A gentle, empowering approach to restoring balance and well-being
At the heart of our upcoming foRest Retreat is the invitation to experience rest in a new way—one that goes beyond sleep or stillness. Through a carefully curated program of nature-based therapies, movement, sound, and energy work, we support participants in accessing deeper layers of rest: emotional, mental, and even energetic.
One such offering is a 20-minute Touch for Health Kinesiology session—a gentle yet powerful introduction to a holistic modality that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm and inner wisdom.
What Is Touch for Health Kinesiology?
Touch for Health (TFH) Kinesiology is a non-invasive practice that blends insights from traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, osteopathy, and applied kinesiology. Developed in the 1970s by Dr. John Thie, TFH was created to empower individuals to take an active role in their own healing.
Using muscle testing and energy balancing techniques, TFH helps identify and correct imbalances in the body’s energy systems—restoring harmony on physical, emotional, and mental levels.
Rest That Goes Beyond the Surface
Touch for Health Kinesiology sees you as a whole person—not just a collection of symptoms. Every session addresses the interconnectedness of:
- The Physical – Easing pain, improving posture, and supporting mobility.
- The Emotional – Releasing emotional stress and enhancing mental clarity.
- The Nutritional – Identifying imbalances that may relate to diet or environmental factors.
- The Energetic – Balancing the body’s energy meridians for overall vitality.
In the context of the foRest Retreat, Touch for Health Kinesiology offers a pathway to a deeper kind of rest—the kind that happens when we release old stress patterns, emotional blockages, and unconscious tension stored in the body.
It complements the retreat’s intention to create space for:
- Emotional Rest – Letting go of long-held emotional burdens
- Mental Rest – Quieting the mind by resolving inner conflicts
- Energetic Rest – Realigning your body’s energy so it flows with ease
Many people don’t realize just how much internal effort they’re spending holding themselves together. TFH provides a supportive and intuitive way to let go, re-center, and access a calm, grounded state—without needing to talk through every issue or story.
How Can Touch for Health Support You?
Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional release, or a shift in your energy, TFH can support a wide range of outcomes. Some benefits reported by individuals include:
- Relief from stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
- Release of trauma, triggers, and negative emotional patterns
- Improved focus, motivation, and ability to make clear decisions
- Physical symptom relief rooted in energetic or emotional causes
- Greater alignment with personal goals and values
- Feeling reconnected to oneself and to life’s direction
- Boosted confidence, clarity, and a sense of calm
Ultimately, Touch for Health Kinesiology empowers self-healing. It invites you to move from reactivity to intention, from disconnection to awareness—and to take meaningful steps toward restoring your natural balance.
Experience It at the foRest Retreat
During your time at the foRest Retreat, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of rest-based practices. Your 20-minute one-to-one session with a trained Touch for Health Kinesiologist is a unique opportunity to experience this nurturing modality in a peaceful natural setting.
It’s a gentle reminder that your body already holds the wisdom to heal—you simply need space, support, and stillness to listen.