I Tested: Kinesiology
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During this vacation, I tried kinesiology. I was in Haute-Savoie, in the mountains between France and Italy, and the opportunity was too good to give myself a little moment just for me with a local kinesiologist.
I have tested many alternative medicine practices, but this one was missing from my list, and I wanted to wait for the right opportunity to try it.
If you follow our newsletter The Letter by Modalova, you know that to prepare for the September return, I am doing a reset for body and mind by taking care of my physical but also mental health. For me, September symbolizes a new beginning, and I take this opportunity to share in this article my first experience with kinesiology.
What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is a holistic discipline that is part of what we call alternative medicine. It aims to restore the physical, emotional, and energetic balance of the individual using muscle testing as the primary diagnostic tool. The concept of kinesiology is based on the principle that the body and mind are connected and that the body has a memory that the practitioner will make “speak” during the session. By testing the muscular responses of their patient, the kinesiologist will be able to detect blockages and imbalances that hinder well-being.
When the practitioner has all the necessary information, they will work with the patient by asking questions (most of the time, but some sessions can also happen without words) to rebalance energies and encourage the body’s natural healing.
How did my kinesiology session go?
I am, of course, speaking for myself, as this practice is based on the patient’s feelings. All sessions are therefore different from one another.
I am very sensitive to the environment and the atmosphere of the place when I want to have an alternative medicine session. I was therefore delighted to see that this kinesiologist’s office was located in a luxury hotel residence (I didn’t know this when I booked = nice surprise!). The main room was quite intimate, all wood, like a sauna that had been renovated.
I hadn’t planned to work on a particular issue; I came to discover the practice. If you find yourself in the same situation, feel free to see a kinesiologist; through the exchanges, you will find a topic that resonates with you.
At the beginning, the kinesiologist asked me questions about my physical and mental state, about my current situation. She focused on major life upheavals such as pregnancies, couple life, or certain family issues, but without going into too much detail.
After the exchange, which lasted about 15 minutes, she had me lie on the massage table while explaining what she was going to do.
How did I experience this first kinesiology session?
The kinesiologist immediately made me feel at ease and began to “ask my body questions” based on the muscle stimuli from my right forearm. I really appreciated the respect and intimacy she established with me, as she asks the body for “permission” to explore a theme. She uses books to explain the connection between certain pains we may feel and an emotion (e.g., a guilt we want to silence). In my case, we worked on the concept of learning to set better boundaries and expressing them calmly.
What I loved most about the session was the clarity; I felt respected and not obliged to discuss personal issues as one might in therapy.
The session brought me a lot of calm and serenity. I also felt I had a clearer vision of what I could change to feel better.
Sometimes, when leaving a session, one can feel overwhelmed with emotions. That was not the case here, and it was very appreciated.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed this experience and would do it again whenever I have the chance. Among all alternative medicines, I find that kinesiology may be the most accessible to a wide range of people. It’s a great tool to feel better in the present while gently looking at one’s past, without going through a therapy that requires a significant investment. The kinesiologist questions the body’s memory without the psychological side that can be intrusive, and it is the patient who remains in control of the information they give and receive.
In short, to conclude, I loved trying kinesiology. You really feel better afterward, and you leave the session with a clear mind, feeling a bit more knowledgeable about yourself to improve your daily life.
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