What is kinesiology?
In simple terms, Kinesiology involves the use of gentle muscle testing to achieve three objectives:
to identify imbalances in the body’s structural, chemical, emotional or other energy
to establish the body’s priority healing needs to evaluate energy changes brought about by the balancing process.
Kinesiology combines traditional Chinese ideas of energy flow found in acupuncture and acupressure, modern western techniques, massage and counseling.
The goal is to bring about balance within the body, relieving energy blockages, reducing tension and enhancing the body's natural healing ability.
Kinesiology is not limited to dealing with ailments. Energy balancing brings a person closer to achieving any goal of their choice - in sport, relationships, artistic pursuits & life in general.
Treatments are gentle and non-invasive with the client either lying or sitting on a treatment table fully clothed.
The history of kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology, the original system of Kinesiology, was the brainchild of an American chiropractor, Dr. George Goodheart, DC in 1964. Frustrated that some manipulations would not hold up under normal circumstances, he discovered that rubbing certain points would change an unlocking muscle into a locking one. Applied Kinesiology was born.
Dr. Goodheart gathered a group of exceptional colleagues to further research, develop and teach Applied Kinesiology. They were able to relate muscles to organs, glands and acupuncture meridians.
One of the original researchers, Dr. John Thie, DC, developed the “Touch for Health” program with the aim of empowering lay people to use basic Applied Kinesiology techniques to enhance the health of their family and friends. This proved to be the starting point for Kinesiology as an independent modality
What is muscle testing?
Now called Muscle Monitoring it is the body’s ability to indicate the presence of stress on any level by way of a muscle response. This is done by a practitioner placing a steady gentle pressure on a limb held still by the muscle of the client. The practitioner’s pressure and the client’s resistance remain constant. A change in the muscles ability to maintain a steady resistance indicates the presence of a possible stress within the client to the practitioner.
A skilled practitioner can decode very specific information about the clients state of wellbeing. Muscle Monitoring can similarly indicate what is required by the body to restore balance and harmony.
The application of Muscle Monitoring is far ranging and is the single defining feature of Kinesiology.