Muscle Testing measures a natural stress response called Binary Biofeedback which is the measure of the body’s response to a stimulus. Binary biofeedback is used in virtually every medical field from EEGs to heart rate monitors. There are “everyday” examples of binary biofeedback. For instance, under stress, our heart rate increases, perspiration occurs, blood flow goes away from the digestive tract and towards extremities so you can run if you’re in danger. 

Muscle Testing is uses the body’s muscles to measure a response - it’s a biofeedback device in itself.  Our muscles are controlled by nerves, and muscles respond differently to different nerve messages. Therefore, we have the ability to utilize muscle strength as a way to understand what the nervous system is trying to tell us. By tapping into the nervous system, the practitioner can identify imbalances in the body and advise the client how to address the concerns. There’s nothing magical about muscle testing, it’s simply interpreting nerve signals. 

When the body is presented with something that it perceives as a stress to the system...in other words, something it’s incompatible with- the electrical signals between brain and the muscles are “short-circuited” and the muscle being tested is weakened. When the body is presented with something that it is compatible with, the tested muscle is strong.

What is Muscle Testing? 

We are able to muscle test remotely due to the principle of non-locality. This is the ability of particles  to be influenced instantaneously by another particle with no visible exchange of force or energy. This can occur from any distance. We apply the principle of non-locality when we facilitate virtual muscle testing and energy work. When we do remote muscle testing, we use a pendulum to understand the nervous system messages in place of a client's arm. 

Pendulum testing is a branch of muscle testing called ideomotor response. Ideo= idea, motor= muscle. When muscle testing clients from a distance, I use my own nervous system to test for someone else (sometimes called proxy testing). The pendulum moves by nerve impulses in the hand while the nervous system is responding to thoughts or testing prompts instead of physical stimuli. It’s crucial to note that pendulum testing cannot tell the future...it’s not predictive. Please watch the video below for a comprehensive explanation of energy, energy work at a distance, and Quantum physics. 

How do you facilitate virtual Muscle Testing and energy work?

The body has an innate ability to heal, but we don’t only need positive input such as nourishing food, a healthy environment, a growth mindset, etc., it’s also imperative to identify what could be taxing your energy, preventing elimination of waste, or stalling emotional regulation. When stressors are present...whether they are physical or emotional, they demand resources/energy from the body. Think about your energy reservoir as a bucket filled with water...if you have holes in the bucket, water escapes rapidly and you can’t keep the bucket full. With ECR™ and MBSR™ , we are essentially “plugging” the holes so that your energy is protected.

ECR™ and MBSR™ are performed by shining a cold laser light on specific reflex and acupuncture points of the body. This activates the neurological and endocrine systems. When this is done, we are disrupting the stress response, helping to calm the nervous system and release negative stored associations with the stressors.

The goal of ECR™ and MBSR™ is to reduce the body’s stress response, so more energy goes back into the body’s healing process. 

What are the modalities MBSR™and ECR™? 

Yes, sometimes! Holistic Wellness + Nutrition clients will receive meal ideas + inspiration that outlines breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts for every day for one week. I will provide brand recommendations, ideas for healthy pre-made (fresh or frozen) meals when you’re in a hurry, and more. 

That said, the intention is to provide examples of how to structure + enrich your meals to help you thrive.  My job is to help you grow and understand what your body wants + needs! So while I want you to have plentiful ideas and inspiration, I ultimately want you to learn how to create your own meals and nourish your body!

Do you provide meal plans? 

Not currently. If you’ve run recent labs, feel free to send them to me. I do often recommend clients obtain a full thyroid panel, which they can order online from Let’s Get Checked. Even though I don’t order labs, we will use other methods to understand your health such as Bio-Resonance testing, Muscle Response Testing, Temps and Pulses, etc. 

While labs can be incredibly important and insightful, I often see functional medicine or holistic health practitioners overuse them. Patients spend thousands of dollars on labs, still have very little clarity about their health concerns, or even become obsessed with constant monitoring. I will recommend ordering labs as needed, but we use many other tools to have a full understanding of your health. 

Do you run labs? 

Is it ok to participate in energy work or MBSR™ as a Christian? 

Every substance, living and nonliving, emits unique and measurable electromagnetic waves. These electromagnetic waves are the substance’s frequency signature. A Bio-Resonance system scans thousands of frequencies (including pathogens, toxins, organ(s), body systems, foods, emotions, etc.) to determine the underlying causes of imbalance and ill health in the body. 

How does Bioresonance technology work? 

Are you affiliated with Heights of Health? 

Do you only see virtual clients? 

What age of Client do you work with? 

For Holistic Wellness appointments, I work with teens and adults of all ages. For MBSR™ , I work with infants, kids, and adults of all ages!