What is Kinesiology?
At Better Health Kinesiology in Cardiff, we use Systematic Kinesiology. This is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that uses precise muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body. By looking at the four key pillars of health, structural, biochemical, emotional, and energetic, kinesiology helps uncover the root causes of discomfort, stress, or fatigue. This will remove the problem rather than masking it by treating symptoms. Every session is personalised and the aim is to restore balance, improve energy and support your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Whether you’re seeking help for physical pain, digestive issues, emotional stress, or low vitality, kinesiology offers a holistic path back to wellness.
Muscle testing is the core tool of Systematic Kinesiology. It involves applying light pressure to specific muscles to assess how the body is functioning. This biofeedback technique helps identify stress or imbalance in the body’s systems and determines what is needed to restore harmony. Muscle testing is painless, safe, and suitable for all ages. It can reveal underlying causes of discomfort or ill-health that may not be obvious through other means.
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The Four Pillars of Whole-Body Balance
Systematic Kinesiology works with four key interconnected areas of your health to help restore deep harmony and lasting wellbeing: the structural (how your muscles, bones, and joints move and support your body), the biochemical (your nutrition, digestion, and internal chemical balance), the emotional (your feelings, stress responses, and mental wellbeing), and the electrical (the vital energetic flow that supports all bodily functions and communication). By gently addressing all these pillars together, kinesiology offers a truly holistic and integrative approach that supports your body’s natural intelligence and its incredible ability to heal, rebalance, and thrive.
Structural
Systematic Kinesiology addresses the physical and structural aspects of the body, including muscles, joints, ligaments, and posture. Through muscle testing and corrections such as gentle adjustments, lymphatic massage, or specific exercises, practitioners help relieve muscular tension, improve joint mobility, and enhance overall physical performance. This support can be especially helpful for issues like back pain, joint discomfort, postural imbalances, and recovery from injury.
Biochemical
Nutritional balance is essential for good health, and Systematic Kinesiology helps identify food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, and digestive imbalances. Using muscle testing, a practitioner can assess how certain foods, supplements, or toxins may be affecting your health. Tailored nutritional advice or lifestyle changes can then be recommended to support the body’s natural healing processes and boost energy levels, immunity, and overall vitality.
Emotional
Emotions can have a powerful impact on physical and mental health. Kinesiology offers tools to identify and release emotional stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings that may be stored in the body. Through techniques such as emotional stress release (ESR), affirmations, or gentle touch points, the therapy helps restore emotional equilibrium, build resilience, and promote a more stable sense of wellbeing.
Electrical
Systematic Kinesiology recognises the body’s electrical and energetic systems, including the meridians and electromagnetic flow. Muscle testing can reveal disturbances or blockages in energy pathways, which can affect physical and emotional health. Balancing these energetic circuits through light touch or specific techniques helps restore vitality and support the body’s natural rhythms.
“…The path to healing is not outside of us; it’s a journey inward, embracing every layer of our being…”
DR ANANDA BHAVANANI
Problems Kinesiology Can Help With
Structural / Physical
- Chronic pain (back, neck, joints, muscles)
- Postural imbalances and alignment issues
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain
- Muscle weakness or tightness
- Fatigue related to physical strain
- Headaches and migraines
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Scoliosis and spinal discomfort
- Circulatory and lymphatic congestion
- Recovery support after surgery or injury
- General physical tension and stiffness
Biochemical / Nutritional
- Food sensitivities and intolerances
- Digestive issues (bloating, indigestion, IBS etc)
- Nutritional imbalances and deficiencies
- Detoxification support
- Hormonal imbalances and PMS symptoms
- Immune system support and strengthening
- Fatigue related to nutritional causes
- Allergies and reactions to environmental toxins
- Blood sugar regulation
- Support during dietary changes or detox programs
Emotional / Psychological
- Stress and anxiety management
- Emotional trauma and past unresolved emotions
- Depression and mood imbalances
- Sleep difficulties related to emotional tension
- Emotional resilience and coping strategies
- Mental fatigue and brain fog
- Enhancing focus and concentration
- Support during life transitions or grief
- Overwhelm and burnout recovery
- Enhancing self-confidence and emotional balance
- Fears and phobias
Energetic / Electrical
- Energy blockages or imbalances
- Support for chakra or meridian systems
- Fatigue related to energetic depletion
- Enhancing vitality and overall energy flow
- Support for nervous system regulation
- Balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Assistance with intuitive and spiritual development
- Improving mind-body connection and awareness
- Enhancing relaxation and meditation effectiveness