ABMMA PRO is categorised as a TENS device. T.E.N.S. stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. An assembly of electric-powered devices designed to reduce the perception of pain by electrically stimulating peripheral nerves across the skin [transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)]. It includes an external current generator and skin-surface electrodes. It is intended for use in the home and healthcare facility to treat pain from surgery, trauma, musculoskeletal problems/arthritis, bursitis, dental problems, and may be used in physical therapy and during labour/delivery.

The manufacturer and distributors of the device (ABMMA PRO) used in ABMMA’s BMT courses are completely separate from ABMMA and are not involved in BMT trainings or seminars. Most of the applications of frequencies are for pain which is consistent with the approved use of the device. But the effects of biological resonance and frequencies have nothing to do with the devices or their approved uses.

The Device generates a low voltage electrical pulses of a specific amplitude and duration. The pattern of these pulses has been developed and refined to compliment the body’s natural electrical signal. Intensity referrers to the strength of the Bioelectric Energy ranging from Level 1 to Level 40.

The ABMMA PRO produces a variety of treatment frequencies which are available to the practitioner to address a wide range of conditions.

Differences

Bioelectric Meridian Therapy

• BMT is a hands-on therapy. No applicator is used during the treatment. The practitioner is the conductor of the bioelectric energy, using specially developed massage techniques.
• BMT is a form of electrical stimulation treatment using device known as ABMMA PRO device. It generates low voltage electrical pulses of a specific amplitude and duration.
• Uses a specially formulated cream which contains beneficial natural ingredients.
• The therapy is based on Basic TCM Principle and philosophy. It promotes body’s self healing mechanism through unblocking the meridian pathways and stimulates the acupuncture points, increasing proprioceptive communication within the system and allowing the body to get back to homeostasis.
• It is a win win modality – When providing massage, the practitioner will control the Bioelectric energy using feet pad while massaging the client using their hands. The Bio-energy will travel from practitioner’s feet up along the legs, trunk, cranium, along upper limbs and transfer to client through their hands. This means that the practitioner has the Bio-energy constantly clearing their meridian pathways while massaging the client. BMT is an intelligent modality which improves the practitioner’s health, reduces risk of injury and can prolong their career life span.
• The therapist has full control over the application of the bioelectric energy and can increase or decrease the intensity as required, and can select the optimum frequency base on client’s feedback. The therapist massages the patient using the bioelectric energy to dredge meridian pathways, supercharging the body’s natural healing process. Training is required to use and operate the ABMMA PRO.
• Tailor made therapy. Intensity level of the energy given base on the feedback from the client tissue. Practitioner will need to adjust the intensity constantly during the session.

PEMF Therapy

• Applicator/s is placed on the client depending where need to be treated during the treatment.
• PEMF therapy is a form of magnetic stimulation or energy medicine using devices known as PEMF device that emit pulsating electromagnetic fields, these electromagnetic vibrations are tuned at specific frequencies and amplitude.
• PEMF therapy devices are designed to target specific areas of the body or provide whole body effects as well.
• Applicators are used when perform the therapy. Only the client will benefit from the session.
• Therapist will choose the intensity level and time as require and let the device do the job.
• Work on selected programs intensity.

Similarities

• Both devices use a pulsating concept.
• Both therapies have the capability to provide both short-term and life-long benefits both physiologically and neurologically when applied with proper knowledge; and are safe to use and non-invasive.
• Both have beneficial effects on themitochondrial level, providing substantial healing from a variety of conditions due to enhanced cellular regeneration.
• You’ll find plenty of studies citing this aspect, especially in the earliest studies and trials, as this electrotherapy technology. Italian scientist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), Dr Harold Saxton Burr, PhD (1932-1956), Stephen J Beebe, PhD, Jerry Tennant, MD,MD(H), PScD, Johann Gottlob Kruger, Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein and Johann Joachim Lange from University of Halle Germany and several other lesser known but equally important universities, organizations, doctors and scientists from all over world.
• Both practitioner will benefits from using the device on themselves to promote their overall wellbeing.

• Vision: ABMMA has revolutionised how people think about preventative health. Around the world, BMT is a common wellbeing modality. Communities are generally healthier and happier with lower disease rates recorded.
• Our mission is to improve the wellness of every Australian by providing the best in bioelectric therapy technology, training and education; and to become a leading voice for the industry.
• Our values: Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Trust, Continuas improvement, Teamwork, Acceptance.

No. Scientific research is the neutral, systematic, planned, and multiple-step process that uses previously discovered facts to advance knowledge that does not exist in the literature. It can be classified as observational or experimental with respect to data collection techniques, descriptive or analytical with respect to causality, and prospective, retrospective, or cross-sectional with respect to time. Bioelectric Meridian Therapy is in the early stages of this process. However, the study of electrotherapy and its benefits started back in 1700s.

ABMMA is currently working with an Australian University to conduct research into the modality. Refer to the ABMMA website and Facebook for updates.

Using a different cream is not advisable. Our ABMMA massage cream is specially designed for Bioelectric Meridian Therapy. It has been specially formulated in Australia and contains a blend of organic, botanical ingredients. The cream acts as a conduit for energy during BMT. When used together with bioelectric energy it can aid in neutralising toxins accumulated under the skin.

There is no evidence that suggests having bioelectric energy pass through you as a practitioner over long term use such as Bioelectric Meridian Therapy has any adverse side effects.

There are however several benefits to the practitioner. The massage pressure used in Bioelectric Meridian Therapy is light as most of the work is being done by the bioelectricity and cream. This reduces the strain on the therapist, naturally increasing their career lifespan. Self-treatment is also possible with the device, enabling the practitioner to become healthier the more it is used.

As Bioelectric Meridian Therapy functions by promoting the body’s own natural healing process it can be used to enhance the results of most modalities including but not limited to:

• Relaxation Massage Therapy
• Remedial Massage Therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Chiropractic
• Osteopathic
• Naturopathy, Herbalism, Homeopathy
• Kinesiology
• Beauty and Slimming

The BMT@Home online course is an introduction to Bioelectric Meridian Therapy (BMT). The course is ideal for people who are interested in taking control of their health and looking after their families and friends.

Our Level 1 BMT course is open to experenced bodyworkers and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their existing skills.

Level 2 BMT and Specialisation Units are available to experenced practitioners who would like to take their skills to the next level.

Our courses are recognised by the relevant industry associations. Learning with ABMMA can provide you CPE points with Massage and Myotherapy Australia and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Points vary depending on the course. Please consult with your association prior to booking a course.

Upon completing a course with ABMMA you are encouraged to take advantage of the post course assistance where you can discuss cases, technique application and group study.

Your friendly course coordinator is always there for you. Please contact your course coordinator if you encounter any issue with the BMT Device or you need clarification on the techniques.

As a qualified practitioner of Bioelectric Meridian Massage, you can also choose to be listed on our website practitioner directory.

Yes you can. You can purchase a separate hand tool from ABMMA prior doing the course.

It can be judged by the flexibility of your hands. Your fingers have to be soft and flexible while you are massaging the client.

We recommend as often as you can! The modality helps cleanse the blocked qi and blood in your meridian pathways. Clear meridian pathways will help with transferring energy from you to the client.

No, you should use feel comfortable with the intensity level you choose. It should be a pleasant session for you.

Dispel wind (fingers) Before (5 minutes) and After massaging client (10-15 minutes).

Training The Fingertips (help with transferring energy to the client) (30 minutes)

Yes. You will be able to start providing the service to the public as soon as you arrange insurance coverage. However we suggest you to practice on family and friends for couple of weeks to build confidence  in the routines before offering to the public.

We recommend practitioners contact either AON insurance or IICT. You must hold an ABMMA BMT qualification and use the ABMMA PRO BMT Device to be eligable for Professional Indimnity Business Insurance.  Coverage ranges from $2 million to $20 million.

Do not treat the client unless they have a letter from their doctor approving their treatment by BMT.

Check for contraindications when making a booking for a new client, should they have any you must ask them to visit their doctor and get permission before visiting you.

We advise practitioners to avoid:

• Cold water for 30mins after the session
• Shower 2 hours after the session
• Walking bare feet 2 hours after the session
• Drinking or eating any food below the room temperature.

Why?

At ABMMA, we believe pain, ache and diseases are results from external invasion of 6 harms (Known as 6 evils in TCM Wind, Cold, Heat, Summer Heat, Dampness and Dry) and disorder of the internal 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water). Your skin is the largest organ in human system. Your body will try to remove these ‘Harms” by excretion through the skin after the using the energy, by washing hands or walking barefoot you dissipate the energy prematurely. Cold elements will give a shock to our system which can disturb negate the natural healing process initiated by the session.

The massage pressure used in Bioelectric Meridian Therapy is light as most of the work is being done by the bioelectricity and cream. This reduces the strain on the therapist, naturally increasing their career lifespan. Self-treatment is also possible with the machine, enabling the practitioner to become healthier, the more often it is used.

No. The devices available overseas are rudimental and not built to Australian Standards using medical grade components. Using other types of electro stimulation devices will void insurance coverage.

Yes, you receive a certificate of completion. The certificate can be used as evidence of competance for insurance or CPE points.

Bioelectric Meredian Therapy can be used to treat chronic and acute pain conditions.

• Complex regional pain syndrome also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
• Back pain
• General muscle pain
• Chronic soft tissue inflammation
• Physiologic motion impairment of the Visceral and also the surrounding connective tissues. Sluggish organs could cause many health issues eg. IBS, Pancreatitis, Prostatomegaly, Endomitriosis, Ovarian cyst, Hemorrhoids, Incontinence, kidneys/gallbladder/Urinary stones, Pheumonia Bronchitis and more.
• Postural impairment eg. Khyposis Lordorsis, Sway back, Scheuermann Disease, Scoliosis etc.
• Spine and join degeneration eg Arthritis, Degeneration and inflammation of the joints
• Poor blood circulation
• Headaches, Migraines, Tension Headaches and Cluster Headaches
• TMD, Tinnitus and Vertigo
• And more

Bioelectric Meredian Therapy is safe to use on children and adults of any age. The only people the therapy is not recommended for are those with:

• A pacemaker/ Electronic implant
• Organ failure
• Seizures, Epilepsy
• Foreign materials
• Surgery in the last 3 months
• Blood clot conditions

Bioelectric Meridian Therapy combines many Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques with modern western technology. The modern world is under chronic illness and stress. Bioelectricity technology is an emerging technology functioning on patients by adjusting the operators own bioelectricity. The ABMMA PRO BMT device is very different to galvanic therapeutic appliances and therapeutic instruments currently on the market.

The device generates a low electrical current which is transferred into a client’s body via the therapist’s hands. The therapist uses a specially formulated cream coupled with the Bioelectric energy to help clear the body’s meridians, stimulating nerves and cells, improving Qi and blood flow and regulate the body’s pH level.

This will be different for each person as it is a very personal experience.  Each patient will interpret how they feel differently. Most patients describe the sensation as tingling and pricky in some areas but with a general over all sensation of calmness and relaxation.

No, the therapy and associated products are very safe when used within the guidelines of proper training. The cells within the human body already uses a voltage of 50 to 90mV and act like a battery. Considering the body has trillions of cells, the total amount of this bioelectric energy is huge. ABMMA BMT utilises the TGA approved ABMMA PRO BMT Device, which was designed, built and tested to Australian Standards.

The therapy is painless with no medicines, no surgery and no injections involved.

Yes, the creams are safe to use as directed. Formulated and manufactured in Australia.

In rare cases skin irritation and redness can occur under the electrodes during the Therapy.​

The number of sessions required will depend on the presenting condition and how the individual responds to the treatment. Ongoing maintenance is advisable in order to keep the body in homeostasis.

No food, alcohol or medications one hour before the session. Drink plenty of water before the session.

We advise patients to avoid:

• Cold water for 30mins after the session
• Shower 2 hours after the session
• Walking bare feet 2 hours after the session
• Drinking or eating any food below the room temperature.

Why?

At ABMMA, we believe pain, ache and diseases are results from external invasion of 6 harms (Known as 6 evils in TCM Wind, Cold, Heat, Summer Heat, Dampness and Dry) and disorder of the internal 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water). Your skin is the largest organ in human system. Your body will try to remove these ‘Harms” by excretion through the skin after the using the energy, by washing hands or walking barefoot you dissipate the energy prematurely. Cold elements will give a shock to our system which can disturb negate the natural healing process initiated by the session.

After treatment you may feel some of the following as a result of the detoxification reaction in the body. If any of these are experienced, they will only be short term.

• General muscles tension
• Fatigue
• Mild headaches
• Increases bowel motions
• Possible mood swings