B. Introduction to Touch for Health KinesioloGY
Presented by Joy Lee Connor, LMBT
Thursday, February 15, 2018
6 contact hours
Introductory to Intermediate Level
Audience: Occupational and Physical Therapists, interested others
Thursday, February 15, 2018
6 contact hours
Introductory to Intermediate Level
Audience: Occupational and Physical Therapists, interested others
In an Introduction to Touch for Health (book originally published by John Thie, DC in 1977), we will explore the origin of Energy (Applied) Kinesiology. TFH offers a holistic approach to balancing posture, energy, and attitude using muscle testing and touch reflexes. Touch for Health advocates a wellness-centered, life-affirming approach, encouraging health-promoting action. Health care professionals and lay people alike may use these tools for empowerment, self-responsibility, holistic wellness and energy balancing.
During this introductory class, we will demonstrate and practice manual muscle testing as a bio-feedback tool and learn other balancing tools which tap into the body’s own innate healing intelligence to clear energy blockages and facilitate health and well-being.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Schedule* 6 Contact Hours
8:30 What is Touch for Health? Theory, History, Benefits
8:45 Triangle of Health
8:55 Accurate Indicator Muscle (AIM) Testing
9:15 Switching On Techniques
9:25 Central Check (zip up/zip down), Hydration Check Physical, Emotional and Energetic Challenges
Demonstration & student practice
10:00 Break
10:30 Postural Awareness, Opposing Muscle Theory
10:45 Neuro-lymphatic Reflexes
11:00 Cross-Crawl
11:15 Auricular Massage
11:30 Emotional Stress Release, including demo & student practice
12:00 Lunch Break
1:00 Review Energizers
1:15 Meridian Tracing
2:15 Diaphragm Correction, demo & practice
2:30 Break
3:00 Demonstration of 14 Muscle Balance
3:30 Central & Governing Vessels, testing muscles, corrections, demo & student practice
4:00 Review, Question/Answer
4:15 Practical Applications Discussion
4:30 Adjourn
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
During this introductory class, we will demonstrate and practice manual muscle testing as a bio-feedback tool and learn other balancing tools which tap into the body’s own innate healing intelligence to clear energy blockages and facilitate health and well-being.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Describe Touch for Health Kinesiology history, theory, applications, and benefits.
- Demonstrate and practice manual muscle testing and balancing.
- Identify methods to energize, switch-on and balance the body and brain.
- Discuss practical applications of muscle testing and other tools presented.
Schedule* 6 Contact Hours
8:30 What is Touch for Health? Theory, History, Benefits
8:45 Triangle of Health
8:55 Accurate Indicator Muscle (AIM) Testing
9:15 Switching On Techniques
9:25 Central Check (zip up/zip down), Hydration Check Physical, Emotional and Energetic Challenges
Demonstration & student practice
10:00 Break
10:30 Postural Awareness, Opposing Muscle Theory
10:45 Neuro-lymphatic Reflexes
11:00 Cross-Crawl
11:15 Auricular Massage
11:30 Emotional Stress Release, including demo & student practice
12:00 Lunch Break
1:00 Review Energizers
1:15 Meridian Tracing
2:15 Diaphragm Correction, demo & practice
2:30 Break
3:00 Demonstration of 14 Muscle Balance
3:30 Central & Governing Vessels, testing muscles, corrections, demo & student practice
4:00 Review, Question/Answer
4:15 Practical Applications Discussion
4:30 Adjourn
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.

Joy Lee Connor, LMT is certified by the International Kinesiology College and the Touch for Health Kinesiology Association (USA) as an Instructor and Consultant. As an Instructor for TFH 1-4 and Metaphors, Joy teaches 75 hours of Touch for Health curriculum. As a Consultant, Joy works with clients with Touch for Health and other Energy Kinesiology modalities correcting muscular, postural, and energetic imbalances and educating clients in self-care. Joy is also certified through the Chopra Center to teach meditation, yoga and Ayurveda. With over 25 years in practice of massage therapy, bodywork and energy balancing, Joy is an innovator in the field, integrating and developing methods for releasing trauma and encouraging peace of mind.