Kinesiology provides a means of discovering imbalances in the body, and the ability
to find the best correction for that problem. It involves the use of muscle tests to assess for imbalances.
Muscle testing can be done via a 'surrogate'. A surrogate is the name for a person who is in contact
with the animal and is mirroring the animal's energy. In effect, the person is an indicator for the animal, and
can be used to assess them for imbalances, and to find the best corrections.
Jo often also uses a testing
method which doesn't require another person's help. This is useful when she is on her own, or if the animal
feels overcrowded.
Which-ever method Jo uses, she assesses the body for imbalances in all areas of function
within the body: physical / structural, bio-chemical / nutritional, emotional / behavioral and energetic / communication
systems. This is usually in relation to a specific problem.
Jo then uses Kinesiology as a means
of finding the best correction within a very broad 'tool kit', which includes the Kinesiology corrections (reflex
point massage, acu-pressure, meridian clearing, emotional release points), along with her other therapies (massage, Reiki,
Zoopharmacognosy: natural plant extracts and oils, sound, colour and magnets).
Helping the animal:
Jo has utilised Kinesiology to help a wide range of conditions: skin conditions, sarcoids, poor coat and
hooves, digestion and urinary problems, wounds, structural injury, structural crookedness, pain, injury re-habilitation,
behavioural problems, anxiety, ulcers, arthritis, infection and more. Jo always ensures that she works with veterinary
approval, and in several cases has helped animals to a much better state of recovery than anticipated by the vets.
Learning Kinesiology:
Anyone can learn Kinesiology. There are no pre-requisites for the
foundation level, which is called 'Touch for Health'. This is the foundation for most of the advanced courses
in Kinesiology, including Animal Kinesiology.
At this foundation level, the student learns to assess
and bring in to balance the major postural muscles of the body. This also has the effect of balancing the meridian system,
and can be used to relieve pain, resolve emotional stress and goal set. Simple nutritional testing also comes in
to this course.
Kinesiology, at this level, can be used to benefit the wellbeing of the student's pets,
as well as family and friends, or as a foundation for advanced training, and/or can be taken to practitioner status once parts
1 -5 plus an assessment have been completed.
As an addition to an existing animal therapy qualification:
Kinesiology is a great addition to animal based qualifications as a means of directing the corrections for any
imbalances. For example, using Kinesiology with massage can help the practitioner pinpoint imbalances, and direct the
most effective type of stroke, pressure and direction. This is, of course, all done in conjunction with animal's
response, which usually demonstrates (through positive body language) that the assessment was spot on.
To gain insurance to use muscle testing as part of an animal therapy, it is recommended that, as
a minimum, you hold a certificate from an official Kinesiology course plus at least one qualification in a recognised
and insurable animal therapy qualification, for example Reiki or massage.
Or, you can complete an official
animal therapy course which uses muscle testing within its syllabus, for example Horse Listening.
(NB: The above does
not qualify you as an Animal Kinesiology practitioner, but just allows you to integrate muscle testing in to existing animal
therapies that you are qualified and insured to practice).
Practitioner training in Advanced Animal Kinesiology
To qualifiy for the Animal Kinesiology Practitioner training, you must first complete Touch
for Health parts 1 - 4, plus hold a qualification in canine and /or equine massage (both of which can be provided
by Jo).
Once you have these foundation requirements, you may take part in the advanced training in Animal Kinesiology,
which provides you with a wide range of techniques to help animal health, behaviour, performance and well being.
The next step in training to use Kinesiology in animal therapies:
To gain the foundation
level of Kinesiology training, you can enrole on a Touch for Health course. Jo and her team provide training under the
International Kinesiology College, and provide additional basic training in application to animals. To gain insurance
to use Kinesiology in animal therapy, Jo and her team offer the following courses:
Reiki for animals
Equine and canine massage
Horse Listening (natural training and well-being system)
Animal Kinesiology advanced
training
Please contact her if you would like more information: 01273 299611 /07989 505264.
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