Principles of Kinesiology

What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you

Maggie La La Tourelle author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:28th Feb '13

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Principles of Kinesiology cover

How kinesiology works, how to find a practitioner and how self-help techniques can be applied

Kinesiology is a system of natural health care that combines muscle testing with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function. This introductory guide explains how kinesiology works, how to find a practitioner and how it is usefully applied with other therapies, as well as how self-help techniques can be applied.

Kinesiology is a system of natural health care that combines muscle testing with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function. A touch therapy, it uses a range of gentle yet powerful healing techniques and can be effective in the treatment of many conditions, including allergies, backache, fatigue, emotional difficulties, headaches and skin and bowel problems. This book describes how kinesiology can help with these problems by correcting imbalances found in the different forms of kinesiology assessment.

This introductory guide explains how kinesiology works, how to find a practitioner and how it is usefully applied with other therapies, as well as how self-help techniques can be applied. It will be of interest to anyone considering kinesiology treatment, or simply wanting to find out more about this healing system. Students and practitioners of kinesiology and related practices will find it to be a useful reference, and a perfect introduction to recommend to clients.

Praise for the Revised Edition:

''a simple to follow structure within the book... Kinesiology before now could be quite complicated, but with the help from Principles of Kinesiology, anyone can be made aware of the treatable illnesses, how to treat them, types of assessment and self-help techniques.'

-- Association of Natural Medicines Limited

Praise for the first edition:

'A well-crafted book, ideal for newcomers to the subject, whether lay or professional...an accurate and balanced guide to this fast-growing area of healing.'

-- Leon Chaitow ND, DO, MRO, naturopath, osteopath and acupuncturist, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
A much-needed book...to get help with your pain, stress and improve your performance with energy balance and muscle facilitation. -- John F. Thie DC, founder and author of Touch for Health
I will be recommending this book to my patients. -- Bruce A. J. Dewe MD, founder of the International College of Professional Kinesiology Practice
An excellent account -- Sheldon C. Deal DC, NMD, DIBAK, Chiropractic and President of the Examining Board for Diplomats in the International College of Applied Kinesio

ISBN: 9781848191495

Dimensions: 195mm x 185mm x 12mm

Weight: 230g

200 pages