Kinesiology
Kinesiology [pronounced kin-easy-ology] is a natural health therapy that can be truly holistic in its ability to address and re-balance all the aspects of the human being that contribute to health and wellbeing.
Traditionally Kinesiology refers to the study of muscles and movement in the body and would be used in this context by physiotherapists, sports coaches etc.
 However, in the natural health field the term 'kinesiology' is seen and used in a wider context. Muscles are perceived as indicators or monitors of stress and imbalance within the body. Hence 'Muscle Testing' is used to detect and correct those imbalances, thus addressing the underlying causes of disease or malfunction in the body.
Kinesiology is a therapy that brings together the principles of traditional Chinese acupuncture meridians and the knowledge of Western muscle testing, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition.
Over the years, many branches of Kinesiology have been developed, each offering their own view of the original concept, which was Applied Kinesiology (AK). Applied Kinesiology is reserved for practitioners trained by the International College of Applied Kinesiology founded in 1973 in America.
The therapy of Kinesiology is derived from the connection between the 'subtle' energy and the muscles of the physical structure. This energy flows along specific pathways within us called meridians - as acknowledged in acupuncture. There are fourteen meridians, each one being responsible for carrying energy to particular organs or systems of the body - for example, the heart, the intestines, the stomach, and so on.
In addition, it has been discovered that each meridian is also directly connected to one or more particular muscles of the physical structure. Therefore, by applying gentle 'muscle testing' to any given muscle of the physical frame, we can establish which meridians are not working to full potential. Once we find such a meridian, we can then determine which of the major components of health are causing its malfunction or imbalance, thus giving information on the condition of the structural, chemical or emotional imbalances related to that muscle and its associated organ and meridian. From there, we can provide the body with whatever correction techniques are applicable.
 Gentle muscle testing is achieved by applying light pressure against a contracted muscle. This will determine the muscle's ability to hold the contraction against a small amount of resistance. An inability to do so is an indication that there is some form of underlying imbalance compromising the function of either the muscle, its associated meridian, or its associated organ.
The therapist initially uses diagnostic skills to establish the client's true needs and the order in which they should be addressed so that healing is speedy and effective.
For example, it might be inappropriate to encourage the body to eliminate toxins before it has had a chance to build up its strength to do so by taking relevant nutritional supplements for a few weeks. To detoxify prematurely could seriously increase symptoms and weaken the sufferer. Or, it may be more important to balance the meridian energies before attempting any other corrective treatment.
Once the primary needs have been established and prioritised, then the relevant correction techniques and remedies can be applied. Thus healing will be progressive, constructive, and effective.
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