From a Family Crisis to a Breakthrough in Neuro-Engineering:
The Birth of M.A.T.T. Therapy
This story did not begin in neurology, but with a father trying to help his daughter.
In 2015, my daughter developed severe eczema. When conventional treatments failed, I introduced the MCT 5.3 microcurrent device as an experimental approach. Remarkably, after just one to two sessions, her skin condition showed rapid and significant recovery. The effect of this device at the cellular level deeply impressed me and completely changed my understanding of medicine.
Having experienced the helplessness of failed treatments, and then the return of hope, I later co-founded the Hong Kong Association for Children Skincare with several like-minded individuals, with the aim of helping other families facing similar struggles. This experience not only demonstrated the potential of microcurrent therapy, but also shaped the direction I have continued to pursue ever since.
Not long after, my aunt was diagnosed with severe ataxia. Her balance, coordination, and speech deteriorated rapidly, and the medical conclusion was that this condition was irreversible.
Faced with this, I did not accept the outcome. Instead, I approached it from an engineering perspective and asked: if microcurrent can influence cellular repair, could it also influence neural signalling?
With no established method to follow, I began combining microcurrent with scalp acupuncture, carrying out repeated testing and adjustments.
In the early stage of clinical exploration, I mainly used a dual-frequency setup of 30Hz and 1.7Hz (2-channel), applied through acupuncture points located on the scalp. Under this configuration, her previously slurred speech showed immediate improvement. With continued treatment, her balance and overall motor function gradually improved.
This was the first time I truly observed that neurological function could be adjusted.
However, the real breakthrough came later.
At my own clinic, I encountered a patient with Parkinson’s disease. At that time, I had little clinical experience with this condition, so I applied the same frequency combination that had worked for my aunt. The result, however, was the opposite — it noticeably worsened his leg tremor.
At that moment, I realised that there is no single universal frequency for the nervous system.
With no clear direction, I returned to an engineer’s approach — continuous testing and adjustment. During this process, I tried using 300Hz.
The result was immediate and clear.
His hand and leg tremors stopped within a short period of time.
This was not just a successful treatment, but a critical turning point. I began to understand that different neurological states correspond to different frequency responses, and that these frequencies may be the key to stabilising neural signalling and restoring function.