Therapy Localization & Challenge (Applied Kinesiology)
Essential diagnostic techniques in Applied Kinesiology used to identify dysfunctional body areas and verify the appropriateness of specific corrections through targeted muscle testing.
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Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology (Goodheart), Touch for Health, educational kinesiology (Brain Gym), emotional kinesiology and muscle testing.
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Limiting Beliefs
PSYCH-K: Subconscious Belief Reprogramming
A rapid method for transforming limiting beliefs created by Robert M. Williams in 1988, PSYCH-K uses muscle testing and specific body postures to create a whole-brain state enabling the installation of new beliefs at the subconscious level.
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NeurologyADHD
LEAP - Learning Enhancement Acupressure Program
Specialized kinesiology protocol created by Charles Krebs, PhD (Australia, 1990s), designed for learning and brain integration difficulties, combining advanced neurological research, muscle testing and acupressure to restore communication between brain areas.
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Injury prevention
Hyperton-X: Sports Kinesiology
Specialized kinesiology system created by Frank Mahony (Australia, 1980s), focused on hypertonic (chronically over-tight) muscles and their effects on sports performance, proprioception and neuromuscular compensation patterns.
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Posture
Grounding Movements: The Owl
Brain Gym lengthening exercises centered on The Owl and grounding movements (Earth Buttons, Space Buttons). The Owl involves gripping the trapezius with one hand and slowly turning the head while making an 'ooh' sound, releasing neck tension and improving auditory attention and postural stability.
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Manual Muscle Testing (Applied Kinesiology)
Foundational technique of Applied Kinesiology developed by George Goodheart in 1964, evaluating a muscle's neurological response through calibrated pressure to identify functional imbalances in the body.
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Body TechniquePsycho-emotional TechniqueGentle Approach
Applied Kinesiology (Goodheart)
Holistic evaluation system developed by Dr. George Goodheart using manual muscle testing to assess structural, chemical and emotional imbalances according to the health triangle model.
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Energy Balancing
Five Elements Balancing (TCM)
Advanced Touch for Health protocol based on the five element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), analyzing energy flows in the generating (Sheng) and controlling (Ko) cycles to identify and correct inter-element imbalances through sedation and tonification.
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Lymphatic System
Chapman's Neurolymphatic Reflexes (Applied Kinesiology)
Reflex points discovered by Frank Chapman in the 1920s and integrated into Applied Kinesiology by George Goodheart, stimulated through deep rotary massage to activate lymphatic drainage of specific organs and strengthen associated muscles.
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Chakras
PKP - Professional Kinesiology Practice
Comprehensive post-graduate kinesiology system created by Dr. Bruce Dewe and Joan Dewe (New Zealand, 1990s), integrating over 300 muscle tests and a correction 'menu system' covering structural, nutritional, emotional and energetic dimensions.
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Blood Circulation
Bennett's Neurovascular Reflexes (Applied Kinesiology)
Cranial reflex points discovered by Terence Bennett in the 1930s and integrated into Applied Kinesiology, stimulated through light fingertip contact to improve vascular supply to associated organs and muscles, including the famous Emotional Stress Release points.
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Anxiety
Cook's Hookups
Calming and centering Brain Gym exercise in two postures: (1) crossing ankles, wrists and fingers, hands pulled to chest; (2) uncrossing, fingertips touching, tongue on palate. Creates a closed electromagnetic circuit that calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety and promotes sensory integration.
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Lazy Eights (Infinity Symbol)
Brain Gym exercise tracing an infinity symbol (∞) in the air with an extended arm, eyes following the hand to repeatedly cross the visual midline. Improves reading fluency, eye tracking, hand-eye coordination and integration of right and left visual fields.
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Temporal Tap
An applied kinesiology technique for behavioral change and habit modification, the temporal tap uses light tapping along the temporal bone arc to bypass the brain's natural resistance to change and install new behaviors.
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Body TechniquePsycho-emotional TechniqueGentle Approach
Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym)
Method of simple body movements developed by Paul and Gail Dennison to improve learning, concentration and coordination by stimulating connections between the two brain hemispheres.
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Psycho-emotional TechniqueGentle Approach
Emotional Kinesiology
Branch of kinesiology specialized in identifying and releasing unconscious emotional blockages through muscle testing, integrating stress defusion and positive reprogramming techniques.
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Coordination
Cross Crawl
Foundational Brain Gym exercise created by Paul Dennison, the Cross Crawl involves alternately touching the right knee with the left hand and vice versa, simultaneously activating both brain hemispheres via the corpus callosum to improve coordination, reading and writing.
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Origin-Insertion Technique (Applied Kinesiology)
Fundamental muscle correction technique in Applied Kinesiology developed by George Goodheart, using manipulation of neuromuscular spindles and Golgi tendon organs to restore normal muscle tone and proprioceptive neurological function.
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Perinatal CarePregnancy
Perinatal Kinesiology (KPN)
Specialized branch of kinesiology dedicated to supporting pregnancy, birth and early development, using adapted muscle testing to balance the mother-baby energetic connection, prepare for delivery and resolve traumatic birth imprints.
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Coordination
Primitive Reflex Integration
Specialized kinesiology approach focusing on identification and integration of retained primitive reflexes in children and adults, addressing learning difficulties, coordination issues and emotional dysregulation linked to neurological immaturity.
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Neural Organization Technique (NOT)
Therapeutic system developed by Carl Ferreri working on the four primary survival programs of the nervous system (fight/flight, feeding, reproduction, immunity) through cranial corrections and muscle testing to restore optimal neurological organization.
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Body TechniqueGentle Approach
Muscle Testing in Kinesiology
Fundamental kinesiology tool consisting of evaluating the neuromuscular response of an isolated muscle to different stimuli to obtain information about the body's overall functional state.
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RMTI — Rhythmic Movement Training Integration
Gentle method for primitive reflex integration developed by Harald Blomberg and Moira Dempsey, using passive and active rhythmic movements replicating infant spontaneous movements to stimulate brainstem and vestibular system maturation.
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Emotional Release
Age Recession and Stress Diffusion
A core psycho-emotional kinesiology technique from the Three In One Concepts system, age recession uses muscle testing to identify the exact age when a stress pattern was first established, then diffuses it through prefrontal cortex activation.
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Acupuncture
Health Kinesiology (HK)
Bioenergetic kinesiology system created by Jimmy Scott, PhD (1978), that identifies and corrects energy disturbances using a unique 'permission' system where the body directs the entire session through muscle testing.
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Body TechniquePsycho-emotional TechniqueGentle Approach
Touch for Health
Energy rebalancing system accessible to the general public, derived from applied kinesiology, using muscle testing and corrections through reflex points and meridians to harmonize vitality.
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Pain
Kinergetics & RESET ATM (Kinergetics & RESET Jaw Technique)
Advanced energy kinesiology system and RESET technique for the temporomandibular joint, created by Philip Rafferty (Australia, 1990s). Kinergetics uses the energy hydration concept, while RESET releases jaw tensions for whole-body impact.
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Stress ManagementAnxiety & Phobias
Emotional Stress Release (ESR)
Key Touch for Health technique for releasing emotional stress through light contact on the frontal eminences (neurovascular forehead points), redirecting blood flow from the limbic system to the prefrontal cortex to deactivate stress responses.
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MeridiansEnergy Balancing
14-Meridian Balancing
Core Touch for Health protocol created by John Thie in 1973, testing 14 muscles associated with the 14 main meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine to identify and correct energy imbalances through neurolymphatic massage, neurovascular points, meridian tracing, and acupressure.
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EmotionsStress
Behavioral Barometer - Three In One Concepts
A central tool of the Three In One Concepts system created by Gordon Stokes and Daniel Whiteside, the Behavioral Barometer is a visual map of emotional states used to identify discrepancies between conscious awareness and body response through muscle testing.
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Lymphatic DrainageDetoxification
Touch for Health Neurolymphatic Massage
Simplified application of Chapman's reflex points within the Touch for Health framework, using deep rotary massage on specific torso and back points to activate lymphatic drainage, correct muscle weaknesses, and restore meridian energy flow.
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Brain Buttons
Brain Gym exercise stimulating alertness and mental clarity by massaging the infraclavicular points (K-27) with one hand while the other rests on the navel. Promotes cerebral blood flow, concentration and interhemispheric communication. Central element of the PACE protocol.
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NET - Neuro Emotional Technique
Created by Scott Walker, DC in 1988, the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) identifies and resolves stuck emotional patterns stored in the body via spinal reflex points, combining muscle testing with the five element emotional associations of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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