Melissa Burger

I have always been interested in healing and alternative therapies, and became involved with kinesiology after having had some very successful sessions myself which helped to identify and clear up some long-standing health problems.

I believe that specialised kinesiology has a definitive role to play in the modern-day approach to holistic health and well-being, the balancing of body, mind and spirit, and the search for a happy medium between Western treatment modalities and Eastern medicine. I have seen enough positive results from satisfied clients to know that there are some cases where medication alone cannot bring about both the immediate relief and long-term results that are achieved with specialised kinesiology.

I am also an avid long-distance runner: I have run many marathons and ultra-marathons, including the Comrades ultra-marathon over 89 km a number of times.

I believe that living a balanced and healthy life should not be the main and only focus of our existence, but should be the foundation for a well-rounded, happy life, free of dis-ease (dis-comfort) and disease.

I have a specific interest in working with sufferers of chronic pain, injuries (sports and stress-related injuries) and dis-eases such as sleeplessness, headaches, back, neck and shoulder pains. I’m also interested in creating productive energy in corporate teams and in working with children and teenagers, helping them to perform better, to cope with trauma and anxieties, and to deal with behavioural problems and learning difficulties.

Dr John Thie talkig to the class 1990 - when Margie Donde first did her TFH training

“The delights of self-discovery are always available. – Gail Sheehy”

Touch for Health (TFH) was developed by Dr John Thie in the 1970’s specifically for the lay person.   This is a 64 hour synthesis course taught in four, two day modules.  At the end of your 8 days you will have learned enough tools to be able to perform deep and profound energy balances on yourself, your family and friends.  You will learn how to balance muscles, thereby improving posture and pain levels.  You will be able to test for food sensitivities, re-set your body clock to alleviate jet lag, learn techniques to assist people with dyslexia, eliminate phobias and stress, to mention just a few benefits.
The course includes;

• Accurate Indicator Muscle Testing
• 42 Muscles as they relate to the meridian system
• 4 Pretests and Corrections
• Neurolymphatic Massage Points
• Neurovascular Holding Points
• Meridians
• Spinal Reflexes
• Spindle Cells
• Emotional Stress Release
• Balancing using Food
• Surrogate Testing
• Posture Awareness
• Simple Pain Techniques
• Cross Crawl
• Auricular Energy
• Visual Inhibition
• Goal Balancing

Times:    9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Cost:    R4 400-00 which includes two books and an internationally recognised certificate.

18th & 19th February     Touch for Health 1
24th & 25th March    Touch for Health 2
28th & 29th April    Touch for Health 3
12 & 13th May    Touch for Health 4

“I treasure the Touch For Health Synthesis. I see it as a candle lighting others way to better health and living. And I believe each one 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 believe that families and individuals need help in becoming more competent in caring for themselves. Our endeavors are to share information that will enhance personal power in health improvement, disease prevention and releasing natural healing energies.
We believe that our world will be a better place when more people are having more peak performances and “personal bests” in all of their activities. The potential for having these peak performance is increased when the body is balanced using the TFH methods.
In 1970 I created Touch for Health. I wanted people to understand that there is always hope, no matter what their age of physical condition. Chiropractic, Kinesiology, nutrition, acupressure – all I’d studies and knew really worked – were translated into practical techniques people could use with themselves and their loved ones at home. Since 1970 millions of pope have experienced the help that Touch for health has given.”
Dr John Thie DC -(1933-2005)  Founder of Touch for Health

Play time!

If you love horses as much as I do, you will want to use this amazing therapy to assist horses with any past or present trauma.  Kinesiology works wonders on a mental, emotional and physical level.

If you have not done any kinesiology previously you will need to attend either the BKP training 101 -106 or Touch for Health 1 and a 2 day basic muscle testing course.

The next BKP training starts in Johannesburg in February – either a Tuesday morning once a week, or one weekend a month.  The next Touch for Health training also starts in February 2011.

The dates for the horse kinesiology workshops will be set with interested students once they have completed either the BKP training up to 106, or Touch for Health 1 and the basic muscle testing course.

Happy Horses 1 (Prerequisite BKp 106 or Touch for Health 1 and a two day basic muscle testing workshop) – 2 day – R1650 (PLEASE NOTE These hours will be accredited after you have accumulated 500 hours)

• Basic skeletal anatomy
• Basic muscle anatomy
• Test and balance 14 meridian systems using muscle testing
• Gait points
• Accessing mental alternatives with horses, and the various brain functions
• Testing for the use of homeopathy for basic first aid
• Testing for emotions
• Testing for flower remedies
• Checking and testing for spinal imbalances
• Stretching techniques
• Individual characteristics using facial structure
• Full balance proces

Happy Horses 2 (Prerequisite Happy Horses 1) –2day – R1650 (PLEASE NOTE These hours will be accredited after you have accumulated 500 hours)

The workshop introduces the student into the concept of keeping the domestic horse naturally.
• The types of stress
• The difference between natural and unnatural feeding
• Natural worm control
• Herbs, vitamins and minerals for the horse
• Colic
• Ulcers
• Allergies
• More personality traits
• Boredom
• acupressure
• Full balance processs

(by Alex Killian) Sir Winston Churchill once said “The heights of great (wo)men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upwards in the night.“  While the profound meaning of the statement was not lost to me, I did smile to myself as the very literal “hours of toiling in the night” flooded back.  2011 has been a particularly busy year for many of us and the PKP modules arrived with alarming regularity, an almost constant flow!  Many hours of homework, preparation, online tests, case studies, exams, lectures and client sessions seemed unavoidably confined to hours well into the night.

On Saturday the 26^th of November the Johannesburg College took some time to acknowledge all the hard work, and it was then that the depth of Sir Churchills words struck me.  As part of the afternoon the students were given a couple of moments to tell the college about one client balance outcome which had been remarkable to them.  Without fail each student related inspiring cases of how they had facilitated and witnessed life changing events as a result of their balances.  So many clients’ lives had been dramatically moved … and that was just one story each.  A credit to us all and a good time to celebrate our hard work, dedication and “the heights of great (wo)men reached and kept”.

Margie took the time to personally acknowledge each student as she handed out the certificates of achievement.  All the various levels were recognised, and we were all especially proud of the students who received their Diplomas.  A very special recognition of worthy accomplishment.

We now look forward to the 2012 year and to honing our skills as we continue to absorb the vast knowledge made available to us.  Understanding that there is still much to learn, but motivated by the opportunity to acknowledge how much we have already achieved.  Good luck everyone for 2012!

Anthea: My IBS has not come back and it was definitely sorted out by your profound kinesiology session.  My relationship is also open, loving and connected again after both the kinesiology and the chakra dancer opened my heart chakra. I have no doubt you will be a very busy kinesioligist and kahuna bodyworker and will make a difference in many people’s lives.

Anita: At a time in my life when I was going through deep emotional turmoil, I approached Brenda for a kinesiology appointment.  Before the appointment I had been feeling sad and lethargic.  I was not able to think clearly or function very well.   During my session with Brenda, she tested me and shared mostly information with me in the form of comforting passages about life and about strength and moving forward, as well as clear instructions as to how to look after myself with specific reference to my personal problems.  She also told me very clearly exactly what it was that I was experiencing – e.g.  ‘your heart is broken’.  Without expecting to, I experienced a huge surge of emotion and I was able to cry and release a lot of emotion that I had held inside me for a long time.  The pain felt quite unbearable at the time.  Brenda’s quiet, loving and non-judgmental presence provided a most valuable safe space for me to experience these emotions.  I am so grateful to her for this and I said to her afterwards that it takes a special person to be able to sit with another and just hold the space and the pain; she gave me permission to do what I needed to do.  After the session I felt very raw, but my healing was quick to follow and the unbearable pain became manageable and then became a part of my life that I felt I could hold without it causing further injury.  It was a very important and meaningful experience for me.  One that made me emotionally and physically stronger.

Judi: I came to kinesiology somewhat suspicious of those professing to do healing work. … not because it was new to me  but because I’d been exposed to a side of it that sharpened my antenna for snakeoil saleswomen of the healing stripe. Instead, what I experienced with Brenda was a profound sense of being contained by a wise, intelligent, competent, compassionate, delightful soul. And while my mind got into knots – of protection, delusion, chattering, gatvolness – my body clearly knew that it was OK to trust and work towards healing.  Brenda works with effortless ease. The changes are tangible, the journey a surprise.

Niki: After my last session with you I felt extremely relaxed and came away with a better understanding of some of my personal issues. It was a bit strange but it almost felt as though my body was going through a bit of a detox – although I don’t think we worked on that ? I had a tender feeling in my liver. I almost felt like my body was getting rid of some old baggage so I drank extra water and felt fantastic in no time at all. Thank you.

Neil:  Post our session, I’ve asked myself often: what do I want in this situation?  And that awareness has led to a substantial sense of liberation.  I actually think you’re onto something re: addiction and nutrition … I know that large quantities of coffee make me feel nervous … time to find a substitute. From today, I’m going to halve my coffee intake at work and see if that has an effect by end of week….. “Exquisite care.” I’ve always thought of myself as being able to take good care of myself … but the idea of exquisite care is different … it implies treating myself as precious … which is establishes a different relationship that I’m enjoying exploring.

Tessa Bruning, one of our third year students has taken 2 months off to walk the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James) in north western Spain.    Tessa’s class mates light a candle and read an essence card each week to hold her in a safe place while she walks!  In a way she represent all of us who are doing “our journeys” in our own many and different ways – as she walks, we walk with her in our hearts.

Confucius said that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step – We wish Tessa a journey of many steps, thoughts, smiles, memories, and new adventures

Brenda Loukes

brendaloukes@telkomsa.net

cell: 083 226 1967

Dancing Through Life

Living life through the body is one path to finding equilibrium in life. This is the path that Brenda lives by.  Learning to trust the innate wisdom of one’s body is the key to knowing one’s self and improving one’s life.

Specialised Kinesiology is the perfect modality to access this inner wisdom (or the subconscious mind).  After being a client of Margie Donde for seven years, and teaching Nia (a mind-body-spirit movement technique) for five years, Brenda decided to become a Kinesiologist to expand her knowledge about the connection between mind and body  and to help others live their lives more positively.

Her interest in working with the body as a holistic system on all levels… physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, led her to learning the ancient Hawaiian healing art of Kahuna bodywork and massage – a transformational massage done to dynamic music.

Brenda is also an artist. Intuitive creative expression has played a big part in her own healing journey. She has experience in holding Intuitive Art Journaling and Soulpainting workshops and classes for people to learn more about themselves through this medium.

All these modalities have the ability to blend together in a unique dance in Brenda’s practice….

Brenda offers a Holistic Life Enhancement Programme from her home in Lonehill.  Her philosophy is based on “practising the Art of Exquisite Self-Care”. When you take care of your self and “fill up” your internal tank on a regular basis, you have more energy and love to give to others.

Clients can book for specific sessions, or work with a blend of all modalities in a specially designed package for individual growth and releasing of old patterns through bodywork and creative expression. With the help of Kinesiology, clients can guide their own process to finding greater balance, harmony and wellbeing in their lives and relationships.

You can choose separate sessions or a package:

• Specialised Kinesiology balances
• Bodywork:  Kahuna Massage / Polynesian Floor Treatment and Joint release / Pregnancy massage
• Private /Semi Private Nia movement guided sessions
• Intuitive Art Journaling and Soulpainting

Tweenies and Teens are most welcome too.  Brenda has two daughters aged 11 and 15, and has experience in working with these ages.

Brenda is available most mornings, late afternoons, evenings and weekends…. to play, create, laugh, cry, dance and help you grow into your best self.   Brenda works from her home in Bryanston.

TESTIMONIALS:

Charlie: (after one kinesiology balance)  “Amazing how that balance worked.  Really did change a lot for me. Am getting on so well with my partner and he is acting very differently towards me.  In a very loving way.”

Gail: (after a Nia class)  The incredible feeling of more ‘ease’ afterwards, most relaxing, defnitely seems to work well for the brainspace!  Our class today was challenging, seems to open channels in my body, making me more aware of the power of “self healing”.Thankyou Brenda, you are a special teacher and person

Anthea: (after a kinesiology balance, Nia class and kahuna massage)   My IBS has not come back and it was definitely sorted out by your profound kinesiology session.  My relationship is also open, loving and connected again after both the kinesiology and the chakra dancer opened my heart chakra. I have no doubt you will be a very busy kinesioligist and kahuna bodyworker and will make a difference in many people’s lives.

Anita: (after kinesiology balance)  At a time in my life when I was going through deep emotional turmoil, I approached Brenda for a kinesiology appointment.  Before the appointment I had been feeling sad and lethargic.  I was not able to think clearly or function very well.   During my session with Brenda, she tested me and shared mostly information with me in the form of comforting passages about life and about strength and moving forward, as well as clear instructions as to how to look after myself with specific reference to my personal problems.  She also told me very clearly exactly what it was that I was experiencing – e.g.  ‘your heart is broken’.  Without expecting to, I experienced a huge surge of emotion and I was able to cry and release a lot of emotion that I had held inside me for a long time.  The pain felt quite unbearable at the time.  Brenda’s quiet, loving and non-judgmental presence provided a most valuable safe space for me to experience these emotions.  I am so grateful to her for this and I said to her afterwards that it takes a special person to be able to sit with another and just hold the space and the pain; she gave me permission to do what I needed to do.  After the session I felt very raw, but my healing was quick to follow and the unbearable pain became manageable and then became a part of my life that I felt I could hold without it causing further injury.  It was a very important and meaningful experience for me.  One that made me emotionally and physically stronger.

Judi: (after a kinesiology balance)  I came to kinesiology somewhat suspicious of those professing to do healing work. … not because it was new to me  but because I’d been exposed to a side of it that sharpened my antenna for snakeoil saleswomen of the healing stripe. Instead, what I experienced with Brenda was a profound sense of being contained by a wise, intelligent, competent, compassionate, delightful soul. And while my mind got into knots – of protection, delusion, chattering, gatvolness – my body clearly knew that it was OK to trust and work towards healing.  Brenda works with effortless ease. The changes are tangible, the journey a surprise.

Niki: (after a kinesiology balance)  After my last session with you I felt extremely relaxed and came away with a better understanding of some of my personal issues. It was a bit strange but it almost felt as though my body was going through a bit of a detox – although I don’t think we worked on that ? I had a tender feeling in my liver. I almost felt like my body was getting rid of some old baggage so I drank extra water and felt fantastic in no time at all. Thank you.

Neil: (after a kinesiology balance)  Post our session, I’ve asked myself often: what do I want in this situation?  And that awareness has led to a substantial sense of liberation.  I actually think you’re onto something re: addiction and nutrition … I know that large quantities of coffee make me feel nervous … time to find a substitute. From today, I’m going to halve my coffee intake at work and see if that has an effect by end of week….. “Exquisite care.” I’ve always thought of myself as being able to take good care of myself … but the idea of exquisite care is different … it implies treating myself as precious … which is establishes a different relationship that I’m enjoying exploring.

Tarryn van der Walt

Physical Address:   Shop 9: Chrysalis “The Healing Hub”
Cnr 14th Avenue and 5th Street Benoni

Like so many woman today, Tarryn is a wife, mother and career woman, thus she has a deep understanding of the overwhelming responsibilities of trying to maintain the balance of family and work.

She experienced the power of Kinesiology with anyone young and old when her own daughter at the tender age of 5 weeks had her first Kinesiology session for colic and sleeping issues.  After one session her daughter  slept through the night and has continued to do so ever since.  She has used her Kinesiology experience on a number of young babies with similar issues with great success.

Coming from a corporate background focusing on relationship building, Tarryn has come across numerous forms of work stress and personal stress that people have to deal with on a daily basis and she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of men and woman.

Tarryn is also experienced in helping with relationship issues, repetative behavioural patterns and parenting issues, from single parents to divorcees as well as family dynamics.

Tarryn believes in empowering people, and creates a safe, empathetic and non judgmental space in which her clients have the tools to heal, change and grow.  She has a very gentle manner and amazing ability to get to the point and help the client connect to the issue with lightness and grace.

Mandy Wolverson

Mandy fell in love with Kinesiology 15 years ago when she went to a Kinesiologist for a session and thought WOW!

Mandy has always been interested in alternate therapies and has studied Reiki, Numerology and Quantum Light Healing but found that Kinesiology is so unique because it encompasses every aspect allowing you to heal your body mind and soul at the same time.

Mandy Is constantly involved in working on herself and her own life and is constantly open to learning making her sessios a powerfull experience .

Mandy has also extensive experience in the corporate world and this gives her a deep understanding of the stresses accosiated with it.

Mandy Believes that because Kinesiology works at such a deep level it is not about changing habits or situations but rather about the transformation that occurs when we let go of blockages that are stored in the body whether it is physical mental or emotional.