Holly Willoughby describing her experience of Kinesiology
Kinesiology is a holistic therapy which uses muscle response testing to measure the motor response of the central nervous system to a sensory challenge. By doing this, imbalances can be determined and methods to rebalance the body can be indicated.
Radio interview with Linda Belcher a Kinesiologist, KA tutor and KA Trustee based in East Sussex
BBC Radio Leicester interview February 2020 with Louise Bourne a Kinesiologist and KA tutor based in Market Harborough
BBC Radio Leicester Interview January 2020 with Louise Bourne a Kinesiologist and KA tutor based in Market Harborough
BBC Radio Leicester interview November 2019 with Louise Bourne a Kinesiologist and KA tutor based in Market Harborough
History of Kinesiology
In the 1920s an orthopaedic surgeon, R.W. Lovett, developed a system for testing and grading the strength of muscles. His work was taken forward by Henry and Florence Kendall in 1949 and they produced a book entitled ‘Muscle Testing and Function’. Kinesiology, as we use it today, was developed by George Goodheart in 1964. He was an American chiropractor who realised that by using a specific technique of massaging the beginning and ending of a patient’s muscle, he could increase the strength of the muscle. He called this the origin and insertion correction and named this new therapy Applied Kinesiology because he was applying information gathered by studying the muscle response (kinesiology means `study of movement`). George Goodheart became famous for being able to solve health problems that no one else could and he taught these techniques to chiropractors, osteopaths, medical doctors and dentists. He went on to found the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) and only practitioners who have trained with ICAK use the term ‘Applied Kinesiologist’.
Using accurate muscle testing, George Goodheart and other ICAK members identified where imbalances in the body were occurring and could introduce various factors to find the most relevant types of treatment to help restore balance for that person. This meant every treatment could be tailored to each individual’s need. Working with Chinese medical theory they discovered links between muscle response, meridian energy and related organs. They linked these with Chapman’s neurolymphatic massage points and Bennet’s neurovascular holding points. Further research identified nutrients which would support rebalancing of the various systems and foods which could affect these circuits in a negative way. Emotional associations which contributed or resulted in imbalance and structural distortions were also identified and corrected.
Since its original inception in the 1960’s various branches of kinesiology have been developed, based on the core concepts of Kinesiology formed by George Goodheart and some have developed their own unique aspects of Kinesiology and related techniques. The aim of all branches of Kinesiology is to work holistically with clients to address their imbalances and rebalance their system in order to work towards optimal health and well-being.
Systematic Kinesiology in the UK
The Association of Systematic Kinesiology (ASK) was formed in 1988 and in August 2019 we changed our name to the Kinesiology Association (KA). The foundations originated in the USA and was called Touch for Health – which was the layperson’s equivalent to ICAK. Touch for Health method of kinesiology was brought to the UK and developed into the practice of Systematic Kinesiology which is safe and easy to understand, so that lay people could learn the techniques and use this amazing therapy to help themselves as well as family, friends and clients. Through the use of muscle testing, the use of kinesiology identifies areas of imbalance in the body, finds the realms which are relevant (structural, biochemical, emotional and energetic) and works towards achieving health goals by creating overall balance. Click here for more information about what happens during a Kinesiology consultation
2018 marked the 30th Anniversary of the formation of ASK
Muscle Testing Training Courses
Courses accredited by the KA are based mainly on techniques which have been discovered and developed by the ICAK; in addition, they incorporate recent discoveries and some developed by other kinesiologists too. Although there is a common core syllabus, each School has its own style of teaching, incorporating training methods to enable people to become professional practitioners. Additional training in areas such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, practice and management provide their students with the knowledge, practice and expertise to become Professional practitioners to use, treat and educate the public in kinesiology.
The aim of Kinesiology is to maintain a high standard equivalent to those trained by the ICAK in the USA, UK and other countries.
If you would like to find out more details about the Foundation level training, the best route forward is to find a tutor in your area and ring them to see what training they are planning as they often have courses they are planning which are not yet listed on our website.
More about training in kinesiology
Kinesiology Practitioners
Most Kinesiologist incorporate other disciplines into their Kinesiology sessions. To find your local Kinesiologist who has trained to the Professional Practitioner level please follow this link - Find a local Kinesiologist
https://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/
