A medical doctor who was told he had less than six months to live turned to kinesiology to help solve his respiratory condition known as Polyarteritis Nodosa.

Dr. Bruce Dewe, Dean of International College of Professional Kinesiology Practice, found that kinesiology gave him more options and alternatives to add to the medical regime for his illness, the widespread inflammation, weakening and degeneration of small- and medium-sized arteries.

Dr. Dewe was brought to Bermuda by kinesiologist Denise Gurney to administer exams and teach a more advanced course that she is not qualified to teach, said one of her practitioners.

Dr. Dewe told : ?I see kinesiology as complementary to medicine rather than an alternative.

?Kinesiology is the study of energy medicine and the most holistic of all the natural therapies,? he added.

Mrs. Gurney told : ?There has been an increase of interest in kinesiology and complementary therapies in Bermuda.

?In kinesiology we do muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body?s energy pathways which leads you to the best option for restoring equilibrium.?

There are six women enrolled in the course.

Karen Terceira, a kinesiology practitioner, said: ?I previously worked as a massage therapist and found that kinesiology enabled me to help people at a deeper level and in shorter periods of time, with more lasting results. This work gives greater awareness of how our emotions affect our health.?

Mrs. Gurney said the six practitioners are able to practice now, but are furthering their education with the course.

Dr. Dewe is off to Canada and Scotland to administer more exams.

?I am delighted that the Bermuda College has coordinated with the Kinesiology College to offer these workshops. I love Bermuda,? Dr. Dewe said.

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