Books & Stuff

Healing Ancient Wounds: The Renegade’s Wisdom
by John F. Barnes, P.T.

This book is written by the founder of the Myofascial Release Approach, and is highly recommended for anyone interested in or currently receiving Myofascial Release. It is filled with stories from clients and therapists, tied together with explanations of the concepts behind the treatment, written in a conversational style.

Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
by Peter A. Levine

This is such an eye-opening and empowering book. It discusses trauma, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. I learned a lot about myself while reading this book, and gained a deeper understanding for others as well. I would recommend this book to anyone in search of healing.

The Web That Has No Weaver
by Ted J. Kaptchuk, O.M.D.

In this book, Traditional Chinese Medicine is explained in terms that our Western culture can understand. Topics include meridians (energy channels), yin and yang, patterns of disharmony, and methods of diagnosis. This is a great resource for anyone who receives Shiatsu (or other Asian healing arts) and is interested in learning more about the theories behind it.

Take Five
by Pamela Ferguson

Five Element Theory is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and this book describes it simply and with lots of color. Read this book to learn how emotions, colors, seasons, flavors, and many other aspects of our environments affect the energy flow in our bodies.

Acupressure’s Potent Points
by Michael Reed Gach

This is a self-care guide for many common conditions and discomforts. It is organized by specific ailments including headaches, allergies, memory and concentration, pain, and shoulder tension. Each chapter has specific acupressure points for relieving symptoms, with descriptions, photos, and diagrams.

Listening
by Lee Coit

This is a simple guide for developing and learning to trust your intuition. The information is valuable for making decisions of all kinds, and learning to sense when you are on the right track.