One
might describe AK as the grandfather of all kinesiologies. Developed by
George Goodheart, DC in the 1960’s, AK is the form of kinesiology which
chiropractors often learn and use. This style of kinesiology is taught to
doctors, and laypersons should not be advertising themselves as Applied
Kinesiologists. AK focuses
substantially on the physical aspects of the body and nervous system. Dr.
John Thie, DC, worked with Dr. Goodheart and was involved in AK research
before writing his book: 'Touch for Health' for the general public.
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Touch
for Health (TFH) was originated by Dr. John Thie, DC, a chiropractor in
Pasadena, California. Dr. Thie had studied with Dr. George Goodheart, DC,
the developer of Applied Kinesiology.
Dr.
Goodheart had taken the study of movement (kinesiology) and added to it
corrections to strengthen muscles and improve function (practical
application). His system was taught to chiropractors and other
professionals.
Dr.
John Thie realized that these methods were extremely useful, and also simple
enough for anyone to learn. He developed TFH as a program for the lay
person. He wrote the book: 'Touch for Health', and began teaching
courses.
In the
past thirty years Touch for Health has experienced phenomenal growth.
The book has been translated into 15 languages, and courses have been taught
in 50 countries. Local groups and associations exist in many parts of the
globe.
Many
people have joined in developing the Touch for Health synthesis. New
programs and systems are continually evolving. Work on nutrition, emotions,
education and muscle re-education have lead to the development of many
related disciplines (see partial list below).
Every
year the Annual Conference includes presentations of new and interesting
material in the field, and at the same time giving practitioners and instructors
a chance to get together, network, learn from each other, and have some fun.
In 1995
the International Kinesiology Collect (IKC) created a new four-level TFH
program which is outlined in a separate page on this website.
Touch for Health
Course Outline.
The IKC
also certifies TFH Instructors, and the Instructor Trainers.
In
addition to the four levels of TFH, Instructors can be certified to teach
the following approved courses:
Tibetan
Energy, Stress Release Made Easy, Maximum Athletic Performance System, The
Top Ten Series, Food & Supplement Testing, Kinesiology for Kids, Perceptive Vision.
Check
with the instructor in your area to see if they are teaching these
mini-workshops.
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The PKP Certification program™
is a four year New Zealand Qualifications Authority accredited Diploma program
in New Zealand.
Internationally, ICPKP appointed colleges teach the Diploma throughout the
world. In Canada we currently have two colleges. The
first year’s line up is fifteen workshops titled:
Energizers and Self Testing
Manual Muscle Testing
5 Elements – Yin Balance
Kinesiology and Superficial Connections
5 Elements in Depth
Professional Skills / Balancing Protocol
Pain Reduction
History / Balancing with Food
Advanced Muscle Techniques
Client Health Records, Professional Relationships
Mastery of Emotional Stress Release
Behavioural Genetics
Muscles and Skin Activation
Basic Brain Integration Skills
Basic Human Anatomy
Previously March 31, 1999, PKP was a series of four 7-day workshops which
included ‘advanced’ material that had accumulated from research and
development after the Touch For Health Synthesis drew it’s boundaries at
what was ‘basic’ and ‘for laypersons’. Dr. Bruce Dewe and his wife Joan Dewe
in New Zealand both developed and collected new material into the four
workshops for practitioners who wanted to get 'advanced' materials. To meet
the NZ Qualifications Authority requirements,
the Dewes completely redeveloped their system to encompass the Applied
Kinesiology material also used in Touch for Health. They have blended old
and new techniques in a student centered, integrated, outcomes-based format.,
It is taught in 60 modules and is a system that accredits practitioners of
Specialized Kinesiology with an International Diploma in Kinesiology.
For
more information check their website which is listed on our
Links
page.
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Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K or Brain Gym) is a wonderful, simple system
for children, parents, teachers and anyone who wishes to improve their
learning performance.
Edu-K
was created from the synthesis of Touch for Health, Neurological
Organization Techniques, and optometric vision training by Dr. Paul
Dennison, an American educator specializing in remedial reading. It focuses
on improving the functioning of the nervous system in view of the total
person and has a number of techniques to “switch on”: left/right brain
integration, the eyes, the ears and whole body co-ordination.
Much
research has shown that the “switching off” of the right and left
hemispheres of the brain inhibits optimum performance in functions like
reading, writing, recall and motor skills. Educational Kinesiology teaches
that “movement is the key” to activate the brain. By restoring the brain to
optimal activity, more effective learning patterns can be accessed and
compensatory patterns can be released.
Edu-K
techniques identify the blocks which create “dis-integration”. Specific techniques and exercises
help in overcoming the blocks to
establish the flow of information throughout the whole brain and nervous
system.
With
Edu-K, learning becomes easier and more enjoyable. Its subtle motivation
encourages students by it‘s very results.
The
manuals and methods of teaching Edu-K are structured towards
children being able to understand and use the information. For kids, Edu-K
is not a chore or a cold, uncaring experience. Rather it is a fun-loving and
involved one which promotes greater self-confidence and responsibility.
With
advanced courses, vocational opportunities arise in the area of teaching or
consulting. However, at a basic level, Edu-K is easily introduced into the
family or classroom situation.
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One
Brain is an amazing system for releasing stress, improving learning
abilities, and enhancing performance in many areas. It is an experiential
and educational way of working with personal and professional issues without
causing additional stress. The focus of the One Brain system is to release
the Negative Emotional Stress that interferes with the balance of mind,
body, and spirit. One Brain’s “emotional stress defusion” helps bring these
elements back into balance, and opens awareness to positive options and new
alternatives.
One
Brain ‘Facilitators’ around the world have had remarkable success dealing
with such issues as self esteem, negative self-image, failed personal and
professional communication, allergic symptoms, as well as chronic or
acute emotional and/or physical pain. We do not work with “symptoms or
problems”, physical or emotional. We work with the Negative Emotional Charge
people have on such issues. Negative emotion can create (and certainly
maintain) physical imbalances within the body. Once this stress is
“off-the-line”, the body can more easily re-balance and heal itself.
The One
Brain System was developed by three unique individuals: Gordon Stokes,
Daniel Whiteside, and Candace Callaway. Their partnership forms Three In
One Concepts Inc. in Burbank, California. Three in One designed the One
Brain System to be a uniquely gentle way of releasing stress from mind and
body, which respects each individual’s power of choice.
“One
Brain” is the result of many years of research and development at Three In
One Concepts. In developing the One Brain System, Three In One discovered
that every “physical problem” has its roots in an emotional cause. Since
blocked emotion equals blocked energy in the mind and body, that blockage
can surface in many ways – including physical pains and other problems.
Facilitators work with an expanded definition of dyslexia, which includes
learning disabilities in perception, communication, relationships, and
awareness. Dyslexia, in this system, means any emotionally induced blind
spot caused by the stress of life.
One
thing that differentiates One Brain Facilitators from other Specialized
Kinesiology Practitioners is the very specific use of the BEHAVIORAL
BAROMETER designed and developed at Three In One Concepts. “The Behavioral
Barometer is an extremely powerful tool used to help you to identify why you
are how you are in a certain situation, and what your choices are. The
Behavioral Barometer is the spine of everything we do” says Daniel
Whiteside.
The One
Brain system is also unique in its use of “Clear Circuit Muscle Testing”,
which is very gentle and highly accurate. Facilitators use this
non-intrusive form of biofeedback from the body to gently obtain only the
information you need to know to understand your issue. Since your body will
only provide us with information you are ready to deal with, this creates
safety when working with highly charged issues.
Three
in One Concepts have developed the One Brain system into: Professional
Training Programs; Special Interest Workshops; and Client-centered programs;
all aimed at providing Choice where No Choice seems to exist right now.
Three in One Concepts have training facilitators around the world who now
present a wide variety of programs and / or offer private ‘defusions’.
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Developed by John Barton, Bio-K was one of the first modalities to research
in detail hundreds of tissues in the body and their related emotions,
meridians, and corrections. Many Bio-K texts are available including the
famous ATLAS of over 800 researched tissues.
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Health-K is an original and comprehensive system of body/mind energy work
developed by Jimmy Scott, PhD. Based on acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology and
Touch for Health, Health-K expands on those disciplines. Dr. Scott based his
work on a solid, scientific understanding of human electro-magnetic,
psychological and spiritual issues, and addresses everything from allergy
detoxification to geobiology.
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A
powerful system of stress management procedures developed by Richard Utt.
One of the key features of AP is the depth and accuracy of its muscle
testing procedures and its monitoring techniques which allow direct
evaluation of stress in various parts of the nervous system. “Powers of
Stress” monitoring has made significant contributions to kinesiology theory.
Extensive research spanning many years has lead to impressive charting of
numerous stress states throughout the body, and how it impacts anatomy,
physiology, energy centers, and more. The foundation workshop called
AgapeQuest introduces hologram theory and numerous specific correction
techniques.
Many
other workshops follow, including but not limited to: The Five Houses of
Chi, The Tao of Blood, Anatomy and Physiology, and many other
techniques.
Richard Utt also developed a unique and powerful system called “The Seven
Chi Keys” for balancing the seven main chakras.
All Encompassing Love - The total and complete acceptance and
implementation of all the physical and metaphysical laws of the universe,
known or unknown."
by Richard D. Utt
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Developed by the late Frank Mahoney, HTX is designed to identify and release
the hypertonic (over-tight) state of muscles. Releasing the muscles leads to
increased range of motion, reduction of pain and has a profound impact on
sports performance, injuries and learning difficulties.
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In
1979, Dr. Carl Ferrari, DC, of New York recognized the importance of the
survival systems of the body. Feeding, Flight/Fright, Reproduction, and
Immune System are primary to survival. Protocols were developed to correct
these, as well as head injuries, dyslexia, scoliosis, endocrine and
circulation imbalances.
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Al
Berry’s system coordinates muscle testing to assess the physical,
structural, emotional, mental and spiritual harmony of people and animals.
Specific protocol of assessment and correction techniques based on
sequential procedures assists in muscular-skeletal realignment, internal
organ realignment, lymphatic circuit breakers release, joint release.
Techniques include cold laser
cranial realignment, nutritional and environmental support as well as
multi-linked acupressure.
A Body
Management Balance is as intricate as it is simple, by focusing on
structural alignment of bones and organs to first release blocked nerve and
acupuncture energy in the body. Next, power centers and circuit breakers are
addressed. If power centers are not activated, the body will only hold its
correction for a few hours, or even only minutes. Acupuncture meridian
energy is then balanced to relieve over-energy, and scans for
emotional/mental stress are performed to help lock in the correction through
the defusion of these stressors, releasing sabotage from continuing to
affect the physical body.
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