EFT – Emotional Freedom TechniquesTM

Emotional Freedom TechniquesTM (EFT), is the tapping methodology pioneered by Gary Craig.  A Stanford engineer and ordained minister of the Universal Church of God in Southern California, Gary came across the concept of tapping while a student of Dr. Roger Callhan, creator of Thought Field Therapy.

Gary began working in energy healing in 1991, and became a student of personal improvement psychology at the age of 13. In 1995 he learned about what would became EFT and encountered the most profound healing he had experienced both professionally and personally.

“Based on impressive new discoveries involving the body’s subtle energies, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has been clinically effective in thousands of cases for Trauma & Abuse, Stress & Anxiety, Fears & Phobias Depression, Addictive Cravings, Children’s Issues, and hundreds of physical symptoms including headaches, body pains, and breathing difficulties. Properly applied, over 80 percent achieve either noticeable improvement or complete cessation of the problem. It is the missing piece to the healing puzzle.”

EFT may be considered easier to watch or experience than to describe, but to use Gary’s words:

“EFT is based on the natural flow of energy within our bodies. It is similar to Chinese acupuncture in that it allows the body to heal itself naturally. EFT strengthens and moves the body’s energy, which helps restore the body to its naturally balanced state. It often provides relief for a very wide range of physical symptoms and is usually quite gentle.”

Gary’s passion and enthusiasm for EFT therapy led to the establishment of his website and EFT community www.emofree.com in 1995 and the creation of EFT Certification training.  For over 15 years, www.emofree.com served as a  robust hub of EFT followers and practitioners – a valued resource for tips, anecdotes, testimonials and resources.

Late 2009, Gary Craig announced his retirement as of January 2010.  His many supporters  and students look forward to his next undertaking in the world of EFT.

Sources: www.selfgrowth.com/experts/gary_craig.html