I often see this question in the eyes of people who ask me what I do for a living, even after I’ve given an industry accepted professional definition of what Kinesiology is.
Clients also struggle to describe Kinesiology when they want to share the positive life changing effect it’s had on them. Hearing phrases like ‘I don’t understand it, but it works!’ and ‘Kinesi-what?’ prompted me to summarise the key points about what Kinesiology is:
- Kinesiology (pronounced Kin-easy-ology) is a holistic natural therapy which uses neurological feedback to identify and restore imbalances in the body’s energy systems. This helps the body to heal itself naturally on a physical, emotional, mental, bio-chemical and spiritual level.
- A Kinesiologist communicates with your subconscious to find out what is out of whack (called an imbalance), what caused it and what is needed to fix it by monitoring a muscle’s response when questions are asked or specific actions performed.
- For example, emotional stress can cause physical pain. By addressing the emotional stress, the physical pain can be resolved.
Imbalances:
- Are mainly caused by emotional trauma, stress, injury or nutrition.
- May contribute to anxiety, depression, pain, postural problems, inflexibility, injury, imbalance, poor performance, allergies, food sensitivities, lack of personal direction, fatigue, digestive problems, learning difficulties, neurological disorganisation, weight gain, fears and phobias, general health problems, relationship problems and nervous disorders.
- Are corrected by non-invasive techniques like acupressure massage, lymphatic massage, light touch, nutritional advice, muscle stretching and remedies such as flower essences.
Interesting facts about Kinesiology
- Modern day (Specialised) Kinesiology originated in the 1970’s
- It combines ancient Eastern science and Western techniques
- It is practised in over 100 countries
- Twelve Australian Private Health Funds currently offer rebates for Kinesiology
- Kinesiology is one of the fastest growing complementary therapies in Australia
- Two professional organisations represent Kinesiologists in Australia – the Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd (AIK Ltd) and the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc.
- The Rafa Nadal Academy training programme includes weekly Kinesiology for students
- Novac Djokovic first detected his food sensitivities through Kinesiology muscle testing
- Eva Longoria uses her degree in Kinesiology to help with her diet, body shape and health
If you are interested in a more detailed description of Kinesiology, you can read more information here
I think a big reason for the various descriptions of Kinesiology is that every consultation is a unique, exciting experience which leads clients into various explorations of themselves – whether it is physical, emotional, mental, bio-chemical or spiritual.
Please feel free to share your description or experience of Kinesiology with me. We are all uniquely different after all!
