Functional Neurology

About Functional Neurology

Applied Kinesiology

• Applied Kinesiology (AK) Understanding the brain & body connection. The brain controls the muscles. Tension on the ligaments and tendons tells the brain how to change the muscles’ contraction.

• Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a method of diagnosing and treating a variety of functional illnesses by observing the muscles of the body and identifying locations wherein muscle weakness is prevalent. AK uses several approaches when performing a functional assessment, such as manual muscle testing, posture, gait analysis, range of motion, motion analysis, functional neurologic evaluation, and static palpitation.

• The basic concept of AK is that when an organ malfunctions, it directly affects a particular muscle group causing them to weaken. This relationship is referred to as a “viscerosomatic relationship.” Therefore, by identifying muscles weakness through functional assessments, such as manual muscle testing and other standard AK tests, and combining them with the results of standard medical diagnostic methods, the failing organ can be identified and treated.

pDTR (propriorective deep tendon reflex)

• Every muscle contraction is controlled by the brain & different receptors in the body give the brain information to change homeostatic functions. Nocireceptors control pain.

• P-DTR is a technique that allows us to assess where the dysfunctional receptors are and reset them. This is done by using a series of tests and protocols to read how the body interprets information.

• P-DTR can help to identify and correct the issues that is the highest priority to you and your nervous system. This means it is not only helpful at removing the current issue you are dealing with but it also preventing those issues from elevating to the level that causes acute pain in the first place.

Neuro-Kinetic Therapy

• The body has relationships. Understanding how the anatomy slings relate to each other and affect each other is the goal.

• A sophisticated form of manual therapy that combines motor control theory and manual muscle testing.

• The science of motor control theory states that the motor control center in the cerebellum stores all the coordination patterns of the body. It is directed by the limbic system and the cerebral cortex to not only create movement patterns, but also to create substitute movement patterns when we are injured.

• NeuroKinetic Therapy is an excellent modality in rehabilitation and manual therapy because it not only identifies the cause of pain and dysfunction, but also corrects it very quickly and quite painlessly.

What does a typical NKT session look like?

• First, you will be scanned using the AO Scan which is magnetic resonance with headphones; you listen to harmonic notes, which is non-invasive and lasts about 10 minutes.

• In the appointment, your specialist will treat cranial nerves, organs, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

• Neurolinguistic programming and eye movement desensitization reset (EMDR) are used for emotional trauma and processing.

• Patients can say as much or as little as they feel comfortable regarding emotional trauma.

• You will receive a lot of information from the scans and from your specialist about the inner workings of your body. This form of treatment is not invasive.

Additional information about your NKT specialists

• Katy is certified in Neuro Kinetic Therapy, PDTR, IMTAP, Integrated Kinetic Neurology, DMN Cranial and Peripheral Nerves, and Adaptable Polarity for Axial Skeleton.

• Sarah is certified in Licensed Massage Therapy, NeuroKinetic Therapy, Integrated Movement Therapy and Palpation, Dynamic Neuromuscular Assessment, ACE Medicupping, and McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Therapy.

• Katy and Sarah possesses certifications in these specialized areas, but are not considered a medical doctor. Therefore, they cannot provide a medical diagnosis.

• Services provided by Katy and Sarah are intended to assist in promoting overall wellness and health enhancement by treating the root of the problem.

• You may use your Flexible Spending Account at Plankt. However, we do not accept insurance.