Applied
kinesiology (AK) was first introduced by Dr. George Goodheart,
a second generation chiropractor, in 1964. It is a synthesis
of many complementary therapies providing an interdisciplinary
approach to health care.
Applied kinesiology is used in addition
to standard diagnostic techniques to help determine causes
of various health problems. AK uses muscle testing as a
primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s
body is functioning. When properly applied, the outcome
of an AK diagnosis will determine the best form of therapy
for the patient. In general, the practitioner looks for
a muscle that tests weak and then attempts to determine
what the cause of the dysfunction is. The doctor will than
evaluate and provide the therapy that will best eliminate
the muscle weakness and help the patient.
Therapies utilized with AK include chiropractic,
neurolymphatic reflex therapy, sacro-cranial technique,
meridian therapy, various soft tissue techniques, and nutrition.
AK seeks to determine causes of imbalances and work with
your body to make the necessary physiological changes to
restore health.
Applied
kinesiology is based upon the chiropractic philosophy that
there is a triad of health consisting of a structural, a
chemical, and a mental/emotional component. Poor health
is a result of an imbalance in any one of these three aspects.
The triangle is interactive and an imbalance in any component
may adversely affect another. An example of this may be
a musculoskeletal complaint (say lower back pain) brought
on by a chemical imbalance (caused by an open ileocecal
valve). Applied kinesiology is a unique diagnostic useful
in detecting the locus of the imbalance. The A.K practitioner
may then utilize therapies that maximize the bodies own
innate healing capabilities.
Dr. Hastings completed his 100 hour basic
course in A.K in April of 2000. He spent a year mentoring
under Dr. Kurt Vreeland, a well-known practitioner and lecturer
of A.K. For more information on Applied kinesiology visit
the International College of Applied Kinesiology website
at www.icakusa.com
