NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques) is a complementary approach that combines elements of applied kinesiology, acupuncture, acupressure, and traditional Chinese medicine.
The goal of a NAET treatment is to identify substances or environmental factors that may be associated with a person's symptoms and then use a structured treatment process intended to help the body respond to those substances differently.
NAET is commonly sought out by people experiencing concerns they associate with allergies or sensitivities, including seasonal and environmental symptoms, food-related concerns, or other reactions they feel may be connected to particular substances.
It is important to understand that NAET is a complementary therapy. It does not replace medical diagnosis, allergy testing, emergency treatment, or medically prescribed allergy management.
Rather than simply treating the symptom, NAET uses a process designed to explore the relationship between a person and a particular substance.
A typical treatment involves:
Identifying a substance or category to work with.
Using muscle-response testing as part of the assessment process.
Applying an acupuncture-based treatment while the substance is being addressed.
Following a specific period of avoiding the substance after treatment.
Reassessing the response before progressing to another substance.
The process is individualized, and treatment may progress gradually depending on the person's presentation and response.
The NAET treatments I provide are not intended for severe or potentially life-threatening allergies.
I do not treat diagnosed severe IgE-mediated allergies, anaphylaxis, or allergies that have the potential to cause serious systemic reactions.
NAET should not be used as a replacement for conventional allergy testing, emergency medication, or medically recommended allergy management.
My NAET practice is focused on non-severe allergy- and sensitivity-related concerns where a complementary approach may be appropriate.
We begin by discussing your concerns, symptoms, relevant history, and what you would like to address.
An acupuncture assessment may also be performed, including questions about your overall health and, when appropriate, observation of the tongue and assessment of the pulse.
Muscle-response testing is incorporated into the NAET assessment process to help determine which substance or category will be addressed.
The selected substance is incorporated into the treatment while acupuncture points are stimulated according to the NAET protocol.
The treatment is generally gentle and is performed in a controlled manner.
You may be asked to avoid the substance for a specific period following treatment.
This is considered an important part of the NAET treatment process.
At a subsequent appointment, the response can be reassessed before deciding whether to repeat the treatment or progress to another substance.
The use of muscle-response testing is one of the features that makes NAET different from a conventional acupuncture treatment.
During the assessment, you may be asked to hold or come into contact with a particular substance while a muscle-response test is performed. The practitioner observes changes in the muscle response and uses that information within the NAET system to help determine the treatment protocol.
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This is an important distinction.
NAET muscle-response testing is not the same thing as a skin-prick test, blood test, or other diagnostic testing performed by an allergist.
It is used as a functional assessment tool within the NAET treatment system. It should not be used to determine whether someone has a dangerous allergy or to replace medically appropriate allergy testing.
For example, if someone has a history of a severe reaction to peanuts, NAET muscle testing should not be used to determine whether that person can safely eat peanuts.
That type of allergy requires conventional medical assessment and management.
People commonly seek NAET for concerns they associate with:
Seasonal environmental sensitivities
Dust and environmental exposures
Animal or pet-related sensitivities
Food-related concerns
Certain recurring environmental symptoms
Other non-severe sensitivity-related concerns
The important distinction is that not every reaction to a substance is necessarily an allergy, and not every allergy is appropriate for NAET treatment.
An initial assessment allows us to discuss your specific concerns and determine whether NAET is an appropriate complementary option.
NAET is a structured complementary therapy that combines muscle-response testing, acupuncture, acupressure, and elements of traditional Chinese medicine.
It is not:
A replacement for an allergist
A conventional allergy test
A method for diagnosing anaphylaxis
A replacement for an epinephrine auto-injector
A substitute for medically prescribed allergy treatment
Appropriate for severe, potentially life-threatening allergies
The purpose of an NAET treatment is not to replace conventional medicine. Rather, it offers another therapeutic approach for people looking to explore non-severe allergy- and sensitivity-related concerns within an acupuncture-based practice.
If you have recurring symptoms that you suspect may be associated with a particular food, environmental factor, or other substance, an initial assessment provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns and determine whether NAET may be appropriate.
The treatment is individualized rather than following exactly the same sequence for every person.
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