Physical symptoms are nature’s way of letting you know that something is wrong with your body. The cause of that symptom exists somewhere in your mind-body-energy system. Kinesiology can help find the causes of health problems, which are not always obvious.

A person may experience symptoms that could be due to a number of reasons, and which has taken several stages of adaptation to produce.

Let us look, for example, at a digestive problem such as bloating and discomfort. This may be due to a lack of necessary enzymes required for the breakdown and absorption of food. The enzyme deficiency may in turn be caused by a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals. The person may be suffering from high levels of stress which cause the body to shut down some of the digestive mechanisms, thus reducing absorption of these vital nutrients. In this situation a person’s immune system could become compromised and vulnerable to invasion by unfriendly bacteria, parasites or yeast infections.

Muscle testing gives the Kinesiologist information and feedback from the body about its condition.

Systematic Kinesiology treatment uses the body’s own biofeedback system, through gentle muscle testing, to discover the root causes and necessary treatment to relieve discomfort and heal the problem. The Kinesiologist has a dialogue with the body through the muscle testing.

The muscle testing involves the Kinesiologist placing your arms, legs or head into specific positions and then applying a light pressure.

Various muscles are tested and depending on the responses obtained, the Kinesiologist will use a variety of treatments to rectify the imbalances. These treatments may include firm massage of specific reflexes, nutritional supplements, flower remedies and herbs or simple exercises and dietary advice.

Our bodies accumulate imbalances and adaptations in a certain order, and they will return to health quicker if the imbalances are treated in a certain order. The muscle test is also used to determine the order in which to treat the imbalances. Usually, once a priority imbalance has been treated, you will see the other related imbalances disappear immediately.

Because Kinesiology treats the whole person, not just their symptoms, treatment can be effective for a very wide variety of conditions, some of which are listed below:

	Digestive Problems		Hormonal disturbances
	•	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	•	Pre-Menstrual syndrome
	•	Bloating	•	Dismenhoria
	•	Flatulence and heartburn	•	Endometriosis
	•	Hiatus hernia	•	Symptoms of menopause
	•	Candida	•	Loss of libido
			•	Prostate health
	Skin disorders
	•	Eczema	General health
	•	Acne	•	Fatigue
	•	Urticaria and hives	•	Depression
	•	Dry sensitive skin and dandruff	•	Lowered immune response
			•	Breast pain and congestion
	Allergies and intolerances		•	Arthritis
	•	Identifying food intolerances	•	Back problems
	•	Identifying food allergies	•	Headaches
	•	Heavy metal toxicity	•	Lack of concentration
	•	Parasitic infection	•	Phobias
	•	Dysbiosis	•	Anxiety and stress

Pre-conceptual care is recommended for all women. With kinesiology we can check that you are in the best possible state of health before commencing pregnancy. Heavy metal toxicity, adrenal insufficiency, yeast infections or even deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals can jeopardize the chances of a healthy pregnancy or the developing feotus.

Regular balancing during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby enables us to check that your body and your baby are receiving the right nutrition, energy flow, support for bones and muscles. At this time, when extra demands are being made on your system, regular treatments can assist you to begin motherhood relaxed and full of energy.

The Consultation:
At the initial appointment a full case history will be taken. A detailed understanding is necessary of current symptoms, as well as medical history and details of any medication. Emotional issues, lifestyle and diet are all taken into account.

The initial consultation will probably take at least half of the first appointment.

The Treatment:
A Kinesiology treatment lasts an hour. The treatment proceeds as directed by the responses obtained by the practitioner when gentle pressure is applied to the patient’s limbs. Treatment is non-invasive and the patient remains fully clothed.


Is there anything I should know?
Twenty-four hours before a treatment, it is advisable to stop taking any nutritional supplements already being used. This allows the Kinesiologist to assess the body’s natural levels of nutrients. Do NOT stop taking any current prescribed medication. Bring all supplements and any medication currently being used with you to your treatment. Drink plenty of water.

Rose-Marie uses homeopathic vega testing vials to determine certain conditions, pathogens and allergens.


How do we know which treatments to use?
As we are all bio-chemically and emotionally different, there is no one treatment that suits everyone. Uniquely, Kinesiology allows the practitioner to determine, from the muscle responses, the manner and order in which corrections need to be made.

The Kinesiologist follows the detailed, specific correction procedure indicated by the results of the muscle tests.


Treatments used
During the treatment session a number of rebalancing techniques may be used.

Nutrition & diet
The human body is fuelled by and repaired with substances found in our diet. Kinesiology is used to assess a client’s nutritional needs. Immune building, remedial and detoxification programmes may be recommended in conjunction with diet.


Herbs and homeopathic remedies
Herbal combinations take advantage of the inherent properties of herbs to achieve effective results. Homeopathic preparations use minute doses of a substance to stimulate the body’s healing responses.


Flower remedies
These are remedies made from tree and flower essences. They are helpful antidotes for difficult emotional responses and help to shift unwanted negative mental states, stress and anxiety.


Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP is the science of how the nervous system, language and internal programming create our thoughts, states and actions. NLP techniques offer a dynamic way of removing major blocks to health, success and wellbeing.


Reiki Healing
Ancient Universal Healing Energy. By the gentle laying on of hands, this energy can affect the body, mind and emotions of the recipient, thus accelerating the body’s own healing process. It induces feelings of deep relaxation.

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How will I feel after treatment?
Everyone has a unique response to their own treatment. Generally there is always some direct relief of symptoms; people describe feeling lighter and more ‘themselves’. Often people notice that minor problems they had learned to accept and hadn’t even mentioned also disappear completely.

However, a chronic problem may have created many adaptations within the body and it may take longer to achieve the desired results. Improvement may require lifestyle changes, and adhering of specific treatment programmes; the use of nutritional or herbal supplements or remedies.

Follow-up treatments
The number of treatments is difficult to assess; it is totally individual and depends on the severity and duration of the existing problem.

It is usual for a person to require two or three follow-up treatments to monitor progress of their treatment programme and to continue to balance and correct the body systems until optimum health is achieved.

Thereafter, it is advisable to have ‘maintenance’ treatments quarterly; this continues to prevent possible problems getting a foothold in the body.

Many interconnected factors such as stress, emotional problems, over work and poor diet affect our health and well-being. It is easy to ignore niggling health problems. But left untreated, continuous stress can cause major adaptations within the body, taking it beyond its ability to self-regulate and finally manifesting in symptoms of ill-health.

You don't have to be ill to benefit from Kinesiology.
Even when there is no obvious problem, it may well be possible to improve health, wellbeing, physical or intellectual functioning, attitude or potential. A regular session can keep stress levels under control, making it easier to feel good and look good.

Regular Kinesiology treatments can help you achieve your potential in sport, to pass exams, to perform your job with more confidence and ability. Kinesiology is a painless way to reach and maintain optimum health and wellbeing and to equip the body, mind and energy system for the demands of today’s rigorous lifestyles.

Rose-Marie Finlay is a fully qualified and certified Kinesiologist, registered with the UK’s official governing body the Association of Systematic Kinesiology.

This means that Rose-Marie has undertaken more than 200 hours of training to diploma level and continues to receive post-graduate training annually in order to keep her certification.

Rose-Marie is also a member of the BCMA.