Body Talk

What is BodyTalk

1.   Explain the origin and scientific basis of BodyTalk including the key concepts and philosophies.

BodyTalk is a consciousness-based health care system which looks at the “whole person”, emotionally, physically and or environmentally.  BodyTalk understands the psychology of the body on our health and will address the underlying cause of the illness or presenting concern instead of just the symptoms.

The body understands the priority that your body will need healing first, which might not be the original presenting problem and address this area first. BodyTalk is non-invasive and uses techniques so your body can communicate better throughout the whole body and activates the natural healing response.

It is an integrative model which combines western medicine such as neuroscience and epigenetics together with recognised modern healing methods such as Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic and energy Psychology.

2.   Explain how priorities applies in BodyTalk

In BodyTalk everyone’s bodymind complex knows what is going on at all levels of their body and it is unique in every session.  The body knows the priority or primary concern that needs to be addressed first in each session so their body can balance it’s self for better communication and healing.  In BodyTalk all questions are directed towards finding the “priority” that needs balancing which is different to looking for the problem.

If a person presents with a problem, the practitioner is aware of the importance of the problem however the body may reveal a more advantageous (or priority) sequencing of issues that require balancing first.  For example, the liver could have a problem but maybe the person is about to have a heart attack, so focusing on the liver would not be the most advantageous sequencing or this person, at that point in time.

The difference to BodyTalk is we muscle check to identify the priority concern that needs balancing on all levels of the bodymind complex.  BodyTalk allows the practitioner to conduct a session which is non-intrusive and addresses the underlying concerns not just the symptoms.

Where, as BodyTalk is able to address concerns with the skeletal as well as other health related conditions and is able to support this with research and is evidence based.

Counselling/Psychology – is a collaborative effort between the counsellor and client.  The Counsellor/Psychologist supports clients to identify and work through problems which have caused emotional trauma, self-esteem issues, communication or coping skills, stress and anxiety related issue and behavioural issues.

BodyTalk address the above issues focusing on the priority of the underlying issues, such as belief systems, fear or phobias, ancestral or generational issues which may have been carried through.  Should the body determine the underlying issue needs to be specific and brought to the clients attention then this will occur, otherwise the specific technique to clear the underlying issue will be carried out without re-traumatising the client.  For example: in a case of early childhood sexual abuse which may have been blocked.

In BodyTalk sessions the practitioner does not diagnose the patient’s condition based on an assessment.  In BodyTalk sessions the “innate wisdom” guides the practitioner to the priority or underlying issue of the presenting problem for the client.  Bodytalk will complete sessions with specific sequencing to address the concern.

Nutritionist/Dietician – BodyTalk has the ability to identify any factors that may be affecting the client.  This can be identified in many areas of the protocol chart however often will be revealed in Body chemistry under allergy, toxin, intolerance etc.  BodyTalk can also identify digestive disorders or other concerns that may be affecting the good health of a person.

3.   Explain what biofeedback is and it’s purpose in a BodyTalk session

Biofeedback is a neuromuscular feedback which gives both the client and practitioner something concrete to understand when asking a series of questions to the body.  Many modalities use a neuromuscular biofeedback to obtain responses from the body and is often referred to as muscle testing.

In BodyTalk we start with a similar muscle testing to indicate ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers from the body, however in BodyTalk we call it muscle checking as we are actually checking our intuited yes/no answers with something visible and tangible.  Normally we use the arm of a client in a session to receive ‘yes’ or ‘no’ responses.  A ‘yes’ response is normally determined by the arm moving easily whereas a ‘no’ response is much heavier in the arm and is less inclined to move. (the opposite to kinesiology). The client can be awake, fully relaxed, asleep or in a coma and the technique still works.

4.   Explain what the tapping technique is and its purpose

The tapping technique is used on the head (brain), sternum (heart) and gut (gut brain) to respectively facilitate the changes to be made and to store the memory of the changes.

The process is to lightly tap on the client’s head, heart and gut (navel area).  It activates the brain centres and takes the formulas identified as priorities and aligns the frequencies within the bodymind to match.  The tapping brings the issues to the awareness of the brain which results in corrections, balance and repair being made to the client whole system.

When tapping the brain it is important to make sure the hand is tapping over both hemispheres of the brain.  Tapping over the heart corresponds to the energetic relationship between the physical heart and energetic heart complex that stores information in the bodymind complex.  When tapping it is completed over two full breath cycles alternating between head, heart and gut.

5.    Access three ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines and describe how they apply to you running your BodyTalk practice. 

Under the IBA CBP Agreement and Code of Ethics I undertake the following when running my BodyTalk practice;

Clients remain fully clothed.  At no time is a client required to undress.

To remain a certified BodyTalk practitioner I am required to complete a specified amount of CPD hours every two years to maintain my certification with the IBA.

• I abide by the IBA Code of Ethics at all time including to serve the best interests of my clients at all times and provide the highest quality service possible.
• I will maintain clear and honest communications with my clients and shall keep client communications confidential.
• I will provide clients the opportunity to give written consent to BodyTalk sessions and inform them they have the right to withdraw or terminate their consent at any time.
• I will maintain the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.

6.    Do you have a responsibility to refer clients to other healthcare practitioners and why?

In a body talk session there are times when working with a client a practitioner will not get permission to work on the client.  This may be identified when using the biofeedback, which will indicate if a client needs to see another practitioner, GP, specialist or some other modality prior to a BodyTalk session.  Should this be the case then the practitioner will advise the client of this information.

Or, should a significant issue come up in the session that indicates the client would benefit in seeing a specialist in this area.

In the event that the client is presenting with major health issues such as a heart attack or another significant indicators come up during the session.

Advantages of a Body Talk Session

7.   Describe 3 effects a BodyTalk session may have on a client

BodyTalk sessions will balance the body so organs and all other systems are communicating with each other.

BodyTalk allows for healing on many levels, it will prioritise the underlying cause instead of just treating the symptom.

BodyTalk often increase the state of well-being and general harmony within the body and mind for a client.