Electro Meridian Imaging (EMI) is a diagnostic tool which measures and charts the relative energy flow in 12 major body meridians. The EMI charts are used for a quick assessment of the underlying imbalances in the patient. The acupuncture therapist is then able to evaluate the information to create a treatment design to correct energetic imbalances in the patient’s body. Testing points are located ether on the finger tips or on the hands, wrists and ankles. In most cases, so called, SOURS point are measured. These are the most active point on the meridian and easily accessible.

EXAMPLES OF EMI DIAGNOSTICS:

If the body’s energy is low in one of the meridians, than the tonification points are used to improve the deficiency. Alternatively, if there is an excess in the body, then the sedation points are used to bring the meridian in to balance. Other times, the problem could be in a difference of the energy flow between the left and the right sides of the body. Then connecting points, so called, the LUO point, would be treated to even out the energy flow in the same meridian on the left and right sides of the body.

HISTORY:

Dr. John Amaro created the EMI technique. It is based on the Japanese technique called “Ryodoraku”- meaning free passage. Dr. Amaro further developed this technique and modernized it, designing a computer program to measure and chart the body’s energy flows. The Japanese physician and engineer, Dr. Yoshio Nakotani was used his devise since 1951 to find the most accurate means to diagnose and select the proper acupuncture point for treatment. Adding EMI to our clinic further enhances our ability to diagnose and help patients; especially in complicated cases were there are multiple symptoms.

 

What is Electro Meridian Imaging (EMI)?

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analysis for the the meridian system is based on pulse diagnosis.   This involves taking pulse readings, twice on each wrist; the first three lightly, and the next three deeply (for a total of 12 readings).   The pulses are analyzed for 28 characteristics.  The Asian masters of acupuncture and pulse diagnosis, take up to an hour to properly achieve a diagnosis.  

In the early 1950s Dr. Yoshio Nakatani of Japan developed Ryodo-Raku.  By measuring the electrical resistance of 24 specific Nerve/Meridian points, this test is capable of identifying functional imbalances related to the body’s nervous system.

Using an EMI instrument 12 measurements with a range of 0-200 are taken (corresponding to the 12 main   meridians) on each side of the body .  The procedure is safe, painless and effective.  The 24 readings are added then divided by 24 to get an "average".  The normal range is ± 15.  For example, if the average is 100 the normal range is 85-115.  All measurements should be in this range.

 

EMI Unit	Sample Analysis	Sample Graph
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