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7 Myths About Functional Kinesiology You Should Stop Believing
by Tania O'Neill McGowan
July 17, 2026
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Functional Kinesiology has become increasingly popular among people looking for a holistic approach to health, pain management, and overall wellness. Despite its growing recognition, there are still many misconceptions surrounding this practice. These myths often prevent people from exploring a method that may help improve movement, reduce discomfort, and support better body and mind function [...]
Understanding Muscle Monitoring or Muscle Testing in Kinesiology
by Tania O'Neill McGowan
June 4, 2026
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Muscle monitoring or muscle testing is one of the foundational techniques used in Kinesiology to identify areas of stress, imbalance, or dysfunction within the body. Often referred to as a biofeedback tool, it provides a unique pathway to the body’s subconscious responses, offering insight into not only physical function but also the emotional, mental, and […]
Healing, Chakras and Kinesiology
by Tania O'Neill McGowan
August 30, 2018
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Healing is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again”. In Western countries, this definition is commonly applied to the physical levels of functioning only. However, to effectively heal someone, create long lasting wellness and bring them closer to wholeness, one needs to work with the subtle […]
Digestive Problems Don’t Have to Rule Your Life
November 10, 2017
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It’s a shame that people are reluctant to discuss gastrointestinal problems. This is despite the fact that they are incredibly common, affecting half of the population in any given year. While there are many conditions that fall under this umbrella and all have different causes, there are two offenders that frequently make an appearance: stress […]
Stress and the Brain
October 10, 2017
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It’s often said that stress is bad, but this isn’t entirely true. Some stress is actually useful because it can motivate us, help us meet deadlines, or escape alarming situations. In fact, when we experience moderate stress, this is when our performance is actually at its peak. So what happens when stress is ‘bad’? Let’s […]
Could Kinesiology Help Your Arthritis
October 10, 2017
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You often hear people complaining about the cold making their fingers stiff, or others having difficulty with their knees from manual labour jobs. This isn’t surprising. Arthritis is incredibly common with up to 3.85 million Australians suffering some form of the condition. While some people will experience only mild pain on occasion, it can also […]
Stress: Striking the Right Balance
September 14, 2017
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Today is R U OK? Day. I want to tell my story in the hope that it will help you break out of the stress and depression cycle. Unless you’re remarkably lucky, running your own business is stressful. Although I expected this before I took over O’Neill Kinesiology College, I didn’t expect it would take […]
Women: Start making yourself a priority
September 8, 2017
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It’s so common that it’s actually become a cliché: mums put themselves last. Even though Western society is far more equal than it used to be, some things haven’t changed that much. The statistics speak volumes. Women spend nearly twice as long in unpaid work like domestic chores and childcare than men, and more women […]
What is Stress?
August 17, 2017
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You have a looming deadline. You hate your job. You’re fighting with your spouse. These are all obviously stressful events that will leave you feeling less than stellar. Did you know even happy occurrences can also cause stress? A new job, a new relationship, an extended overseas holiday — these involve the exact same mechanisms […]
How Kinesiology Can Help Your Fertility
August 10, 2017
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For some lucky people, falling pregnant is as easy as glancing at each other. For some couples, it may take a few months or more. But for others it can be a frustrating uphill battle to conceive (and especially disappointing after all those years trying not to get pregnant). Often the reasons for the difficulties […]