"Applied Kinesiology is a system which evaluates our structural, chemical, and mental aspects. It employs muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis. Nutrition, manipulation, diet, acupressure, education, and exercises are used therapeutically to restore balance and maintain well-being throughout life."
-Wally Schmidt, DC, DIBAK, DACNB
-Wally Schmidt, DC, DIBAK, DACNB
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a unique holistic diagnostic system developed by chiropractors for use by many health care practitioners such as medical doctors, osteopaths, dentists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, and others. AK is a dynamic system which evaluates our structural, chemical and mental stress. Without this, the stage is set for pain, symptoms, and illness or dysfunction. It employs muscle testing alongside other traditional modes of diagnosis. Specific therapeutic modalities such as joint manipulation, nutrition, acupressure, diet, exercises, and education are used to in pain and symptom relief as well as optimal health throughout a lifetime. Without this, the stage is set for pain, symptoms, illness, dysfunction, degeneration, and disease. Abnormal structural, chemical and mental patterns can limit healthy pain-free function, recovery from illness, and optimized health and performance.
“It is important for the reader to understand what is meant by the term “function” when applied to a [human health] condition. …For example, the allopath (MD, DO) considers hypoadrenia as Addson’s disease. In applied kinesiology, dysfunction of the adrenal glands is considered in relative states. Absolute Addson’s disease may not be present, yet the adrenal glands may not be functioning normally to maintain an optimal level of health. When functional hypoadrenia is not communicated to the allopath without adequate explanation, he readily recognizes that the patient does not have Addson’s disease and discredits the diagnosis, thus widening the gap between the two philosophies of healthcare. Functional inadequacy of the adrenal glands is better termed adrenal stress disorder.” (Applied Kinesiology Synopsis 2ndEd. Wather, p.3)
Adrenal stress disorder is a common problem in our modern age. Often lifestyle modification, diet changes, and nutritional supplementation by an applied kinesiology professional can result in lasting change for the ailing individual. Failure to correct this common problem can lead to excessive or ineffective chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture treatments, or other procedures. George Goodheart, the founder of AK in 1964, believed in “A pound of diagnosis and an ounce of ‘cure’.” Just the right amount of therapy for the patient is the goal.
I have been practicing using this system for over 22 years. It has been a powerful way of diagnosing and simply treating patients for a variety of health concerns. I was stuck as a young runner with a knee injury at 17 years old and after exhausting what modern medicine could provide for me. Desperate, I tried an AK practicing chiropractor in Chapel Hill, NC. The impressive results I gained from this experience changed the trajectory of my life. These results are what I continue seek with my patient visits daily. I am excited to continue practicing within this system of care in Columbia, SC all these years later.
“It is important for the reader to understand what is meant by the term “function” when applied to a [human health] condition. …For example, the allopath (MD, DO) considers hypoadrenia as Addson’s disease. In applied kinesiology, dysfunction of the adrenal glands is considered in relative states. Absolute Addson’s disease may not be present, yet the adrenal glands may not be functioning normally to maintain an optimal level of health. When functional hypoadrenia is not communicated to the allopath without adequate explanation, he readily recognizes that the patient does not have Addson’s disease and discredits the diagnosis, thus widening the gap between the two philosophies of healthcare. Functional inadequacy of the adrenal glands is better termed adrenal stress disorder.” (Applied Kinesiology Synopsis 2ndEd. Wather, p.3)
Adrenal stress disorder is a common problem in our modern age. Often lifestyle modification, diet changes, and nutritional supplementation by an applied kinesiology professional can result in lasting change for the ailing individual. Failure to correct this common problem can lead to excessive or ineffective chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture treatments, or other procedures. George Goodheart, the founder of AK in 1964, believed in “A pound of diagnosis and an ounce of ‘cure’.” Just the right amount of therapy for the patient is the goal.
I have been practicing using this system for over 22 years. It has been a powerful way of diagnosing and simply treating patients for a variety of health concerns. I was stuck as a young runner with a knee injury at 17 years old and after exhausting what modern medicine could provide for me. Desperate, I tried an AK practicing chiropractor in Chapel Hill, NC. The impressive results I gained from this experience changed the trajectory of my life. These results are what I continue seek with my patient visits daily. I am excited to continue practicing within this system of care in Columbia, SC all these years later.