Behavioral Kinesiology: Behavioral Kinesiology was developed by John Diamond based on the philosophy of Applied Kinesiology. Each muscle is believed to be related to a particular organ, but a special focus is put on the thymus gland that plays a key role in regulating a person’s psychic energy. Behavioral Kinesiology assesses and evaluates the effects of all stimuli on the body, internal and external, in order to arrive at a new understanding of the body energy system. The degree of stress under which a patient is functioning is assessed and a rebalancing of the body energy is facilitated by showing the patient how to reduce stress and how to correct emotional attitudes.

Applied Kinesiology: Applied Kinesiology is an alternative medical practice developed by chiropractor George J. Goodheart in 1964. People’s illnesses are assumed to be caused by improperly balanced energy fields in the body and they are diagnosed by testing the strength of muscles, each of which is believed to be connected to a different organ. Problems are treated with particular types of muscle massages that are believed to release blockages and stimulate energy flow and thus heal the patient. Reiki: Reiki is a Japanese form of spiritual healing that is believed to treat physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual diseases. It is performed by laying on of hands and is based on the believe that practitioners are guided by a universal spirit and act as a channel for energy that flows through their palms to heal others. Reiki, pronounced ray-kee, is composed of the two syllables rei, meaning soul or spirit and ki (Chinese qi) meaning life energy.

Shiatsu: Shiatsu is a massage technique which originates in Japan. The word Shiatsu means „finger pressure“, and Shiatsu can be described as a finger pressure massage that uses fingers and palms to apply pressure to Shiatsu points throughout the body. The location of the Shiatsu points and the effect of the pressure on them is based on an understanding of bodily functions according to Western anatomy and physiology, and not according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM. By applying pressure to these points, the body’s natural healing ability is enhanced and the progression of disease is prevented.

Rolfing: Rolfing, also known as structural integration, is a system of connective tissue manipulation and movement education that is believed to release stress patterns, improve health, and help us to move and function with greater freedom. Rolfing was developed in the 1950s by Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist who was influenced by physical therapy, osteopathy, and yoga.

Feldenkrais Method: The Feldenkrais Method was developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, an Israeli physicist, who lived from 1904-1984. After suffering a disabling knee injury, he created his own method of physical rehabilitation, integrating anatomy, physiology, psychology, neurology, and martial arts. A key principle of this method is that the way we move, speak, and think is based on the conception we have of ourselves. In order to change the way we move, we have to change the way we see ourselves.

Alexander technique: The Alexander technique is a way of learning how to overcome harmful tension in our body. It is a practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination. It can be seen as a reeducation of the mind and body, rather than a series of treatments or exercises. It teaches discovery of a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension. It can be applied to sitting, standing, lying down, walking, or any other daily activity.