What is Contact Reflex Analysis?
Understanding Your Body's Communication System
Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA) is a method of analyzing the body for the purpose of nutritional intervention. It is a biofeedback technique that allows us to listen to what your body is telling us about its health, functioning, and specific needs.
The Science Behind CRA
Our bodies are remarkably complex—made up of hundreds of miles of nerves that carry electrical energy and connect every organ, gland, muscle, and tissue into an intricate web of communication. Along these nerve pathways are specific points, called reflex points, that represent different organs, glands, and systems in the body.
Think of it like an electrical circuit: When energy flows freely to an organ or system, the corresponding reflex point functions normally. However, when there is dysfunction, injury, or nutritional deficiency affecting that area, the reflex point will reflect that weakness—much like a circuit breaker responding to an electrical problem.
Just as an electrician can measure electricity flow with specialized tools, we can measure the flow of energy to these reflex points to identify which organs, glands, or systems may be weak or struggling.
How CRA Works in Practice:
Step 1: Baseline Muscle Testing
We begin by testing a strong, healthy muscle—typically the bicep muscle—to establish a baseline. I apply gentle pressure to your extended arm while you gently resist the pressure. This gives us a reference point for a strong, functioning muscle.
Step 2: Testing Reflex Points
As we test various reflex points on your body, we continue the same muscle test with your arm. When we touch a weak reflex—one that indicates dysfunction or nutritional deficiency in the corresponding organ or system—the arm muscle will reflect that weakness and drop.
Step 3: Finding Solutions
Once we identify weak points, we can determine which specific nutrition and supplements will strengthen those areas. We test different nutritional options to see which ones cause the
weak reflex to strengthen, creating a personalized protocol tailored exactly to your body's unique needs.
Why CRA is Different:
Through utilizing this method, we are able to gather incredibly detailed information about what is functioning well in your body and what needs support. This is not about guessing or using a one-size-fits-all approach—it is about letting your body tell us exactly what it needs.
Beyond Symptom Management
CRA allows us to address deep, underlying issues rather than simply putting a band-aid over symptoms. We are able to pursue genuine healing by understanding and responding to root causes of dysfunction.
Your Body's Innate Wisdom
The body is capable of giving us profound feedback about our health. At the most basic level, when we experience pain, we are aware that there is dysfunction somewhere in the body. At a more intuitive level, even without pain, many of us can sense when something feels "off." Some people can even identify where the problem originates—"I feel like something is wrong with my gut" or "My hormones feel out of balance."
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Our bodies truly are fearfully and wonderfully made—created with complex systems of communication through hormones, neurotransmitters, and nerve pulses. Each of these systems pulses with energy. It is what makes us alive. It is a God-given gift to be in tune with the energy of our bodies and to sense when something is struggling.
"It is frustrating to sense that something is off—or even know what area of the body is struggling—and not know what to do to re-establish health. This is where Contact Reflex Analysis truly shines."
CRA gives us concrete, specific information about what is happening in your body so we can respond with natural means. This allows your body to heal and enables us to address deep issues rather than simply masking symptoms with temporary solutions.