Kinesiology uses gentle muscle testing as a way of gaining feedback from the body. It was developed in the 1960s by chiropractor Dr George Goodheart, who explored the relationship between muscles and different areas and systems of the body.
I am qualified by TASK (The Association of Systematic Kinesiology) to practise Systematic Kinesiology and use muscle testing as one of the tools within my practice.
During testing, I will usually ask you to hold your arm in a particular position whilst I apply gentle pressure. I can then use the response of the muscle to explore different areas of your health and your body’s individual needs.
I use Kinesiology testing within my Nutrition appointments and Full Health MOTs. It is not offered as a standalone appointment.
Kinesiology can offer an interesting insight into your individual needs, helping you to better understand your body and the different ways you may be able to support your health and wellbeing
What can you test using Kinesiology?
One of the ways I use Kinesiology is to explore your individual nutritional requirements. This can include testing foods, nutrients and supplements to help identify what may best support your body at that particular time.
I also encourage you to bring along any supplements you are currently taking, as these can be included within the testing.
Food sensitivity testing is available as part of my Full Health MOTs and Nutrition appointments which allows us to explore whether particular foods may be contributing to your symptoms, alongside your wider nutritional and health needs.
What happens during Kinesiology testing?
For those visiting me in person, you will usually be asked to lie on a therapy couch and hold your arm in a particular position whilst I apply gentle pressure. I use the response of the muscle as feedback throughout the testing.
The testing itself is gentle and gives us another way of exploring your individual needs and what may be most appropriate to support your health and wellbeing.
Testing children: Children who are able to comfortably hold their arm in the required position can usually be tested directly in the same way as adults. For younger children and babies, I can use surrogate muscle testing.
How does Kinesiology work via Zoom?
For online appointments, where I am unable to muscle test you directly, I use my own body as a surrogate for the testing and explain the results as we progress through the appointment.