Applied Kinesiology in Austin, TX
Dr. Jeffrey R. Ulery, DC, is a Texas-licensed, nationally board-certified chiropractor who has practiced in Austin since 2003 and is trained in applied kinesiology.
What Applied Kinesiology Is
Applied kinesiology is a gentle, non-invasive assessment method that Dr. Ulery uses to help understand how your body is functioning as a whole. It involves testing the muscles, using acupuncture and other reflex points, to determine what or where you may be out of balance.
This highly individualized system of analysis lets your doctor assess many aspects of your health, evaluating postural and muscular imbalances along with neurovascular and neurolymphatic points, reduced joint motion or joint fixation, cranial-sacral movement, acupuncture meridians, and nutritional status. Applied Kinesiology (AK) was developed in 1964 by Dr. George Goodheart. It uses Muscle Response Testing (MRT), also called Autonomic Response Testing (ART), to evaluate three functional aspects of your well-being:
- Biomechanical / Structural
- Biochemical / Nutritional / Detox
- Emotional / Energetic
Applied kinesiology is a complementary assessment tool used alongside conventional chiropractic examination. Research on manual muscle testing as a standalone diagnostic method is mixed, so Dr. Ulery uses it as one part of a broader evaluation rather than a replacement for conventional diagnosis.
How Applied Kinesiology Assesses Spinal Health
A spine that is performing optimally is a key component of structural health, and of overall health as well. The spinal nerves tell the body’s muscles, organs, and glands how to operate. The spine also houses the acupuncture meridian of energy that governs the flow of energy throughout the body.
Restoring Joint Function
The muscles are the main sources of support for the spine and joints. When there are problems with the spine, the muscles can be affected. An applied kinesiologist, or muscle-testing doctor, can assess which muscles are involved and help adjust you so your muscles, joints, and spine work in harmony again. As they do, your chronic problems may begin to diminish.
A Whole-Person Treatment Plan
Applied kinesiology offers insight into the underlying causes of many functional health concerns, so your practitioner can develop a solution built around you.
At Whole Body Health, we use applied kinesiology as a whole-person approach, with the goal of removing the triggers behind your health issues and solving the problem at the source rather than treating symptoms alone.
Your care is comprehensive and patient-centered, and we work with you to build a tailored plan for the fastest, longest-lasting results possible. This work often overlaps with our Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), which addresses the emotional and energetic side of health. To learn more, call us today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
What is applied kinesiology?
Applied kinesiology (AK) is an assessment approach that uses gentle manual muscle testing to help identify imbalances across three areas: structural, nutritional, and emotional or energetic. Dr. Ulery uses it alongside conventional chiropractic examination to guide your care.
What happens during an applied kinesiology session?
Dr. Ulery tests specific muscles while checking related reflex and acupuncture points to see where your body may be out of balance, then combines those findings with your history and a physical exam to build a tailored plan.
Is applied kinesiology backed by research?
Applied kinesiology is a complementary method, and the research on manual muscle testing as a standalone diagnostic tool is mixed. For that reason, Dr. Ulery uses it as one part of a broader evaluation rather than a replacement for conventional diagnosis. He is happy to discuss whether it fits your situation.
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