Kinesiology

Traditionally Kinesiology refers to the study of muscles and movement in the body but in the field of natural health, 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. 

 Touch for Health is the most widely used system of Kinesiology in the world and is recognised and respected as a fundamental training for other Kinesiology systems as well as a healing modality in its own right. 

How does it work?

Each meridian is also directly connected to one or more particular muscles of the physical structure. Therefore by testing the strength of any given muscle it can be established which meridians are not working to full potential. A whole variety of techniques can then be used to rebalance the body and activate the body's intrinsic healing process so that it can better heal itself. 

The Meridian System

The therapy of kinesiology is derived from the connection between the 'subtle' energy of the body and the muscles of the physical structure. There are specific pathways called meridians (as acknowledged in acupuncture) which carry energy/information to all parts of the body. They can be mapped throughout the body in corresponding pairs and each one has many acupuncture points or energy hot spots along its path. ​ 

There are 14 meridians, each one responsible for particular organs or systems in the body e.g. the heart, intestines, stomach, lungs etc. 

Benefits

  • Increase vitality and counteract fatigue 
  • Relieve pain and release tension - headaches, backaches, arm, shoulder, leg and knee pain 
  • Release mental and emotional stress 
  • Enhance health and wellness and help prevent disease and injury 
  • Accelerate recovery from illness and injuries 
  • Identify foods which are good for you and ones that aren't  
  • Support the immune system 

Rebecca has been such a great help to me with my recuperation, and I see her regularly. She is a fantastic teacher, enabling self help, with friendly enthusiasm and generosity. She has given me an amazing insight into the complexities of how the energy system of the body works to heal itself, the daily routines that can be done to maintain this and adding adaptations when necessary when new hurdles are reached. Would thoroughly recommend!  

Lucy, Southampton

Resources

Touch4Health 

TouchforHealthUK 

Edenenergymedicine 

EFT

Thie, J., and Thie, M. (2023). Touch for Health: The Complete Edition. USA: DeVorss Publications