Microcurrent Point Stimulation
Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) is an innovative, non-invasive therapy that uses gentle electrical currents to stimulate specific acupuncture and trigger points in the body. This FDA-approved treatment is designed to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, regulate the nervous system, and promote natural healing—without drugs or invasive procedures.
Unlike traditional electrical stimulation therapies that rely on stronger currents and surface stimulation, MPS delivers low-frequency microcurrents directly to areas of imbalance. By doing so, it helps release endorphins, improve circulation, and restore nervous system balance, supporting the body’s innate ability to heal.
MPS Therapy aligns beautifully with the principles of functional and integrative medicine. Rather than masking symptoms, this approach focuses on addressing root causes of dysfunction and supporting the body’s natural repair mechanisms.
At Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine, we use the Dolphin Neurostim device, a clinically proven tool that combines the therapeutic effects of acupuncture, physical therapy, and neuromodulation in one modality.
This therapy can be especially powerful when combined with other foundational healing strategies such as anti-inflammatory nutrition, hormone balancing, detoxification, and stress resilience techniques. It acts as a catalyst for healing, complementing the whole-person strategies used at our clinic.
How MPS Therapy Works
Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) therapy works by delivering extremely low levels of electrical current—known as microcurrent—to specific points on the body. These currents are carefully calibrated to mirror the body's own natural bioelectric signals, allowing for deep cellular communication and healing with virtually no discomfort.
Unlike high-intensity TENS units or other surface-level devices, MPS targets acupuncture points, trigger points, and autonomic nervous system reflex points, stimulating precise locations where pain and dysfunction are often stored. By accessing these points, MPS therapy can help to:
- Release muscle tension and fascial restrictions
- Increase blood and lymphatic flow
- Support tissue regeneration and nerve repair
- Break the cycle of chronic pain
Targeting the Body’s Healing Pathways
MPS therapy draws from both Eastern and Western medicine. It blends the therapeutic principles of acupuncture with modern neuroscience and physical therapy. The treatment is applied directly to tight or painful areas, acupuncture meridians, or scar tissue—where energy flow and communication are often disrupted.
One of the most powerful aspects of MPS is its ability to stimulate the body’s production of endorphins, the natural pain-relieving and mood-enhancing chemicals. Simultaneously, it works to regulate the autonomic nervous system, which governs our stress response. By calming sympathetic overdrive (the “fight or flight” mode), MPS can help shift the body into a parasympathetic, “rest and repair” state—promoting deep, lasting healing.
This stress modulation also helps reduce cortisol and other stress hormones, leading to improved sleep, better digestion, enhanced emotional well-being, and a reduction in systemic inflammation.
The Dolphin Neurostim Device: Precision with Compassion
At Caring for the Body, PLLC, MPS Therapy is delivered using the Dolphin Neurostim, an FDA-approved device trusted by healthcare professionals across the globe. The Dolphin Neurostim is designed to combine the best of modern neuroscience with ancient healing traditions—applying microcurrents with precision, comfort, and safety.
The Dolphin’s unique protocols make it especially effective for:
- Chronic pain and inflammation
- Neuropathy and nerve repair
- Post-surgical and scar tissue recovery
- Stress and trauma-related tension patterns
Benefits of MPS Therapy
Pain Relief – Both Chronic and Acute
Whether you're managing long-term conditions like neuropathy, arthritis, or fibromyalgia—or recovering from a recent injury—MPS Therapy can significantly reduce pain by calming overactive nerves, decreasing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. It provides a safe, drug-free solution for pain management.
Improved Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage
By stimulating specific acupuncture and reflex points, MPS enhances blood flow and promotes better lymphatic movement. This helps tissues receive the oxygen and nutrients they need to repair, while also supporting detoxification of cellular waste and environmental toxins.
Nervous System Regulation (Especially Vagus Nerve)
One of the most powerful benefits of MPS is its effect on the autonomic nervous system—particularly the vagus nerve, which plays a critical role in regulating digestion, heart rate, mood, inflammation, and immune function. MPS helps shift the body out of chronic stress mode and into a state of calm and repair, which is essential for healing.
Reduction in Scar Tissue and Improved Range of Motion
Scar tissue can restrict movement, contribute to pain, and disrupt energetic and neurological communication throughout the body. MPS therapy is remarkably effective at breaking down fibrotic adhesions and improving tissue flexibility—restoring ease and range of motion to affected areas.
Faster Healing of Soft Tissue Injuries
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, surgical procedure, or repetitive strain, MPS accelerates healing at the cellular level. The gentle microcurrent stimulates ATP (cellular energy) production, enhances protein synthesis, and supports collagen repair for faster recovery.
Enhanced Mood and Reduced Stress
By promoting endorphin release and calming the stress response, MPS therapy often leaves patients feeling more relaxed, centered, and emotionally balanced. Many report improvements in anxiety, irritability, and sleep quality—even after just a few sessions.
Conditions Treated with MPS at Caring for the Body
Neuropathy
MPS has shown excellent results in improving circulation, reducing nerve pain, and promoting nerve regeneration in patients with peripheral neuropathy. It’s especially beneficial when combined with nutritional therapy and targeted supplementation for nerve repair.
Chronic Pain (e.g., Fibromyalgia, Arthritis)
For patients with widespread musculoskeletal pain or inflammatory joint conditions, MPS provides relief by calming overactive nerve signals, relaxing muscle tension, and restoring balance in pain-processing pathways.
Scar Tissue Pain
Whether from surgery, injury, or past trauma, scar tissue can restrict mobility and contribute to chronic pain patterns. MPS helps break up adhesions, reduce sensitivity, and restore healthy tissue function by improving circulation and communication in affected areas.
Inflammation-Related Conditions
Because MPS stimulates vagus nerve activity and modulates the immune response, it plays a powerful role in reducing systemic inflammation—supporting patients with autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and other chronic inflammatory states.
Tension Headaches and Migraines
MPS can help relieve headache and migraine symptoms by releasing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, improving cranial nerve flow, and regulating stress-related triggers.
Digestive and Hormone-Related Complaints Linked to Vagal Tone
Impaired vagus nerve function is linked to issues like bloating, constipation, reflux, PMS, and adrenal fatigue. By stimulating vagal pathways, MPS can improve parasympathetic nervous system activity—supporting digestion, hormone balance, and resilience to stress.
PTSD and Trauma-Related Dysregulation
As part of a somatic and trauma-informed approach, MPS therapy can be used to calm hypervigilant nervous systems, release stored tension in the fascia, and create a sense of safety and regulation—especially for those healing from emotional trauma, PTSD, or chronic stress.
What to Expect During a Session
Gentle, Non-Invasive Application
MPS therapy is applied using a handheld device—the Dolphin Neurostim—which delivers low-level microcurrents to targeted acupuncture and trigger points on the skin’s surface. The device is non-invasive and completely safe, requiring no needles, incisions, or medications.
The experience is calming and comfortable. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how subtle and soothing the therapy feels—far from the intensity of traditional electrical stimulation treatments.
Common Sensations and Patient Experiences
During the session, you may feel a gentle tingling, pulsing, or warmth at the points being treated. Some patients notice a sense of deep relaxation or emotional release. Others experience immediate improvements in mobility, a decrease in pain, or a shift in overall energy.
While results vary from person to person, many individuals feel better right away, with continued improvements over a series of treatments as the body resets and rebalances.
Session Length and Frequency
An individual MPS session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the condition being addressed and the complexity of your care plan. In many cases, MPS is offered as part of your in-office visits with our clinical team.
For best results, a series of sessions is often recommended—particularly for chronic pain, scar tissue, or neuropathy. Your provider will guide you on the appropriate frequency based on your specific needs.
Integration with Other Treatments
At Caring for the Body, MPS is often blended with other functional and lifestyle medicine modalities to maximize healing outcomes. It may be used alongside:
- Nutritional and supplement protocols for nerve repair and inflammation
- Detoxification and drainage therapies
- Hormone and neurotransmitter balancing
- Health coaching and stress resilience strategies
- Brain vitality programs like the Re-Think Aging Signature Process
Discover the Healing Power of MPS—A Gentle Reset for Body and Mind
At Caring for the Body, PLLC, we believe that healing happens when the body, mind, and spirit are supported in harmony. Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) is one of the many tools we use to help our patients find lasting relief, restore function, and feel whole again—especially when navigating the challenges of chronic pain, nerve dysfunction, trauma, or stress-related illness.
Unlike conventional pain treatments that simply mask symptoms, MPS Therapy works with your body’s natural bioelectric system to calm inflammation, ease tension, stimulate the vagus nerve, and activate deep healing from within. When integrated into a functional medicine care plan, it can help remove roadblocks to recovery and support a more balanced, resilient state of health.
Whether you're recovering from injury, living with long-standing pain, or seeking to regulate your nervous system, MPS Therapy offers a gentle yet powerful solution that respects your body's wisdom and aligns with a holistic vision of health.
Caring for the Body, PLLC
1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 490-1545
Fax: (828) 202-8752
Email: help@caringforthebody.org
Website: www.caringforthebody.org