GEMS stands for Goal, Element, Mode, Stack. It offers an easy-to-follow flow chart that allows a student or practitioner to easily figure out where the priority stressors for an individual are and what balancing technique will work to resolve these efficiently. It is based on information from the TFH synthesis and is designed to allow […]
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The General Adaptation Syndrome and Muscle Testing
The General Adaptation Syndrome was first described by Hans Selye as the three distinct stages that any organism goes through when experiencing stress. Selye explained his choice of terminology as follows: “I call this syndrome general because it is produced only by agents which have a general effect upon large portions of the body. […]
GEMS Flow in BC with Instructor Paula Hilman
GEMS stands for Goal, Element, Mode, Stack. It offers an easy-to-follow flow chart that allows a student or practitioner to easily figure out where the priority stressors for an individual are and what balancing technique will work to resolve these efficiently. It is based on information from the TFH synthesis and is designed to allow […]
GEMS in the USA with Instructor Alexis Costello, following the TFH Conference
GEMS stands for Goal, Element, Mode, Stack. It offers an easy-to-follow flow chart that allows a student or practitioner to easily figure out where the priority stressors for an individual are and what balancing technique will work to resolve these efficiently. It is based on information from the TFH synthesis and is designed to allow […]
Parenting with Energy
Guest post from RochelleMcFarlane, published also on espparent.com Too often I hear things I wish I hadn’t especially when it comes to raising the future generation, particularly when in public, the interactions between parents and children. I coax and remind myself that learning isn’t on everyone’s agenda. I’m using moments like this to reflect upon […]
GEMS for Touch For Health practitioners
(The following post was written by GEMS Instructor Denise Cambiotti for the CanASK December Newsletter and is posted here with her permission.) Hi CanASK students and practitioners. I just wanted to send a quick note into the office to rave a little bit about my newfound fascination about the GEMS program created by Alexis Costello. […]

Beyond Massage – Muscle Testing for RMTs
No doubt about it, few things in life are as amazing as a good massage. How would you feel about a tool that would allow you to take your business as a massage therapist to another level? I fell in love with massage as a practitioner first, before I started muscle testing. I loved the […]

GEMS Flow and Business in USA with Instructor Alexis Costello
Following the TFH Conference in Salt Lake City Utah! You can also attend Alexis’ presentation and workshop at the Conference – click here for details. GEMS stands for Goal, Element, Mode, Stack. It offers an easy-to-follow flow chart that allows a student or practitioner to easily figure out where the priority stressors for an individual […]

Creating Focus and Flow with GEMS
Written for the Touch for Health Association Conference Journal 2016 How confident are you that you are using the right technique at the right time with each person you work with? By the time you have gone through four levels of Touch for Health, you have acquired a huge new skill set filled with tools […]
GEMS – in Canada with Instructor Alexis Costello
GEMS stands for Goal, Element, Mode, Stack. It offers an easy-to-follow flow chart that allows a student or practitioner to easily figure out where the priority stressors for an individual are and what balancing technique will work to resolve these efficiently. It is based on information from the TFH synthesis and is designed to allow […]
GEMS – in the Netherlands with Instructor Alexis Costello
Goal, Element, Mode, Stapel Breng Touch for Health op een compleet nieuw niveau and start de praktijk van je dromen! Belangrijkste items in deze cursus: • Leer een gemakkelijke en zeer krachtige manier om te bepalen waar de prioriteit onbalansen in het lichaam zitten • Vind snel de meest effectieve correctie techniek • Combineer een […]
Upcoming Classes!
The next GEMS specialized kinesiology class is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday May 24 & 25, 2014 at Happily Holistic in Kelowna, BC. There will be an instructor’s course to follow on Monday, May 26th, 2014. Prerequisites for GEMS: Touch for Health Level Four or equivalent entry level Specialized Kinesiology. Prerequisites for Instructor’s Class: TFH […]