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Energy is the foundation of life, powering every breath, heartbeat, brain activity and cell function. Yet most people rarely think about it until something goes wrong. When we feel unwell, tired, depressed, or in pain, we often turn to medication to manage symptoms yet forget to address the deeper imbalance beneath them.

Your body is guided by complex energy systems designed to support optimal health and well-being. Stress, emotional challenges, and daily pressures can cause these energies to become blocked or unbalanced, eventually showing up as fatigue, illness, or other health concerns.

Eden Energy Medicine/Eden Method focuses on restoring balance at this foundational level. By supporting healthy energy movement, this holistic approach helps promote healing, vitality, and long-term wellness. Renown healer and teacher, Donna Eden – with the extraordinary ability to accurately see many of these energy fields – started teaching Energy Medicine/Eden Method classes in the late 1970s. She is now a New York Times best-selling author, and one of the most sought-after authorities in holistic health in the world.

Her work has touched millions of people across the globe, introducing them to the healing and restorative power of their body’s own energies. Donna Eden has worked hands-on with more than 10,000 patients, saving many lives when others had given up on them.

Her first book, Energy Medicine, is a well regarded classic in the field of holistic medicine. It has been translated in multiple languages and is used around the world. The Eden Method certification training has expanded throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, offering multi-year certification levels. Many doctors and nurses have incorporated these principles into their practice, after completing the Eden Method certification training.

In 2018, Donna Eden was honored to teach a Grand Rounds session to the medical staff at the highly rated Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Donna Eden's approach has hit a cultural nerve, a hunger in people to take charge of their own health and healing through simple techniques that can be easily applied. Donna Eden’s husband, Dr. David Feinstein, collaborates with her in bringing Energy Medicine into the world, and is a highly recognized leader in the rapidly growing field of Energy Psychology. Individually and together, these two dynamic leaders have authored many books and are frequently keynote speakers at complementary and alternative medical conferences.

Mind–Body Connection: A core principle of kinesiology is that intentional physical movement strengthens the relationship between the brain and the body, to support physical functions, emotional regulation and effective learning.

Coordination Between Brain Hemispheres: Many kinesiology practices focus on synchronizing the left and right sides of the brain to improve communication, concentration, and overall mental alignment.

What is Kinesiology used for?

Stress Reduction: Movement-based strategies help manage stress and anxiety, which can negatively affect performance and well-being.

Personal and Professional Development: Kinesiology is used to enhance personal growth, develop physical abilities, and improve performance in professional or business settings.

Academic Support: Kinesiology techniques can assist learners with challenges related to reading, writing, attention, and memory retention.

In this Wellness Program, you’ll be fascinated to discover basic kinesiology/muscle testing techniques that help you understand how your body’s energy habits impact your wellbeing. These demonstrations will give you a valuable biofeedback tool to determine how each of the energy balancing techniques you are learning are benefitting you.

Definition and History of Kinesiology*

The term kinesiology comes from the Greek word kinesis, meaning movement, combined with -ology, which refers to the study of a subject. Together, the word describes the scientific study of human movement.

The origins of this field can be traced to ancient Greece, particularly to philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, widely regarded as an early pioneer of kinesiology and many other enlightening concepts for humanity. In his work De Motu Animalium (On the Motion of Animals), Aristotle examined how muscles and body parts work together, using geometric principles to explain movement—an approach that helped establish the foundation for future movement science.

In the early 1900s, significant progress was made by orthopedic surgeon R. W. Lovett, who introduced methods for evaluating muscle strength. His work later influenced Henry and Florence Kendall, whose 1949 publication Muscle Testing and Function further refined muscle assessment techniques and became a key resource in the field.

Another major development occurred in 1964 when chiropractor George Goodheart developed Applied Kinesiology. This approach focused on analyzing muscle responses as a way to understand bodily function and health, including cognitive functions. Goodheart’s methods gained attention for their practical applications and were eventually incorporated into various healthcare disciplines.

Today, kinesiology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary area of study. It plays a vital role in enhancing everyday functioning, as well as athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury, supporting rehabilitation, and designing adaptive tools for individuals with disabilities. The field continues to evolve, building on a long history of scientific inquiry and innovation in the study of human movement.

* With gratitude to the University of North Dakota for this helpful timeline.

With 35 years working with dolphins and over two decades studying and teaching energy medicine, Donna Kassewitz, is an expert guide for your Wellness Dolphin Day. Her inspiring presentations help people to connect with dolphins in deeply meaningful ways.

To date, her life's work has played a significant role in helping over 10 million people to connect in-water with dolphins. Certified in Eden Energy Medicine/Eden Method™, Donna founded Dolphin Energy Medicine™, leading weeklong retreats to explore energy balancing techniques in the water with dolphins, routinely garnering rave reviews from participants.

Having witnessed many remarkable healing moments between humans and dolphins, Donna knows first hand the kind of positive interspecies experiences that are possible, when we honor the dolphins as our teammates.

As the founder of the Dolphin Ambassador Program™, Donna's mission is Building Human-Dolphin Partnerships for Excellent Global Stewardship.