A gentle way to support those who can’t be tested directly.
Not everyone can undergo muscle monitoring directly. Whether due to distance, age, sensory sensitivity, or physical limitations, surrogate muscle testing offers a respectful and effective way to access the body’s stress signals, without needing words or movement.
I’m Megan McIntyre, founder of Restored Balance® and a certified NeuroEnergetic Kinesiologist. Using this method, I’ve supported children, infants and elderly adults who may not feel comfortable or capable of being tested in the usual way. The body still speaks and we simply use another pathway to listen.
Surrogate Muscle Testing
What Is Surrogate Muscle Testing?
Surrogate testing involves using another person, often a parent, carer, or myself, as a stand-in for the client. With permission and intention, we create an energetic link, allowing the surrogate's muscle responses to reflect what the client’s body is experiencing.
This is ideal for:
Infants and toddlers (under 5 yo)
Children with sensory or behavioural challenges
Clients with physical restrictions
People who feel anxious or overwhelmed by hands-on testing
Live a distance away and would like the expert care of Megan McIntyre
The surrogate does not absorb stress or energy. Instead, it acts as a clear conduit, helping the body reveal what it’s ready to shift.
Session Locations
CLINIC DAYS
Burwood Clinic
Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat
Closed Thursdays and Sundays
Distance Sessions
Any time
via Zoom
What Happens in a Session
We begin by establishing the energetic connection. I then perform muscle monitoring on the surrogate or myself, as I would in a regular session.
The rest of the session follows a familiar structure and may include:
Acupressure point work
Emotional stress defusion
Chakra or meridian balancing
Sound therapy or vibrational remedies
Affirmation and visualisation techniques
All corrections are made to the client directly or via the surrogate, where appropriate, with the surrogate assisting only in the feedback loop.
Who Might Benefit From This Approach?
Surrogate muscle testing is beneficial when:
A child feels overwhelmed or unable to lie still
A client has developmental or neurological differences
Touch or direct testing is not appropriate
Energy levels are too low to get accurate feedback
Physically the client lives a distance away.
I’ve found this method particularly helpful for parents seeking insight into their child’s behaviour, sleep or mood, without needing the child to verbalise what’s going on.
Surrogate Muscle Testing FAQs
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Yes. Surrogate muscle testing is non-invasive and safe for all ages. It’s gentle and identifies stress without causing discomfort or confusion.
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If you’re the surrogate, yes. I will guide you through the process and ensure you’re comfortable. If the practitioner is the surrogate via distance session; you are present to talk through the findings. All corrections are done via the surrogate.
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No. The surrogate is not “taking on” the client’s energy; they’re simply acting as a neutral channel.
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As with an in person session, you will feel the changes and shifts across a few days. The principle of Quantum Energy is used. Energy does not hold time in space so the session works just as effectively as if you are attending in person. Megan will talk through everything as usual.
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Upon booking in, a zoom link is sent in a confirmation email. Login in to Zoom as usual and Megan will guide you from there.
Ready to Support Someone You Care About?
If your child, partner or loved one needs support but can’t express what’s going on, surrogate muscle testing may help us understand what their body is holding.
This work respects where they are, no pressure, force, or overwhelm. Book a session and let’s explore the messages beneath the surface together.
Book Your Session Today or Get in Touch if you have questions about how this works.