"Chirokinetic Therapy - Let Nature be your teacher..." by David Stevens.

CKT Theory

The human body is specifically designed and possesses a strong will to remain healthy. No matter how badly you treat your body, it will always try to repair, regenerate and defend against infection, to maintain homoeostasis. This being the case why are so many people increasingly experiencing the symptoms of chronic disease?

Chirokinetic Therapy (CKT) operates on the premise that, as the body is specifically designed to control the internal environment and not fall prey to chronic disease, there are one or more factors interrupting this design feature - this is considered to be the "Prime Cause".

The presenting symptoms can be many and various, or even a variety of symptoms, including allergies and intolerances, all due to one "prime cause". At first, it may be difficult to understand the concept that several symptoms, e.g. irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, hay fever and headaches, can all be attributed to the same cause. The orthodox approach might be to prescribe painkillers for the migraine, medication for the IBS and anti-histamines or steroids for the hay fever. Although these are useful agents to control symptoms and make life more bearable, dependence on them becomes "symptom management" - as opposed to the objective of CKT which is to target the cause.

Diagnostic Testing

CKT is administered adhering to naturopathic principles. The aim being to restore integrity to various organs and systems, particularly the immune system, thereby re-establishing normal function. This process enables the body's specifically designed control centres to accomplish their tasks more easily, paving the way for better health and increased vitality.

The diagnostic technique is "kinetic" in nature. Muscle testing is used to locate the "prime cause" or "pattern" which prevents the body from maintaining a balance. The first step in CKT is to identify which organs and systems of the body are under pressure and unable to perform their designated task adequately. These systems are, nervous system, cardiovascular and circulatory system, endocrine system, digestive and eliminative systems and the immune system. The second step is to find substances which either on their own, or in combination, trigger symptoms.

CKT Treatment

Once the "prime cause" has been established, the next step is to remove the existing pattern and create a more favourable one. This is achieved by influencing the body, via the central nervous system using a specialised technique. One of the great advantages of using this technique, besides being quite painless and non-invasive, is that it becomes effective almost immediately. During treatment, other aspects of health can be addressed, for example dietary concerns and the value and desirability of supplements and herbs.

In some cases, particularly where symptoms are due solely to an allergy trigger, a course of four treatments is sufficient to establish the new pattern. This new pattern is then supported by reinforcing treatments, varying from weekly, to monthly, to yearly between each visit. In other cases (such as M.E.for example), longer courses of treatment may be required.