About The Course
The foundation training course in Applied Kinesiology is open to practitioners who have completed a 3000 hour full time undergraduate education (i.e. 3+ years) in a medically oriented degree such as osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.
The foundation training course in Applied Kinesiology is open to practitioners who have completed a 3000 hour full time undergraduate education (i.e. 3+ years) in a medically oriented degree such as osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.
This is a clinically relevant and powerful course of study that will expand the diagnostic skills of the young as well as the experienced practitioner, so that difficult or more complicated patients may be better evaluated. In a step-by-step learning curve, each module will build on the previous one, providing an evolving set of skills. This course will provide the necessary tools to determine when, where and how to treat in order to achieve optimal improvement in your patients.
COURSE OUTLINE
The 5 weekend modules run once monthly from October through until February. The seminar times are Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am – 5pm
As well as covering the manual muscle testing of over 40 main muscles, the modules will cover the following topics:
Module 1
Introduction to AK & the Science of Manual Muscle Testing
- AK Definition + History.
- The Science and art of manual muscle testing; the importance of stabilisation, positioning, resistance, direction, and velocity.
- The Triad of Health; the 5 factors of the IVF; Neurolymphatic reflexes; Neurovascular reflexes; The Craniosacral Mechanism; the Acupuncture Meridian System; Muscle - Organ - Meridian Relationships.
- Muscle spinal levels; Subluxations & Fixations; Lovett Brother Reactor; Therapy localisation (TL), 2 point TL; Vertebral Challenge; Respiratory adjustments; Extremity subluxation and challenge; Pelvic categories.
Module 2
Emotions, The Craniosacral & Stomatognathic Systems
15/16 November 2025
- Emotional NV Stress Reflexes; Psychological Reversal.
- The role of vitamins and minerals.
- Macro vs micro nutrients and AK nutrition and substance testing.
- General Adaptation Syndrome; Acid and alkaline metabolic states.
- Introduction to the Craniosacral Mechanism; Diagnostic principles and treatment, Classification of lesions and treatment protocols.
- The Stomatognathic System; the TMJ & Hyoid.
Module 3
Orthomolecular Principles in AK
6/7 December 2025
- The Lymphatic System; Retrograde Lymphatic Technique.
- Diaphragm Examination + Treatment; Diaphragmatic / Hiatus Hernia.
- The Gastrointestinal Tract and Ileocecal Valve. Candida, Fungus, Moulds and Parasites.
- Inflammation; Essential Fatty Acids; Prostaglandins; the Arachidonic Acid cascade and Leukotrienes.
- Homocysteine and the cholesterol myth.
- The Immune System, Chemical Sensitivity and Histamine.
Module 4
Glandular / Hormonal
10/11 January 2026
- Analysis of the endocrine system and the dynamics of glandular interaction.
- Evaluation of the pituitary, thymus, thyroid, adrenals and reproductive system.
- The Significance of Blood Tests in Hormone Dysfunction.
- The use of AK in diagnosis and treatment of the endocrine system.
- Steroid Hormone conversion pathways.
- Modulation of Steroid Pathways.
- Prioritising Glandular Dysfunction.
- Neurological Disorganisation / Switching
Module 5
Structure Revisited & The Acupuncture Meridian System
14/15 February 2026
- The AK Approach to Disc Lesions.
- Correcting Extremity Conditions.
- Foot Pronation.
- Introduction to the Meridians and the 5 Element Acupuncture System.
- Balancing of the Acupuncture Meridian System using AK.
- Alarm Points, Pulse Points, Luo Points, Tonification and Sedation Points, Command Points and their uses.
- MUSCLE TESTING PROFICIENCY EXAM
At the end of the course
Having attended all five modules you are entitled to take the Proficiency Exam – this is a practical test to establish manual muscle testing skills and a basic understanding of concepts in using A.K. Completion of this test entitles you to a Certificate of Proficiency and one year’s free membership of ICAK-UK (the current annual fees are £99.00).
After completion of the Foundation course, there are a further 3 intermediate modules on The Cranium and TMJ, the Acupuncture Meridian System and Peripheral Joint Dysfunctions. Upon completion of these modules you will be entitled to take the Test of Clinical Competence. This is a written and practical exam. Once passed you will be awarded a certificate of Clinical Competence and will be entitled to Professional Applied Kinesiology (PAK) status.
As a licensed practitioner of AK and member of ICAK-UK, you will be of an established competency, and a member of the ‘Gold Standard’ organisation in the field. As a registered member you will have access to and generous discounts on fascinating advanced CPD courses that comply with GOsC and GCC requirements, and you will have the added benefit of patient referrals through the ICAK UK website’s practitioner register.