Access to membership is reserved for health professionals and students entitled to diagnosis (MD, DC, DO, ND, DMD – according to provincial legislation). The directory of practitioners only includes those who have at least obtained a certificate of completion of the 50-hour basic course (foundation course) in professional applied kinesiology.

The Basic 100-Hour Applied Certification Course is a standardized course of in-class instruction, practical work and reading that is taught by Diplomates (DIBAK) who are AK practitioners who are accredited to teach. Check out our courses page for Basic AK and related courses taught in Canada.

While it is not illegal for someone who is not certified to practice professional applied kinesiology, it is certainly not safe. Doctors of Chiropractic, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctors of Naturopathy, Dentists, Physicians and other medical professionals licensed to diagnose have the opportunity to practice AK, ideally after passing the basic 100 hours certification , or at the very least after obtaining the certificate of completion of the basic 50 hours (foundation course).

Ask if they have received their 100 hours certification or their 50 hours completion certificate. Beware if they say they took a kinesiology course in college or learned it from someone else; they might not be certified. Be aware that the use of professional applied kinesiology without proper training may result in misdiagnosis and inappropriate recommendations or treatments.

While a naturopathic doctor or chiropractor can indeed study and practice professional applied kinesiology, so could an osteopath, dentist, MD or any other doctor licensed by a regulatory body.

No there aren’t. The training is limited to licensed professionals because the extensive physiology knowledge required to practice only comes from formal education and each regulated body has rules for patient care. This keeps patients safe.

Yes. professional applied kinesiology is a remarkable diagnostic tool; it’s accessible (no expensive tests), quick (performed in place in the doctor’s office with immediate insights) and non-invasive. When done by certified professionals, there is nothing involved that can cause harm to a patient.

Muscle testing is the basic tool used by health professionals practicing professional applied kinesiology. That said, muscle testing is accessible to everyone. It is the interpretation of these tests, the recommendations and treatments that follow that are the responsibility of the KA. Use our directory to find a Certified professional applied kinesiology Practitioner near you.