The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology (TASK) in Ireland – Systematic Kinesiology Foundation and Diploma Courses since 2000.
For people who are passionate about natural health and want to help others holistically.
Turn your passion for health into a career that you love
When it comes to health, Systematic Kinesiology starts from a different place – not what’s wrong with you, but what your whole self, mentally, chemically, physically and energetically, is actually asking for. At KinesiologyZone, we’ve been helping people find that answer for over two decades. Some come to take back control of their own health. Some come to help their family. Some find an entirely new direction in life. Most find that once you see the body this way, you can’t unsee it.
KinesiologyZone is Ireland’s home for Systematic Kinesiology – where people come to understand their health from the inside out, and where practitioners learn to help others do the same. Whether you’re here because something still isn’t resolved, because you want to support the people you love, or because you’ve been looking for a more meaningful path – you’re in exactly the right place.
“A fantastic weekend which energised me for weeks after. I could not recommend the quality of the kinesiology course highly enough”. Cherry, student, Balanced Health Kinesiology Course 2020
“Six years of pain, and this course finally gave me the tools to manage it myself. More energy, less fear, a life-changing experience.” Patricia – Balanced Health Graduate 2026
What we do
Most approaches to health focus on one thing at a time. A treatment for the pain. Something for the anxiety. Support for the digestion. Each one addresses a piece of you and yet somehow, the full picture never quite comes together.
Systematic Kinesiology works differently. It recognises that the body is not a collection of separate problems, it’s a whole system, where everything is connected. What shows up physically often has roots that are chemical, emotional, or energetic. What feels like a mental health issue may be a nutritional one. What presents as exhaustion may be the body’s way of asking for something it hasn’t been given.
We call this the MCPE approach – Mental, Chemical, Physical, Energetic. Using muscle testing, we listen to what the body itself is communicating, rather than guessing from symptoms alone. This is how we find the root cause, not just the most recent expression of it.
Led by founder and Principal Siobhan Guthrie, KinesiologyZone and its team of Course Leaders, offers professional Systematic Kinesiology courses. We teach people:
- how to find where the body is out of balance, or stressed,
- learn how to interpret the results of muscle testing, and
- work with a series of reflexes and techniques to remove what’s blocking the body’s natural ability.
Get started with our Balanced Health programme
The Balanced Health Kinesiology Course is available in currently in 6 venues across the country.
Our practitioners can be found countrywide.
You can also find a practitioner listing on the Association’s website – https://www.askireland.ie/
Kind Words From Our Students
See What Our Students Have to Say
Siobhan Farrell
5 months ago
Last year, I found myself wondering how I would manage to take on the Diploma alongside an already hectic life. I had come through a difficult period and had spent a few years simply existing rather than truly living. I knew I didn’t want to keep watching life pass me by, so I made the decision to find a way forward.
I am so glad that I did. Throughout this journey, I have met incredible people, formed meaningful friendships, and shared so many genuine, laughter-filled moments — all things that had been missing from my life for quite some time.
It hasn’t always been easy. At times, keeping up with everything felt challenging, and much of that came from doubting myself. However, this experience has been truly transformative. I have learned so much, both personally and professionally.
I have always wanted to help others, and now I feel that I have the tools to do so in a meaningful and impactful way. It’s amazing to see how everything begins to come together as the months go on and the learning deepens.
I can honestly say I have no regrets.
I am so glad that I did. Throughout this journey, I have met incredible people, formed meaningful friendships, and shared so many genuine, laughter-filled moments — all things that had been missing from my life for quite some time.
It hasn’t always been easy. At times, keeping up with everything felt challenging, and much of that came from doubting myself. However, this experience has been truly transformative. I have learned so much, both personally and professionally.
I have always wanted to help others, and now I feel that I have the tools to do so in a meaningful and impactful way. It’s amazing to see how everything begins to come together as the months go on and the learning deepens.
I can honestly say I have no regrets.
Brian Murphy
5 months ago
“Some days we struggle to get up out of bed to go about our day at a normal time, for me, getting up at 3.30 on a Saturday morning facing into a 4.5 hour journey to Mayo I find very easy to do. I think it shows your spirit and energy is matching up, and boosted by the intention and task ahead. You know its right, in your interest and something that aligns with you and your goals.”
Louise Ovens
6 months ago
The Balanced Health course is amazing. Such a well-constructed course incorporating two live training weekends and eight weekly online modules. It sets a steady pace and opens your eyes to how your body works, and how you can help yourself and others. You get a lot of support along the way and it is great to now be part of a growing and enthusiastic community. Even though I didn’t want to take the Diploma course to become a professional practitioner, I am able to use the skills I learned every day for myself and my family. Give it a go, you won’t regret it!
Jyll D
7 months ago
mella britton
7 months ago
Amy Perdue
7 months ago
Wow, what can I say.. I have recently completed the Balanced Health Course and all the things we learned with Lorraine in the 2 live weekends, and the online library were so amazing and skills which I will keep with me for life. I can now test and help friends and family while showing them the amazing natural power of kinesiology. It has made me see life in a different matter, learning about the meridians and chakras and emotional tapping is something that I put into my everyday life to help day-to-day. I use it on my son and partner daily and can help them in unimaginable ways with these new skills. For anyone who is in two minds about starting a course here, please take my advice and just go for it, it honestly is amazing, and KinesiologyZone are always available to help with any questions and are always in contact, they really are an amazing resource to have!
gtruthfully G
7 months ago
"Go for it ! It’s short , it’s a commitment to yourself and your learning. It can feel a lot to grapple with initially as there’s a lot of new learning and practice but it’s so well worth i . And it does all come together. Nothing like a blast of learning to inspire. And it helps people. It’s so interesting, simple once you settle down into it . Can you do this ? Yes you can !!!"
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7 months ago
The balanced health course is a wonderful course. The knowledge I gained has changed my life for the better in so many ways. The course tutors and all the people involved are supportive and kind. Truly a great team. I highly recommend doing the course to anyone who wishes to enhance their lives and gain beneficial techniques and knowledge to support the health and well being of themselves and others.
What is Kinesiology?
The word kinesiology (pronounced kin-easy-ology) comes from the Greek word kineses meaning “movement”. Systematic Kinesiology is both an approach to health and a system of treating the body holistically. We use several procedures of muscle testing to identify imbalances. These imbalances may be nutritional, structural, emotional, or in our energy pathways. Therefore, the assessment may focus on more than one realm and more than likely treatment will be a combination of all.
Interestingly, Systematic Kinesiology looks at health from a whole person perspective. By using muscle testing, the body’s biofeedback tool, the practitioner can identify what is stressing the body. The skilled practitioner then can interpret what corrections the body needs to bring it back into balance, as well as the order of treatment.
What is Muscle Testing?
Our muscles have an important role in our health. Muscles moves bones, and affect our structure, which has an effect on internal organs. Combined with our understanding of acupuncture, muscles can be tested for function. By testing muscles it helps the trained practitioner to gain clarity about where to start from a whole person perspective. Whether you want to reduce stress, reduce bloating and fatigue, lose weight and keep it off, understand food sensitivities, heal your gut, improve energy and sleep better, there’s so much that’s possible when you take a course in Balanced Health. It’s so rewarding when you can help more people make sustainable lifestyle changes too.
Why Muscle Testing and Systematic Kinesiology?
Your body speaks – it’s just waiting for you to listen.
Muscle testing acts like your body’s very own lie detector, offering immediate feedback on what it needs to heal and thrive. Not all muscle testing is Kinesiology. It’s used in many health care systems. Systematic Kinesiology combines muscle testing with key insights into physical, chemical, emotional, and energetic health. Self testing is not used in our approach. It is a dialogue between the skilled practitioner and the client.
The result? A complete, natural system for restoring and maintaining health – without guesswork.
The origins of Kinesiology
Dr George Goodheart was the first to put the body of Kinesiology into a recognised therapy in the late 1960s, which he called “Applied Kinesiology.” Most muscle testing is based on the work of Kendall and Kendall (1930s). Reflexes to improve lymphatic and blood flow were discovered by Drs Chapman and Bennett. Additionally, discovering how the body is connected through the meridian system was major step forward in the development of AK.
The International College of Applied Kinesiology describes AK as “Applied Kinesiology is a safe and non-invasive diagnostic system using muscle testing as a tool for evaluating neurological function. The methodology focuses primarily on neuromuscular function as it relates to the structural, chemical and neurological regulatory mechanisms. Muscle testing assesses the impact of the nervous system on patient health, helping AK practitioners look for the source of disease in the balance of the sensory system with the motor system.”
Kinesiology in Ireland
Kinesiology was first introduced to Europe through the pioneering work of Brian H Butler, in the form of Touch for Health. In 1982, he set up The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology in the United Kingdom. In 1995 he came to Ireland to teach a group here. Siobhan Guthrie was in that first Kinesiology Course (run at the time by Siobhan Barnes), and she went on to set up The Academy of Systematic Kinesiology (TASK) in Ireland in 2000.
Kinesiology in Ireland has grown from strength to strength. Graduate practitioners are busy in their local areas, many working full time. You’ll also find some of of our graduates who also run a local KinesiologyZone Centre to run and teach the Balanced Health Course.
Although Brian Butler has retired, at the age of 91, maintains his connection with TASK Ireland and gives occasional presentations to our students each year.
The Balanced Health Course is perfect for anyone who:
- Has a genuine curiosity about how the body works and how to optimise health.
- Wants to learn how to address health issues at their root, rather than chasing symptoms.
- Is eager to gain hands-on skills that deliver real, lasting results.
- Seeks a part-time, flexible programme designed for personal or professional growth.
If you see yourself in any of the above, this course is calling your name!
Our goal is to help you to pursue a career in healthcare, using a natural approach. Our approach works with the whole person (mental, chemical, physical and energy (MCPE)), seeking to identify and balance the root cause rather than focusing on the alleviation of symptoms (though that happens too).
Join one of our Balanced Health Kinesiology Courses near you.
“I cannot recommend the Balanced Health course highly enough. The course material is excellent and comprehensively contains so much helpful information that my family and I will benefit from on a daily basis”. Sarah Cowman, Balanced Health Kinesiology Course Autumn 2024
“Now that I’ve completed the Balanced Health course myself, our home has gone from chaos to calm. It’s given me the confidence and skills to help my own family – and it’s given us our lives back.” – Balanced Health 2025 Graduate
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