Understanding Kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology

Dr. Timothy Francis serves as a well-known chiropractor with over 30 years of experience in the field. An expert in various forms of naturopathy including acupuncture and homeopathy, Dr. Timothy Francis also teaches a basic applied kinesiology course at the International College of Applied Kinesiology and contributes articles related to the topic in journals and proceedings. 

Applied Kinesiology entails the study of body movements and involves diagnosing and correcting imbalances of energy in a human body. It is based on the philosophy that a human body has an innate ability or energy to heal itself. However, in the advent of some stress, the body may get strained, which may cause weakening of certain muscles and hence the energy flow is disrupted. 

Applied kinesiology is used to evaluate the structural, chemical, and mental state of a person’s health by testing biofeedback from the muscles. It is done using both a manual muscle testing method and other conventional diagnosis methods. The practitioner uses treatments like joint manipulation or mobilization, myofascial therapies, acupuncture techniques, dietary management, counseling, and many other methods to restore the energy balance of the body to help it heal. Introduced by an American chiropractor, Dr. George Goodheart, in 1964, applied kinesiology has numerous physical and mental benefits, from healing backaches, asthma, cramps, and addictions, to increasing peace of mind and giving patients better health and energy.

An Introduction to Spinal Manipulation Therapy and Its Benefits

Nevada chiropractor Dr. Timothy Francis has completed extensive training in the areas of homeopathy, naturopathy, and applied kinesiology. He is a diplomate of the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) and the British Institute of Homeopathy and has earned a doctor of chiropractic degree, magna cum laude. Dr. Timothy Francis teaches applied kinesiology at the ICAK meetings and maintains his own holistic chiropractic practice.

Spinal manipulation therapy is designed to relieve pressure on the nerves and reduce inflammation in the body by combining nutrition, diet, meridian balancing, herbs, homeopathy, emotional clearing, exercise, and movement of the joints. To perform this type of treatment, chiropractors apply sudden, controlled force to particular joints in the body, which often results in popping noises that are concerning to some. Despite the sounds, spinal manipulation is considered safe and extremely effective when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner.

The primary goal of spinal manipulation is pain relief and correction of the cause of the symptoms. The treatment usually helps patients relieve some or all of the pain in their back, neck, shoulders, and head. 

For many patients, pain relief does not come until after several sessions with a chiropractor, but some patients experience relief in just one visit. Because of this pain relief, some patients can reduce their dependence on pain medications and may even avoid surgery. Patients may also experience the benefit of increased flexibility.

The Boys Town Model

Las Vegas resident Dr. Timothy Francis focuses on chiropractic medicine, applied kinesiology, and homeopathy. An instructor at the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Dr. Timothy Francis is also the owner of a private chiropractic firm. Outside of his current professional work, he supports several charities, including Boys Town.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Boys Town is one of the largest nonprofit child-oriented organizations in the United States. Serving more than 2 million individuals each year, the organization operates a national call center, a research hospital, and numerous sites that provide direct care to children and families using the Boys Town model.

The Boys Town model sets the standard for every service offered by the organization. Designed to assist children and families in reaching their full potential, the model teaches life skills, builds relationships, and empowers independent and positive decision making. It also focuses on providing child care in a family centric environment with a focus on religious values. For additional information on the program, visit www.boystown.org.

India Makes Way for Homeopathic Research

Aside from previously operating as an associate editor for Alternative Medicine Review, Dr. Timothy Francis manages his own private chiropractic practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. For over 30 years, Dr. Timothy Francis has been lecturing students on the advantages of homeopathy, an alternative form of medicine.

Due in large part to its successful treatment of chronic diseases such as allergies, asthma, migraines, ulcers, and even some cases of cancer, homeopathy is growing in popularity around the world, particularly in India, which manufactures a growing number of homeopathic remedies. Consequently, India’s president recently highlighted the need for further research into improving homeopathy’s effectiveness as an alternative form of medicine at a recent conference.

He specified undertakings like increasing the number of research centers as a means of achieving this objective. He also mentioned not only involving general practitioners by forming a research cadre in both public and private sectors for clinical research, but also updating homeopathic books. Moreover, he emphasized various financial provisions that would be provided by the government.

These improvements can strengthen homeopathy, thereby enabling health care practitioners to benefit humankind by identifying and treating chronic ailments with relative ease.

Dr. Francis was the first in North America to integrate homeopathy and applied kinesiology in which he correlated homeopathic remedies with muscles.

International College of Applied Kinesiology Diplomate Certification

Dr. Timothy D. Francis is an internationally recognized expert on applied kinesiology, with three decades of combined experience. Currently, Dr. Timothy D. Francis is a private practice physician and a global lecturer at the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK), of which he is a diplomate.

Established in 1976, the IKAC-USA is a professional organization that promotes the practice of kinesiology through professional development, education, and research. The organization is international in scope, with chapters in Germany, Italy, the UK, Scandinavia, Australia, Canada, and BeNeLux. In addition, the ICAK administers the diplomate status certification to members who successfully complete an examination process.

The bylaws of the ICAK established an International Board of Examiners responsible for administering the diplomate exam. The exam itself is a two-part test that includes a written and a practical component. The written portion of the exam includes sections on nutrition, acupuncture, cranial-sacral respiratory, reflex procedures, and general applied kinesiology. Each of these sections includes 100 questions and can only be passed with a score of 75 percent or better. The practical component complements the written portion by testing the candidate’s competence in an actual clinical setting complete with a patient. For additional information on the exam, visit www.ibe-icak.org.

What is Homeopathy?

Dr. Timothy D. Francis was an honor roll student at both the University of Nevada, Reno, and the doctoral program at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Also a diplomate in applied kinesiology, Dr. Timothy D. Francis operates a private practice called Chiropractic Kinesiology in Las Vegas, where he employs a holistic approach to care and applies his expertise in areas including acupuncture, chiropractic care, nutrition, and homeopathy.

Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that emphasizes a natural approach to patient care. Also known as homeopathic medicine, the term homeopathy is derived from a Greek word that means “like disease.” The principle that stems from this term, known as “like cures like,” holds that small levels of treatments cure the same ailments that they cause when they have been taken in excess amounts.

In following the “like cures like” principle, homeopathic practitioners further focus on a comprehensive picture of a patient that acknowledges their physical, psychological, and emotional state, and prescribe a treatment that stimulates the body to heal itself. Other principles of homeopathy include prescribing the minimum treatment amount necessary. Homeopathic therapies are all completely natural and approved by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, which is recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Homeopathic Approach to Respiratory Allergies

Timothy D Francis is a diplomate in Applied Kinesiology, and has three doctorates including a doctor of chiropractic (magna cum laude). In 1993, Timothy D. Francis completed an internship in Bombay, India, with Dr. Mukesh Batra for his doctorate in homeopathy.

One of the areas Timothy D. Francis specializes in is homeopathy, a natural approach to health problems, including allergies. A naturopath views allergies as related to weak digestive, adrenal, and immune functions. The onion, or allium cepa, is a common homeopathic medicine used for patients suffering from allergic symptoms.

People with respiratory allergies benefit from homeopathic medicine. These individuals may experience sneezing, burning nasal discharge, teary and red eyes, and tingling sensation in the eyes. Allergies often lead to headaches, too. The onion causes teary eyes and a runny nose which, according to homeopathic practice, helps ease nasal congestion based on the law of similars.

Dr. Francis was the first in North America to correlate homeopathy and applied kinesiology and received the Alan Beardall Memorial Award for his contributions.