intended. Gary is always thinking, and as long as it helps people that is what counts.

Jim Ousterhout
December 18, 2006 6:35 AM
 

Abby Chasky said:

Most people will find that "Titles" do not heal.  It is the trust built upon a personal relationship that allows the opening for people to have healing in their lives.  Often people use their titles to build up their own self esteem.  Most people who are living lives of service do not need a "Title" to serve, they just need inner strength and belief to know that they can bring positive change to the world.  May all of you continue the living work of healing and enjoy a Happy and Healthy Holdiay Season today and every day.  G-d Bless!!!
December 18, 2006 6:47 AM
 

Ed Darmohray said:

I agree with those who think that using MD is a bad idea.  The medical profession is stuck in the false logic that since drugs can cure many infections , drugs can cure matabolic disorders also.  Why muddy the waters and cause some people to think that those who use EFT are medical doctors?  It's much better to steer clear from the medical profession in it's present dissarray, which is caused by walking in lock step with the drug comapnies.
December 18, 2006 6:49 AM
 

Monica King said:

Dear Gary,

Bless you for shifting cultural boundaries & expectations.  It is marvelous to add MD, Major Dogooder to peoples' credentials.

The ideas you have let loose in our collective consciousness ARE speeding toward a far healthier future as a planet, & as earth citizens.

We ALL are being given experiences which are midwifing a shift here on earth; that of being dependent or codependent: to true interdependence in all parts of the globe & in every area of our lives.

The power we have given over to our traditional Western trained M.D. is out of balance.  They do not like it, it asks of them too much, & neither do we, as we give AWAY our innate power to heal when we mistakenly believe we do not have this healing power within.

At best, we can be mirrors for one another, offering our insights as they arise to resonate with what others struggle with.

The notion that we can be that powerful is brought to the fore with your invitation & humor.  And of course humor & joy & lightening up helps all the way around, now doesn't it?

Blessings!  I say again blessings to you dear friend.  Monica King
December 18, 2006 7:04 AM
 

Marie Lake, RN, NP said:

I agree with Robet Broome and others who think this is not a great idea. It can work against those of us who use EFT successfully and can imply fraudulent behavior where none exists.
To those who might want to tell me to "lighten up", I'd ask them to check out a book on law and/or on ethics for professional nurses.
Thanks/Marie
December 18, 2006 7:45 AM
 

megan said:

Dear Gary,
I agree, using the term MD can be very misleading. I work in a job fraught with acronyms, and when we find one that has more than one meaning, it's sometimes difficult to ascertain what is meant.

For years, I've felt that each one of us needs to be responsible for our own health, and to find the tools that works best. There are times in my life where allopathic medicine was definitely needed, and I was grateful to medical staff who were trained in that manner, as they helped my body heal from a traumatic event. For other kinds of healing, I sought others to help me because the allopathic medical staff I knew weren't well versed with that. I didn't condemn them, I simply regarded it as they had an area of expertise in one area; if I found information in another area that helped me, I could choose to pass the information onto them, in case they had patients ask them. The results were surprising. Many were interested to know about the other aspects of my healing and were thrilled that I was grateful for the part they played in that process. I think they appreciated my common sense approach to my own health, saw that I was willing to do what it took to keep or restore my health, and as a result, were more willing to listen to other paths of healing.

December 18, 2006 7:48 AM
 

Detlev Tesch said:

Hi Gary,

great idea, this "tongue in cheek" MD      ;-))

In essence, I think you are absolutely right. Add the points Dr. Kamnitzer named and we should have perfect aim.

Not too many years ago physicians ridiculed the idea of disinfecting their hands and tools. Today it is standard and goes without asking. Maybe not too many years from now EFT and other energy techniques will be just as widely accepted.

Thank you so much for your commitment to spreading EFT and making it freely available. You're a great pioneer.

Greetings from Germany

Detlev Tesch
December 18, 2006 7:51 AM
 

Randy Engheben said:

I'm a EFT newbie and use it on myself and my wife with awesome results.  I'm looking forward to helping others as well.

My humble opinion;
I think there are a significant number of doctors, MDs or medical, physcho or other specialists that use EFTor refer to EFT Practicioners.  However, I don't think the numbers are significant enough, as a part of the medical community, to have any influence on that community if a problem with using MD should come up.  I also believe any single person or group, within or outside of that community, that would consider a law suit against Gary or a Practicioner because of the use of MD in print or orally would be in DESPERATE need of being treated with EFT to resolve  the aspects that moved them in that direction.  I realize that may take a large panel of Masters led by Gary.  Of course, anyone serving or even offering to serve on the panel or even thinking about serving would automattically have the title of MD conferred on them.  I may give myself one just for writing this.

Blessings to all,

Randy
December 18, 2006 8:22 AM
 

Arlette Beauchamps said:

Hi Gary!  Thanks so much for your committment to serving others!  EFT has deffinately replaced my medicine cabinet.  Regarding the "MD" idea...very cute...but it might be better to come up with an acronym that rings in a new era...something that inspires self healing...if you need one at all.  EFT seems to be doing fine on its own.

Arlette Beauchamps
December 18, 2006 8:26 AM
 

Dr. Kay Heaston said:

You are so light Gary. I love it. We take ourselves so seriously. Please continue to shake up the troops.  God bless you, your immediate family, and your EFT family, Kay
December 18, 2006 8:31 AM
 

Terri Love said:

Dear Gary:
MD, wow, how many of us on Mother Earth can respond with a resounding yes. (<:  Count me in, I love it.  
EFT is a phenomenal, self-help tool that everyone should be practicing and I include Angels to assist on a spiritual level as they learn to balance body, mind and spirit.  
Thank you Gary for all that you do.
Sincerely,

Terri Love
Transpersonal Hypno-Coach
Advanced EFT
Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner
December 18, 2006 8:45 AM
 

Sylvia said:

Dear Gary

MD no way.  Let us not covet that status or power.  Let us go on our meek and gentle energetic way having fun and healing for almost free.

Thanks to your great generosity, we don't have to pay back huge student loans for 30 years.

LOVE
December 18, 2006 9:05 AM
 

Pam Pappas said:

To me, EFT is a very useful tool that has helped many.  But I wonder how many EFT practitioners would enjoy 4 years of medical school, 3 or more years of residency training, additional fellowship years, and the rigors of ongoing medical practice (with all the surprises this can bring)?  How about providing all-hours' availability to clients in need of emergency care?  How many would also enjoy being sued for malpractice even while doing the best you can, with the highest of healing intention?  How many would enjoy having your practices constrained by what insurance companies will (or most often, won't) pay . . . and then having clients get angry because your services are not free?  How many EFT practitioners would enjoy accompanying your clients while dealing with terminal, painful illnesses . . . hospice care, perhaps?  How many will enjoy dealing with psychotic, intoxicated, alienated, hostile clients?

Oh, no one is signing up?  Hmmm . . . interesting when illusion meets the authentic.  Better tap on that one.
   
December 18, 2006 9:12 AM
 

Meredith Tupper said:

I like it.  Count me in.
December 18, 2006 9:23 AM
 

Freda Belden said:

My husband and I just finished a ten-week procedure using a book, The Presence Process by Michael Brown. We use EFT on everything including helping us do the process. Both are wonderful. Brown points out that some people "need more sleep" by which he means that they may not be ready for positive change. We give freely, but we are changing in our efforts to "push" EFT onto others.

I was immediately concerned about possible misuse of Gary's fun-filled idea. I love the idea, but would never put MD after my name due to the misunderstanding that might insue.

Thanks, Gary, for all your wonderful freely given work. You are an inspiration.
December 18, 2006 9:24 AM
 

Tom Mount D.Sc. said:

Hi Gary
Love EFT- Was first introduced to it in a class at UU in Energy Pscyhology, as part of my Ph.D-N.D. program of which I 'm in process of reformatting my dissertation at the moment.  I use EFT along with other forms of energy Medicine and Past Life Therapy and think it is GREAT it wil always be part of my tool chest. I also teach Martial Arts and we use EFT , Homeopathy and Quantum Touch successfuly for every injury or emotional issue that any of us substain.

I think using the term M.D. will harm rather( although I agree with philosophy behind the idea) than help, as in Florida there are frequent arrest for people practicing medicine who are not actual M;D.'s.  So we usually do coaching, consulting etc , with out any claims to being treatment or any promises.  As we all know though in EFT- and other energy work- treatment of the person rather than only a symptom is what takes place.  So in one aspect calling a Healer- Energy Worker a M.D. could be downgrading what they actually do and mislead people into thinking they only masked symptoms, as most M.D.'s do (not all and certainly not those who do practice CAM) and did not attempt to heal individuals.

That is just my two cents maybe a title of D.W (doctor of well ness) or D.H. (Doctor of Health)  would apply more

Tom
December 18, 2006 9:48 AM
 

Josie Webb said:

Since this is a new way of thinking and doing why use an old terminology steeped in an older way of treating the body.  A new name for a new proceedure is appropriate.  The world is steeped in MD tradition/treatment/etc.  Let's not put more confusion out there that might hinder the spread of this process.  Let's have a contest and invite new thoughts for getting a catchy phrase out in the world that speaks to what this new process is.
December 18, 2006 9:59 AM
 

Josie Webb said:

Since this is a new way of thinking and doing why use an old terminology steeped in an older way of treating the body.  A new name for a new proceedure is appropriate.  The world is steeped in MD tradition/treatment/etc.  Let's not put more confusion out there that might hinder the spread of this process.  Let's have a contest and invite new thoughts for getting a catchy phrase out in the world that speaks to what this new process is.
December 18, 2006 10:09 AM
 

Michael Plumer said:

Gary,
EMU and the Major Dogooder degree may be a playful way of emphasizing the value of EFT, but I think there’s no cheese down this tunnel.  Your intent may be to challenge societal conversations, but my experience is that you’re more likely to invite dismissal if you introduce “phony” credentials, even playfully.  
“University” implies a comprehensive offering of study and examination. “MD” implies some pretty specific promises about education, training, licensing, and oversight.  Why set folks up for disappointment and dismissal?
One of the attractions of EFT for me has been that it requires no rejection of other doctrine to be effective. EFT doesn’t require an either/or therapeutic approach.  Nor does it require demonizing those not currently using it or benefiting from it.  I don’t have to portray a patient as a dupe of the pharmaceutical industry or of the medical establishment to introduce EFT for an asthmatic attack or post-operative nausea.
I’m dismayed by the uncharitable nature of your comments about both patients and physicians.  What if the world were full of people who simply don’t know how to take care of themselves in a way that keeps them healthy, vigorous, spiritually whole, and fully self-expressed?  What if those people included most of the practitioners of healing arts?  Will enlightenment come more rapidly if we portray patients as lazy couch potatoes and physicians as greedy over-treaters?
I’ve experienced you as a steady source of discovery and exploration.  Please don’t risk the acceptability of EFT by playing with phony medical credentials.
December 18, 2006 10:14 AM
 

David Hodds UK said:

A fantastic idea.  Let's get the Health Revolution truly rolling!
December 18, 2006 10:31 AM
 

Paul Keene said:

Gary, You sonofagun. I believe that you did exactly what you set out to do--instilling in us that when "we get ourselves out of the way", we have the tools and the energy to heal, regardless of initials behind our names.  Of course, it would be unrealistic, dishonest, and foolish to add MD after our name unless we are indeed degreed medical doctors. . . but how empowering to keep that concept in our minds. Thanks.
December 18, 2006 10:55 AM
 

Steve Allen said:

I agree with those that see the possibility of M.D being a lable that could harm the name of E.F.T.. I use it all the time with clients and never have I see anything so useful for relieving pain. This practice has it's roots in Oriental Medicine and some distinction from western medicine would keep it a little cleaner.
December 18, 2006 11:15 AM
 

Louise Greer said:


A wonderful physican advised me to learn alternative medicine and take care of myself.  "They will kill you," he said, "if you keep coming here to see doctors.  Learn a better way to care for yourself."
Linking EFT with Medical care is a very negative connotation.  A medical doctor never goes beyond "Practictioner."  This means they are still practicing on the patient.

EFT is the core and beyond for caring for oneself.  Medical Doctor is a doctor of medicine and will use medication to our detriment.  EFT is the art of healing oneself.  Let us hear from all of the bright young brains out there.

Something along the lines of  "Health Engineer;"  "Self-healing Technician or Trainer," would be an accurate description, if one needed a title.  I admit that EFT does cause some confusion with the question, "What does that stand for?"   Emotional Freedom Techniques gives people the picture of a couch and an analyst.  Accupressure simply gives many the chills when they think of someone sticking needles in them.  

I try to present it as utilizing the bodies pressure points to relieve pain, anxiety and to aid healing.  
December 18, 2006 11:58 AM
 

Ganesh said:

Gary,

This is a fine idea. You had me until the point when you suggested we use the "MD", and you put it after your name. It made me feel a little uncomfortable, I confess. We can't just "call ourselves" MDs. One suggestion, so that it is properly understood, while it may sound comical would be to say "Gary, MD (Major Do-gooder)"
December 18, 2006 12:01 PM
 

Carolyn Meiselbach said:

I'm quite sure you know that using such initials would be illegal, Gary, and didn't mean for folks to take you so literally. It is nice to think about how important EFT work is by thinking of ourselves as Major Do-Gooders and as a vital contribution to our society. To do and teach EFT is indeed as important as the medical profession or maybe even more if we can prevent people from getting sick in the first place. But we still need real MDs, to be sure, and they may not know it yet, but they need us too, to help people heal. Someday.
December 18, 2006 1:22 PM
 

Diane West said:

In the interest of growing EFT acceptance and usage, I recommend you more fully conditionalize your comments or fully rescind them. I understand why there have been both positive and negative responses. I'm not a physician and I don't even play one on TV. But if I did, I might encourage you to post those comments; what better way to hasten the self-implosion of EFT and along with it the economic threat it brings to physicians, drug makers and insurance companies.

While I'm at it, let me say that the sheer volume of testimonials available on the website is cause for some individuals to doubt the efficacy of EFT.  An alternative might be to supply a template for submission of EFT use cases.  EFT does not need to be described with flowery language, chock full of superlative descriptions of how well it works. Just state the facts and let the reader interpret for themselves!

Many thanks, Diane
December 18, 2006 1:36 PM
 

newbie said:

I'm new, not very familiar with EFT, but learning.
My first reaction when I read this.........Why on earth would you want MD?
To try and get some respect, that doesn't exist, for those of us that use "alternatives" to mainstream medical?
MD could be a real turn off.  One of the things I like about EFT is it's availability to everyone.
December 18, 2006 1:44 PM
 

Brenda in Idaho said:

First let me say Hello from Idaho Dear Gary and THANK YOU for the EFT method!!  

I am delighted to be a graduate already, of the The EFT Medical University--Anyone Can Be An MD... and to share this idea far and wide!!!!!!!

My partner and I have been so busy tapping and clearing and sharing your site and everything in it that we definitely qualify!!  We are using EFT together with HO`Oponopono and Holographic Re-Patterning guided by Elizabeth Tobin.  

It may sound silly but we have also gathered a group of like kind WAND WAVERS who like EFT because it is right here with us wherever we are and we believe that as we heal = clear emotional blocks and balance our energy flow, we are simultaneously doing THAT for our whole world.

Brenda, aka Freo`7
P.S. and we encourage everyone we know to get the Free EFT manual and subscribe to the newsletter as STEP #1.
December 18, 2006 4:10 PM
 

Carol Solomon said:

As usual, Gary, you get your point across with humor and grace. Thanks for starting the conversation. Anyone who practices EFT knows that it is a phenomenal healing tool, devoid of the restrictions of the medical profession. Love your optimism!
December 18, 2006 4:28 PM
 

yona_etc@yahoo.ca said:

"Tongue in cheek" means it's to be taken lightly and enjoyed for its humor : )! I do not think Gary or anyone else is seriously planning to use MD after their name as an EFT practioner. At least not until MD is universaly recognized as meaning Major Do-Gooder : )! Come on lighten up : )!  and laugh  : )!!!!  Yona : )!
PS : )! MD in my Websters dictionary has three meanings: 1 MD = Doctor of Medicine, 2 MD = Maryland, and 3 MD = Medical Department. So why not MD = Major Do-gooder : )! Its funny : )! especially because doing major good is very healing for all concerned!
December 18, 2006 5:04 PM
 

Randy Fisher said:

Gary, Can we use it!!:o) I love it and I'm going to use it! Mr. Broome.....please. Remember the Laws of Attraction and focus your energies elsewhere. Enough said.
Keep your light shining Gary!  He ain't "skeered".

God bless, Randy
December 18, 2006 7:16 PM
 

Gerald Perry said:

After practicing Pharmacy for 40+ years and discovering the amazing effectivness of Energy Therapy, I do not like the idea of using M.D. after my name.  I simply don't want to have anyone mistakenly think, even for a  brief moment, that I am a Medical Doctor.  I also believe that it might stir up Big Pharma to send their $Drug$ $Crazed$ thugs after us.  I remember what happened to Royal Rife, Dinshah Ghadiali, Harry Hoxsey and numerous others who used their talents to help people without using chemicals.  Even some with M.D., such as Stanislaw Burzynski M.D. have had a much harder life simply for trying to help sick people outside the  "accepted" medical standard.  It possibly could bring the great FDA down on our heads.  Let's play it safe and remain EFT Practitioners.
December 18, 2006 7:55 PM
 

Dawn said:

Gary, what a great idea. How nice to know you are among friends and that some of them understand what tongue in cheek means. I will forever consider in my own quiet thoughts that I am an MD (major do gooder). Hey, my doctor wants *MY* help. Since the most important person I can help is myself (love your neighbor as yourself), I now consider myself a graduate. EFT has helped me immensely. And I enjoy the continued blessing of being able to share EFT and love my neighbor in ways I previously never knew. Blessing.
December 18, 2006 10:58 PM
 

Paul Kay said:

I cannot believe that some people are taking Gary's blog seriously. Nobody is going to use MD after their name if not a medical doctor. Does anyone really think gary is so irresponsible to be seriously suggesting this? It was nothing but a touch of humour, can we move on please.
December 18, 2006 11:53 PM
 

Robert Broome said:

So where did this "With tongue in cheek, " come from.  It is not in the original email or was it on the original blog page?

I wonder who added it?

Was this done "off camera"?
December 19, 2006 1:31 AM
 

yona_etc@yahoo.ca said:

Dear Gary : )!
I recently finished reading "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Dr Robert Cialdini as recommended by you in Doing Business with EFT.  It is a real eye opener : )! I would like to share what I have learned from my studies with you and the group responding to your desire to establish EMU : )!  According to Dr Cialdini the human being is easily influenced by various social cues which lead to various behaviors some quite useful and helpful and some quite unreasonable and harmful.  We all see though a cloud of fictions, confusions and illusions. As we have the courage to step outside our comfort zones (be they personal or societal) we begin to understand the fictions that pass for most of our social constructs. All of us are subject to these fictions of limitation. This is why it is right action to forgive, bless and accept all. We are called to do through the knowledge that each of us is doing the best we can given the understandings and limitations each of us holds about our lives and our society.  From my understanding of NLP those who are able to step forward into untested and uncharted territory are self validating. They do not seek authority outside of themselves for approval of their truth.  I think this is what Gary is trying to awaken in each of us with the idea that we are MD's in the useful sense of being our own first response medical providers. That does not reflect an opinion that MD's are irresponsible or dishonest. Everyone is doing the best they can from the place they find themselves standing.
   In my life journey I have found two things to be true as it concerns both my physical and my emotional health.  The source of both good health and ill health are the same. Just as the source of my success and failure are the same. This one source is my minds ability to focus on and choose my thoughts. Our thoughts are creative! I really enjoy EFT I find it very helpful and quick way of putting myself in a mindful state.  Also : )! I am very kinesthetic and I enjoy it : )! It feels good : )! It exercises my energy system like rigorous exercise and deep breathing exercises my lymph system. It gets things flowing : )! The physical aspects that EFT allows me to bring to my practice of mindfulness are fun : )! I also find that EFT allows me to help others who have not developed the practice of mindfulness. In western culture mindfulness is not a common practice. Most of us are walking around with "monkey minds" chatter chatter chatter : )! I am not putting anyone down for this. I  believe monkey mind  is an aspect of our thinking that we all have to deal with. I have a "monkey mind" which I calm frequently with EFT : )!
  We are as Gary says just starting out on the ground floor of a healing high rise : )! In time I believe those who come after us will look back on us all being so  busy tapping away : )! and laugh with understanding and compassion at what newbies we all were when it came developing mindfulness : ). As we continue to mature as a species we will in increasing numbers develop and perfect this one simple yet essential life skill: mindfulness.  We will leave the dark cave of our collective fears because we will have become infused with an inner light. I believe this light is "mindfulness" which means being able to see past the illusions and confusions that our more primitive emotional brains present to us as reality. I believe EFT is a conduit for this understanding. However : )!!!!, if I live to be a zillion years old!!!!!!!!!  I think I will always enjoy the energy work out that EFT gives me : )! . It may prove in time not to be necessary for focusing our minds but it sure is fun:)!
I thank you very much for taking the time to teach us though your blog and emofree.com site : )! You are awesome!!!!!! yona : )!
December 19, 2006 8:52 AM
 

Ted Robinson said:

I love Gary's playfulness and I especially love his insights and innovativeness.  My concern is trying to become something we're not - Doctors of any sort.  Please remember, Doctors must diagnose and the specifically treat conditions they've just diagnosed.  That's why they are licensed.  EFT treats conditions WITHOUT diagnosis and especially withuot specific treatment.  That's the beauty of EFT.  Anyone and everyone can do it - and should do it.  Without any licensure or diagnosis or specific treatment.
Just as with the hypnotists, the psychological profession is watching very closely to see just when they should try to put their heel on our necks.  I, for one, want to be very careful not to give them anything to attack.  Right now, we're unlicensed and I think we should stay that way.  Any mention of anything medical in nature may give them just what they're waiting patiently for.  I'm still a dedicated EFTer and wish we had a better name for it.
December 19, 2006 1:14 PM
 

Adele Futato said:

MD is simply a humorous perspective, not to be taken literally! I enjoyed it! Here Here!
December 19, 2006 8:32 PM
 

Gary Craig said:

OK folks.  I read all your responses to date and was quite surprised at the negative take on the term MD.  It was meant as a humorous way to make the point that proper lifestyle changes will provide MAJOR health benefits and dramatically reduce our medical bills.  In no way did I really expect people to put MD after their names.  That would be silly.  I must, of course, take responsibility for the humor landing with a thud for some of you.  After all, I wrote the article.  Please accept my apologies.  Now put on your humor glasses and go back and read it again.  Hopefully, it will come through differently this time.  Cheers, Gary
December 20, 2006 9:21 AM
 

Melodee said:

Hi Gary,
Great idea.  Always love "tongue in cheek" ideas.  However, on the "real side," I would like to suggest ED-that is Effective Do Gooder!!!
Miracles of Blessings to all.
December 20, 2006 9:31 AM
 

Monique said:

Gary,

You claim to be an ordained minister, but I wish you would have a bit more compassion for people who are struggling with health issues such as obesity (no one wants to be fat), instead you chose to write them off as couch potatoes and beer guzzlers -  won't you please show some love and kindness?

Monique
December 20, 2006 6:42 PM
 

Davia said:

I think Gary adequately answered the response to those who thought MD was meant to be put behind a name as a genuine professional appellation.  He did say "tongue in cheek". In any case I certainly would not be placing MD on my business card, just like I wouldnt go online to purchase the title Minister of Religion by paying a donation and receiving an instant certificate!

As a fat person myself, I do agree with the person who took umbrage to the 'couch potato and beer guzzler' in Gary's article, but must unrepentantly say to all - both the established medical fraternity and the alternative medical fraternity that I do not seek your compassion- in my country, a good-sized girl like me is a sure sign that she is living well, so a stranger on the bus makes positive assumptions about your wealth  - now, in the US and UK the definition of rich is anorexic.

Sorry, but I do not plan to lose weight any time now or in the future..despite all that has been said about fat and health, I have never seen a fat corpse..they are all skinny.  As Long as Lane Bryant et al sell Womens size 20 I will be fine, thank you very much.  I have lived to age 50, with a congenital heart murmur, while taking time out of my busy career - to pop out 3 boys ( in a space of 3.8 years) ranging from 10lbs -9 lbs in weight at birth, and NO, I don't have diabetes, do not have High Cholesterol, do not have knee pain, will not get any of the above and do not lack for compliments when my hair is combed! Oh , I wear glasses for myopia, but that was from I was 7 years old weighing, 75 lbs.  I weigh 240 now.  After LIFE.

What really kills people off is not weight, but the stress of fighting the negative perceptions of others -who seek to make  you disrespect your own self! Because you are fat! Because you are short! Because you are not Aryan! Because you speak with an 'accent"! Because you are from the North! Because you wear a veil! Because you expose your ankles!  Because you are a girl! Because you are a non-sensitive man! Because your are/are not blonde! Whatever! We have people making assumptions about the energy levels/activity levels of others without even knowing them.  

The worst part is when they feel they have to comment on your weight! My response has always been to thank them for noticing me, appreciate their concern - while making  kindly suggestions as to how to get rid of their 'Problem" smoling habit,  acne,  (which, incidentally, some practicioners claim is a result of poor diet!) or nose hair - whatever tickles my fancy at the time.

Hey, don't feel too bad, two of my sons are in Med School and come home every holidays quoting medical tomes and  expecting me to be appropriately repentant and to be eating the fatted lettuce leaf and the sugar free Christmas Cake, but while I appreciate their efforts to predict my early death ( I KNOW it's not because they stand to inherit!),I also KNOW that I have at least another 38 years on the face of this earth to ENJOY and RELISH steak, pies, chocolate, potatoes, butter!

December 21, 2006 3:29 AM
 

Torben Munk NIelsen said:

Thank you Gary,

I can also feel for my self that I have the same feeling like you have for the medical and drug companies. In my country ( Denmark) they have a lot of power too. I havv seen some articles about codex's, they are real dangerous for the herbal medicine, and in the end alle we can use is EFT so we better be prepared.

When I see the DVD's it is almost like we are in family with you Gary,

Love and light Torben
December 21, 2006 5:45 AM
 

Ganesh said:

Sorry, Gary, I must have missed the very first phrase "tongue in cheek" when I wrote my response. I guess I took seriously what was meant to be humorous, as some of us did. I like your sense of humor!
December 21, 2006 12:22 PM
 

Cindy said:

EFT is a wonderful tool that utilizes tapping instead of accupressure or accupuncture for releasing excess energy in the body's major meridians.  Add the emotionally charged remembered event with the EFT procedure and you have a self healing technique that is as effective as QiGong and many others.

Gary your stirring up the pot --- we often do this in corporate and advertising when people and events need a boost of energy!  Good marketing .... technique.  It works in everyone's favor.
December 21, 2006 2:33 PM
 

Jason said:

I bought the basic EFT videos and I tapped with Gary as he showed the routines on DVD. I thought it was funny looking and the idea was interesting, but I did not have much faith in it working for issues. I have IBS and it got so bad sometimes that I would have to miss work almost once a month. After tapping I didn't realize until a few months later when my wife said "Wow, you haven't missed any days due to IBS". I told her I think it was since I tried the tapping with Gary and the videos. I cannot tell you what a relief it has been. I still have IBS bouts, but it is at least 75-80% better...well worth the videos!! I have read about EFT before hand and I read you do not have to 100% believe in it to work which I think is interesting in itself.. I am also a new Hypnotherapist and part of me still thinks that EFT could be a form of self-hypnosis....but whatever it is does it really matter as long as it is safe with no side effects? :) Thanks Gary for making such a great system!!
December 21, 2006 8:19 PM
 

Neville Glazier said:

Letters after your name?
What about EFT, (Energy Field Therapist)?

December 22, 2006 5:17 AM
 

Hendrik Stins said:

Who needs a false title? EFT would be perfect. Anybody who checks what EFT means will be interested. I am a health practitioner since 30 years and sometimes I need the help of an MD to get a better understanding of the patient´s symptoms. Impossible to do totally without them, they must have learned something usefull, in my country Costa Rica 7 years of study to be an MD and 4 years more for a speciality.
I would not like to be a blinded conventional MD, vasal of BIG PHARMA, without further schooling in alternavive medicine. An MD cannot cure even a flue.
December 23, 2006 2:09 PM
 

Bob Vessels said:

It's a great thought!It would be cool on my business cards to be able to reflect my   hours of study on helping people improve their physical and Emotional well being.I am a 5 time World Champion powerlifter that was open to new ideas regarding training and had I known of EFT at that time I would accelled to even greater levels in competition.I have current and past clients whom are M.D.'s that would probably not appreciate my use of M.D. although they do respect and appreciate my knowledge and skill.Perhaps we could make it MDG.                                
                                     Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill,
                                                                           Bob Vessels
                                                                           Birmingham,Al.
December 23, 2006 10:19 PM
 

David said:

I think some people need to do some tapping on their humor
December 24, 2006 4:35 PM
 

Tron Enger said:

Hi all, and Merry Christmas!
I live in Norway and we had our Christmas December 24th.

I have used EFT for abt 3 years and have had ENORMOUS results with EFT.
I have had many clients who went on drugs, antidepressiva, BEFORE they came to me, and quitted on their own free will AFTER ONLY ONE session.
Yes, EFT really works to reduce the intake of medicine.
On my clients it has worked 100%.

Will I use MD after my name?
No, but I might say it :)

Love, Tron, EFT-ADV (Spoken: MD)
December 25, 2006 1:29 AM
 

Jean Margron said:

What do I think?  I think that "Cindy" nailed it--the Major DoGooder thing is a timely stirring of the pot, and will benefit most everyone.

You wield a mean stirring spoon, Gary.  Nice shot.

                               Even more power to you,

                               Jean

December 27, 2006 4:23 AM
 

Franklin Sluijters said:

Dear Gary
when I read your blog my first reaction was "beware, what are you up to" ?
I think I clearly understand what you mean by 'tongue in cheek'. From my background as a physician I know that the M.D.'s in the medical community will not be very pleased by your idea. The simple reason for that is their lack of sense of humor and they specially hate it when it is coming from outsiders.
Being educated in thinking in terms of curing by treating symptoms it is almost impossible for them to look at their work from a different perspective. I like to emphasize however that for many patients great work is and will be done.
What is missing in the regular curriculum are the words emotions and healing.
I would never understood them if I hadn't been interested all my professional life in  CAM approaches. It changed my perspective of health completely. I began thinking in terms of systems and energy. I am convinced that nowadays an unstop-
pable healing revolution is going on and that you are one of the pioneers.
I am also convinced that in this process the general public is far ahead of the medical community - they might be the last ones in the row to admit change. But we need them and putting MD behind your name - even as it is meant as kind of a joke - is not the way to get on speaking terms.
Thank you for the good work and inspiration and all the best for 2007

Franklin Sluijters (65) M.D.      
December 31, 2006 4:14 AM
 

Jane Graves said:

Tennessee, USA
jamia01@comcast.net
Gary, Your thinking about healing is right on target. You don't have to be a medical doctor to heal is correct, because the body does the healing when you let it and EFT is one more way to convince the body that it CAN heal. I have been using EFT successfully for myself and friends (for 2 years)along with other forms of natural healing (including prayer) that I have used for 20 years with great success. I am now a very active 75 year old (still cross country ski) with no ailments and no use of medical drugs. 10 years ago I wore tri-focals and now no longer need glasses. Natural healing (all forms) are a wonderful blessing from God and I would hate to see the medical establishment attack your wonderful work, and believe me they will! I'm not sure we need any letters after our name. I'm happy with EFT Master. My gratitude goes out to you because of EFT and the many people I have shared it with to help bring about healing, spiritually, physically, and mentally. You are a great inspiration to all of us.
Blessings, Jane
December 31, 2006 3:44 PM
 

Joanne Gainey said:

We need to be able to discern the skills that any person brings to an interaction and being an EFT practitioner is a clear message of what we offer and what we can be expected to do help someone heal.  

MDs, of course, offer their own particular approach, as do psychotherapists and hypnotherapists, accupuncturists, nutritionists, life coaches, personal coaches, etc. ad infinitum.  While I might have wished at times that I had gone to medical school for a longer period and finished that degreee, the fact is that I didnt and, instead,I have become a vey respectable teacher, minister, psychotherapist, and now a practitioner of EFT---and I am proud of each title.  

I would never use the MD title even as a joke because I want to be clear in my communication (and maybe because I need to tap on inproving my sense of humor too!)

One thing about this thread--it has generated some interesting replies!
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