‘muscle-testing’

is a procedure taken from the practice of Kinesiology.  It involves measuring the resistance of certain muscles when small forces are applied to them.  In my practice testing is confined to the resistance in the shoulder muscle (deltoid).  With the arm raised to a position horizontal to the floor, a slight downward pressure is applied to the wrist as certain statements are recited by the client.  The validity of the statement (the truth or energy allocated by the client) can be ascertained by gauging the strength of the deltoid muscle’s resistance to the downward pressure.

Focusing on a statement, and reciting it, engages very subtle changes in the bio-electromagnetic circuitry that flows through the muscle.  Positive thought, or a truth - personal to the client - strengthens the muscle under test. Negative thought, or a notion that is not held to be true for the client, weakens the muscle.

The beauty of muscle-testing is that it is a very quick and efficient process for gaining access to the subconscious library that stores all forms of information relevant to the individual ~ information that includes their collection of important beliefs.  Muscle-testing circumvents the protective conscious mind by getting to the subconscious ‘truth’ of the individual’s psychological framework ~ their important beliefs.  In amongst these important, energy charged belief structures it can uncover the ‘psychological reversals’ that can stymie the EFT healing process.

Psychological reversals can be thought of as particular beliefs that have accrued large amounts of energy, thus becoming ‘truths’ for that individual.  They may not be beliefs that are true for many others, but they can become core elements behind the concern or ill-health the client is experiencing.  The energy held behind core beliefs affects the balance and flow of energy throughout the system of the Self.  Invariably these particular core beliefs make no sense or are contrary to the logic of the conscious mind (hence the term ‘reversal’).  This being the case, the conscious mind dismisses their existence and confines them to fairly inaccessible rooms within the subconscious library.  Muscle-testing may just provide the key to such rooms.    

EFT is a complementary form of therapy developed by Gary H Craig from the research and work of the psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan.  It is a particular blend of Western and Eastern therapeutic know-how ~ part of the integral approach to health that has led to the burgeoning field of Energy Psychology.  EFT is a holistic procedure that brings relief to individuals suffering from psychological problems, emotional distress, and many physical ailments. It is particularly effective in dealing with addictive cravings, phobias, traumatic memories, stress and chronic pain.

The ‘techniques’, are designed to stimulate the body’s electromagnetic energy system  (specifically the energy meridians/pathways) by tapping on various acupuncture points chiefly around the head and hands, whilst addressing the individual’s cognitive patterning (primary thoughts and beliefs) that is associated with the issue in question. According to EFT theory, “the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system”.  In the case of a phobia, the negative emotion - fear - is caused by a distortion in the flow of energy through the body. During EFT the thoughts and beliefs appertaining to the phobia are ‘reframed’ to a neutral state as the energy system is cleared of the distorting energy resisting the natural flow.

The procedures used in EFT do not involve the use of any drugs or invasive instruments.  The procedures are not painful to do and there are no side effects other than rarely reported feelings of light-headedness or soreness through rubbing or tapping too vigorously.

A particularly attractive aspect of EFT is that its procedures are easily learnt by the client during consultation.  This means that for many self-administration is possible, so negating many sessions with the practitioner. It is also quite common for people to develop their own EFT administration skills so that it becomes a life tool for maintaining well-being.  It is then a therapeutic technique that empowers the individual to manage their own health.

EFT is not a replacement for seeking professional treatment for serious conditions, but it can work wonders with common psychological, emotional and physiological disorders.  It is a form of treatment that can work in conjunction with the conventional medical practitioner and for many it can help in eventually doing away with the need for prescribed drugs ~ or at the very least, reduce their levels of intake.

Essentially then ...

EFT treats virtually any emotional issue.