Therapeutic method and apparatus
AssigneeJeffrey T. Samson
InventorsLeland C. Leber, Robert Smith, Nathan R. Mortensen, Jeffrey T. Samson
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Abstract
An energy therapy device is provided that utilizes an array of energy-emitting elements to stimulate Qi energy flow along acupuncture meridians. Energy-emitting elements are activated and deactivated sequentially to produce an energy wave. The energy wave is brought into contact with, or in close proximity to, anatomical sites on a patient's body that have underlying acupuncture meridians. The energy wave produced by the energy therapy device stimulates the flow of Qi energy resulting in a number of therapeutic benefits including pain relief, and reduction of inflammation.
Claims9
A method for administering energy therapy to a patient comprising the steps of:
- a) contacting one or more anatomical sites on a patient's body with energy from an energy therapy device, said device comprising:
- (i) a substrate
- (ii) a plurality of groups of energy-emitting elements attached to said substrate;
- (iii) a drive circuit in electrical connection with said energy-emitting elements;
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- (iv) a control unit in electrical connection with said energy-emitting elements;
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- b) programming the control unit to cause the drive circuit to cause the groups of energy-emitting elements to create an energy wave aligned with one or more meridians underlying a contacted anatomical site.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.