What is it?
- Put simply, kinesiology means the study of movement, and when used in complementary medicine, it means manually testing the muscles to see how they move. The kinesiologist pushes by hand on different muscles to see if they can hold their position. The tests give the kinesiologist and the person being tested information about how the muscles are working and how they are affected by emotional or nutritional stress.
- There are many professions today using different kinds of muscle testing, including chiropractors, doctors, dentists, and other practitioners who apply various levels of training in their clinical practice.
- "Help!"It can be very confusing for someone who trying to figure out what type of kinesiologist to turn to, or what kind of kinesiology to study, because there are many kinds. Here are the names of some of them, and you can click onto any of these highlighted names to get onto their website: Professional Kinesiology Practice ICPKP, Touch for Health TFH/IKC, Applied Kinesiology ICAK, Three in One 3in1, Edu-K Edu-K, Wellness Kinesiology wellness kinesiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Health Kinesiology, and many more.
It is important that if you want a professional qualification, you look around to find the course that gives you WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
Training in Kinesiology
The Sustainable Self one day series is a low-cost and popular introduction for those who haven't got a clue what we are on about, and it is getting good results for participants. I aim to offer one class a month, so take a look further down this training page to find out more. Call Denise to book a place. The K-Power® workshops, are taught as weekend/weekday retreats, for any kind of practitioner looking more skills to help clients and for their own personal development as a practitioner There are 17 of these courses, and they are recognised by the Kinesiology Federation for Continuing Professional Development. Some of them can be taken by people who just want to help themselves and their family and friends.
The Kinesiology practitioner certification is available for anyone from the complete beginner, to the advanced kinesiology practitioner. you can choose to do a vocational 12 month ICPKP Certification or a two year ICPKP Diploma . An Advanced Diploma in Kinesiopractic® option is also available. Take a look further down this Training in Kinesiology page to find out more.
NEXT BEGINNER DAYS AVAILABLE:
Who is running your life? Wednesday 13th October, 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Working with other class members, you will learn about some of the archetypes which are part of our collective unconscious, and how they help to organise our lives and behaviours. Muscle testing will be used to explore who's doing what in our unseen lives......
Bargain price : £20 for the evening. Classes every three months. Contact Denise as soon as possible to reserve a place.
Sustainable Me. 8th August, 2010 9.15am to 4.30pm.
People often ask me how you do a balance on yourself, so I have put this workshop together so that you can learn skills to reduce your own stress and do an energy balance on yourself.
Bargain price : £25 for the day. Classes every three months. Contact Denise as soon as possible to reserve a place.
Reflections on the Nature of things. Wed 24 November 2010,7.00pm - 10.00pm
If you think the world's finances have gone a bit mad, and that you want to have your own finances (or business, or learning, or your life) be in tune with the truly proportionate growth rates in Nature, then this workshop is for you.
Bargain price : £25 for the day. Classes every three months. Contact Denise as soon as possible to reserve a place.
NEXT PERSONAL or PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP/RETREATS
K-Power Stress Release made easy 1 day, Monday 23rd August 2010, 9.15am to 5.15pm £75.
K-Power Manual Therapist series Four classes, each of 2 days £130 each two day class; £75 for a one day class.
5-element fundamentals (To be repeated Spring 2011)
Core muscles for strength and stability (To be repeated Spring 2011)
: Shoulder/arm protocol
: Elbow, wrist and hand protocol.
: Hip and Thigh protocol
: Knee, ankle and foot protocol
BKP 109 Advanced muscle techniques, reactivity and posture (Pre-req BKP 108) 2 days 9.15am to 5.00pm
K-Power Mastery of ESR TBA Autumn 2010.
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Diploma in Professional Kinesiology Practice ICPKP The ICPKP worldwide programme of Professional Kinesiology Practitioner training and ICPKP personal development workshops are taught in 12 countries. The Certification, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Kinesiopractic® is currently available in the UK through Denise Gurney at Cheshire Kinesiology. The ICPKP training is recognised in Australia and New Zealand.
As a senior faculty member of ICPKP, Cheshire Kinesiology works closely with the main College in New Zealand, offering all levels of the ICPKP diploma programme and K-Power programmes. Click ICPKP to get more information on the Certificate and Diploma programmes from the ICPKP website.
Certified Kinesiology Practitioner : The latest course began June 2011. The next course will begin in January 2011.
This is a one year course of 14 units where students demonstrate competency throughout, and on successfully completing the course, obtain the Certificate in Basic Kinesiology Practice. They are then able to begin their own practice and apply for membership to the British Register of Complementary Practitioners and/or the U.K. Kinesiology Federation.
Find out more.... Classes are already in progress, and a new group is planned for the January 2011. Please contact Denise for more information. Certificate and diploma classes are taught on weekdays or weekends to suit the group, and are scheduled throughout the year, plus additional teaching and assessment days.
If you are already a PKP practitioner, or have already taken some of the courses, contact Denise to find out the current class schedule and you might be able to join in a class, or re-take one. You would be made very welcome.
K-Power® Workshops: Workshops for everyone, whether you are looking for something FUN to do, something to help you cope with life, or for professional training (CPD) for kinesiologists, manual therapists and other practitioners.
K-Power ® Mind-Body series:
Stress Release made Easy. (1 day)
This workshop gives you an understanding of what stress is, and how the body responds to stress. You will learn the warning signs of stress and practical ways using kinesiology of clearing stress for yourself and your family.
Five Element Fundamentals and muscle testing basics (two days) For energy therapists.
If you want a firm foundation in muscle testing this is the course for you. Learn many simple techniques for improving your muscle function and ways to balance the body to achieve the goals you want. A good beginning for any therapist looking to add kinesiology to their toolbox.
Mastery of Emotional Stress Release . (2 days)(pre-req: Stress Release Made Easy or Touch for Health 2)
A wonderful self development workshop which includes active listening and role play. Lots of new techniques for helping yourself, your family or clients, but you need to have taken a muscle testing class before you do this one.
Overcoming Co-dependency . (2 days)(pre-requisite Mastery of Emotional Stress Release) This will be coming in Autumn 2010.
A workshop to teach you how to recognise and overcome unhealthy relationship patterns and to develop new skills for reconstructing personal and family dynamics. Every practitioner needs to work through these issues for themselves.
K-Power ® for Manual Therapists:
Five Element Fundamentals and muscle testing basics (two days) For manual therapists.
If you want a solid foundation in muscle testing this is the course for you. Learn many simple techniques for improving your muscle function and ways to balance the body to achieve the goals you want. A firm foundation in good quality muscle testing for the professional.
A series of 2-day K-Power®workshops is offered for either kinesiologists or manual therapists who are looking to expand the work they can do with their clients. More workshops are intended for this part of the series.
Core Muscles and techniques for stability and strength.
The Arm and Shoulder Protocol.
The Elbow, Wrist and Hand Protocol.
The Hip/Thigh Protocol.
The Knee, Ankle and Foot Protocol.
K-Power ® Personology and Instinctual Behaviour Series:
Your face is Talking to me. (2 days)
Learn about the structure and design of your face and how it influences your behaviour when you are acting true to your design. Learn ways of overcoming stress over facial features, and how to reach your potential using the gifts you were born with!
Your face is Talking again. (2 days)
More physiology and physiognomy covering other facial features.
Other K-Power ® courses:
Tibetan Energy and Vitality .(1 day)
A workshop for anyone who wants to learn ways of increasing their energy and vitality. Exercises are included which are particularly beneficial to the elderly or infirm, plus exercises involving spirals, figure-8 energy flows, nutrition and sounds.
K-Power® Flower Essences. (2 days)
Using flower essences including The New Zealand New Perception Flower Essences, Bach Flower essences and others to re-balance mental, emotional and spiritual energy. Course includes a set of NZNPFE flower cards.
Self development courses available:Cultural sensitivity(2 days)
Using kinesiology to determine cultural stressors that affect all of us, no matter how open-minded and generous of spirit we might think we are. A must for anyone who comes into contact with anyone else!
Reflections on the Nature of things. (one day)
Discover how the Fibonnacci series of numbers impact on your life and growth patterns. Use a number of techniques to explore where areas of growth in your life are stuck or how the Feng Shui in your life is not in harmony with Nature. A fun and really useful workshop, especially if the Credit Crunch is hitting you and yours.
Who's running your life? (one day)
There are lots of ways of recognising the archetypes including myths, sounds, and rituals. When we use the archetypes combined with PKP muscle testing, it makes it possible to discover what we need to do or change to restore balance in our lives.
Sustainable Me (one day)
This is the workshop that will teach you things to do to take care of yourself. Take home a life plan, and techniques to help you get there.....
