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Nutritional Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology muscle testing (AK) is a diagnostic system that is used to evaluate a person’s Triad of Health – Structural, Chemical, and Emotional. AK doctors are physicians who most often are chiropractors, though some medical doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, acupuncturists and other healing physicians practice applied kinesiology. AK was founded by Dr. George Goodheart in 1964. Dr. Goodheart is also known as the first official chiropractor for the United States Olympic Team at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.

“Applied kinesiology (AK) is a diagnostic system that uses manual muscle testing and other standard methods of diagnosis to evaluate the nervous system’s response to sensory input and challenges via the dynamics of the musculoskeletal system. Treatments may involve various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupressure skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, lifestyle and exercise education, evaluating environmental irritants, various reflex procedures, and specific manipulations. Each treatment is individualized for the patient to help restore their health and maintain well being throughout life. AK is a non-invasive system of health care that is unique in the healing arts, and those physicians who practice such system often resolve a patient’s health care dilemma faster and more effectively than traditional methods.” – Dr. Stephen Gangemi

AK employs muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis. This is very important to understand as many people perform muscle testing, such as an “arm pull-down test” or other various modifications of muscle testing, to diagnose what may be going on with a person’s health. This type of muscle testing is a misused and oversimplified type of testing and is not AK. AK done by an untrained/unlicensed professional can be no more worthwhile than simply flipping a coin, but many studies have shown the reliability and reproducibility of AK when done by trained professionals. Applied Kinesiology muscle testing is performed using many specific muscle tests to see a real-time sensory-motor (input-output) response, along with a thorough patient history, orthopedic and neurological testing, and often laboratory work, to get a thorough understanding of a person’s health problems and how to best deal with them.

Muscle Testing and AK when done by a trained professional is not a type of energy medicine, but is a scientific protocol that evaluates ones nervous system and how it responds to external stimuli to the body.

"I can tell a difference already in my arthritis pain. I can move without the constant pain. I've had low level nausea fairly consistently before this diet change and adding the new supplements. Now I only feel nauseous when I take Fosamax once a week."  Kathy M. 3/18/24

"After I saw you for Applied Kinesiology and acupuncture, I felt better than I had in years." Valerie G. 3/4/2020

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"My family has been very blessed by Applied Kinesiology. I was struggling with some abdominal issues and other health concerns. I felt like my diet was dialed in and I couldn't understand what was going on with my body. Luckily, our bodies know what we need and if we allow them to work properly they do exactly what they were intended to do. Anna did the AK (Applied Kinesiology) protocol on me and within a few days, I began to feel relief, more energy, better mood; no bloating and no pain after eating.  I was so amazed that my body, through muscle testing, was telling me what it needed that I wanted to have my children also go and receive AK.  Each of us are individuals and our bodies need different things. What my children needed was different from what I needed.  There's no need to wait and suffer! Go and have the AK protocol done by Anna to help you with sleep, appetite, weight loss, abdominal issues, viruses, allergies, mood issues, inflammation, environmental toxins and metal toxins.  These are some of the things that my family has been blessed with by doing the AK protocol with Anna!"  Beth N. 12/10/18