TouchPoints for EMDR —
Or an App Built for It.

What TouchPoints are

TouchPoints are wrist-worn micro-vibration devices made by BLAST Technology. At $219.99 per pair, they deliver alternating bilateral micro-vibrations and are marketed primarily for stress reduction, anxiety, sleep, and focus. Some EMDR therapists have adopted them for bilateral stimulation in sessions because they're wireless, wrist-worn, and hands-free.

They work. But they weren't designed for EMDR — and that distinction matters in practice.

The EMDR-specific difference

EMDR bilateral stimulation has specific protocol requirements: precise alternating rhythm, adjustable beats-per-second to match the client's window of tolerance, and the ability to modulate intensity based on what's happening in the session. TouchPoints offer preset vibration patterns optimized for stress reduction — not the granular BPS control that EMDR protocols call for.

TheraJoy was built specifically for EMDR. Speed is adjustable from 0.25 to 3 Hz in continuous increments. Multiple intensity levels. Session presets that match common EMDR timing protocols. The therapist controls everything in real time.

Side-by-side comparison

Where TouchPoints have an edge

Hands-free. TouchPoints strap to the wrist — a meaningful preference for clients who process better without holding anything. This is a genuine advantage for specific clients or phases of processing.

Non-clinical framing. Some clients respond better to a "stress reduction device" framing than to something explicitly positioned as therapy equipment. TouchPoints' wellness branding may feel less clinical for clients still building trust with the process.