__NOINDEX__ David R. Hawkins, M.D. (born June 3, 1927) is an American psychiatrist, mystic, author and spiritual teacher in Sedona, Arizona. He is best known for his work on applied kinesiology, which he believes can assist in distinguishing the truth or falsity of a statement. He directs the non-profit Institute for Advanced Spiritual Research Inc. and operates Veritas Publishing to publish his books and seminars.