Only Quintessenial beings manipulate kinesis this way. A specific organ in a quintessenial's body allows them to manipulate kinesis. Each being is born with their ability, and they learn to control it, the same way humans learn to walk and talk.
Most quintessenials are born only able to manipulate one form of kinesis: Like fire, ice, water, sound and further. The more abilities one has the harder they are to control. Some are born with out abilities, they are called: a Komai.
Since quintessence is a natural ability, it is also hereditary. If both parents share a similar quintessence type, the child will most likely follow suit.