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Crowne Plaza San Marcos
One S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225
+1-480-812-0900
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Daily Schedule – 2027 March FSM Core
(Arizona Standard Time)
- Day 1 – Monday — 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Day 2 – Tuesday — 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Day 3 – Wednesday — 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday Off
- Day 4 – Friday – Day Off
- Day 5 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Break Times (break times may vary slightly)
Doors Open 8:30 AM
Class Starts 9:00 AM
Morning Break 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch Break 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Break 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Class Ends 6:00-7:00 PM
Included Meals (with Gluten-Free Options)
Morning Snack (fruit & hard-boiled eggs)
Buffet Lunch (varies)
Afternoon Snack (vegetables and cheese)
Regular Coffee, Regular and Decaf Tea, Water
Breakfast and dinners are on your own. The hotel provides breakfast options. The Chop Shop is within walking distance and has healthy options. Another popular place for breakfast and coffee is the Cafe and Bakery just around the corner from the hotel.
FSM 5-Day Core Seminar — Course Syllabus
40 hours of instruction. Topics grouped by theme; daily schedule provided at each seminar.
Part 1: Foundations (8 hours)
- Introductions & Introductory Information — 2 hrs: Proposed mechanisms of action for FSM · the basic science behind resonance effects · creating a stable state for lasting effects
- Basics of FSM — 2 hrs: Device setup and effects of the current · frequency conventions · basic treatment strategies for myofascial trigger points · published papers and supporting data · pregnancy precaution · frequencies and data for softening scar tissue and adhesions · frequency sequence strategy for myofascial pain
- Device Setup & Programming — 1 hr: Demonstration of the manual device · current and frequency applied to the group · individual variability in detecting frequency effects · demonstration of 6 two-channel frequency combinations
- Frequencies & Protocol Sequences for Myofascial Pain — 2 hrs: How to tell if a frequency is correct or working · muscle and fascia protocols · contact placement and current flow directions
- Practicum: Prone Neck & Shoulder — 1 hr: Treating myofascial pain with the patient prone · the subscapularis in shoulder pain and impingement · treating adhesions
Part 2: Spine, Joints & Perpetuating Factors (10 hours)
- Disc-Generated Pain — 2 hrs: Protocols for acute, subacute, and chronic disc disease · exercise protocols for disc patients
- Facet Joint–Generated Pain — 2 hrs: Differential diagnosis of acute and chronic facet pain · facet joints as perpetuating factors in myofascial pain
- Ligamentous Laxity — 2 hrs: How to recognize it and when to treat it · alar ligament instability and dural adhesions at C0–C1–C2 · laxity as a perpetuating factor
- Visceral Perpetuating Factors — 1.5 hrs: Recognizing and treating visceral contributions to myofascial pain and trigger points
- Extremity Joints — 1.5 hrs: Shoulder and knee · arthritis in any joint · myofascial pain in the TMJ
- Equipment Overview — 1 hr: Available microcurrent equipment for FSM practitioners · practical considerations for your practice
Part 3: Injuries & Trauma (5.5 hours)
- Practicum: Supine Cervical — 1 hr: Neck and shoulders supine · review of facet, disc, and ligament contributions
- Subacute Injuries (Weeks 1–6) — 1.5 hrs: Protocols, precautions, and considerations · post-operative pain and fractures · differential diagnosis of shingles presenting as a new injury · shingles treatment protocol
- Acute Injuries — 2 hrs: First-week trauma protocols · athletic injuries · DOMS prevention protocol and published paper · post-operative care · acute fracture healing · painful healed fractures · plantar fasciitis
- Practicum: Supine Lumbar — 1 hr: Lumbar spine supine · visceral contributions · facet and disc mechanics review
Part 4: The Nervous System (10.5 hours)
- Introduction to Treating the Nervous System — 2 hrs: CNS organization · nervous system frequencies · concussion, TBI, and mTBI concepts · brain area functions · post-concussive syndrome protocol · neurodegenerative condition protocols · post-stroke aphasia data · migraine protocol
- Vestibular Injuries — 1.5 hrs: Diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management · possible side effects in concussed patients with vestibular injuries
- Nervous System Protocols — 2 hrs: Brain fog in the clinical setting · sleep disturbance · PTSD diagnosis, data, treatment protocol, and symptom tracking
- Fibromyalgia — 1.5 hrs: Differential diagnosis and its different causes · protocol for fibromyalgia associated with spine trauma · dural adhesion technique
- Neuropathic Pain — 2 hrs: Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar radiculopathies · published neuropathic pain paper review · brachial plexus traction injuries · neural adhesions · reversing neuropathic atrophy · post-herpetic neuralgia · compression neuropathies (carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet, Morton’s neuroma) · diabetic neuropathies · optional CRPS review
- Practice Lab: Treatment Applications — 1.5 hrs: Setting up neuropathic pain treatments (dry lab) · optional brief extremity practicum
Part 5: Visceral & Systemic Applications (6 hours)
- Visceral Applications I — 2 hrs: Immune system · GI (Crohn’s, IBS, ulcerative colitis, constipation) · liver protocols and enzyme data · gallbladder · gout · pancreas · insulin resistance · skin (wound healing, herpes, scar tissue, acne, anti-aging, eczema, psoriasis)
- Practicum: Small Groups — 1 hr: Practitioners choose who and what to treat within their group based on presenting symptoms
- Visceral Applications II — 3 hrs: Endocrine (adrenals, thyroid, goiter) · breast health · lymphatics and lymphedema · reproductive system · respiratory system · cardiovascular precautions and protocols · emotional conditions associated with pain · wrap-up: Advanced course dates and the certification process
Course Goals & Objectives
The course covers basic microcurrent information and the use of specific frequencies and protocols thought to address specific tissues and conditions based on the principles of biological resonance. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Independently operate a two-channel, three-digit specific microcurrent device — turning the unit on and modifying frequencies, amperage, wave slope, and polarity.
- Independently position contacts and choose appropriate protocols for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar radiculopathies and diabetic neuropathies.
- Demonstrate at least two protocol selections for low back pain caused by facet joint inflammation.
- Explain at least three key contraindications, precautions, or known side effects of FSM.
- Given a sample patient, distinguish between pain caused by spinal facet joints, discs, and lax ligaments.
- Independently choose at least two appropriate protocols for each of the following: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar radiculopathies and diabetic neuropathies.
The goal of Frequency Specific Seminars is to educate all students to accomplish these objectives independently within the scope of their own practice.
These protocols and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Resonance Therapy is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or condition and is to be used as an adjunct therapy.
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.
$1695 First-Time Practitioner – ($1495 Livestream) You have not taken an FSM Core course from Dr. McMakin. Livestream students will receive a 4-hour tutorial credit with a trained FSM practicum instructor or you can attend a practicum weekend when available.*
$849 – Current FSM Practitioner – ($749 Livestream) You have previously attended an FSM Core seminar or taken a Core online course from Dr. McMakin.
$849 Practitioner Assistant – ($749 Livestream) You have a medical assistant working for you that you would like to have trained. You must be a current FSM practitioner who has attended or is currently enrolled in a non-discounted FSM Core course from Dr. McMakin. Unlicensed assistants cannot attend the in-person training but can take the online course at the assistant rate.
$849 Currently Enrolled Medical Student – You are currently enrolled in a medical/clinical training program and do not have an active clinical practice yet. To request approval for this discount, please contact us.
FSM Practicum Instructor – You have taken the FSM Instructor Course. You have been approved by Dr. McMakin to assist in the practicum at this seminar. To request approval, please email us.
* Travel may be required
FSM Equipment – After your registration has been approved, you will receive an email regarding equipment options, pricing, and a discount coupon.
FSM 5-Day Core Seminar — Chandler, Arizona | FAQ
Who can attend the Core seminar? Live in-person FSM training is open only to licensed healthcare practitioners, because it includes hands-on practicum that requires a medical license to participate. If you don’t have a license, register for the livestream option. Without a license, you may use FSM only on yourself and your immediate family.
What’s the difference between in-person and livestream? Same lectures, same materials, same CEUs. In-person attendees practice at the treatment tables with instructors beside them — and enjoy the daily buffet lunch. Livestream attendees follow along in real time; we encourage you to have a practice patient with you (yourself or an immediate family member — or, if you’re licensed, a colleague or patient) so you can do the practicums as they happen. The livestream is $100 less.
Do I need to bring my own FSM equipment? No. In-person attendees will have units available to use during the practicums, and equipment will be available for purchase on site. Livestream students will receive equipment discount information from Precision Distributing after registering.
Do I get access to the livestream if I register in person? Yes — everyone gets livestream access. If you’re not feeling well one day, you can watch from your hotel room without missing anything.
What if I miss a session? The daily video is emailed to all students the following day. You’ll have access to the videos for at least one year, and they can be downloaded. A professional version of the Core videos is also available for purchase for $100.
Are CEUs included? There is currently no charge for CEUs. We provide a certificate of completion, CEU certificate, daily sign-in sheet copy, class syllabus, and Dr. McMakin’s CV by request. Livestream students’ attendance is documented through the Zoom webinar report, which records log-in and log-out times. Please check with your state board for their specific requirements — some boards require pre-approval, so let us know ahead of time if you need special approvals.
What are the daily hours? 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a morning break, a one-hour lunch, and an afternoon break.
Why is Wednesday a rest day? The Core is dense. Dr. McMakin builds in a midweek break so the material has time to settle — rest, review your notes, play a round of golf, or explore downtown Chandler. You’ll come back Thursday sharper.
Is there a pre-course requirement? Yes. Before attending, you must complete the online pre-course. You’ll be automatically enrolled after registration — log in at frequencyspecific.com, go to My Account, and select Courses.
Is lunch included? Yes — a full buffet lunch is included every teaching day for in-person attendees.
What should I bring? Optional: a laptop to follow along with the slides, or a tablet to write notes directly on the handout PDFs. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for hands-on treatment practice — gowns are available if needed.
Can I participate in the practicum with any license? You must have a license that allows you to treat with electrical stimulation to treat patients during the practicum. Unlicensed students are not permitted at the in-person training. If you don’t have a license, register for the livestream and practice only on yourself or your immediate family.
Where do I stay? We have a room block at the San Marcos Golf Resort, where the seminar is held — details on the hotel tab. The hotel sits in downtown Chandler, steps from restaurants and bars.
What airport should I fly into? Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about a 25-minute drive to the venue.
What’s your cancellation policy? Seminar registrations cannot be canceled, but they can be rescheduled to a future seminar or switched to the 40-Hour Online Video Course option. Contact us and we’ll take care of it.
What if I’ve already taken the Core? Repeat attendees register at a reduced rate — a great way to refresh, since the material is updated every year.
Is there a student discount? Yes, for currently enrolled students. Email us to confirm your enrollment and we’ll send you the coupon code.
How do I get certified after the Core? The Core is the first step. Certification details are at frequencyspecific.com/certification-process/.
