Meridian tapping techniques (MTT) may be a newer term but its roots trace back thousands of years. Tracing and tapping meridians to improve physical and mental health started in ancient China where they perfected the art of acupuncture and acupressure

MTT is based on the assumption that negative emotions disrupt the flow in the body's energy system. When energy patterns are disrupted due to physical, mental or emotional trauma, it is believed that the path of energy between neurons can be disrupted. Professionals that utilize Meridian Tapping Techniques have found that when people release negative emotions, it may help the energy and photons (a type of energy) flow again and as a result people can experience some amazing improvements in what ever might be ailing or upsetting them.

In the 1900's, a chiropractor named George Goodhart realized that you could use acupressure points to aid physical conditions. John Diamond learned in his psychiatry practice that he could help people by making statements and stimulating acupoints at the same time.  Thus, a simplified version of meridian tapping was introduced known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) which has become the most popular of all the meridian energy tapping techniques. It is used worldwide by therapists and lay persons alike. EFT is simple to use and very effective for helping relieve emotional blockages.

For the most part tapping meridians is a helpful aspect of energy psychology. Most of us are so much in our heads. Tapping or rubbing helps us ground and bring our attention to the body. It communicates to the body that it needs to move energy.