Muscle Testing and Applied Kinesiology in Miami

In conventional rehab, muscle testing simply measures strength.

In Applied Kinesiology-style muscle testing, a specific muscle (often the arm) is used as an “indicator muscle.” You gently resist while the practitioner applies light pressure. As we introduce different inputs such as focusing on a body area, holding a substance, or talking about a stressor, we watch for shifts in how that muscle responds.

• A stable response suggests relative balance.

• A consistently weakening response can indicate added stress on the system.

It is not about force or willpower; it is about how your nervous system reacts in the moment.

What We Use It For

Clients often seek muscle testing at EMS Health Miami when they experience:

• Chronic fatigue or poor recovery

• GI and gut issues (bloating, discomfort, irregularity)

• Immune challenges or “mystery symptoms”

• Anxiety, overwhelm, or high stress

• Sleep problems, such as trouble falling or staying asleep

Muscle testing helps:

• Clarify which systems need support first (e.g., gut, stress/adrenals, immune)

• Explore potential food or environmental stressors

• Get insight into how your body responds to specific supplements and nutrients

We do not treat this as a stand-alone answer, but as a practical way to reduce guesswork and focus your wellness plan.

How a 30-Minute Session Works

A typical Muscle Testing & Applied Kinesiology session at EMS Health Miami lasts about 30 minutes and includes:

1. Focused Intake

We review your main concerns - fatigue, gut problems, immune issues, anxiety, or sleep, and any relevant history or prior testing you want to share.

2. Indicator Muscle Check

You sit or stand comfortably while we establish a clear “strong” baseline on an indicator muscle, usually the arm or shoulder.

3. Testing Sequence

We then move through a structured series of checks that may include:

• General stress load on the nervous system

• Priority organ or system stress (gut, stress response, immune, etc.)

• Select foods or environmental inputs

• Potential supportive supplements

The goal is to observe patterns, not to label any single yes/no response.

4. Recommendations & Next Steps

Based on what we see, we outline:

• Key areas to support first

• Supplement and lifestyle strategies to consider

• Whether additional lab testing (genetic, detox, or metabolic) from our partner brand NuGeneLabs.com could provide helpful objective data

You leave with a clear short-term focus rather than a long list of random changes.

How It Fits into the EMS Health Miami Approach

Muscle testing is one part of a broader, integrative model at EMS Health Miami that includes:

• Functional lab testing (genetic, detox, metabolic and more via NuGeneLabs)

• Personalized supplement protocols

• Nervous system and recovery support

• EMS fitness training and other in-studio modalities

We use muscle testing to:

• Refine supplement protocols rather than guessing

• Help sequence your plan (for example, supporting gut and stress response before aggressive detox)

• Give real-time feedback that complements your lab results and lived experience

Training & Professional Use

Muscle testing services at EMS Health Miami are provided by a practitioner trained in Applied Kinesiology-style methods under Jimmy Scaringi. It is used within a holistic wellness and coaching context, not as a medical diagnostic procedure.

A Note on Scientific Perspective

Applied Kinesiology-style muscle testing is not a conventional medicine approach. For that reason, at EMS Health Miami we:

• Use muscle testing as a supportive, exploratory tool,

• Do not present it as a replacement for medical evaluation,

• Encourage clients to maintain regular care with their licensed medical providers.

Important Notice

All documentation and practices are based on the research and opinions of our practitioners and have not been evaluated/approved by the FDA. We do not diagnose or treat diseases; participation is at the sole discretion of the user. Individual results may vary.