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In 1895, Dr. D. Palmer founded the profession of what is now called ‘Chiropractic’ which is a system that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system that cause health problems.
When stressed, areas of the spine can get out of proper alignment which chiropractors call ‘subluxations’. These conditions are resolved using manipulation of the spine which rectify the ‘subluxations’ and improve overall health.
‘Kinesiology’ is a branch of human biology. It is the scientific study of the skeletal structure of the human body in relation to muscular movement.
In 1964, Dr. George Goodheart, D.C., a renowned American chiropractor, while using ‘kinesiological’ principles to test the range of movement of a major muscle, discovered a revolutionary new principle which he called ‘Applied Kinesiology’. His research led to the discovery of many techniques that strengthened muscles and achieved a better balance of forces that align the body which resolved many common ailments. He developed this principle, and with others formed the ‘International College of Applied Kinesiology’, I.C.A.K..
One of Dr. Goodheart’s team, a Dr. David Walther D.C., wrote some definitive textbooks on Applied Kinesiology muscle testing and balancing which he called “The Advanced Approach to Chiropractic”.
- Brian Butler


The Kinesiology Association (KA), originally known as the Association of Systematic Kinesiology (ASK), was established in 1988. In August 2019, we rebranded to better reflect our mission. Systematic Kinesiology has its roots in the USA, where it began as a method called Touch for Health—designed to make kinesiology accessible to everyone.  Touch for Health was brought to the UK and evolved into what we now know as Systematic Kinesiology. This approach is safe, easy to learn, and empowers individuals to use muscle testing techniques to help themselves, as well as support the health of family, friends, and clients. By using muscle testing, Systematic Kinesiology identifies imbalances in the body across various areas—structural, biochemical, emotional, and energetic—and works towards restoring overall balance and achieving health goals and improving energy levels to addressing chronic pain and supporting overall wellness.
-Kinesiology Association