Hypothyroidism The Power of Emotional Health Focus on Legumes Want to Get Social?
Australian Kinesiology Association Issue #125 Autumn 2018
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Hypothyroidism Kathy Carmuciano 04 Focus on Legumes and the 'f' factor Carla Evans 07 The Power of Emotional Health Anna Heiskari 11 Networking News 12 My Other Life Emily Freer 13 Loneliness Lisa Westerlaken 14 Want to Get Social? Karen Humphries 17 Course Profile: Spirit in Practice Robbi Zeck 19 National Kinesiology Week 2018 24
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Book Review: The Vital Psoas Muscle by Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones Michael Wild 12 Unsplash-Anthony Rossbach Recommended Reading Lorraine Bell, Katie Burke 18 Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. PO Box 233 Kerrimuir 3129 REPORTS Tel (03) 9898 7406, 1300 780 381 Fax 1300 780 361 www.aka.asn.au AKA President's Report Lee-Anne MacLeod 02 [email protected] Letter from the Editor Katie Burke 02 In Touch is produced by the Australian Kinesiology New Members and Member Upgrades 15 Association Inc. in March, June, September and December Office Manager's Report Elizabeth Guida 20 each year, and distributed to members of the AKA Inc.. Email for classified and display advertising rates and details. Motions Carried by AKA Management Committee 21 The Editor [email protected] AKA Website Redesign Survey 2017 Robyn Kirk 22 The information contained herein is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Podcasts 34th AKA Conference, Melbourne 2017 22 In Touch is published by the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. Australia. Editor Katie Burke Design Susan Corby Design [email protected] All rights reserved. PO Box 233 Kerrimuir 3129 Tel (03) 9898 7406, 1300 780 381. The material contained herein is not necessarily the view of, nor endorsed by, NOTICEBOARD the Editor or the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. You may reproduce, store or transmit writing or images from In Touch for non-commercial purposes. Please seek permission from the Editor, use in entirety and acknowledge source. AKA Noticeboard 24 In Touch complies with laws that protect privacy as required under the Privacy Act President's Report Lee-Anne MacLeod
I hope you’ve all had a relaxed, rejuvenating summer and have Also, I urge members to request clients to sign petitions in support begun the year full of vitality as you achieve your professional and for kinesiology to counter a current initiative by the government to personal goals in 2018. remove our services from their list of complementary health services supported by the health funds. With enough support we Farewells stand a good chance of reversing this initiative. We say good-bye to two special people who have played integral parts in the running of our AKA: Your Management Committee continues to move toward resolving our representatives election issue raised at the AGM with respect Emily Freer – administration to nominee. It is with sadness that we say farewell to Emily, our lyrical ‘voice of the AKA”, as we’ve know her for the last 8 years. We thank you for Continue to create a great month. your amazing service, strength and professionalism. It’s always Yours in Kinesiology, been a pleasure to have your vibrant and gentle guidance at the Lee-Anne MacLeod, AKA President end of the phone for our members. We will miss you and wish you great success in your next adventure. Level 6 KSP Christine Love – Treasurer Christine Love, our amazing Treasurer for nearly four years, is leaving us. The space you leave will be a challenge to fill. Thanks again from the MC and members for your huge voluntary efforts, Letter innovative ideas, skills and guidance, done with strength and ‘Love”. Again, we wish you well and know you will create an from the Editor amazing future in your career and life path. Katie Burke Welcome Jessica Gilbert, our new administrative assistant, will commence work at the same time as this edition of InTouch is released. Also, Gail Medland, our current Secretary, will take over the monthly role of Health Funds reporting. We wish you both a satisfying and joyful future in your new roles of employment with the AKA. Autumn highlights the nature of impermanence. As we watch the Webinars leaves change colour and drop from the trees we are reminded to Karen Humphries, one of our members, volunteered her time to let go of attachments and adapt to change in order to make way for host a FREE Webinar on how to maximise use of #hashtags to regrowth and new life in the future. boost your kinesiology profile. Many thanks Karen. We hope you all This autumn we let go of Emily Freer from the AKA office and in this took advantage and enjoyed it. issue we revisit My Other Life to get a glimpse into her future. As Podcasts well, there are articles that explore physical, emotional and Again, we have seven Podcasts for our members to enjoy from our nutritional areas, covering the triad of health in the context of amazing speakers at the 2017 AKA Conference: Danny Liddell, kinesiology. Read also about mind-body connections, networking Brendan Rohan, Charles Krebs, Jenne Burns, Michael Christian, connections and connecting to clients through social media. There Gordon Dickson and Robbi Zeck. I encourage you to purchase is information about upcoming courses and the latest from the AKA these at a very modest price to support your professional office and Management Committee. development, especially if you missed listening to our world class Thank you again to all contributors who dedicate time and energy Kinesiology presenters in person. to share their knowledge with the AKA community. Evidence Based Research If you have anything to offer for future issues don't hesitate to We strongly encourage you to submit your case studies as our contact me on [email protected] industry needs further efficacy to support what we do. Please follow the template on the website as we build the credibility of our Warm regards, work in the eyes of the government and general public. Katie Burke
2 In Touch Autumn 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018
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Definition Thyroid hormones Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland Triiodothyronine (T3) differs from tetraiodothyronine (T4 ) in fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormone to maintain the that it has three iodine atoms instead of four. T 3 is derived from many metabolic activities in the body. Hypothyroidism can be T4 through de-iodination outside the thyroid gland. T3 is less primary, secondary or tertiary. Primary hypothyroidism is due to bound to protein than T4 and as a result is about four times more disease within the thyroid gland itself whereas secondary and biologically active. These thyroid hormones increase the rate of tertiary hypothyroidism are caused by factors external to the metabolic activity in many tissues in the body and are essential for thyroid gland, such as a failure or condition of the pituitary or normal physical and mental development throughout childhood. hypothalamus, respectively. The role of thyroid hormones in the body is as follows: Anatomy and physiology review • Regulation of basal metabolic rate The thyroid gland, an endocrine gland, is a small butterfly-shaped • Regulation of oxygen usage gland located inferior to the larynx or voice box. It has a right • Stimulation of protein synthesis and left lobe connected by an isthmus. The thyroid gland weighs • Increased use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production approximately 30 grams or 1 oz. It is a highly vascularised gland, • Increased lipolysis receiving 80 – 120 milliliters of blood per minute. • Enhanced cholesterol excretion The thyroid gland, at a microscopic level, is made up of • Accelerated body growth spherical sacs called thyroid follicles; the wall of each follicle • Development of the nervous system consists of cells called follicular cells, with parafollicular or • Growth and development of the foetus and infants C cells interspersed in spaces between them. The follicular cells of the thyroid gland are responsible for the synthesis of Aetiology of Hypothyroidism thyroid hormones triiodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine, Hashimoto's disease commonly referred to as T3 and T 4, respectively. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's The mineral iodine is essential for the synthesis of these thyroid disease, an autoimmune disease, also known as chronic hormones. The parafollicular cells synthesise a hormone known lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis (NIDDK, 2017, as calcitonin, a hormone involved with calcium homeostasis. para 3). Hashimoto's disease leads to inflammation of thyroid It has a lowering effect on blood calcium levels. tissue and the subsequent reduction in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is influenced by a series of hormones produced in the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, neuroendocrine Thyroiditis, an inflammation of the thyroid gland, is caused glands located in the brain. The hypothalamus produces a by viral or bacterial infection, an autoimmune condition or hormone referred to as thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) following pregnancy. The condition causes thyroid hormones which stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to synthesise to leak into the blood, raising their overall levels and leading to the hormone thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which in hyperthyroidism. After one to two months this may develop into turn stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release the hypothyroidism. aforementioned thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition of the thyroid tetraiodothyronine (T4). Through a system of a negative gland in which its function has been abnormal since birth. This feedback loops, the hypothalamus monitors the circulating can lead to physical and neural growth and impact on mental levels of thyroid hormone in the blood. If thyroxine levels are function. Early treatment can prevent these complications. lower or higher than the normal range the hypothalamus alters Most newborns are screened for hypothyroidism. its production of TRH accordingly. The interaction between Thyroid surgery and treatments, such as drug therapy and these glands, which creates the subsequent synthesis or radiation, can lead to hypothyroidism. inhibition of thyroid hormones, is known as the Hypothalamic In addition, factors such as iodine deficiency or environmental – Pituitary – Thyroid Axis. contaminants.
4 In Touch Autumn 2018 The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism are as follows: Treatment • Tiredness and fatigue Thyroid hormone replacement is the treatment used to manage • Weight gain hypothyroidism. Thyroid replacement therapy restores thyroid • Goiter hormones levels in the blood and thus returns the body’s metabolic • Bradycardia (slowed heart rate) activity to normal. Thyroid replacement therapy is well tolerated by most people. • Bradykinesia or slow movements • Slow speech Nutritional supplementation if Iodine deficient. It is not usually • Hoarse voice associated with any side effects, unless the amount exceeds the needs of the body. In this case, symptoms of hyperthyroidism such • Progressive hearing loss as rapid heart rate, poor sleep patterns and increased anxiety and • Joint and muscle pain and cramps sweating would be present. • Muscle weakness Kinesiology approach • Balance and co-ordination issues In Kinesiology practice the Triple Heater/Warmer meridian (TH) • Sensitivity to cold and the Throat chakra are associated with the thyroid gland. • Constipation These energetic connections are often used as a starting point to • Dry skin access the energy system and work with thyroid conditions such as • Thin and brittle hair or fingernails hypothyroidism. • Pins and needles In my Kinesiology practice I always approach thyroid issues in a • Irregular menstruation particular manner. After taking a history from the client, noting their • Elevated cholesterol signs and symptoms and checking that the indicator muscle has • Puffy face, feet, and hands a clear circuit, I follow the set up process below. This structured • Loss of libido manner of working enables me to cover all aspects, the physical, • Poor brain function biochemical, emotional and energetic, associated with thyroid • Poor memory function and dysfunction. Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based on a number of factors, I modify this approach when working other conditions and other as follows: systems. • Clinical presentation–the individual’s experience and signs and Set Up Phase: symptoms of this. Note: (a) Gland indicator points may differ between modalities so I have • Blood tests such as Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH) assay. not written what I use. In cases of primary hypothyroidism levels of TSH, the hormone produced and released by the anterior pituitary, increase in the (b) In Step 1-9, I have written Pause Lock (PL) on some lines bloodstream as the anterior pituitary endeavours to stimulate the without following it with Indicator Change (I/C). I do this as I am failing thyroid gland. not looking for specific “stressors” as denoted by an I/C, rather • Ultrasound to focus the body’s and my attention to the specific areas that I • Radioactive thyroid scan in which radioactive iodine tracer is am working with, as well as other areas that influence that part administered and the uptake by the thyroid gland is measured of the body and the associated energy systems. to ascertain the function of the gland as well as any structural 1. CL Thyroid Gland indicator point whilst holding Gland mode - PL anomalies. 2. CL Triple Heater alarm point - PL
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Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 5 3. Monitor and PL – Teres minor • Administer the essence and essential oil as indicated and 4. Place thyroid hormone vial on CV 8 or thymus – PL discuss the essence and essential oil information with the client in relationship to what you are working on and P/L. 5. Hold Gland mode and CL the hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid gland indicator points in sequence from the hypothalamus • Specific Acupoint on the Triple Heater meridian – P/L any indicator point. In my way of working this is activating or bringing acupoints that cause an I/C. attention to the inter-relationships between these glands and to • Specific Acupoint on the Gall Bladder meridian – P/L any the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis – PL. acupoints that cause an I/C. 6. Hold Chakra mode and CL over the Crown chakra- • Gall bladder meridian is connected to Triple Heater meridian Hypothalamus, Brow chakra-Pituitary gland and Throat chakra- and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is used as well Thyroid gland – PL as Triple heater meridian for thyroid dysfunction. • More Mode – if an I/C then scan in your usual manner to find additional information connecting it as before and P/L. Note: Read the information related to the specific acupoints to the client, relating this to the client’s story thus far, and other information derived from the essence, essential oil, specific acupoints as well the energetic and physical systems. Remember this is about “Connecting the Dots” from the very beginning of the session to the end.
Wikimedia Correction phase: 11. Challenge for the correction procedure and perform correction as required Completion of session: The Thyroid Gland 12. Challenge and check all aspects of the balance as usual 13. Summarise key points for your client. I write these on a session 7. Discuss with the client their signs and symptoms - PL notes sheet. 8. Discuss with the client events that were occurring at the time Self-responsibility: these signs and symptoms presented, as well as the stress in the period prior; this could be up to 2 years prior. In the case 14. Assign self-responsibility activities e.g. essences, dietary of autoimmune triggered hypothyroidism it could be many years changes, referral to nutritionist/naturopath, reflect on session earlier, as often this type of hypothyroidism is preceded by notes. Grave’s disease, an autoimmune hyperactive thyroid state – PL This, as aforementioned, is the way in which I work in clinic. I spend 9. Discuss with the client any connections that you may know about a lot of time setting up, discussing, relating and connecting what the function of the thyroid gland, the impact of their dysfunction and has been indicated and what the client discusses with me. associated energy systems from metaphorical viewpoints for their I find working like this the client is much more involved and engaged understanding and, wherever possible, connect it to the events that in the process; they get an education, not only about their body and occurred around the time of the emergence of the condition - PL. how it works, but also about the way that events and lifestyle, diet and 10. Other aspects and “stressors” to challenge for would be: other factors can impact on their mental wellbeing and physical health. • Anatomy mode and then scan the diagrams of the thyroid References: gland including the cells - PL I/C Hicks, A., Hicks, J. & Mole, P. (2011). Five Element Constitutional • Physiology mode and then scan the diagram of the Acupuncture (2nd ed.). China: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. biochemical activities within the cell – PL I/C Jarrett, L. (2006). The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine. • Genetic or DNA mode and then explore family connections and Richmond, MA: Spirit Path Press specific chromosomes and genes – PL I/C Tortora G.J. & Derrickson B. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and • Virus / bacteria mode – if I/ C scan for the specific organism Physiology (12th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and place vial on CV 8 or thymus – PL I/C Websites: • Mineral mode – if I/C scan for the specific mineral and place https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/ vial on CV 8 or thymus – PL I/C hashimotos-diseasehttps://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ • Food mode – if I/C scan for the specific food and place vial https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163729.php on CV 8 or thymus – PL I/C https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hypothyroidism • Emotion mode – if I/C scan for the specific emotional stress http://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/triiodothyronine – PL I/C https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003829.htm • Essences and essential oils – if I/C scan for the specific https://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_replacement-oral/article.htm essence or essential oil - PL I/C
Kathy Carmuciano (RN), is a Level 6 KSP who practises in Balwyn, Melbourne. As well as over 40 years experience practising and teaching nursing, she holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), DipKin, AdvDipHlthSc(HolKin) and a GradDip(Clinical Nutrition). She specialises in brain function and the senses working with children and adults. ph: 9440 9488 e: [email protected] w: kinesiologyconsultancy.com.au
6 In Touch Autumn 2018 Focus On ... dreamstime
Legumes and the ‘f’ factor!
By Carla Evans
Whether or not you are vegetarian, legumes provide an excellent How to increase digestibility and reduce the ‘f’ factor: source of protein and can be used as an alternative to meat. They Many people know about soaking legumes, but most people do also contain high levels of fibre, vitamins and minerals and they not know about semi-germination. Semi-germination is simply help to stabilise blood sugar levels. letting the soaked legumes stand until the shoot just about comes through. This deactivates the naturally occurring enzyme inhibitors. The downsides? The main issues people report with legumes They are there for good reason – to stop the seed sprouting until are the ‘f’ factor (yes, flatulence) and preparation time of dried conditions are optimal. legumes. However, enzyme inhibitors also inhibit our digestive enzymes. A third issue that is in hot debate with nutritional nerds at the Semi-germination also reduces the oligosaccharide content of moment is whether legumes are a complete protein and how to legumes by approximately 50%. Oligosaccharides are a type of measure and compare proteins for their amino acid content. sugar naturally present in the legume but difficult to digest and are the main contributor to flatulence after eating legumes. The “O” in I can help you with the first issue, and I can kind of help you with FODMAPS stands for oligosaccharides. the second one – see the cheat’s tip on the last page. I will try and explain the third issue! Are legumes a complete protein? If you just want the “how to” of legumes – go straight to page 9 for There is a lot of conflicting information about this and more a handout you can photocopy and give to clients. If you would like research is currently being done. What we know so far: more of the “why” read on! 1. Legumes do contain all of the essential amino acids. What are legumes? 2. However, many legumes are low in methionine. This is why Legumes are a flowering plant and the edible legumes we you might hear them being called an incomplete protein. commonly refer to include chickpeas, other peas, beans and lentils. Peanuts are also a legume as well as licorice! Soybeans are the only legume widely considered a complete protein. How to make legumes more nutritious: 3. The traditional way of ensuring a legume-based meal Legumes contain phytic acid in the outer coating. Phytic acid binds provides enough of all essential amino acids is to eat it with with iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium in food, inhibiting their a wholegrain or a nut/seed e.g. lentil dahl and rice. Rice is absorption. higher in methionine than lentils but lower in lysine so they complement each other. Soaking the legumes for 12 hours will neutralise the phytic There is debate as to whether this needs to happen within acid making the nutrients in legumes and the whole meal more the same meal or just over the course of the day as the liver bioavailable. seems able to store some of the amino acids.
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 7 4. There is currently more research going into how we classify A quick note on soy and digestion (I won’t go into soy and sources of protein with regards to amino acids. Research hormones today ☺) bodies are investigating the best way to take into account Tofu (soy curds), Tempeh (fermented soybeans pressed into a digestibility and bioavailability as well as quantity. block) and Miso (fermented soybean paste) and other fermented soybean products are digestible for most people. They are a long way off a final answer as they are currently debating where to measure absorption – the terminal ileum Products made from improperly prepared soy such as soy milk, or the faeces; they are using rat models as well as human soy yoghurt, faux soy cheeses, soy protein, soy protein isolate, models; and they are often using canned beans and not TVP (textured vegetable protein usually from soy), hydrolysed comparing them to properly prepared beans. The terms Pixabay pxhere
vegetable protein (usually soy), faux meats (usually made from you may hear are Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino the above) and soy flour (found in LOTS of foods including normal Acid Score (PDCAAS) and the more recent, Digestible bread) are very hard to digest. Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS). This is due to the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors mentioned earlier which are very high in soybeans and therefore require So in the meantime… proper preparation. I recommend everyone reads their ingredient With clients, I’m staying old school and still recommending they labels for these as soy has crept into many foods. blend the legumes with a wholegrain or nut/seed within each meal where possible. Realistically, they will probably only achieve this With the proper soybean products, ensure they either state they 75% of the time so it builds in a buffer zone. are not genetically-modified (GM-free, GMO-free, non-GMO) or certified organic, in which case they are not allowed to be GM. If I suggest they can blend it across the day I have a sneaking The majority of soy is GM so if it doesn’t state otherwise, assume suspicion it could deteriorate quite quickly! Handy hint – hummus that it is. is a great protein source as it contains chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste). Following is a handout which you are welcome to photocopy and give out to clients. If you would like a pdf just email me at carla@ collectivelements.com.au.
Carla Evans (BPhEd, BSc (Human Nutrition), PGDipDiet, DipKin) is a Level 5 KPP Kinesiologist, Nutritionist and Pilates Instructor practising in McLaren Vale and Blackwood, SA. m: 0435 050575 e: [email protected] www.collectivelements.com.au
8 In Touch Autumn 2018 Legumes Preparation and Cooking
Step 1: SOAKING Cooking Method: • 1 - 2 cups (115g – 230g) dried legumes How? • Enough water to completely cover the legumes • 1 tablespoon of dried seaweed like dulse or kelp (optional) • Discard any legumes that are discoloured. 1. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to the • Place legumes in a large stainless steel or glass bowl and boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook with the lid off for the cover with plenty of filtered water – usually 1 cup of legumes approximate time stated below. Keep checking the legumes to 4 cups of water. to ensure they do not dry out and add more water if needed. • Soak for 12 hours. They are cooked when they are tender to eat. • Rinse legumes and soaking bowl well and discard water. 2. Drain water and allow legumes to cool a little before placing in freezer. If using a plastic container to freeze, cool the legumes Why? completely in a glass or ceramic dish in the fridge first then put in plastic container for freezing. Soaking neutralises the phytic acid that is found in the outside 3. It should make approximately 1½ cups cooked legumes which of the legume. If we don’t neutralise the phytic acid it will bind is equivalent to a 400g tin. So next time a recipe asks for a tin to iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium inhibiting your absorp- of legumes simply defrost & use! tion of these important minerals from your food.
Legume Cooking Time* Adzuki Bean 45 mins – 1 hour Step 2: SEMI-GERMINATION Black Beans 1 – 1.5 hours How? Black-eye Peas 1 hour
• Place rinsed legumes back into bowl without any water. Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans 45 mins
• Cover with a damp cloth and stand for 12 hours or until the tip Broad beans 45-50 mins of the shoot just starts to show but do not allow them to start sprouting. Chick Peas 1 – 2 hours
• Cook using the instructions below or according to recipe Great Northern Beans 1.5 hours instructions. (White Beans) Green Split Peas 45 mins Why? Yellow Split Peas 1 – 1.5 hours 1. By starting the germination process we are deactivating enzyme inhibitors that are naturally present in the legume for Green Peas 1 – 2 hours good reason – they stop the legume sprouting until conditions Kidney Beans 1 hour are right. Unless deactivated, these enzyme inhibitors make it difficult for your own digestive enzymes to digest the meal. Lentils, brown 45 mins – 1 hour
2. Semi-germination reduces the natural oligosaccharide (type Lentils, green 30 – 45 mins of sugar) content of the legumes by up to 50%. Oligosac- charides are difficult to digest for some people and can cause Lentils, red 20 – 30 mins flatulence so semi-germination relieves this problem! Lima Beans 45 mins – 1 hour
Mung Beans 1 hour Step 3: COOKING TIMES Navy Beans 45 – 60 mins How to Cheat! Pinto Beans 1 – 1.5 hours Cook the legumes in bulk and freeze in quantities equivalent to 1 can/tin so you can easily use a recipe that requires a tin of lentils/ Soybeans 3 – 4 hours kidney beans etc. Approximately … *Please note these cooking times are for 1-2 cups of dried ½ cup dried legumes = 1 ½ cups cooked legumes = 1 x 400g can legumes that have been soaked and semi-germinated (See method in Step 1).
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10 In Touch Autumn 2018 The Power of Emotional Health Are you unconsciously causing your own pain? by Anna Heiskari
All pain is real, and pain is exactly as you perceive it to be. Within the ‘heart’ of the limbic system lies the hypothalamus containing the nuclei involved in perceiving pleasure, fear and rage, not to forget the nuclei involved in biological rhythms and sex drive. The hypothalamus acts through the ANS pathways to initiate most physical expressions of emotions. For example–an angry person’s heart pounds and their blood pressure rises. The hypothalamus is nothing short of awesome but also vitally important to overall body homeostasis. Wikimedia So where are we going with this? Well! As Kinesiologists, we witness firsthand how working with emotions helps influence and restore health and balance. In my clinical experience, often long-standing and complex symptoms the fact that you feel taken advantage of. He noted by working of pain defuse, or resolve all together, for clients who had been hard and constantly trying to do everything perfectly to keep offered very little hope and a big box of prescription drugs. everybody happy “is enraging to the unconscious mind ”(Sarno, Chronic pain is often labeled “psychosomatic,” implying that the 1997). Dr Sarno (June 23, 1923 - June 22, 2017) specialised in pain is psychologically driven. This brings up the natural question rehabilitation medicine and developed his theories over almost as to whether such pain is somehow less important or less “real” 50 years at New York University (NYU). He termed this form of than “physical” based pain. chronic pain TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome). Acute pain resulting from injury often doesn’t have a psychological What is really amazing is that even if you struggle to accept such trigger but if the pain persists long after the injury has healed, a concept, the mere knowledge of it can have therapeutic power. there may well be emotional aspects involved. Few people want In other words, by considering the idea that your problem is in fact to be told that their pain is psychological or emotional in origin rooted in stress factors opposed to a physical problem can allow but there's quite a bit of evidence that backs this up. I find the the pain to dissipate. following study very interesting highlighting the question, “How I view the new medical research into the multidimensional nature come these people are not in pain?” of pain with a mixture of amusement and hope. I can’t help but question why widespread acceptance of separating mind from The study Magnetic Resonance Imaging of People Without body, and the body as existing of parts, continues to dominate the Back Pain (New England Journal of Medicine; July 14, 1994). mindset of allopathic medicine. To date, very little is understood MRI of lower back in 98 people with no pain showed only 36% about pain and the focus remains on drugs and radical surgical of the MRI scans were normal. procedures that don’t always resolve the pain and may contribute 52% had a disc bulge to the emotional stress the person is under. Looking from a 38% of which had abnormality of more than one intervertebral disc physiological perspective, most limbic system output is relayed 27% had a disc herniation through the hypothalamus. As the hypothalamus is the neural 1% had a disc extrusion clearinghouse for both autonomic visceral function and emotional One doctor maintained that most non-traumatic instances of response, it is not surprising that some people under unrelenting chronic pain are physical manifestations of unresolved deep- emotional stress develop visceral illnesses and pain. seated rage. Dr John Sarno's theory is that spine and disc The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and abnormalities have no bearing on pain and he dismisses these the rational mind a faithful servant ... Albert Einstein issues as "normal abnormalities" that are unrelated to any pain you may be experiencing. He observed how many people with References: severe chronic back pain have no detectable abnormalities or Jensen, M. C., Brant-Zawadzki, M.N., Nancy Obuchowski, structural problems while some that do have them suffer no pain. N., Modic, M.T., Malkasian, D., & Ross J.S. (1994). Magnetic Dr Sarno believed you unconsciously cause your own pain. In Resonance Imaging of People Without Back Pain. New England Journal Med. 331:69-73. a nutshell, the pain you're experiencing is your brain's response DOI:10.1056/NEJM199407143310201 to unaddressed stress, emotions of rage, anger and fear. When Lumley, M.A., Cohen, J.L., Borszcz, G.S., Cano, A., Radcliffe, these kinds of emotions are suppressed your brain redirects the A.M., Porter, L.S., Schubiner, H. & Keefe, F.J. (2011) Pain and emotional impulses to restrict blood flow to certain parts of your Emotion: A Biopsychosocial Review of Recent Research. Journal body, such as your back, neck or shoulder, thereby triggering pain of Clinical Psychology. 67(9): 942–968. Published online 2011 due to mild oxygen deprivation caused by reduced blood flow to Jun 6. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20816 muscles and nerves throughout the body. The pain essentially Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn, K. Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th ed.). acts as a lid, keeping unwanted emotions Pearson. from erupting. You may feel anger at the Sarno, J. E. (1997). Healing Back Pain, The Mind-Body pain, but you won't have to face the fact Connection. New York: Little, Brown & Co. that you are actually angry with your Sarno, J. E. (2006). The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of spouse, your boss, you hate your job, or Mindbody Disorders. HarperCollins. Anna Heiskari is a Level 5 KPP practising in Byron Bay, NSW. As well as a kinesiologist she is a SCENAR practitioner specialising in Sports Injuries and Chronic Pain. She is also a Touch for Health Instructor, Clinical Supervisor and Mentor, presenter and course author. m: 0432 612 131 ph: 02 6685 4590 e: [email protected] scenarbyronbay.com.au
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 11 Book Review The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being by Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones Book Review by Michael Wild areas. Part 2 looks at the psoas and somatic memory, plus its gut- brain connection. There is a short section on methods of healing It is not often a whole book is written practices and emotional release. The information is backed up by about one muscle but in the Kinesiology some interesting case studies. Part 3 moves into the ‘energetic’ field it is well known that the Psoas anatomy of the psoas. This section covers the psoas and some of muscle is a very important one, so it the Chakras, and may be challenging to those who are used to may not surprising that there is a reading or studying only the anatomical aspect of this muscle. It complete book on the topic. While this brings in yoga postures and how they relate to issues within the book does not address the energetic relationships of the Psoas muscle and other tissues in the body. These postures are explained muscle that are known and used in Kinesiology, it does go beyond its in detail and are also accompanied by very good diagrams that show physical anatomical value and into its less tangible aspects, the what is happening with the muscle in the emotional and spiritual. various positions. Having said that, the pure anatomical aspect is covered in detail with This book is very unique and, for many, may great pictures and diagrams. This makes up Part 1 of the book which broaden the scope of working with and looks at the biomechanics of the area. This section also covers understanding this muscle beyond the norm. maintaining a healthy psoas with exercises for psoas stability and strength. Lower back pain is also looked at, as well as pilates, with Available from Equilibrium the psoas in mind. 03 9578 1229 Perhaps a good reason for obtaining this book would be for Parts 2 [email protected] and 3 which expand a study of the psoas into emotional and spiritual Michael Wild $33 plus $7 postage Networking News 3. Skills and strategies for the client to implement once they leave SUNSHINE COAST KINESIOLOGISTS the consultation.
By Donna Collins Gordon is very passionate about his work and you can feel his enthusiasm. We have continued to meet every two months. We miss Anneke Our next meeting will be held Saturday 21 April at 2 pm at Buderim. Cook who is overseas at the moment. Our meetings are always well attended and very informative. Our September meeting (our 14th) was interesting. Experienced BYRON BAY STARLIGHT FESTIVAL Kinesiologist, Auriol Hutchins showed us her unique way of clearing emotions by getting rid of guilt, negativity and not saying sorry. Our next speaker was Rob Rich, an Ortho-Bionomist. This modality stems from Osteopathy and aims to correct bone alignment in a gentle, painless and effective manner. Both speakers demonstrated their skills with effective results. Our 15th meeting was held on 18 November and was a Christmas celebration as well. Attendees were given gifts of lemons and limes from host Steve Emans’ garden. Experienced Kinesiologists Steve Emans and Peter Morningstar showcased their skills. Steve showed us simple formats using the work of Richard Utt to quickly and effectively clear stress. Peter demonstrated work from Andrew Verity to diffuse stress using the Behavioural Barometer chart and Parijat Wismer demonstrating muscle testing Diffusion/Infusion Options. It is great to observe other practitioners. Our most recent meeting, the 16th, was held on 3 February. BRISBANE KINESIOLOGY CLUB Our meetings commence with introducing ourselves and at this By Molly Brumm meeting we were encouraged to highlight a win or a whinge since For those in or near Brisbane, there is a networking group. Our last last meeting. Many of our group are achieving wonderful things meeting was on Sunday 18th February at 2pm. with Kinesiology. Some were suffering personal challenges and Our mission: to amplify and promote Kinesiolog. Our main requirement others were questioning the potential toxicity of both western and is members are local and attend our gatherings in person. eastern remedies. Experienced Kinesiologist Gordon Dickson gave us a snapshot of We aim to support each other and offer professional development how he works and what he teaches in Counselling Kinesiology. through our discussions, sharing and giving and receiving by Gordon likes delving into the source of a client problem by using a actively balancing each other. three-phase approach: We also share a yummy arvo tea! 1. Talk Therapy to get the full story To find out more about it look up Facebook: Brisbane Kinesiology 2. Regression Work to address the origin of the problem Club or contact Molly Brumm at [email protected]
12 In Touch Autumn 2018 My Other Life
By Emily Freer
Most of you know me as Emily, the voice at the end of your phone calls or emails to the AKA office. Connecting with AKA members has by far been the most enjoyable part of my job! The first time I heard about the AKA was from my own family kinesiologist, the amazing AKA practitioner member Janine Michael. I gained a huge amount of support and practical skills from Janine about how to manage my own stress levels as a single parent and also support for my son who had been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. At the time I was a remedial massage therapist and I was seeking a part time steady income. Janine mentioned the AKA was looking for an office assistant and, eight years later, here I am on the verge of embarking on yet another adventure!
We are both excited to be able to share the passion and devotion we have for the basic human right to eat simple, natural whole foods. It is amazing how difficult this act has become in a world full of advertising and influence; to create simple good eating habits has become an act that requires conscious creation. We plan on supporting people on this journey by making it delicious!! One of my favourite pasta recipes is from the blog dollyandoatmeal. com by Lindsay S. Love. It also appears in her book, Chickpea
I have always been an innately curious person so I have found the area of natural therapies to be an incredibly rich doorway for Inspiring books My cafe in Bright learning about all facets of life: mind, body, emotions, spirit, energy. As a parent I became particularly interested in learning about ways of adding more natural elements into my home and one aspect that Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for was especially important for me and my son was eating natural Every Taste and Season. The recipe is Crusty Baked Vegan foods. Alfredo With Caramelised Shallots & Kale, a vegan style macaroni cheese. It contains nutritional yeast, or yeast seasoning, a great Ironically, I am left with notion that simplicity is best, just whole vegan alternative to parmesan cheese. Not only does this foods and plant based, whether they be cooked, raw or fermented, deactivated strain of yeast taste good, it is full of vitamins and as I have developed a profound respect for the sheer intelligence minerals. It’s amazing how cashews and chickpea flour can create in the human body, plants and all of nature! such a creamy sauce that dairy lovers enjoy. I always serve this I met my current partner (a builder) who is a passionate foodie and meal with a green leafy salad – I can never get enough greens! we have now decided to move to Bright, Victoria, to take over an I would love to have the opportunity to serve the wonderful AKA existing vegetarian café. members again, so if you are ever in Bright, please come along Serving plant based whole foods (with the support of a chef and and say hello to me and my family, at 3A Ireland St, Bright 3741. staff) will become our daily practice and it feels like a great We will likely change the name (currently What You eat Café) but adventure (leap!!) for both of us, as neither of us previously have will be at this location for the first leg of this new adventure! worked in the hospitality industry.
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 13 Loneliness
by Lisa Westerlaken Pixabay
When I reviewed various reference books and other sources I intestine meridian to become deficient and thus doesn’t have could not find a great deal written about loneliness. Perhaps it the energy to flow appropriately, thereby resulting in a lack is because it is a topic not often spoken about and perhaps it is of self worth, heightened fear of rejection and/or heightened a topic that can be less than easy to address. sense of loneliness. One substantial idea in relation to loneliness is that there are So what’s the solution? different aspects of loneliness, such as being in a new situation As with many things there can be more than one solution and type of ‘loneliness’, or lack of close friends ‘loneliness’, or you’ve got to find what is right for the individual. Here are some having no time for oneself or too much time to oneself. Or, the strategies that could work for your clients. one I often come across in clinic is that type of loneliness when a person isn’t in a relationship. The second substantial idea is that loneliness is a feeling not a fact. Considering that feelings 1. EXAMINE YOUR BELIEFS are the reaction to an emotion, in the instance of loneliness it is Our emotions derive from what we are thinking and/or what ‘sadness’ that is typically the trigger. we believe. We know that ‘loneliness’ derives from ‘sadness’. Consider, what exactly are our emotions? According to So, what are you thinking, or what do you believe that makes Hockenbury & Hockenbury (2007), “An emotion is a complex you feel sad? Beliefs are a self-fulfilling prophecy. What we psychological state that involves three distinct components: believe creates an expectation of what is likely to happen, this a subjective experience, a physiological response, and influences our behaviours (as well as how we feel) and then a behavioural or expressive response.” It is interesting that creates the basis of what actions we do or don’t take. In turn, emotions arise from a “subjective experience” which means the actions or activities that we are doing, or not doing, will be that despite (at times) people experience the same situations, the result or outcome we achieve. This means that if you want events, relationships, places, etc the interpretation of such to change your results or your behaviours, you need be aware WILL differ. The reason people interpret information differently, of your beliefs to ensure they support what you want to achieve and thus experience differing emotions, is due to the trigger and who you want to be. Positive and empowering beliefs are of a conscious or unconscious thought / belief. So, what is permission slips for getting the outcomes you want. ‘loneliness’ for one person is ‘bliss’ for another. As a kinesiologist, I love the concepts we use from Chinese 2. SELF LOVE medicine. Thus, it is interesting to draw information from this As mentioned, from a Chinese Medicine perspective it is important perspective. In Chinese medicine ‘loneliness’ relates to the to ensure that the heart meridian is balanced. A key way to do this Metal element, more specifically the Large Intestine meridian. is to love and nourish yourself. The best way to cultivate self-love The large intestine also relates to other attributes such as self is to know who you are. So list your positive traits, what is it that worth, feeling worthy of love, fear of rejection, letting go of guilt you love about yourself and what others love about you. Now list and grief, as well as self-imposed isolation. your not so great traits, all those negative ones which you don’t Delving deeper into the 5-Element concept of Chinese really want to own up to. Once you’ve got your list, find the benefit medicine, in the Ko cycle the Metal element is controlled by to those negatives. What is great about those negative traits? the Fire element to which the Heart meridian belongs. Lessons How do they benefit you and how are they a benefit to others! of the heart meridian are self-love, peace, richness, to radiate, As for nourishing yourself, these are things or places which and acceptance to allow free flowing of energy. What we can make you feel good. Maybe it is doing your nails, or going draw from this relationship is that when our heart meridian, to the beach or for a walk, perhaps it is having a bath or just or heart centre, is out of balance it will seek to dominate and lighting candles. Whatever it is for you, start loving yourself draw energy from the large intestine meridian. Whilst there enough to do it! are various things that can put a meridian or centre out of Another way to strengthen your heart space is to start each balance, with the heart meridian it typically is a lack of self- day with being heart unified. Place your hands in your heart love, forgiveness or acceptance of a situation. The flow on area. This helps to bring your consciousness from your head result of the heart meridian imbalance is that it starts controlling into your heart. Now consider what are you (or could you be) the large intestine meridian. Such control causes the large
14 In Touch Autumn 2018 grateful for? Who are you grateful for? What happened today or you have a goal it gives you something positive to focus on and yesterday that you are thankful for? What makes you happy or whatever you focus on you will attract more of. It also gives you makes you smile? a something to spend your time on as well as give you a sense of fulfillment. 3. SPEAK UP Many people who experience loneliness complain that they are 6. LIVE WITH SOUND always there for others but feel that others aren’t there for them. If/when you are home alone, turn on the radio or play your favourite In my experience, this is often because others consider them to CD. Fill the void with positive sounds and vibrations. One of the be a strong and self-reliant person, thus not realising that they too core concepts of sound healing is that a strong vibration will cause need support. Therefore, sometimes you need to speak up with a weaker vibration to vibrate at the stronger frequency. Therefore, your friends and let them know how you feel. Explain to them your the right vibrations and sounds can help to help restore your natural needs and what you require from them. When clients have done equilibrium. this they have been surprised how much their friends didn’t realise Other ideas are: they were needed and how much they were loved. • Connect with others – Contact friends, family or associates 4. ACCEPTANCE whom you haven’t spoken to for a while. Consider the Yin/Yang of your situation. The familiar Taoist yin/ • Get out and about – This might include visiting people, going yang symbol reminds us of the dualities in life, and that such for a walk, sitting at your local cafe or library or even going out dualities create the whole. It reminds us that every aspect of life to social functions. has an equal opposite: male/female, sun/moon, earth/water, good/ • Be a part of the community – Consider a new hobby and/or bad and positive/negative. One aspect cannot exist without its learning something that interests you. You might join a local reverse. club or association. When we see the polarities of a situation in equal amounts we • Volunteering – Get the focus off you and onto others by become balanced about the situation, person, place or thing. It volunteering. It is also a great way to connect with like-minded is when we are in such balance that we also are at peace about people. that and thus have acceptance. So, see the benefits/drawbacks of • Consider getting or caring for a pet –pets are wonderful what you are feeling lonely about. Make sure you have more than companions and can provide comfort and support during times 15 benefitsand ideally 50. Also ensure that you have equal (if not of stress, ill-health or isolation. If you can’t have your own there more) benefits to help you shift into acceptance. are plenty of options where you can take someone else’s pet for a walk. 5. HAVE A GOAL OR PURPOSE Rather than wait until ‘x’ happens, start right now to live your life Reference: to its fullest. What have you been putting off? What haven’t you Hockenbury, D.H. & Hockenbury, S.E. (2007). Discovering had time for? Rather than be immersed in your loneliness, use this Psychology (4th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers, Inc. time to achieve things for yourself. When
Lisa Westerlaken is a Level 2 RSKP practising in Randwick, Sydney. Lisa is a PKP Kinesiologist, Kinergetics and Resonate Essences practitioner, Forensic Healer, Psychic, Life Coach and Reiki Master. With over 20 years in management and even more developing her intuitive/healing skills, Lisa incorporates Western and Eastern philosophies to support others heal and align themselves. w: theinnersageaustralia.com e: [email protected] m: 0407 696 454
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The Insurance Implications of Working From Home By Natasha Burr, Team Leader, Specialty Risks, Gallagher Insurance Brokers
Many natural therapists practise from home. insurer to the fact you run a home business you may find your By-passing commercial rental costs while insurance will not respond at all – and that could end up being having full control over décor and ambience very costly. help make this an easy decision for many. Fortunately there’s a simple solution: inform your home and What few realise, however, is that running a business from contents insurer upfront about the business activities. Either the home can lead you into bother with your home and contents policy will allow for it, meaning you can carry on as normal, or insurance – even if you have adequate business insurance. it won’t, at which point you’ll need to find an insurer who will Indeed, some home and contents policies can be invalidated accept the risk. entirely if you run business operations at home. If that sounds Many insurers will accept the risk without bumping up your confusing, here’s a possible claims scenario: premium, so just make sure that you know how your policy A new client is visiting your home studio. They traverse a responds to avoid unwanted heartache. garden path on which they trip on an uneven paving stone and And if you rent a home where you practise, make sure your fall, breaking their arm. Shaken and angry, they make a claim landlord knows in case it impacts on their insurance. After all, against you. falling out with a landlord is the type of aggro nobody needs! In scenarios like this, it’s important to know how your insurance Gallagher is the endorsed insurance broker of the AKA. For would respond. Here, there has been no business negligence, so information on how we can help you, call 1800 222 012 your business insurance may not be the one that responds. or visit www.ajg.com.au/naturaltherapies Instead this is a property issue, so the claim is likely to be made Closer to clients. against your home and contents policy. If you haven’t alerted the Closer to communities®
16 In Touch Autumn 2018 Want to Get Social? by Karen Humphries dreamstime
I attended my first AKA conference last year and was surprised • a top tip for health; to be welcomed by widespread heart felt energies from a myriad • sharing various testimonials I receive; of experienced practitioners. I was amazed that I felt almost • a feature or theme of something within my clinic like a immediately connected to an extended practitioner family. I felt tuning fork, a teishin or Australian Bush Flower Essence; a kind of welcoming and warm energy that my clients tell me as well as they receive from both my clinic and my social media sites. • live stream and video presentations providing Q&A During the conference there was healthy discussion pertaining sessions for clients. to the upcoming National Kinesiology Week in March 2018. I was inspired to share my story, here in the In Touch magazine, Clients are connecting with me through my stories, experiences as someone who has been qualified for a couple of years, and in and results. Basically, I am sewing a seed to grow interest and 12 months took the incredibly exciting, and slightly vulnerable, desire that I might be the practitioner to support them in solving leap of faith to work solely for myself. their problem or achieving their goal(s). Maybe it is only at this You see, my conference experience highlighted to me that stage that the prospective client realises I might have a clinic, or my use of social media for my business enhances the client’s a course or a product and want to make a purchase. Crazy right? experience. I have found that both prospective and existing Given the volume and frequency of use of social media, it clients like to utilise social media to get to know me before they could be perceived as a new modern version of ‘word of mouth’ commit their dollars and engage in a relationship with me. referrals. On my facebook page, I post ‘current vacancies’ Clients need to find us! The days of print media advertising are every Sunday night and, without fail, a regular ‘follower’ will tag almost over. This is evident from the size of the printed ‘yellow a friend or family member into the comments section of that pages’ now delivered to our front door! The days of hanging post. I ‘pin’ this post to the top of my page so that all visitors to your shingle outside the front door, taking an ad in the local my page see this as the first post. This is important, particularly paper or purchasing advertising space are almost ancient – if a client is scrolling their newsfeed via their mobile phone! and that’s how I felt when I first embarked on my own social Here are a few top tips that I have found beneficial to direct media journey! traffic to your page in the short term. Remember there’s a couple of etiquette rules to consider. In his coaching work Steven Aitchison (2018) reinforces the need to engage your audience by creating a trusted place of influence. Whilst we are training, we are taught to engage our 1. Firstly, you can ask clients to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ your clients within the clinical environment, encouraging them to feel social media page at their clinic visits. I include links within safe and secure. Now social media allows us to engage an the electronic receipts that I email. It’s not ‘cool’ to simply add entirely new and remote audience, and create a place of invited people to your page – always invite and allow people the and engaged trust. choice. It value adds to your authenticity and engages the client to support the work you do. From a client’s perspective, research trends from sources such as CNN, Sprout Social, Social Media Examiner and Facebook 2. Invite trusted friends to like your page. When they ‘like’ one Ads Manager all highlight the need for our audience to passively of your posts, it is referenced in their newsfeed which means engage with us. Facebook Ads Manager even supports you to their friends will see what your client/friend has liked. This is identify the following to develop your campaign: how the Facebook algorithm works to migrate via thousands of interconnections. One could liken the social media sharing • Demographics network to our neurology – everyone is interconnected (pun • Location intended)! • Interests 3. You can share posts from other trusted practitioners. • Behaviours This works on a number of levels. It demonstrates that you are actively networking with like-minded professionals which I believe (and in my experience) it is valuable to share something builds credibility in community. It boosts reach for both of ourselves, so that our clients can connect with us passively yourself and the business page you are sharing. and remotely. Believe it or not, certain demographics of our population will research a practitioner prior to committing to an 4. You can utilise #hashtags to promote themes. ‘#’ is used appointment and, as always, first impressions count. on all social media websites and applications, especially I’ve worked with a visibility mentor for over twelve months. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook, to identify messages on a Some ideas I’ve used to attract the attention of potential clients specific topic. Hashtags are global. So, if every practitioner on social media are the following: on a designated day, like National Kinesiology week, utilised
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 17 eg #kinesiology #wellbeing #muscletesting #suppression • 70% of new clients have been tagged at one of my social media #anatomy #physiology, the algorithms of the social media sites posts by a family member or friend then elevate the popularity of the topics being referenced. Once • 85% of new clients reach out via messenger (via business page) elevated, the algorithm escalates the #kinesiology posts further to request appointment up into more global newsfeeds. Mari Smith (2011) is a Premier Facebook Marketing Expert I’ve been massaging for over ten years and have never advertised. and states “The acceleration of development in communication I haven’t needed to because I only ever worked part time. I relied technologies has forced human beings to connect in totally new on word of mouth referrals from friends and focused on providing and different ways. We’re being called to higher standards of an authentic service. Now that I’ve added kinesiology and wellness authenticity, integrity, and transparency, and we are compelled to coaching to my vocation, the word regarding my services has truly care about the world and all the people in it” (p.25). quickly spread. I’ve always been booked in advance but it’s a I hope I have whet your appetite to expand your business in a new different kettle of fish now that I am a sole trader and needto way to engage a demographic that you are potentially not getting ensure my vacancies are filled, as it is my sole income. This is – that is, a whole new generation of clients who will bring you where social media has come into its own for me over the last 12 their families and friends! And before you panic regarding recent months. Don’t get me wrong, I fought this process and was the announcements to changes of Facebook algorithms, remember biggest you’ve ever met. I’m serious. I’m in my forties #technotard building an authentic message on your social media site(s) is the and felt like a dinosaur! fundamental key. I found some amazing people in my hometown including an online References marketing/visibility guru for women in business who has supported Aitchison, Steven. (2018). Facebook FREAKOUT: 5 Ways me to overcome my fears of feeling vulnerable by sharing a bit To Handle The Latest Algorithm Changes. Retrieved more of myself on social media. I’ve also invested into a global from http://blog.yourdigitalformula.com/facebook- program which offers ongoing training and content support. I’ve freakout/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_ stepped way out of my comfort zone but isn’t that what business campaign=SocialWarfare is all about? Aren’t we literally in the industry of supporting people Fiegerman, Seth. (2018). Facebook users are spending less time to change? So, if you are new to social media I would suggest you on the site. Retrieved from http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/31/ seek out people who know more about it than you. technology/facebook-earnings/index.html. I have worked in the CAM field for over 14 years and am passionate Pew Research Centre (2017). Retrieved from http://www. about supporting new starters in our amazing industry. Social pewinternet.org/topics/social-networking/2018/ media has helped me strengthen my network to support collective and collaborative growth. In turn, this has helped increase my Smith, Mari. (2011). The New Relationship Marketing: How to client base of 1:1 clients as well as online coaching and corporate Build a Large, Loyal, Profitable Network Using the Social Web. clients. After reviewing my statistics of how clients find me, I can Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. advise the following: York, Alex. (2017). Social Media Demographics to Inform a Better Segmentation Strategy. SproutSocial. Retreived from https:// • 15% of all new clients ‘cold’ contacting me directly via social sproutsocial.com/insights/new-social-media-demographics/ media enquiries (ie client has randomly found my page by doing a #kinesiology #change search)
Karen Humphries (Change Facilitator) B.App.Sci (Env Mgt Haz Mat), Dip (Kinesiology), Dip (Neuro Training), Cert IV Lead Auditor (HSEQR), Cert IV (Investigations), Cert IV (Massage), Level 2 Wellness Coaching, and ABFE Practitioner. Karen practises in Traralgon, Victoria from both a home and a multi-disciplinary clinic. As well as 1:1 sessions, she provides both online kinesiology/coaching sessions as well as corporate services. fb: https://www.facebook.com/changechick/ e: mailto:[email protected]
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Lorraine Bell has been reading The Plant Paradox: the Hidden Editor’s Pick Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease and Weight This season I recommend a book that I take off my bookshelf and Gain, by Steven R. Gundry (Harper Wave, New York, 2017). dip into regularly. It is Coming to Our Senses (2005, NY:Hyperion) by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a Professor of Medicine at University of This book needs to be read with discernment, as although it Massachusetts who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress contains much excellent information, it also has some faults. It has Reduction Clinic in 1979 and thus was at the forefront of ‘Mindfulness’ two main premises. Firstly, plants are wonderful chemists and are as a meditation technique. very adept at poisoning their predators, including humans. Secondly, it is not what you eat, but what you stop eating that can He drew on his own Buddhist meditation practice and put it into a radically improve your health. more accessible language and framework. He developed the program to help patients with chronic pain, illness and stress, and as Dr. Gundry draws on his vast clinical experience to emphasise he worked in a medical school he has done extensive research on these points. Although this book is unashamedly aimed at the the efficacy of mindfulness. This book blends techniques, philosophy, masses, it is definitely worth reading. poetry, personal experience and science to offer a window into meditation for the western mind. Lorraine Bell is a Level 5 KPP (non-practising) from East Malvern, Melbourne. Katie Burke is a Level 5 KPP practising in Abbotsford, Melbourne.
18 In Touch Autumn 2018 COURSE PROFILE Spirit in Practice – Creating Business on Purpose
Robbi Zeck
Introduction If you desire to create your vision for Success Full Living and • Developing your Professional Identity enhance skills which enable you to bring your purpose to life • Being committed and consistent with your message. by being in alignment with that vision, then Spirit in Practice is for you! • Strategic planning to achieve your big beautiful dream. Building on your strengths and based on authentic connection, • How to find your niche in the market place – the importance Spirit in Practice will re-calibrate what makes you come alive of branding. so that you can give rise to your heart’s desire. Be prepared • Marketing strategies for developing and sustaining a for a deep dive into yourself, connect deeply to the heart of flourishing practice. your ambitions and work on projects dear to your heart. I look forward to welcoming you to this unique and challenging Competency Requirements seminar which has healing at its core. After enrolment, an extensive Spirit in Practice Questionnaire Development and History is required to be completed and returned before the commencement of the workshop. This pre-work counts Spirit in Practice was first taught in 1998 and known early on towards attendance hours and competency outcomes. as Kinesiology Practitioner Training (KPT). It developed out of the need to establish guidelines for positive business practices Students will be assessed for practical application of the when kinesiology was in its infancy stages in Australia. The material during the workshop. original code of ethics for the AKA has its origins in this Competency Outcome workshop. A 40 hours certificate of attendance is given at the close of the Course Outline seminar. An assessment assignment is given to all participants. This assignment needs to be completed within three months Spirit in Practice offers: of the training in order to receive a certificate of proficiency for • How to develop a sustainable vision for a flourishing practice. registration with the AKA. • A model for appropriate business skills linked to the healing arts. This workshop is recommended for Kinesiologists already in practice who desire to take their business to the next level. • A structured forum in which therapists can candidly discuss the challenges of being a therapist, their frustrations and Prerequisites ambitions, their weakness and strengths. Kinesiology – any level • An understanding of the skills required to maintain a Trainer successful business in the role of the therapist, trainer or Robbi Zeck ND heart-centred business owner. • A perspective on therapists as leaders and change agents Availability within the community. Annually in Melbourne 26 – 29 April 2018 • How to create a heart-centered business that is simple, effective and gives you more than enough time to have a Cost of Course life that you love and be profitable. $1195 • Integrate business, motivational and leadership skills. Duration of Course • Extensive feedback on commonly held frustrations relative 4 days 9am – 5pm to providing service and therapy. Accredited Category C Business Management 40 hours • Purposeful, focused, positive steps towards your practice success. Contact Details: Robbi Zeck Course Content [email protected] • The role of personal beliefs in developing a strong inner core as a therapist. www.robbizeck.com 03 5331 3254 • The role of the therapist within the therapeutic process. Robbi Zeck ND is the founder/creator of Aromatic Kinesiology®, • Insights into the challenges that therapists experience author of The Blossoming Heart and co-founder of Aroma working alone or in a group practice. Tours. A Kinesiologist for 38 years and with a background in • The Spirit in Practice. Bringing your Essential Self into your several modalities, Robbi is a passionate pioneer of kinesiology practice. in Australia and teaches her work worldwide.
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 19 Australian Kinesiology Association Inc SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
Office Manager's Report
By Elizabeth Guida
2018 YEAR of the DOG!!! May the energy of the thank you to Danny Liddell, Brendan Rohan, Jenne Burns, Gordon Dog serve to remind you to stay loyal to your Dickson, Michael Christian, Charles Krebs and Robbi dreams, passions and desire throughout 2018… Zeck for participating and supporting the AKA in the joint venture. We commence 2018 saying goodbye to our long-standing (8 years) EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH (EBR): AKA Admin Officer, Ms Emily Freer! Emily has been the only We want to emphasise the importance of generating EBR in constant, your rock throughout the many changes over the last 3 Kinesiology. Production of Evidence Based Research in years. A big thank you to Emily for her support and efforts Kinesiology, even in the form of case studies, has not been throughout. I think you all would agree that her innate gift to forthcoming within our Association. Late last year there was a call instantly build rapport and connect with people will serve her well to action – our goal was reach a target of 600 case studies by as she embarks on her new adventure and we wish her every December 2017. To date we have received 8 case studies! A success in all future endeavours. Please go to page 13 to read special thank you to those members who have contributed. about Emily’s new adventure. If you are an AKA Registered Kinesiology Practitioner with Health With the departure of Emily, we warmly welcome Jessica Gilbert to Fund Status and having health fund status is important to your the AKA Administration Team. Jessica’s wealth of knowledge clients, thus your business, then it is pertinent that you become together with over 10 years’ experience providing administration proactive in delivering case studies to the AKA office. We cannot support within university and not-for-profit health settings is a emphasise enough how important it is to have Evidence Based valuable asset to the Association. Research for kinesiology. You may not be aware of this but our risk NATIONAL KINESIOLOGY WEEK: 12-18 March 2018: of losing Health Funds is based on the LACK of research available National Kinesiology Week is an annual event, beginning on the to prove the effects of Kinesiology as a healing modality. If this is third week of March, coinciding with International Kinesiology something that is important to you, then we beseech you to help us Week!!! with our goal of achieving 600 case studies. A big thank you to those members who tapped into their creative, There is only so much that the AKA as an Association can do for its innovative, tech savvy resources and generated YouTube members and now the Association is calling on its members to help Kinesiology videos. The videos will be a major feature on the AKA with the research. So, I ask you all to consider what you have already Facebook page leading up to and throughout National Kinesiology got in your database of clients that could be submitted as Case Week. If you are not already a member of the official AKA Facebook Studies for EBR, or get together with some Kinesiology colleagues page “Australian Kinesiology Association”, I invite and encourage and pool your resources to create some studies for us. If you require you to like our page and like & share your fellow Kinesiologists’ any assistance, we have helpful guides on our website or, creative videos when they are posted up. alternatively, you can contact the office for more information. National Kinesiology Week allows for greater opportunities to AKA MEMBERSHIP FEES: assemble a variety of events/special offers administered en masse. All AKA fees, membership and services, with the exception of This maximises KINESIOLOGY exposure and collectively Student Membership fees which remain free, have increased. AKA strengthens and builds our Kinesiology community nationwide. It is fees have up until now remained unchanged for a number of years. through your active participation, dedicated commitment and The price increase of 9% across all services and membership fees enthusiasm that we expand awareness and begin to put has been carefully thought through; the increase is a reflection of KINESIOLOGY at the forefront of natural therapies. The AKA looks the increase in running costs (rent, utilities, administration) and to forward to supporting your ideas/plans for the annual event and ensure continued quality service. encourages you to take advantage of the AKA Mini-Grants that are If you have ideas/suggestions on how the association can improve specifically on offer for this event. Please visit the AKA website www. its service to its members we would love to hear from you. aka.asn.au for grant guidelines and application form (login with email and password to access documents). PODCASTS: e: [email protected] The AKA have available podcasts of seminars that were held at the ph: (03) 9898 7406. 34th AKA Conference, Melbourne 2017. The podcasts are Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday available for purchase until 20 September 2018 and are accessible 10am till 2pm. via streaming until 19 October. The podcasts are a cost-effective way of gaining CPE points, 1 CPE point per podcast. A special Throughout 2018, may you be safe with Dog by your side…
20 In Touch Autumn 2018 AKA Management Committee Meetings MOTIONS CARRIED October, November, December 2017
OCTOBER, 2017 1. MOTION: To increase the membership subscription to $210.00 7. MOTION: That we accept Susan Rennison as the Public Officer GST inclusive for professional memberships for the membership of the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. year 2018, which is an increase of 9%. All other membership MOVED: Kaylee Maitland; categories are to be increased at the same rate of 9% GST SECONDED: Parijat Wismer; inclusive for the membership year 2018 excluding student CARRIED membership. MOVED: Christine Love 8. MOTION: That we appoint MAS Tax Accountants as the auditor SECONDED: Gail Medland for the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. for 2017-2018. CARRIED. MOVED: Christine Love; SECONDED: Peter Morningstar; 2. MOTION: To accept the Mental Health Guidelines for CARRIED Kinesiology Practitioners V1.0 MOVED: Susan Koschel NOVEMBER, 2017 SECONDED: Lee-Anne MacLeod 1. MOTION: Annually at the July Management Committee CARRIED. meeting, the Management Committee will discuss if the Office 3. MOTION: To accept the expression of interest from Red Manager is required to attend the Face to Face meeting in Lanyard, Sally Porteous to be the conference coordinator for October either in person or via technology/online. the 2018 Annual National AKA Conference being held in MOVED: Lee-Anne MacLeod Tasmania. SECONDED: Susan Koschel MOVED: Gail Medland CARRIED SECONDED: Lee-Anne MacLeod 2. MOTION: To amend items #12 and #13 from the 2016-2017 CARRIED Continuous Professional Education points listing to: 4. MOTION: To remove all fees related to Student Membership #12 Submission of *approved Evidence Based Research in with the AKA to allow us to remain competitive in the Kinesiology (e.g. case [research] studies) to AKA Evidence marketplace. Based Research Group. POINTS: 5 points per *approved case MOVED: Lee-Anne MacLeod (research) study. Capped at 10 points per annum. SECONDED: Ewa Kapusniak #13 Attendance at AKA Evidence Based Research Group CARRIED *approved meetings. POINTS: 1 point per hour of attendance. Maximum 5 points per annum. 5. MOTION: To offer a free podcast to AKA Professional Membership renewals for 2018, to encourage early fee (*approved: refers to approval by the Evidence Based Research payment. Payments are to be received within 2 weeks of the Group). date that renewals are sent to the membership to be eligible for MOVED: Gail Medland this offer. SECONDED: Lee-Anne MacLeod MOVED: Lee-Anne MacLeod CARRIED SECONDED: Susan Koschel CARRIED DECEMBER, 2017 6. MOTION: That the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. 1. MOTION: That item #29 on CPE activity list be amended to audited financial report for 1st July, 2016 to 30th June, 2017 be Registered Events and active members being able to claim a accepted with amendments. maximum of 5 points per annum for actively working on creating an event. MOVED: Molly Brumm; SECONDED: Jacque Mooney; MOVED: Peter Morningstar; CARRIED SECONDED: Ewa Kapusniak; CARRIED.
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 21 AKA Website Redesign Survey Nov-Dec 2017
By Robyn Kirk A big thank you to everyone who completed the AKA Website Redesign survey at the end of 2017. We learned a lot about what you like with the current AKA website and a whole lot more about what could be improved for our new website. A total of 31 people completed the survey, ranging from occasional users of the site (23% used the site only 1-5 times in the last 12 months), through to 16% who used it >50 times over that period. When we asked what people used the site for (top 5 reasons) of a total 134 responses, 18 responses related to membership activities (Join, Renew, Pay Fees), 17 to courses (including workshops) and CPE points, 13 to checking or managing their practitioner listing, 16 to finding a practitioner and referring them, 10 to conferences and ‘other events’. There were also a number of responses relating to finding general information, keeping current and News/In Touch.
Other feedback was that it generally took longer to find information • better search, particularly for practitioners on the site than expected (55% a little more time; 19% a lot more time) and the current site was not particularly visually appealing. • more research and case studies • easier access to forms We also received some great suggestions of how the site could be improved, both from the perspective of the publicly facing pages • better search engine optimisation and the member pages. • more modern look with pictures current and relevant to kinesiology These included: We are using this feedback to make a plan for the new website and • Keep the pages current with news and articles expect to be contacting prospective website builders in the next month. • mobile friendly For a full copy of the survey, please feel free to email me at • better navigation [email protected]
Podcasts 34th AKA Conference, Melbourne 2017
DANNY LIDDELL e: [email protected] www.kinesiologyschools.com.au Pelvic Problems Affecting Sciatica: Testing and correcting the muscles and ligaments involved in pelvic issues and sciatica.
Learning his trade under some of the biggest names in Kinesiology, The AKA has podcasts available of seminars held at 34th AKA Danny has been a Kinesiologist since 1995 and has taught at most Conference, Melbourne 2017. A special thank you to Danny Liddell, of the major colleges in Qld including Endeavour College, Australian Brendan Rohan, Jenne Burns, Michael Christian, Gordon Dickson, Institute of Applied Sciences and Kinesiology Schools Australia. Robbi Zeck and Charles Krebs for participating and supporting the Danny is the author of How Kinesiology Works and a lecturer of AKA in the joint venture. the Professional Kinesiology Program, Hyperton-X and the Neural Organisational Therapy. • The podcasts are available for purchase until 20 September 2018. Please visit: www.aka.asn.au and click on podcast tab located on As well as being a Senior Faculty Member of ICPKP Danny has also the top toolbar of the homepage. been the CEO of Kinesiology Schools Australia since 2002. Due to • The podcasts are accessible via streaming until 19 October 2018. the success of his Kinesiology consultations, Danny's clinic has been • $9.95 per podcast or package of 7 for $54.95 voted the best business in health by a leading newspaper on nine • Each podcast is eligible for AKA Continuous Professional Education occasions. (CPE) points,1 point per podcast.
22 In Touch Autumn 2018 BRENDAN ROHAN Michael facilitates people to realign vision, mind and body with flow on e: [email protected] to new possibilities. The unfolding of new vision manifestations occur www.Skyflowers.co through asking simple questions to the conscious and subconscious Integrative Kinesiology and Flower domains. Subsequently the complexity of the physiology and energy Therapy: Muscle testing and the fields to realign through QOO (Quantum Ophthalmic Optics), Doctrine of Signatures. What happens connecting in coherence leading to intricate simplicity, or better said, an elegance of seeing, being and doing. Invariably optical the moment the body chooses a flower prescriptions improve harmoniously with health redirection. When a remedy? quantum approach to vision takes place, the flow on effects to the Brendan Rohan is an author, lecturer and founder of the Skyflowers. focusing of the mind and body holographically also emerge. This is A gardener since childhood, Brendan began his career in horticulture exciting and empowering because now vision, mind and body can and from there progressed into the study of natural medicine. In be focused, not just the eyes in isolation. This is Bio-focus. Michael is 1997 he became a qualified kinesiologist and started The Skyflowers currently in private practice in South Yarra, Victoria. Project. In 2003, Brendan made an important discovery that marries botanical science with vibrational medicine and has worked since that ROBBI ZECK time to bring this new information to light. In 2015, Brendan founded e: [email protected] Clinical Flower Therapy - an educational campaign to ensure the www.robbizeck.com highest standards of practice in the field of natural medicine. Brendan lives with his plants in Melbourne, Australia. Thriving Heart-Centred Business and Alignment With A Greater Vision JENNE BURNS For All. Refining your purpose for e: [email protected] being in business. www.kinesiologymelbourne.com.au Sleep and Kinesiology: A research program investigating A Kinesiologist for 38 years and with a background in several the efficacy of Kinesiology (PKP) in modalities, Robbi is the founder/creator of Aromatic Kinesiology® improving the quality of sleep. and Spirit in Practice-Creating Business on Purpose seminar, author of The Blossoming Heart and cofounder of Aroma Tours Jenne has been working in health since she was 17 years of which she established with her husband Jim Llewellyn. She age, initially as a registered nurse and midwife. She has been a conducts retreats and tours annually in Bali, Spain, France and Kinesiologist for more than 25 years, having studied widely in the Italy. Robbi teaches worldwide and loves to inspire people to live various streams with some great kinesiology teachers. Jenne has and learn from the heart. Established in 1992 in Australia, Aromatic taught kinesiology for over 20 years and has been a Director of Kinesiology offers a unique training perspective, exploring Kinesiology Schools Australia since its inception in 2002. She has aromatherapy from an emotional perspective while focusing on the graduated many excellent kinesiology practitioners, welcoming them development of beliefs, skills and emotional openness that lead to as our practitioners, teachers and researchers of the future. Jenne a successful, loving and joyful life. In combining kinesiology and combines homoeopathy with Kinesiology in her practice in Narre aromatherapy with an inspirational teaching style, this beautiful Warren North, South East of Melbourne. work has assisted many to step into their dreams and live a life GORDON DICKSON purposefully on track. e: [email protected] www.counsellingkinesiology.com.au CHARLES KREBS PHD Mental Health Issues and How to Help: e: [email protected] www.lydiancenter.com Signposts for symptom recognition, mental health first aid and addressing Acupressure Formatting: symptoms for mental health issues. Validating acupressure formatting as a reliable tool to detect areas or neural Gordon is the developer of Counselling Kinesiology™ Training. It pathways that have lost synchrony or blends mainstream counselling techniques with his own innovative been disrupted by various stressors. approaches and practical exercises, in a kinesiology framework. He has presented the continually evolving Counselling Kinesiology™ Dr. Charles Krebs has 15 years teaching and research experience Training throughout Australia with his wife Debra, for over 20 as a former Associate Professor of Biology, St. Mary's College years. In his Sunshine Coast practice, Gordon specialises in of Maryland; a Research Scientist at the Queenscliff Marine relationship counselling for adults, and the treatment of emotional Science Laboratory, and Chief Analytical Chemist and Head of issues, neurological problems and learning difficulties in children. the EPA. He has published scientific papers and three books, His recent focus has been to extend Counselling Kinesiology™ to A Revolutionary Way of Thinking, Nutrition for the Brain and the embrace current research findings in relationship counselling and the field-defining textbook Energetic Kinesiology, The Principles and neuroscience of relating. Practice. He developed the Learning Enhancement Acupressure MICHAEL CHRISTIAN Program (LEAP) that has been re-branded the Life Enhancement e: [email protected] Acupressure Program, as it is now a more encompassing www.microprismoptics.com.au system that also treats immune, hormonal and skeletal-muscular imbalances. Charles teaches LEAP, and Neurology internationally. In Focus: Vision, Mind and Body - Dr. Charles Krebs is currently also an Adjunct Research Scientist An Integrative Approach:Quantum at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. physics, ophthalmic lenses & prisms. Enabling light & consciousness to interface.
Australian Kinesiology Association Inc 23 AKA Noticeboard Autumn 2018
Australian Kinesiology Association 35th National Conference Kinesiology: Many Paths, One Goal Launceston Tasmania 19-21 October 2018 Further details will be emailed to members
CHANGES AT THE AKA OFFICE JESSICA GILBERT is the new member of the AKA Administration Team Please welcome her when you direct your enquiries to the AKA office.
IKC CONFERENCE IN TOUCH SUBMISSIONS 2019 FOR WINTER 18 ISSUE The next IKC Conference will be held ARE DUE 10 MAY in Bali Get submissions in early 19-21 October 2019 http://www.kinesiologi- Contact editor: indonesia.org [email protected]
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