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inesiology is a complementary
therapy that combines
elements from the ancient art
of acupuncture with techniques
originally used by chiropractors.
However, instead of using needles or
manipulation, the kinesiology
practitioner holds various acupressure
points on the client’s body to bring
their energy system into harmony and
balance. This supports the body’s
innate ability to heal itself, allowing
the client to reach their full potential,
physically, mentally and emotionally.
There are different types of
kinesiology, but central to each is
a muscle response testing technique
that ‘asks’ the body’s subtle energy
system what it needs to address any
imbalances. Like acupuncture, it is
based on the principle that energy
runs throughout the body along
channels called ‘meridians’ and if this
energy gets blocked or imbalanced, it
can affect our health and wellbeing.
Kinesiology practitioners believe
that many factors can affect a person’s
energy system, from food sensitivities
and environmental factors, through to
trauma, fear, phobias or limiting beliefs
about ourselves. The practitioner’s
role is to extract information from the
body to identify these stressors, where
they are impacting the body’s energy
system, and then help restore balance.
“During a typical kinesiology
session, the practitioner will apply
light pressure to one or more of your
muscles,” says Franky Kossy, a Health
Kinesiology practitioner, teacher and
FHT member (kinesiologylondon.com).
“They’ll then ask a specific question
and monitor how your body responds.
If the muscle is weak and doesn’t
‘lock’, your body is saying ‘no’ or in a
state of stress, in which case they will
use different techniques until the
muscle is strong and ‘locks’ when
retested, indicating a ‘yes’ response.”
These techniques might include
working specific reflex points on the
head, body or feet; laying the client’s
hands on an area of discomfort;
addressing diet and problem foods;
using flower essences or essential oils;
stress release techniques;
visualisation; or positive goal setting.
“Kinesiology is a very gentle
therapy,” says Franky. “However,
many clients report how intense and
powerful the sessions are, and how
kinesiology has helped them with
other health niggles, which they hadn’t
really noticed until they had gone.”
Sessions typically last an hour
and cost £45 to £ 12 5, depending on
the location and seniority of
the practitioner.The Federation of Holistic Therapists
( f ht.org.uk) is the UK’s leading
professional association for
complementary, holistic beauty
and sports therapists.Kinesiology
Combining elements of Traditional Chinese
Medicine and muscle feedback, kinesiology
restores balance and improves health
HAVE YOU TRIED
Five
benefits of
kinesiology1
Stress can cause digestive
problems and certain foods
can place stress on the body.
Kinesiology can help to reduce
stress and also identify / realign
potential food sensitivities.2
Could limiting thoughts be
stopping you from getting
well? Kinesiology can help
to address negative thought
processes that are sabotaging
our ability to move forward.3
When we are injured, the
body adapts in order
to protect the injured site.
Kinesiology can help to return
the body to normal when it has
got stuck in the same ‘holding
pattern’ after it’s healed.4
As kinesiology focuses
on restoring energy in the
body, it can be useful for helping
to boost mental and physical
performance too.5
Kinesiology can potentially
benefit clients who have
experienced a trauma in the
past, without the need to talk
about the event itself.Always
seek advice
Treatments should
only be used alongside
standard medical care
and not as an alternative.
Consult a GP or other
health professional
first.Words: Karen Young