Triad Of Health
A whole-person framework that considers three interconnected dimensions of health: Structural, Chemical and Emotional.
The Triad Of Health provides a framework for considering different aspects of a person's health and how they may interact. It is not about looking at one symptom in isolation.
Schedule Your ExaminationStructural
The physical body: muscles, joints, spine, organs and glands.
Chemical
Nutrition, digestion, metabolism and everyday exposures.
Emotional
Thoughts, feelings, beliefs, stress and the mind-body connection.
The Original Triad Of Health Logo
This was the old company logo before it was updated. A heart-shaped design with a person at the center, it held the same three ideas that still guide the practice today: nutrition, emotion and structure.
From the beginning, The Skolnikoff Method and Triad Of Health Family Healing Center went beyond the basic Triad Of Health framework.
Where Did the Triad Of Health Come From?
The Triad Of Health functions as a three-dimensional framework within Professional Applied Kinesiology.
Its three dimensions are Structural, Chemical and Emotional. Together they give a practical way to think about a person's health as more than a single symptom or a single body system.
The Triad Of Health: Three Interconnected Dimensions
Structural
The physical dimension of the body and how it functions and moves.
Chemical
Nutritional and biochemical considerations that relate to how the body works day to day.
Emotional
The mind-body dimension of health, including how a person thinks and feels.
These dimensions may interact with one another. A framework like this does not claim that every symptom has a single cause; it encourages looking at more than one dimension when they are relevant to the individual.
Different Professions
Health professions often concentrate on one dimension of the Triad. Each offers real value; the Triad simply helps show where they sit in relation to one another and to the person at the center.
Structural
- Surgeon
- Chiropractor
- Acupuncturist
- Physical Therapist
- Massage
Chemical
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- Nutritionist
- Herbalist
- Homeopath
- Flower Essences
Emotional
- Psychiatrist
- Psychotherapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
The Individual at the Center of the Triad Of Health
The arrows in the Triad Of Health illustrate relationships among Structural, Chemical and Emotional dimensions.
During an evaluation, multiple aspects of health may need consideration. Depending on the individual, different dimensions may interact and may deserve attention, rather than one being looked at on its own.
Emotional
Thoughts, feelings, beliefs, attitudes and the mind.
Chemical
Air, water, food, personal care products, poisons and toxins.
Structural
Bones, joints, ligaments, organs and glands.
Understanding the Triad Of Health
Explore the philosophy behind the whole-person framework used at Triad Of Health Family Healing Center.
Why You Need a Unified Approach to Health— Why Look at All Three Dimensions?
- Digestive symptoms
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Low energy
- Difficulty thinking clearly
- Sleep concerns
Many people arrive after consulting multiple practitioners, trying different treatments, changing their diets and lifestyles, and spending significant time searching for answers.
Some have received helpful answers along the way and still feel something is missing. Others simply want to understand how their different symptoms may relate to one another.
Different complaints, different specialists
A person may have digestive symptoms, headaches, back pain, low energy, trouble thinking clearly, sleep concerns or other ongoing symptoms. It is common to seek a different specialist for each one.
The Triad Of Health framework encourages considering multiple dimensions together, so that Structural, Chemical and Emotional factors can be weighed in the context of the whole person.
Understanding the Applied Kinesiology Diagram
The diagram represents specialized terminology used in Professional Applied Kinesiology and illustrates relationships among different structures, reflexes and systems.
The Triad Of Health can be seen as one part of this larger diagram, which helps introduce the terminology used in the approach.
Terms You'll See on the Diagram
Abbreviations that appear in the Applied Kinesiology diagram.
A term shown on the diagram. Its definition is used in Professional Applied Kinesiology.
A term shown on the diagram. Its definition is used in Professional Applied Kinesiology.
A term shown on the diagram. Its definition is used in Professional Applied Kinesiology.
A term shown on the diagram. Its definition is used in Professional Applied Kinesiology.
A term shown on the diagram. Its definition is used in Professional Applied Kinesiology.
Muscles and Their Relationships
In Applied Kinesiology, muscles are considered in relation to many other parts of the whole person.
The Importance of Muscles and Physical Function
Muscles are important for movement, posture, joint stability and everyday physical activity.
They work together with bones, joints, nerves and other tissues. Applied Kinesiology considers relationships involving muscles, organs, glands, nutrition, emotions and traditional systems of healing.
Muscles support
- Movement
- Posture
- Joint stability
- Everyday activity
They work with
- Bones
- Joints
- Nerves
- Other tissues
Traditional Chinese Medicine & The 24-Hour Organ Clock
Please note: The organ clock is a traditional interpretive model, not a scientifically validated schedule for diagnosing organ dysfunction.
Symptoms that occur at a particular time of day can have many explanations and should be assessed in the appropriate clinical context.
The diagram helps illustrate traditional relationships among organ and meridian systems and the times associated with them. It is presented here as a traditional model, not as established biomedical diagnostic science.
The Five Element Diagram
The diagram referenced here comes from Touch for Health by Dr. John Thie. It illustrates relationships among organs and glands, the elements and emotions.
- FIRE
- EARTH
- METAL
- WATER
- WOOD
Like the organ clock, the Five Element model is shared for educational purposes as a traditional framework.
Triad Of Health and The Skolnikoff Method
The Triad Of Health provides the three-dimensional foundation. The Skolnikoff Method builds on it with a broader model that also considers a Spiritual dimension.
Triad Of Health
Three dimensions
Structural, Chemical and Emotional.
The Skolnikoff Method
Four dimensions
Structural, Chemical, Emotional and Spiritual, along with additional therapies.
They are related, but they are not identical. The Applied Kinesiology diagram introduces the specialized terminology; The Skolnikoff Method extends beyond that framework.
Structural
Body and Muscles. Physical structure, movement, posture and neuromuscular function.
Chemical
Nutrition and Poisons. Nutrition, substances, exposures and other biochemical considerations.
Emotional
Thought and Mental. Thought, emotion, mental function and relevant mind-body considerations.
Spiritual
Part of The Skolnikoff Method's broader model. It is not one of the original three Triad Of Health dimensions.
A Whole-Person Recap
The Triad Of Health is a framework for considering how Structural, Chemical and Emotional factors may interact, rather than treating every complaint as completely isolated.
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Schedule an examination with Triad Of Health Family Healing Center in San Rafael.
Schedule Your ExaminationFrequently Asked Questions About the Triad Of Health
What is the Triad Of Health?
The Triad Of Health is a whole-person framework that considers three interconnected dimensions of health: Structural, Chemical and Emotional. It provides a way to consider different aspects of a person's health and how they may interact.
What are the three dimensions of the Triad Of Health?
The three dimensions are Structural, Chemical and Emotional.
What does the Structural dimension mean?
The Structural dimension concerns the physical body, including muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, the spine, movement and related physical functions.
What does the Chemical dimension mean?
The Chemical dimension includes nutritional and biochemical considerations such as dietary patterns, nutrients, digestion, metabolic factors, and substances and exposures where relevant.
What does the Emotional dimension mean?
The Emotional dimension includes emotional well-being, stress, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and other mind-body considerations.
How are the three dimensions connected?
The arrows in the Triad Of Health diagram illustrate relationships among the three dimensions. They may interact, and depending on the individual, more than one may deserve consideration during an evaluation.
How is the Triad Of Health related to Professional Applied Kinesiology?
The Triad Of Health functions as a three-dimensional framework within Professional Applied Kinesiology, and it can be seen as part of the larger Applied Kinesiology diagram.
Why does the Triad Of Health consider the whole person?
Rather than looking at a symptom or the name of a condition in isolation, the framework encourages considering how Structural, Chemical and Emotional factors may relate to one another for each individual.
How is the Triad Of Health different from The Skolnikoff Method?
The Triad Of Health provides the three-dimensional foundation. The Skolnikoff Method builds on it with a broader four-dimensional model and additional therapies. They are related, but they are not identical.
Does the Triad Of Health include a spiritual dimension?
No. The original Triad Of Health consists of Structural, Chemical and Emotional. The broader Skolnikoff Method adds the Spiritual dimension.
What is the Applied Kinesiology diagram?
It represents specialized terminology used in Professional Applied Kinesiology and illustrates relationships among different structures, reflexes and systems. The Triad Of Health can be seen as part of this larger diagram.
What is the 24-hour organ clock?
It is a Traditional Chinese Medicine model illustrating relationships among organ and meridian systems and the times associated with them. It is a traditional interpretive model, not a scientifically validated diagnostic schedule, and symptoms at a particular time of day can have many explanations that should be assessed in the appropriate clinical context.
What is the Five Element Diagram?
It is a diagram from Touch for Health by Dr. John Thie that illustrates relationships among organs and glands, the elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood) and emotions. It is shared here as an educational, traditional framework.
Does the Triad Of Health replace conventional medical care?
The Triad Of Health is an educational framework for considering a person's health from several dimensions. It is not presented as a replacement for conventional medical care. Please do not stop or change any prescribed medication or medical care without speaking with the professional who prescribed it.
How do I get started?
You can schedule an examination with Triad Of Health Family Healing Center. Schedule your examination or call (415) 459-4313.
Your Health Is More Than One Symptom
A comprehensive health history can help provide a broader view of Structural, Chemical and Emotional factors that may be relevant to your concerns.
