About: Frequency Specific Microcurrent™(FSM)
Stop managing pain.
Start resolving it.
At Livingston Acupuncture, we combine Frequency Specific Microcurrent™(FSM)with Precision Acupuncture to give you exceptional results. These two therapies together give our patients hope for pain relief they never thought possible.
If you’re still hurting,
you haven’t been treated deeply enough
Chronic pain isn't a mystery — it's inflamed, restricted, or damaged tissue that hasn't had the right conditions to repair. Standard approaches mask symptoms. Our Frequency Specific Microcurrent™ (FSM) plus Precision Acupuncture approach goes to the source.
PRECISION ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture opens pathways, reduces inflammation, and restores function — lasting results build over time.
PRECISION ACUPUNCTURE +
FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT
With FSM layered in
FSM™ floods injured tissue with the exact bioelectric frequencies needed to reduce inflammation and accelerate repair - while acupuncture is holding the channel open. Patients feel deeper resolution, faster.
What is FSM?
Frequency Specific Microcurrent™ (FSM) delivers ultra-low electrical currents, matching the body's own bioelectric signals, to trigger measurable biochemical healing in specific tissues.
What it’s not: It’s not TENS. It’s not Shock Wave Therapy. It’s not Bemer. It’s not Rife. It’s not PEMF.
What it is: It is precision cellular medicine. And in the hands of a well-trained and experienced practitioner, it produces extraordinary results.
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FDA-cleared technology. Non-invasive and painless. Clinically researched protocols. Brighton, MI clinic
How does Frequency Specific Micro-current Work?
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) delivers electrical current in the microampere range — millionths of an amp. That's the same scale as the body's own bioelectric signals. At this level, the current doesn't stimulate nerves the way electrical devices you might have encountered (like TENS units) do. Instead, it interacts directly with cell membranes and mitochondria.
The research findings are striking:
ATP production, the energy currency every cell uses for repair, can increase up to 500% with the right FSM frequencies applied to the right tissue.
Protein synthesis increases by approximately 40%, directly accelerating tissue regeneration.
Inflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-1 (a major driver of chronic inflammation), drop measurably after FSM treatment, sometimes within minutes of applying the correct frequency pair.
The "frequency specific" part is what separates FSM from generic electrical therapy. The device runs pairs of frequencies — one that targets a condition (inflammation, fibrosis, scarring, nerve irritation) and one that targets a specific tissue (muscle, nerve, disc, fascia, tendon, scar).
Why FSM + Acupuncture Work So Well Together
Acupuncture has been addressing chronic pain and post-surgical recovery for thousands of years.
No one knows exactly how it works, but modern research is helping us learn more about acupuncture’s effects on the body. What we do know is that it stimulates the release of endorphins, it reduces inflammation, and restores circulation to areas of stagnation.
In chronic pain, those areas of stagnation are the tissues that are injured, scarred, or inflamed.
Here's what happens when we layer FSM in:
Acupuncture opens the area. FSM floods it.
While acupuncture is increasing local circulation and reducing neural guarding around the injury site, FSM simultaneously delivers targeted frequencies directly into the tissue — reducing inflammation and reactivating cellular repair at the same time. The tissue is more receptive and the frequencies penetrate more effectively.
Patients often describe a qualitative change they can feel during the session itself: tissue that was rigid and tender begins to soften and pain reduces.
And because the tissue is in a different biochemical state after treatment, not just temporarily blocked from sending pain signals, the results hold over time giving you lasting relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from what I’ve already tried?
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Most chronic pain treatments work at the symptom level by reducing pain signals. But they don’t repair the underlying tissues. FSM works at the cellular level, directly increasing the energy your injured tissue needs to actually heal. Combined with acupuncture, the effect is significantly deeper and more durable than either therapy alone.
Is FSM safe?
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Yes, FSM uses currents in the microampere range (in the millionths of an amp) which is far below what nerves can detect as stimulation. It has been used clinically for over two decades with an excellent record. There are some contraindications (e.g. pacemakers, pregnancy, etc.) and we’ll assess the appropriateness for this treatment procedure during your Initial Consultation.
Is it covered by insurance?
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No. This therapy is not covered by insurance.