Aim
Touch for Health Professional Practitioner aims to develop confident and knowledgeable body-based Kinesiologists capable of detecting and correcting imbalances in the individual energy systems of their clients so that well- being is enhanced in their lives. The modular approach of the Advanced training encompasses all aspects of well- being (including structural, chemical, psychological/emotional and subtle-energy aspects), the emphasis being on the facilitation of self-awareness.
Touch For Health, Mission
“I treasure the Touch For Health Synthesis. I see it as a candle lighting others the way to better health and living. I believe that each of us holds such a candle – perhaps as yet unlit – that can serve to guide those we cherish safely towards a more abundant life. I hope through Touch For Health, to pass my light along to you so your candle in turn may illuminate the way for others”
Founder – Dr John Thie
What is Touch For Health
Touch for Health falls under the branch of alternative and complementary therapy known as kinesiology – systems of healing that use manual muscle bio-feedback to determine which stimuli stress the body and how that stress can be decreased.
The Touch for Health model does not treat or diagnose symptoms, but works with the energy, lifestyle and aspirations of the client, offering a safe and effective way to maintain health, enhance well-being and upgrade performance.Touch for Health is the most widely used system of kinesiology in the world.It is recognised and respected as a fundamental training for other kinesiology systems as well as a healing modality in its own right.
History
Touch for Health came from the fusion of knowledge and ideas created though the meeting, in the 1960’s, of Dr John Thie, a young chiropractor, with Dr George Goodheart, a chiropractor and applied kinesiologist.
Dr Goodheart had made the connection between certain muscles of the body and the Chinese energy pathways known as meridians. He was developing a system of healthcare for chiropractors and other health professionals, which married the energy work of Chinese Medicine with modern chiropractic practice, using manual muscle monitoring as the evaluation technique.
Dr Thie realised that a great many of the techniques could be safely used by everyone to improve posture, increase well-being and reduce physical and mental discomfort. He set about organising these techniques into a series of protocols which became the Touch for Health Synthesis, now taught in over 50 countries around the globe.
Understanding the link between muscles and meridians allowed us to balance qi with our hands and restore harmony between yin and yang. This is the Way of the Tao.
Learning with us
Learning on the TFHPPT is modular and you can go at your own pace. You will have already completed the TFH Synthesis and you may have studied elements of the TFH Consultant programme. (Please see Qualification Structure for further information )
Models
In touch for health we work within the self-responsibility educational model. Working in this way will mean that you will need to look at your own personal and professional development in order to facilitate self- awareness in others.
This model does not diagnose or treat named diseases, or focus on treating symptoms. Touch for Health was designed to be complementary to appropriate professional health care. TFH does not help any and every human situation all by itself. A person might also benefit from drugs, surgery, vitamins, minerals, psychological counselling, chiropractic, etc., in addition to Touch for Health balancing. Balancing the energy of the body encourages and supports the intrinsic healing process, allowing the body to heal itself more effectively & more rapidly.
Self-Responsibility
Touch for Health has been safely used since 1973 in over 100 countries and the Touch for Health manuals have been translated into many languages. TFH encourages proactive and timely consultations with qualified healthcare professionals to determine if a medical condition is present, and whether balancing the posture, emotions & energy is appropriate for the condition. We rely on the individual being healthy enough to determine for themselves if TFH is beneficial and whether they need to seek expert care. For serious illness, injury, or continuing, worsening or severe symptoms, we always advise to seek the services of a medical doctor.
Support
There is a mentoring programme in place for all TFHer’s and you will be required to have regular mentoring. There is an additional charge for this.
Membership Organisations and Insurance
You are expected to join the Kinesiology Federation UK and gain insurance through their group scheme. Details can be found here: http://www.kinesiologyfederation.co.uk
Qualification
In order to gain full professional Kinesiology Practitioner status with the Kinesiology Federation (KFRP) you will be required to complete all modules of this course, 200 hours of clinical practice and your core subjects. You can then be proud to be working professionally, in alignment with the National Occupational Standards for Kinesiology, as these courses are mapped to those standards. They can be viewed here: http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/standards/item/215-national-occupational-standards
Touch for Health Synthesis (60 hours)
Certification from the International Kinesiology College. Completion qualifies for Kinesiology Federation membership
Prerequisites: None
Requirements: Levels 1-4 Touch for Health (60 hours)
Touch for Health Proficient (141 hours) (Qualification needed to work in Practice with Clients)
Certification from the International Kinesiology College. Completion qualifies for Kinesiology Federation membership
Prerequisites: Touch for Health 1-4 + Workbook (60 hours + 60 notional hours)
Additional Requirements: Touch for Health Proficiency + Assessment (21 hours)
Touch for Health Consultant Programme (230 hours)*
Certification from the International Kinesiology College. Completion qualifies for Kinesiology Federation membership
Prerequisite: Touch for Health Proficiency + assessment (21 hours)
Additional Requirements:
Touch for Health Metaphors (15 hours)
Touch for Health Training Workshop (64 hours)
Practicum (Clinical practice and observation) (6 hours+2 hours debrief)
Personal Intensive Training (Optional) (8 hours)
Final Assessment (2 hours)
* A ‘grandfathering’ Programme is also in place for those who can show accreditation of prior learning
Touch for Health Professional (497 hours inclusive of homestudy, excluding core units)
Completion qualifies for Kinesiology Federation membership as KF Associate (on completion of 200 clinic hours, these are to be completed afteryou have achieved the competency certificate)
Prerequisite: Touch for Health Proficiency + assessment (141 hours)
Additional Requirements:
Reactivity in Action (15 hours)
Muscles for Movement (15 hours)
Five Elements In Depth (30 hours)
Touch For Health Metaphors (15 hours)
Structure the Magic (In-depth communication skills) (15 hours)
Vibrational Healing Tools (15 hours)
Practice Management (30 hours)
Touch for Health Training Workshop (64 hours)
Personal Intensive Training (Optional) (8 hours)
Practicum (Clinical practice and observation) (6 hours+2 hours debrief)
50 case studies (50 hours)
Mentoring (3 hours)
Personal balancing (3 hours)
Final Assessment (6 hours)
NB KFRP status with the Kinesiology Federation
For full Kinesiology Federation Registered Professional status, you then have a very flexible 2 years in order to achieve the following additional core units:
Nutrition (minimum 45 hours)
Anatomy and Physiology (minimum 90 hours)
Interpersonal Skills (minimum 60 hours)