Kinesiology is a holistic approach that combines principles from anatomy, physiology, psychology, and traditional Chinese medicine to address various aspects of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. While it is important to note that kinesiology is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care, it can potentially complement traditional treatments and help individuals in several ways.
Kinesiology’s singular defining feature is muscle monitoring, a way of working with muscles that enable the practitioner to gain information from the client’s innate awareness.
The purpose of muscle monitoring is to gain information from the body. The body will naturally supply information that is beneficial to the overall well-being of the individual who is being monitored. This information is diverse, in that it covers such topics as muscle health, organ and gland health, nutritional health, and emotional, mental and spiritual health.
This intelligence or awareness tapped into during a kinesiology balance is referred to in kinesiology circles as the body’s innate awareness. This concept of natural awareness, an all-knowing intelligence that works from the responses of our muscles, is a challenging concept for some. However, as we learn and work with kinesiology, our experiences show this to be true over time. And with this knowledge, we have the comfort of knowing that the wisdom we need to traverse life is always with us and accessible.
Kinesiology works through a systematic and scientific approach to understanding human movement and its underlying mechanisms.
Study of Anatomy and Physiology: Kinesiology begins with a deep understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This involves studying anatomy (the structure of body parts), physiology (how those parts function), nerves, Chinese Medicine techniques and energetic body systems. This provides the foundation for a kinesiologist to perform therapy.
A Kinesiologist uses muscle monitoring to enable the practitioner to gain information from the client’s innate awareness. The body will supply information through the tone of the muscle and the acupoints accessed and relay back to the practitioner this is what they need to enable them to heal.
The information is diverse and covers many topics, from the muscle to the organs, glands, emotional, mental and spiritual health. The muscle monitored is communicated through to the client’s innate awareness. The body knows what it needs to heal, however the knowledge of the kinesiologist is required tap into the system and provide the tools to unblock the areas for this healing to begin.
The body is defined by two orders, the physical and spiritual order. In the spirit realm everything is organised, structured and refined. You are the order in the physical world.
The miracle of the body is organised by the spirit. When we are connected to our spirit, we are happy, positive, healthy and have control in our life. When there is disconnection, the part of the nervous system is no longer directed by the spirit, our sense of knowing, confidence, direction and purpose becomes confused. Our brain that corresponds to this disconnection starts to become more active to try establish the control that has sensed the disconnection.
When this occurs, we start to analyse, evaluate and judge ourselves in a way to try understand why we feel this disconnection.
This disconnection begins to show imbalances in our brain, structure, organs, emotions etc, this continues on all levels of the body. From here the body losses the ability to organise itself and we begin to develop stress to manifest in our body.
What Kinesiology does, is ask the body through muscle monitoring (which communicates with the innate awareness), what it needs in order for the healing to begin.
In the initial session, you will complete a client intake form which covers areas such as current and past emotional mental and physical health as well as your occupation. Family makeup and history lifestyle diet sleep and exercise habits.
We will first chat so I can get to know your circumstances, pain levels in the body, emotional aspects of your life, challenges that you have encountered and where you would like the path to take you.
Once we have established the outcome goal and intention you would like to achieve (emotional mental physical spiritual and health-related) you will lay on the massage table face up fully clothed.
Then an arm indicator is used (the brachialis muscle forearm), to tap into the subconscious mind to assess and provide feedback on the body’s response to different stressors, thoughts emotions, attitudes and other information tested. We determine which area of the body is a priority to work with, and where the imbalance lies in your body’s energetic system including elements, meridian, chakra, structure, brain or other systems. Your body will provide me with information as to the best balancing technique remedy support you require to bring your mind, body and soul back into homeostasis (balance).
There are many different balances your body will require through muscle reflex testing which will determine the balance right for you. Everyone is different regardless of the same disease or issue, everyone has a different course that requires to bring them towards a state of balance.
This depends on how long you have had the symptom/stress and how quickly your body responds to the session. Generally, we suggest having sessions two weeks after their first initial appointment to keep working on the stressor so the balance continues to hold.
Continue the 2-week schedule until the relief is felt then reduce to once per month or every 6 weeks. Emotionally you may require ongoing support however this is up to you what you require we are always here to support you.
Kinesiology helps identify and address the root causes of stress, allowing for relaxation and improved overall well-being. By rebalancing the body’s energy, kinesiology can help reduce stress levels and promote a sense of calm.
Kinesiology techniques can be effective in managing and reducing pain, including back pain and common aches. By addressing energy imbalances and promoting the body’s natural healing abilities, kinesiology may provide relief from physical discomfort.
Kinesiology recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and emotions. It can help identify and release emotional blockages, promoting emotional healing and a greater sense of well-being. Kinesiology may be beneficial for conditions such as depression, confusion, and low self-confidence.
Kinesiology techniques can enhance physical performance and address sports injuries. By assessing and balancing the body’s energy systems, kinesiology may support better coordination, flexibility, and overall athletic performance.
Kinesiology can assist individuals with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By addressing energetic imbalances, kinesiology may help improve concentration, focus, and cognitive abilities.
Sleep problems can be addressed through kinesiology by identifying and addressing underlying imbalances. By promoting relaxation and reducing stress, kinesiology may support better sleep quality and overall restfulness.
Kinesiology techniques can be beneficial for digestive disorders by identifying and addressing potential imbalances in the digestive system. This may lead to improved digestion, reduced discomfort, and better overall gut health.
Kinesiology may help alleviate allergies by identifying and addressing imbalances in the body’s energy related to allergic reactions. By rebalancing the energy, kinesiology can potentially reduce the body’s hypersensitivity to allergens.
Kinesiology can support personal growth and development by identifying and releasing energetic blocks or limiting beliefs. It can help individuals gain clarity, improve decision-making skills, and enhance self-awareness.
Muscle testing was first used in the early 20th century to measure muscle weakness in polio victims. In 1949 Kendall and Kendall, two physiotherapists had developed specific ways to test individual muscles for other neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
By 1964, Chiropractor Dr George Goodheart DC developed Applied Kinesiology based on Kendall and Kendall’s technique. Dr Goodheart’s technique not only evaluated muscle power but also evaluated how well the nervous system controlled muscle function.
Dr Goodheart went on to combine his knowledge of chiropractic techniques, neuro-lymphatic reflexes, nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine to further develop Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology was aimed specifically at professional healthcare practitioners. In the U.K, Applied Kinesiology is known as Systematic Kinesiology.
In 1978, Kinesiology was adapted by John F Thie, who developed Touch for Health Kinesiology, making it accessible to the non-professional public.
Applied Kinesiology was originally developed by Dr George Goodheart DC., a second-generation chiropractor, in the early 1960s. He discovered the relationship between Chinese meridians (used by practitioners of Chinese medicine including acupuncturists) and muscle groups, organs, and glands in the body.
By testing the resistance of a muscle when a small amount of pressure is applied to it, weaknesses and imbalances in its corresponding meridian could be distinguished. The technique was developed into the system of Kinesiology known as Applied Kinesiology which was used mostly by medical-related practitioners such as dentists and chiropractors.
Basically, Dr Goodheart’s discovery of Applied Kinesiology started out of his observation that basic Chiropractic adjustments often were not providing complete relief for physical disabilities and that the problem seemed to be related to muscle spasms that were not being released.
In 1949 a study by Kendall and Kendall looked into the original methods of testing muscles which led to the main diagnostic tool of muscle testing that is now used in Applied Kinesiology. Dr Goodman, together with his colleague Dr Alan Beardall DC changed the timing of the muscle testing procedure to provide an assessment of the control of the muscle by the nervous system, rather than an assessment of the power that the muscle could produce.
Dr Goodheart observed that inhibited muscles often displayed none of the visible deterioration that he expected to find in a physically malfunctioning muscle. He also observed, through palpation, discrete painful nodules at the muscle insertion. Wondering if these nodules might be trigger points for the muscle, he deeply massaged these nodules and found that the muscle immediately regained a high percentage of its strength and that the nodules became less painful. (ref: Goodheart, 1964)
By continually asking “why is that?” Dr Goodheart has found the answers to many health questions. Dr Goodheart’s observations have been annually published since 1964. As the result of Dr. Goodheart’s sharing the knowledge in applied kinesiology has snowballed with contributions from students of Dr. Goodheart.
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