THE PATCH · ONLINE · REMOTE
Kinesiology
in the
Dandenong Ranges
Your body has been keeping score of things your mind moved past years ago. Kinesiology is how we find out what.
Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology is a gentle yet powerful modality that uses muscle testing to tap into your body’s innate wisdom. Together we find what your system has been holding, and what it’s ready to release now.
- Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology with Kath Whitehorn
- In Person in The Patch, or online worldwide
- 90 minute 'Realign' and 120 minute 'Restore' sessions available
What is Kinesiology?
Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology (EMK) is a gentle yet powerful modality that uses muscle testing to listen to what your body may be communicating beneath the surface.
Muscle testing gives us a way to work with the subconscious mind, exploring patterns, emotions and connections that may not always be obvious to your conscious mind.
Together, we explore what's ready to be understood, balanced or released. Your body guides the process, and I follow what comes up rather than working from a set formula.
It isn't about me telling you what's wrong or what you should do. It's a collaborative process that gives us another way to listen to what's going on beneath the surface.
Certified EMK Practitioner
275 hours of training, certified by modality founder Denise Robinson. Practitioner No. 364.
Full member, IICT
International Institute for Complementary Therapists
The Patch and online
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in person The Patch.
By appointment only.
5.0 out of 5
from 26
Google Reviews
Kinesiology, Spinal Energetics and Reiki are not registered health professions in Australia, and IICT membership is an industry association, not a government registration. These are complementary therapies and they do not replace medical care.
IS KINESIOLOGY RIGHT FOR YOU?
You might feel at home here if…
You’ve been told everything looks “normal”, but something still doesn’t feel settled, and you can’t shake the feeling that there’s more going on.
You spend your days holding everything together, but underneath it all you’re tired in a way that rest never quite seems to fix.
You understand your patterns, you’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts and done the work, but you still find yourself returning to the same place.
You’re the person everyone else leans on, and while you rarely let it show, carrying so much is starting to take its toll.
You’re looking for somewhere you can simply arrive as you are, without having to justify, explain or make sense of everything before you begin.
This might not be a fit if...
You’re looking for a diagnosis or medical treatment. I don't diagnose or treat medical conditions, and this work isn't a substitute for medical or psychological care.
You want someone to tell you exactly what's wrong or what you should do. I'm not here to make those decisions for you. We explore what's coming up together, and you decide what feels right.
You’re looking for a quick fix. One session can be useful, but I won't promise a particular outcome or tell you that one session will fix everything.
You’re not open to listening to what your body is communicating. Kinesiology is a collaborative process, and your willingness to be curious and involved matters.
You’re expecting me to tell you what your body “should” be saying. This work isn't about finding the answer I think you should have. We explore what comes up together, without forcing it into a particular outcome.
When understanding alone isn’t enough
You can know why you do something and still find yourself doing it.
You can see the pattern before it happens.
You can understand where it began.
You can often explain it better than anyone else.
And yet, in the moment, your body responds the same way it always has.
That's because understanding something intellectually doesn't always mean your body has caught up.
Kinesiology gives us another way to explore those patterns, using muscle testing to listen to what may be happening beneath the surface.
Rather than trying to force a particular outcome, we work with what your body is ready to explore on the day.
You don't need more insight. Sometimes you need a different way in.
WHEN NOTHING CHANGES
Eventually, it just
feels normal.
Nothing dramatic happens, which is part of why it’s so easy to leave it for another year.
You keep showing up.
You keep coping.
You get used to carrying it.
Until one day you realise how much energy it takes.
Over time, it can start to feel as though you’re carrying more than today’s problem.
Life has a way of layering experiences on top of one another, especially when they’ve never had much space or attention.
The things we carry don’t usually disappear because we ignore them. Sometimes they simply wait until we’re ready to pay attention.
HOW IT WORKS
How something so gentle can tell us anything?
01
Your right arm, at about 45 degrees
If it’s your first session I’ll demonstrate and explain muscle testing before we start. Your arm rests out at about a 45 degree angle, I touch it lightly, and I reset the muscle as we keep working with it through the session.
02
Eyes open, most of the way through
This is collaborative work. We’re bringing the unconscious to the conscious, so you stay alert to it and part of it, rather than lying there while something is done to you.
03
A light touch, and an indicator change
Light touch runs through the whole session as I test specific things to check whether they’re balanced or currently out of balance. Your nervous system, for example, by touching the back of the neck or the base of the skull lightly. If that produces an indicator change, or your arm unlocks, something has registered.
04
Your body guiding the way
Muscle testing is your body guiding me to what’s needed to bring you back into balance. It doesn’t tell us what’s wrong with you. It shows us where to place attention, in what order, and what’s actually ready to be worked with today rather than somewhere further down the track.
You don’t need to believe in anything for this to begin. Your body will do the talking either way.
Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology brings in the emotional and energetic layers alongside this, so we’re not only finding where something is sitting, but what it’s connected to and why it’s still there.
IN THE ROOM
What a session actually feels like
Every session is different, but we always begin with a conversation.
We’ll talk about what’s brought you in, what you’d like support with, and what feels most important to you right now. Together, we create a goal to work with. This is an important part of the process, and where the magic is already happening.
Many of my clients tell me they feel so much better from this first part of the session alone.
Then you’ll lie down on the massage table, fully clothed and face up. I’ll demonstrate the muscle testing before we begin, so you know exactly what I’m doing and what to expect.
From there, I’ll ask questions and use gentle muscle testing to explore what your body is responding to. We might work with emotions, patterns, stress responses, beliefs or other areas that come up along the way.
Your body guides the session. I follow what comes up rather than working through a predetermined list.
Depending on what we find, I may use different techniques or personalised remedies to support the work. These are selected during the session based on what comes up, and may include flower essences, essential oils or other supportive remedies. I’ll explain what’s happening as we go, and you’re always in charge of what we do.
You don’t need to know what you’re looking for before you arrive. That’s something we can work out together.
KID'S KINESIOLOGY
How does Kid's Kinesiology different?
Kid's Kinesiology is a tailored version of the same work, paced for a younger nervous system involving both the child and the parent.
We use muscle testing to find where your child is holding tension, then work with what surfaces, whether that's around sleep, big feelings, friendship stuff, school pressure, transitions at home, or a body that won't settle at bedtime.
Sessions are conversational and unhurried. Nothing invasive, nothing that requires them to explain themselves, and nothing that happens without them agreeing to it first.
A parent or guardian stays in the room and is part of the session for the duration. That's not a formality, it's how the session works best: your child settles faster when you're there, and you leave understanding what came up and what might help at home. Meaning you both often feel better as a result.
These sessions often involve the parent or guardian too through shared techniques and balancing where needed & a priority to support your child.
Suitable for kids from school age and up where you can both attend in person.
What people often describe afterwards
Feeling lighter and clearer. Sleeping properly for the first time in a while. Noticing that something which used to set them off simply doesn’t any more, or doesn’t nearly as much. A sense of having finally being able to breathe a sigh of relief.
Afterwards, there may be homework
An activity, or an affirmation to sit with for a set period of time, often your goal will come up as "homework" to further support you as you integrate everything. I write it all down for you, and we check in about it at the start of your next session.
Over the next day or two
Some people feel tired, or dream vividly, or notice emotion moving through without a story attached to it. It settles. Drink plenty of water, keep the days following gentle, and give yourself a bit of space to take it all in.
Kinesiology is a complementary practice. It doesn’t diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions and it isn’t a substitute for medical care. It sits alongside your GP, your specialist and your psychologist, never instead of them.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
You choose the session. Your body guides the work.
Kinesiology is one of modalities I work with. The others are Spinal Energetics, which works with the spine, nervous system and energy field through light touch, sound and movement, and Reiki Energy Healing.
You might come in knowing exactly what you want to work on. You might have a pattern you’re trying to understand, something that keeps showing up, or simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right. We’ll start there.
From your initial conversation and goal, we use muscle testing to explore what your body is responding to and what’s ready to be worked with.
The session you choose gives us the time and space to work. Your body guides what happens inside it.
Realign (90 mins )
$190
A spacious session to slow down, explore what’s underneath and work with what your body is ready for.
Choose this if you'd like to experience a full intuitive kinesiology balance & energy healing session.
Restore (120 mins)
$240
A deeply spacious, personalised session with more time to slow down, go deeper and follow where the work leads.
Choose this if you have a lot you’d like to work through, want plenty of time and space, or simply don’t want to feel rushed.
Restore gives us the most room to work with what comes up, drawing on the different ways I work where it feels supportive.
Kid's Kinesiology (60 mins)
$140
Kid's Kinesiology is a tailored version of the same work, paced for a younger nervous system involving both the child and the parent.
We use muscle testing to find where your child is holding tension, then work with what surfaces, whether that's around sleep, big feelings, friendship stuff, school pressure, transitions at home, or a body that won't settle at bedtime.
Sessions are conversational and unhurried. Nothing invasive, nothing that requires them to explain themselves, and nothing that happens without them agreeing to it first.
A parent or guardian stays in the room and is part of the session for the duration. That's not a formality, it's how the session works best: your child settles faster when you're there, and you leave understanding what came up and what might help at home. Meaning you both often feel better as a result.
Suitable for kids from school age and up where you can both attend in person.
KIND WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS
What my clients say about Kinesiology with me
"I had a kinesiology session with Kath. My experience was warm, relaxing, Kath took me through the process first. After my session had finished I felt more in tune with myself again, grounded, and ready to face the world."
"If you're looking for an excellent kinesiologist who is intuitive and also has incredible practical knowledge and skills and someone who can really relate to you and make you feel safe and at home, Kath is your girl."
"I was actually a little nervous before my kinesiology session with Kath, simply because I had never experienced it before. But from the moment we sat down for our initial chat, Kath completely put me at ease. I walked in feeling a bit flat about life, and walked out feeling lighter, energised and genuinely excited to face life head-on again."
These are individual experiences and yours may differ. Kinesiology, Spinal Energetics and Reiki Energy Healing are complementary therapies and do not replace medical care. *Verbatim from public Google reviews, 5.0 from 26 reviews.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kinesiology a bit woo-woo?
I guess it could be perceived as a bit woo-woo. Muscle testing itself is a biofeedback technique, and there’s nothing mystical about it. Kinesiology is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine with a lot of science behind it. What I can tell you is what happens in the room and what people describe afterwards, and then you’re very welcome to come and decide for yourself.
How can light pressure on my arm tell you anything?
It isn’t testing how strong you are, and it isn’t diagnosing you. Muscle testing gives us a way to notice how your body responds to different questions or stimuli. We use those responses as a guide for where to place our attention and what to explore next. It’s not about the muscle knowing the answer. It’s about using the body’s response as another way of listening.
Do I have to talk about what happened?
Not at all. Share as much or as little as feels right. The body tends to offer up what’s relevant whether or not you’ve put it into words, which is often a relief for people who are tired of explaining themselves.
What if I cry, or something big comes up?
Then you cry, and it’s completely all right, and it happens more often than you’d imagine. Nothing that arrives in this room is a problem. I won’t be uncomfortable, and I hope you won’t be either.
Can I claim it on Medicare or private health?
No. Kinesiology isn’t covered by Medicare, and health fund rebates for kinesiology were withdrawn in Australia some time ago. It’s an out of pocket investment.
Do I need to undress?
No. You stay fully clothed the whole time, lying on a table. Wear whatever you are comfortable in.
Are Kinesiology, Reiki or Spinal Energetics regulated in Australia?
Kinesiology, Spinal Energetics and Reiki are not registered health professions under AHPRA, so they don't have the same national registration system or protected professional titles as regulated health professions.
As a Victorian practitioner, I’m required to follow Victoria’s General Code of Conduct for General Health Services, which sets standards around things like advertising, scope of practice, informed consent and ensuring clients aren't discouraged from seeking medical care when appropriate.
If you'd like to know more about the standards that apply to my practice, or how to make a complaint, you can find this information on my Terms & Conditions page.
How often should I come?
In the beginning I recommend sessions approximately every four - six weeks, to get the most benefit from this work. Over time the gap between them often gets longer. Trust that you’ll know what you need, and there is never any pressure from me on this.
Will I have homework?
Possibly. It depends if anything tests up to support you beyond the session. Examples of required "homework" might be something like an activity, or an affirmation to sit with for a set period of time. I write anything that comes up down for you so you’re not trying to remember it, and we check in about it at the start of your next session.
Do you offer animal Kinesiology?
Yes, I do. Animal kinesiology works with emotional stress, behavioural patterns and energetic imbalances in animals. These sessions run online using a surrogate method, and they’re arranged on request rather than booked through the website, so please get in touch. It isn’t veterinary care and doesn’t replace it, so anything physical or urgent belongs with your vet first.
Can I book a Kinesiology session specifically?
Yes, a full kinesiology balance is available in a 'Realign' or 'Restore' session.
Does it work online?
I offer sessions from two beautiful locations in the Dandenong Ranges, The Patch and Soma Kallista, as well as online for clients throughout Australia and internationally.
Online sessions are just as effective as in person. Muscle testing is adapted using established surrogate or self-testing techniques, allowing the session to flow naturally.
Many clients also find that working from the comfort and privacy of their own home helps them feel more relaxed and open during the process.
Is it safe if I’m having medical treatment, or taking medication?
Kinesiology sits alongside medical care, it never replaces it. Please keep seeing your doctor and keep taking what you’ve been prescribed. I would never suggest otherwise. Just let me know what’s going on so I can work appropriately.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable that you can move in. You stay fully clothed throughout
What if I’m pregnant, or going through something significant right now?
Please mention it when you book. Kinesiology is suitable if you're pregnant with some adjustments, and we can also adjust around anything you need easily.
Will you try to sell me supplements?
No. I don’t sell any supplements.