Muscle Testing

Muscle testing is one of the tools I use in my practice to help personalize nutritional recommendations and prioritize support in a gentle, non-invasive way. It provides real-time feedback from the nervous system, allowing me to work with your body rather than guessing what it might need.

Muscle testing is always used alongside foundational nutrition, symptom assessment, and education — never as a replacement for medical care.

What Is Muscle Testing?

Muscle testing (also known as applied kinesiology) is a method of observing how the body responds to specific inputs — such as foods, nutrients, or stressors — by noticing subtle changes in muscle strength.

These responses are mediated by the nervous system and reflect how the body is adapting in that moment.

In practice, muscle testing helps answer questions like:

• What does your body need most right now?

• Which supplements are supportive — and which may not be appropriate yet?

• Where should we focus first to avoid overwhelm?

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, muscle testing allows nutrition support to be tailored to your body’s current capacity.

Why I Use Muscle Testing

Every person’s body is unique, and the same body can have different needs at different times.

Muscle testing allows me to:

• Personalize nutrition and supplement recommendations

• Prioritize healing steps so you’re not overwhelmed

• Avoid unnecessary or poorly tolerated supplements

• Adjust your plan as your body changes

It supports a more intentional and individualized healing process.

What We Can Test Using Muscle Testing

During sessions, muscle testing may be used to help assess:

• Nutritional supplements

• Foods or food reactions

• Digestive support

• Stress and nervous system load

• Supportive lifestyle strategies

The goal is always to narrow focus and support the most impactful areas first.

What a Session Looks Like

A typical session may include:

1. Reviewing symptoms, history, and goals

2. Muscle testing relevant supports

3. Explaining findings and priorities

4. Creating clear, practical next steps

You are always part of the process, and testing is done with your comfort and consent.

Common Questions

Do I have to believe in muscle testing for it to work?
No. Muscle testing reflects nervous system responses, not belief.

Is muscle testing safe?
Yes. It is gentle and non-invasive.

Can muscle testing replace lab work or medical care?
No. It complements other tools but does not replace medical evaluation or testing.

What if something doesn’t test well?
That simply means it may not be appropriate at this time. Needs often change as the body heals.

Important Note

Muscle testing is an educational tool used to guide nutritional support. It is not diagnostic and does not replace medical evaluation or treatment.

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re curious whether muscle testing is right for you, I’d love to connect.

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