Applied Kinesiology (AK) in Wilmington
If you’ve tried care that treats symptoms but not the “why,” Applied Kinesiology can help. At Simple Well Being, LLC, Dr. Amanda Keates blends AK with chiropractic to quickly show what your body responds to. It’s a systematic way of “asking the body” through muscle function and immediate feedback. The aim is simple: take stress off your nervous system so strength, flexibility, and healing improve.
How AK Works at Your Visit
You’ll lie comfortably while Dr. Keates starts at your main concern. She uses gentle muscle testing—light resistance checks that reflect how your nervous system handles input—to see which muscles coordinate and which are “offline.” If a muscle tests weak, she may stimulate acupressure points to “turn it on,” helping normalize reflexes. When helpful, challenge testing with foods reveals changes in strength, and she teaches you how to notice these cues.
What AK Can Help You Notice and Improve
AK guides your plan by showing what helps you now, so your care can be precise instead of guesswork. Patients often see measurable changes within minutes, including:
- Low back and pelvic stability concerns
- Headaches, neck tension, and shoulder tightness
- Flexibility and range-of-motion limits
- Digestive discomfort and food sensitivity clues
- Stress-related patterns that sap sleep and energy
- Stubborn foot, ankle, or “toe” function issues
Training, Safety, and Timelines You Can Trust
Dr. Keates has completed nearly 500 hours of AK coursework and spent three years in the office of Wally and John Schmidt, in the lineage of AK founder George Goodheart. AK is a functional diagnostic tool, not a medical diagnosis, and it can uncover contraindications so care can be adapted safely.
For focused issues, you may be seen a few times per week at first, with many cases stabilizing in 2-3 visits. Results are often fast and visible, like flexibility improving on the table or a long-standing toe problem waking up in minutes. Care plans are written as worst-case scenarios that Dr. Keates aims to beat.
Schedule Your Appointment
Book your visit with Simple Well Being, LLC to experience integrated AK with chiropractic, acupuncture, or functional nutrition for clear, confident progress.
