PKP - Professional Kinesiology Practice

Presentation

Professional Kinesiology Practice (PKP) is an advanced kinesiology system developed in the 1990s by Dr. Bruce Dewe, a New Zealand physician, and his wife Joan Dewe. This system represents one of the most comprehensive evolutions of applied kinesiology and Touch for Health, considerably expanding the repertoire of muscle tests and correction techniques available to practitioners.

Dr. Dewe, initially trained in conventional medicine, discovered kinesiology through John Thie's Touch for Health and George Goodheart's applied kinesiology. Unsatisfied with the limitations of these systems for advanced clinical practice, he developed PKP as a structured post-graduate curriculum of 14 training levels, each adding new assessment and correction modalities. PKP is now taught in over 30 countries and constitutes one of the most rigorous kinesiology training systems worldwide.

Creators: Dr. Bruce Dewe, MD and Joan Dewe — New Zealand, 1990s

Fundamental Principles

PKP rests on the principle that the body is an integrated system where structural, biochemical, emotional, and energetic dimensions are in constant interaction. The health triangle — inherited from applied kinesiology — is extended in PKP to include subtle energy dimensions, notably the extraordinary meridians, chakras, and subtle energy bodies.

A major contribution of PKP is the expansion of the muscle testing repertoire. While classical applied kinesiology uses approximately 42 muscle tests and Touch for Health 14 muscles, PKP integrates over 300, covering virtually every muscle in the body. Each muscle is associated with an acupuncture meridian, an organ, a nutrient, an emotional state, and specific reflex points.

The 'menu system' is PKP's distinctive feature. Corrections are organized by category: structural, biochemical, emotional, energetic, and sound/chromatic. The body selects the most appropriate correction through muscle testing.

Technical Sheet

Full Name

Professional Kinesiology Practice (PKP)

Creators

Dr. Bruce Dewe, MD and Joan Dewe

Development Period

1990s to present

Country of Origin

New Zealand

Theoretical Basis

Applied kinesiology, Touch for Health, traditional Chinese medicine, extraordinary meridians, chakras

Number of Muscle Tests

Over 300

Training Levels

14 progressive levels

Session Duration

60 to 120 minutes

Main Indications

• Chronic musculoskeletal pain — thorough evaluation via 300+ muscle tests to identify compensation chains
• Functional digestive disorders — correction of biochemical imbalances and meridians associated with the digestive system
• Emotional stress and anxiety — advanced emotional release and defusion techniques
• Hormonal imbalances — work on extraordinary meridians and endocrine reflex points
• Learning and concentration difficulties — brain hemisphere integration and neurological pattern correction
• Chronic fatigue and burnout — identification of multidimensional energy drains
• Allergies and intolerances — testing and correction of sensitivities through energy circuits
• Complex postural problems — analysis of muscular compensation chains
• Sports performance support — neuromuscular and energetic optimization

Session Process

A PKP session begins with a detailed interview to understand the client's concerns and health history. The practitioner first performs a pre-test to ensure the client's neurological system provides reliable muscle testing responses, including hydration verification, neurological switching correction, and establishing clear muscle indicators.

Assessment proceeds through the extended muscle test repertoire. The practitioner may test specific muscle groups related to the client's issue, or use muscle testing to navigate the 'menu system' and identify work priorities. Muscles are tested in various positions — shortened, lengthened, under load — to evaluate their function in different contexts.

Once the priority is identified, the practitioner consults the correction database through muscle testing. The body indicates the correction category, then the specific correction within that category. The practitioner applies the correction and immediately verifies its effect by retesting the initially imbalanced muscle.

Variations and Sub-techniques

• PKP Level 1-4 (foundations) — mastery of basic muscle tests, 14 main meridians, and fundamental correction techniques
• PKP Level 5-8 (intermediate) — introduction of extraordinary meridians, chakra work, and advanced emotional techniques
• PKP Level 9-12 (advanced) — tuning fork sound correction, advanced color therapy, subtle energy body work
• PKP Level 13-14 (mastery) — integration of all modalities, clinical supervision and specialization
• Advanced acupressure techniques — using the eight extraordinary meridians for deep constitutional imbalances
• Chakra balancing — specific protocols for each energy center using sound, color, and acupressure points

Contraindications

• Medical or surgical emergencies requiring hospital care
• Unconsolidated fractures or acute tissue injuries (for structural corrections)
• Severe unstabilized psychiatric disorders
• High-risk pregnancy (certain energetic corrections are contraindicated)
• Uncontrolled epilepsy (certain stimulation techniques should be avoided)
• Medications significantly modifying muscle tone (may distort tests)
• PKP is complementary and never replaces medical diagnosis or treatment