The 2027 FSM 4-Day Advanced — Bigger Than Ever
Last year was the biggest FSM Advanced in our history. This year, we’re aiming to fill every seat in the room.
The Frequency Specific Microcurrent Advanced Seminar is where your practice levels up. Four days of clinical learning, case presentations, and connection with the global FSM community. Dr. Carolyn McMakin teaching live. A faculty of leading FSM practitioners sharing the cases that are reshaping how we work. And the people who will change how you think about your practice.
Two Ways to Attend: In-Person in Arizona or Live via Livestream
Be in the room with us in Arizona — capacity is 300, and once it’s full, it’s full. Or join us live from anywhere in the world via livestream and get the same experience: every session, every case presentation, every Q&A as it happens.
This is not a “watch the recording later” event. The Advanced is a live learning experience whether you’re sitting in the ballroom or watching from your clinic. You’ll want to be part of this even if you can’t attend in person.
The Format That Made 2026 Unforgettable
Following the success of last year’s expanded format, 2027 returns with the same proven structure:
- Morning Sessions: Learn directly from Dr. Carolyn McMakin in the main ballroom, with concurrent breakout options aligned to your specialty
- Afternoon Sessions: Hear from leading FSM practitioners as they present their most challenging cases and the clinical reasoning behind their approach
What This Means For You
- Sharper Clinical Thinking — move beyond protocols into the advanced reasoning that defines exceptional practitioners
- An Expanded Frequency Toolkit — explore new applications and combinations for the patients who haven’t fully responded to your current approach
- Breakthroughs on Stuck Cases — find a path forward on the cases you’ve been carrying for months
- Confidence with Complex Presentations — walk back into your clinic ready for whatever comes through the door
Why This Is the One You Don’t Want to Miss
- The biggest event of the FSM year — and we’re aiming to fill the room
- A 2027 faculty lineup announced in the coming months — leading FSM practitioners from across the U.S. and around the world
- Your community in one place — specialty networking lunches, the Saturday evening reception, and the kind of conversations that change careers
- A movement worth being part of — FSM is being adopted at major institutions and taught in more countries every year. The Advanced is where the global community comes together.
Reserve Your Seat Today
In-person seats are limited to 300 and we expect to sell out. Livestream registration is unlimited, but early bird pricing is not — register now to lock in the best rate.
The use of frequencies as a therapeutic tool has not been evaluated by any regulatory agency. FSM devices are FDA 510(k) cleared in the category of TENS devices for the treatment of pain.
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Crowne Plaza San Marcos
One S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225
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4-DAY FSM ADVANCED – NEW ADVANCED FSM MATERIAL
ADVANCED FSM PRACTITIONER PRESENTATIONS
March 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Carolyn McMakin – FSM Advanced Seminar 2027
2:00 – PM – 6:00 PM – Advanced FSM Presentations
March 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Carolyn McMakin – FSM Advanced Seminar 2027
2:00 – PM – 6:00 PM – Advanced FSM Presentations
March 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Carolyn McMakin – FSM Advanced Seminar 2027
2:00 – PM – 6:00 PM – Advanced FSM Presentations
March 21
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Carolyn McMakin – FSM Advanced Seminar 2027
2:00 – PM – 6:00 PM – Advanced FSM Presentations
FSM Advanced Course — Syllabus
Lead Instructor: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC Prerequisite: FSM Core seminar
Course Description
The FSM Advanced is not a list of frequencies — it is a way of thinking. The purpose of this course is to teach practitioners how to think when using frequencies as a clinical tool. The frequencies allow practitioners to do what is otherwise impossible, so conditions and treatment must be approached differently. The Advanced Course shares how experienced FSM clinicians do what they do — the diagnostic reasoning, pattern recognition, and treatment logic that underlie successful outcomes for complex patients.
Course Philosophy
- Start with WHY. Why does the patient have this symptom?
- FSM always works if the treatment matches the cause — the key is diagnosing the cause.
- 85% of diagnosis is in the history.
- Form a hypothesis, test it by treating it, and stay flexible — modify the idea and the treatment based on response.
- The patient is entitled to more than one diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, practitioners will be able to:
- Take and interpret a chronological patient history that surfaces causes rather than chasing prior diagnoses.
- Perform and interpret physical-medicine screens relevant to FSM (Beighton score, vestibular screen / BIVSS, Mini-Cog and MoCA, sensory exam with pinwheel, Weber’s test, abdominal exam).
- Recognize the major pattern clusters that drive complex presentations: nerve / disc / facet pain, central and cord sensitization, vagal dysfunction, hypermobility (HSD / hEDS), vestibular injury, mold, chronic infection, and visceral involvement.
- Build a hypothesis-driven treatment plan using Channel A (conditions), Channel B (tissues), West Indies frequencies, and the George Douglas Experimental list.
- Integrate adjunctive therapies — diet, lifestyle, supplementation, exercise, CustomCare, and appropriate referrals.
- Modify treatment based on patient response and follow-up findings.
Curriculum Topics
The diagnostic framework The patient history as primary diagnostic tool; chronological timeline; symptom pattern recognition; ignoring prior diagnoses; the patient’s clues; forming and testing hypotheses; mental flexibility.
Physical-medicine examination Pulse and blood pressure; sensory examination (pinwheel); reflexes and range of motion; palpation of muscles and abdomen; Beighton score for hypermobility; vestibular screen and BIVSS; Weber’s tuning-fork test; fields of gaze and saccadic pursuit; Mini-Cog and MoCA cognitive screens.
Hypermobility — HSD and hEDS Recognizing flexibility-related histories; differential implications for vagal function, digestion, POTS; FSM strategies for reducing hypermobility; clinical management.
The vagus nerve Vagal anatomy and function; how infection, stress, and trauma downregulate the vagus; chronic infection (mold, EBV, Lyme) and persistent vagal suppression; treating concussion plus vagus; supplementation (Huperzine-A, phosphatidylcholine, ginkgo).
Vestibular injury Recognition through history and screening; impact on neck tone, sleep, reading, anxiety, digestion; referral to FCOVD optometry; FSM strategies for vestibular treatment.
Mold and chronic infection History clues; Real Time Labs mold testing; mold frequencies layered into affected tissues; root canals and occult dental infection; MARCoNS; remediation and binders.
Genetics, methylation, and nutritional context B6 phosphorylation, folate and B12 methylation, demethylation of stress hormones; pyroluria recognition and treatment (P-5-P, zinc, manganese, GLA); 23andMe / Nutrahacker interpretation.
Pain patterns and the spine Nerve pain, discogenic pain, facet-generated pain; central and cord sensitization; spinal joint and segmental levels (atlanto-occipital through S1); dural adhesions and arachnoiditis; meniscoid entrapment; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar protocols.
The brain and CNS Cortex (frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal); sensory-motor cortex; basal ganglia; limbic system; cingulate; prefrontal cortex; concussion and TBI protocols; headache and migraine; cognitive recovery protocols; supplementation for brain recovery.
Cardiovascular and vascular Arteries, veins, capillaries; cardiovascular disease protocols; DVT; varicose veins; cardiac sarcoidosis; cautions around valve treatment.
Digestive and visceral Stomach to anus tissue list; Abrams’ frequencies for GI; SIBO and abdominal adhesions; liver, gallbladder, pancreas; visceral pain patterns; full-body visceral CRPS.
Urinary and reproductive Bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra; kidney stones; interstitial cystitis; stress incontinence; polycystic kidneys; reproductive tissues.
Endocrine Thyroid (goiter resolution protocol); adrenal cortex and medulla; cortisol and diurnal rhythm; hormonal evaluation.
Skin, wounds, and scarring Wound healing; burn scarring; eczema, psoriasis, acne; scar tissue from radiation; lymphedema.
Emotional component Frequencies for emotional issues — grief, anger, fear, worry, abandonment; complicated anxiety and depression; PTSD protocol; integration with vagal, adrenal, and limbic treatment.
Complex and special cases Cancer support; multiple chemical sensitivities; chronic fatigue; metal-allergy and implant reactions; meniscus and labrum; osteoporosis; spinal stenosis; spondylolisthesis; ganglion cysts; ear and vestibular cautions; ophthalmologic boundaries.
Frequency tools Channel A (conditions); Channel B (tissues); West Indies frequencies (original 2000 list from Terry Goss); George Douglas Experimental list — CNS tracts, cerebellar peduncles, vestibular structures, cranial nerves, and mitochondrial frequencies; investigational frequencies marked with “i.”
Treatment planning and follow-up Setting treatment goals with the patient; two-machines-simultaneously strategies; CustomCare for at-home consolidation; what’s left after treatment; thinking again at follow-up.
Continuing Education Credits
This seminar is eligible for continuing education hours for multiple practitioner types. Documentation is provided on request after the event.
⚠️ Before You Register: Verify Your Scope of Practice
FSM is delivered using a microcurrent electrical stimulation device. Before registering, you must verify that your license and your state allow you to use electrical stimulation on patients. This varies significantly by profession and by state.
- Physicians (MD/DO), Chiropractors (DC), Physical Therapists (PT/DPT), Naturopathic Doctors (ND), Nurse Practitioners (NP) — Electrical stimulation is commonly within scope. Confirm with your state licensing board before registering.
- Acupuncturists (LAc) — FSM training is approved by the California Acupuncture Board and the NCCAOM. Most state acupuncture boards accept California Acupuncture Board approval, but acceptance is not guaranteed in every state. Verify with your own state board.
- Occupational Therapists (OT) — Scope of practice for electrical stimulation varies by state and clinical setting. Confirm with your licensing board.
- Massage Therapists (LMT) — Electrical stimulation is only approved within massage therapy scope of practice in a small number of states. If you are a licensed massage therapist, it is critical to verify with your state board before registering.
- All other licensed practitioners — Contact your licensing board, or email us at contact@frequencyspecific.com and we will help you think through the question.
We are committed to training practitioners who can actually use FSM with their patients.
Need Pre-Approval Documentation?
Many licensing boards and CE programs require pre-approval. Please check with your board before registering. If pre-approval documentation is needed, email contact@frequencyspecific.com — we will provide what we can, though we cannot guarantee approval by every board.
Documentation Provided On Request After the Event
- Course Syllabus
- Sign-In Sheet, Attendance Report, or Course Completion Report
- Instructor Resume / CV
- Continuing Education Certificate
- Course Completion Certificate
For full continuing education information, visit our CEU/CME page.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING
In-person and Livestream pricing: please choose your experience when registering.
In-Person:
$1295 Registration – You have attended an FSM Core training from Dr. McMakin – In-person, live-stream, or online courses.
$1095 Early Bird Registration (till 12/31/26)
(in-person registration includes a link to the livestream)
Livestream:
$1195 – You have attended an FSM Core training from Dr. McMakin – In-person, live-stream, or online courses.
$995 – Early Bird Registration (till 12/31/26)
FSM Advanced Speaker: –
You have been invited by Dr. McMakin to be a speaker at the 2026 FSM Advanced.
email us. contact@frequencyspecific.com
*livestream attendees may not have the opportunity to ask questions to the presenters. We will have a way to submit questions to the speaker, and the answers will be posted to the event page.
**travel may be required
Who should attend the FSM Advanced Seminar? This seminar is designed for practitioners who have completed the FSM Core Seminar and are actively using FSM, whether in formal practice or personal application. It’s ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of complex clinical reasoning and expand their ability to treat challenging conditions.
I’ve just completed the Core Seminar. Is the Advanced Seminar right for me? We recommend gaining some hands-on experience with basic FSM protocols before attending the Advanced Seminar. However, motivated practitioners who want to accelerate their learning can benefit from attending soon after their Core training.
Do I need to bring my FSM device to the seminar? You do not need to bring your FSM device to the seminar, though you’re welcome to if you prefer. Precision Distributing will have a booth at the event with FSM equipment available at special seminar discounts for those interested in purchasing new devices or accessories.
How does the livestream option work? Livestream participants can choose which sessions they want to watch live (main ballroom or breakout sessions). Any presentations missed during the livestream will be available the next day through a special event page you’ll receive access to upon registration. You’ll be able to submit questions in real-time during live sessions.
Will I learn new frequencies at this seminar? Yes, you’ll learn hundreds of new frequencies, but more importantly, you’ll learn when and how to use them effectively. The seminar focuses on teaching you how to think about complex cases rather than simply memorizing frequency combinations.
Is this seminar appropriate for non-medical practitioners? The Advanced Seminar assumes a strong foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. While we welcome all FSM practitioners, those without formal medical training may find some content challenging without additional preparation.
Are continuing education credits available? We strongly recommend that you check with your specific medical board for CEU requirements if this is important to you. For livestream attendees, we receive a report from Zoom regarding who logged into the livestream, which serves as the sign-in sheet normally required for CEU verification.
What’s the difference between the Advanced Seminar and the Master Class? The Advanced Seminar teaches clinical reasoning and expanded applications for FSM, while the Master Class is a more personalized, unscripted learning experience designed for practitioners who have already completed the Advanced Seminar.
Will there be opportunities for hands-on practice? While there are no structured hands-on demonstrations, massage tables are set up in the back of the room for anyone who wants to use them. Senior practitioners often gather in these areas during breaks to share techniques.
Can I get help with my challenging cases? Yes! We encourage you to bring your challenging cases for discussion. There will be opportunities during Q&A sessions and at lunch to discuss specific clinical scenarios with experts and colleagues.
Is there a dress code for the seminar? Casual attire is recommended. Arizona in March can be warm but also occasionally rainy, so layers are a good idea. Don’t forget to bring something green as the seminar falls on St. Patrick’s Day weekend!
What accommodations are recommended? The seminar will be held at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort in Arizona. We’ve arranged special room rates for attendees. Booking information will be provided upon registration.
Will meals be provided? Yes! We provide break food in the mornings around 10:30 and afternoons around 3:30. An insanely great buffet lunch is included each day, which is where the best networking opportunities happen.
What is your cancellation policy? Seminars can only be refunded as a credit on your account unless the seminar is canceled by us. If you’re unable to attend, you’ll still receive all the seminar content as professional videos, so your investment in the knowledge is protected.
How do I prepare to get the most out of the Advanced Seminar? Soon after registration, you’ll receive an email with links to the Advanced materials. To prepare, review these Advanced slides as well as your Core Seminar materials, particularly sections on the neurological system and visceral applications.
