Applied Kinesiology finds its roots in the observations of Dr. George Goodheart, Jr., a chiropractor by trade, who unknowingly began Applied Kinesiology in 1964 when he identified the muscular cause of a 17-year old injury in a patient he was treating. The results for this patient were so miraculous to both himself and the patient that he began a long study of what we today call Applied Kinesiology.

Dr. Goodheart's medical technique and philosophy clearly branched away from his chiropractic training, but preserved the basic understanding that muscular and skeletal structure is related to the overall health, or 'internal' health of his patients.

Through years of work and hours of observation Dr. Goodheart provided astounding insight into muscle balance, muscle strength, muscle weakness and their relationship to patients' health.

Today, Applied Kinesiology is a well-developed system of medical treatment practiced throughout the world. In 1975, the International College of Applied Kinesiology was founded to train medical practitioners in the techniques and philosophies of Applied Kinesiology.