Here at Apex Wellness Center in Dallas, our goal is to help everyone to achieve their optimum wellness by enabling their own bodies to work in harmony for great health. What many people often do not realize is that the structural, mental and chemical aspects of the body are intrinsically linked and not separate systems working in their own vacuums. The way we move impacts the way we think. The way we think impacts what we eat—and vice versa. Everything is very closely intertwined. Dr. Erin Stark Calaway has studied and certified in the techniques of Applied Kinesiology involving the study of human movement and how it impacts overall health and wellness in all of these areas. With this knowledge, she helps our patients achieve pain relief from a host of conditions, as well as better health overall.
Kinesiology & Physical Activity for Wellness
Using the techniques of Applied Kinesiology, Dr. Erin first evaluates a patient’s overall health based on physical activity using manual muscle and reflex testing. These tests help her evaluate several areas of a patient’s health simultaneously, since everything is interconnected. A diagnosis is based on several types of physical activity tests designed to evaluate the balance and structure of the musculoskeletal system. Often, injuries or imbalances in one area will cause muscle weakness that can overlap in other areas like a chain reaction. Because the physical, mental and chemical are all combined, even physical pain can cause chemical imbalances and mental stress. These tests are gentle and non-invasive, so they are helpful for just about everyone in the family.
Using this dynamic form of physical activity testing based on the study of human movement and its links with overall health, Dr. Erin can get to the root of many painful conditions and imbalances and help you map a course towards better health. This involves addressing your injury or condition from several angles at once for optimal results. For example:
- Physical imbalances can be corrected using hands-on chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and therapeutic stretches and exercises to re-balance the physical structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
- Chemical imbalances can be addressed through diet and nutritional counseling as well as acupuncture. Fueling your good health requires ensuring that your body is receiving the nutrients it needs while also eliminating things that are harmful. Acupuncture helps balance your body’s biochemical makeup as well. Dr. Erin may also discuss environmental aspects of your life to see if any other toxins could be complicating the problem.
- Lifestyle advice helps patients implement new and more positive ways to accomplish daily tasks. This works both in terms of ergonomics (moving more optimally in your work, home and exercise space to reduce stress, strain and further injury), and in terms of a positive mental outlook that can give you the inner strength to make your goals reality.
To learn more about Dr. Erin’s Applied Kinesiology techniques, please contact us for an appointment today at 972-392-9402!
