Kinesiology (The Kinection)

What is Kinesiology

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Kinesiology explores the profound and interwoven connection between owner and dog.  For most of us our dogs are family!  They are a source of unconditional love, comfort, and companionship.  However, sometimes this connection is so strong that the energies and emotions become intertwined and start to impact on one another, affecting behaviours and overall wellbeing.   When an owner feels calm, balanced, and supported, their dog often reflects that same harmony. 

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Kinesiology is a gentle, holistic approach that uses muscle testing (also known as biofeedback) to understand what stressors are impacting negatively on the body at a Structural, Emotional, Energetic and Nutritional level.  Biofeedback reflects changes within the nervous system and provides information of what we need to heal, rebalance and move forward.

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Understanding 'Stress' in the Body

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In Kinesiology, ‘stress’ refers to anything that disrupts the body’s natural state of balance (homeostasis). This can show up in many forms:

• Structural Stress: Muscle tension, discomfort, injury, or physical strain.

• Emotional Stress: Feelings, memories, past experiences, or trauma.

• Energetic Stress: Blockages in the body’s energy pathways or environmental factors like noise, light, pollution and products we encounter. 

• Nutritional Stress: Food sensitivities or a need for specific nutrients.

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How Stress Affects our Dogs

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Just like humans, dogs have their own thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. They feel fear, uncertainty, excitement, sadness, and joy, all of which influence their behaviour and overall wellbeing. Because dogs communicate primarily through body language, they are highly attuned to our emotional states and can be deeply affected by them.  They can naturally mirror our behaviours and feelings, picking up on our stress, calmness or anxiety and responding in their own way.  Over time, this emotional attunement can even influence patterns of tension or discomfort in both owner and dog, creating similarities in how stress shows up physically and behaviourally.  Have you ever noticed your dog becoming more clingy or attentive when you’re unwell?

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The problem with stress, is that if it’s persistent, it can lead to heightened sensitivities, behavioural changes, physical tension, skin issues, and other wellbeing challenges in both owner and dog.

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The Powerful Connection between Owner & Dog

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The bond between a dog and its owner is remarkably profound, extending far beyond simple companionship. Dogs are exceptionally intuitive animals, highly attuned to our tone of voice, body language, daily routines, and emotional states. Their sensitivity to even the smallest changes allows them to recognise when something is different. This is why dogs can be trained to support their owners’ health by detecting the onset of seizures, identifying certain forms of cancer, and even sensing early signs of Parkinson’s disease.  This connection is something to treasure, honour and respect.

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How Kinesiology Helps

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Through muscle testing and biofeedback, we can:

• identify imbalances or stressors

• understand the emotional patterns influencing behaviour

• gain clarity on any human/dog mirroring

• support both of you in finding greater harmony and ease

Whether you or your dog struggles with anxiety, fear, sensitivities, or physical discomfort, Kinesiology can offer insightful information into the emotional and energetic influences behind these behaviours.  

 

The Kinection can be incredibly enlightening and empowering for owners, as it offers a deeper understanding of the shared emotion that may be contributing to your dog’s behaviour.  Whether you are dealing with anxiety, aggression, illness, or challenging behaviour, it all stems from a thought, an emotion, an experience, which alters our emotional state and creates stress in the physical body​.  It all starts with you!