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The Evolution of Specialized Kinesiology into BioEnergetic Wellness: A Retrospective Critical Analysis

Authors: Greenwell, Michelle;

The Evolution of Specialized Kinesiology into BioEnergetic Wellness: A Retrospective Critical Analysis

Abstract

Due to the real-world situation of a legalized terminology change for Specialized Kinesiology, thisexploration identifies the key concepts that are a part of the tradition of clinical application for tools andtheir resulting transformation into the term BioEnergetic Wellness in both self-care and facilitatedapproaches. The evolution of these tools revealed unanticipated approaches over four years ofexploration, which continue to develop beyond the initial parameters centered around muscle testing.The term “Kinesiology” is academically used for the study of movement and the dynamic structuralchanges that occur to move. “Specialized Kinesiology” was adopted to differentiate testing a muscle forstrength from testing an indicator muscle for neuro-muscular integrity. Hands-off assessments found inother healing disciplines were not initially considered a part of techniques associated with muscletesting. However, by adopting the term “BioEnergetic Wellness,” the idea of assessment and awarenesswas expanded. Over time, interactive opportunities broadened as the concept of self-empowermentshifted from reliance on a clinician's muscle testing assessments to self-care approaches in whichfacilitators guide awareness, and individuals enhance their understanding. A retrospective critical analysis reviewed global definitions from 2019 and further extrapolated key toolswithin Specialized Kinesiology that were also present with muscle testing. Additional exploration ofassessment, process, action, and results was undertaken to identify the core principles driving healing inSpecialized Kinesiology and their expansion within BioEnergetic Wellness. Organizational introspectionwas also performed, comparing Canadian colleagues who adopted the new terminology versus thosewho maintained the use of Specialized Kinesiology. Traditional training in accurate muscle testing adheres to a clinician medical model. Once wellnessapproaches expanded to include both hands-on and hands-off assessments, there was an innate drive toempower clients and expand in diverse ways of discovering their own imbalances. The focus shiftedtoward facilitating experiential opportunities for individuals to recognize signs of distress and understandinterventions that support innate healing. This shift also fostered collaboration with healers outside ofassessment-based evaluation, broadening knowledge-sharing and engagement with the general public.The global community that continues to maintain Kinesiology and Specialized Kinesiology with a clinicalclient-care focus upholds physiology and muscle response testing as central to their advancements.However, interdisciplinary collaboration facilitated by BioEnergetic Wellness has fostered a formula thathas since been defined as the ‘BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.’ This includes goal setting/intention,awareness, energy activation, connection with the intent to heal, and intuitive development.Additionally, the term has provided a bridge for integrating various healing modalities, expandingoutreach to individuals pursuing preventative self-care and well-being practices. The body pendulum hasemerged as a key tool for muscle response testing, further linking collaborations and expandingawareness.

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Specialized Kinesiology, Muscle Testing, Muscle Monitoring, BioEnergetic Wellness, BioEnergetic Feedback, BioField, Energy Medicine, Kinesiology, Applied Kinesiology.

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