These wellbeing, health, psychology and massage books have greatly influenced and shaped my clinical practice and personal life.
Psychology, Self-Help and Trauma Books
In the journey of self discovery and healing, books on psychology and trauma play a pivotal role. They offer insights into the complexities of the human mind and wellbeing, providing valuable strategies for personal growth and healing trauma.
The Humming Effect: Sound Healing for Health and Happiness, Goldman & Goldman
https://amzn.eu/d/d3CBik8
Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More, Joe Vitale
https://amzn.eu/d/fc8SUoS
At Zero: The Final Secrets to “Zero Limits” The Quest for Miracles Through Ho’oponopono, Joe Vitale
https://amzn.eu/d/ciwLUO4
The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits, Wim Hof
https://amzn.eu/d/4MR2akr
Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork, Dan Brule
https://amzn.eu/d/7cH10TA
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life, Susan David
https://amzn.eu/d/9zFK5yU
The Science of Self-Discipline: The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and Self-Control to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals (Live a Disciplined Life), Peter Hollins
https://amzn.eu/d/arLFJqF
Leader’s Guide to Emotional Agility (Emotional Intelligence), The: How to Use Soft Skills to Get Hard Results (The Leader’s Guide), Kerrie Fleming
https://amzn.eu/d/cLlIkwK
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences, Peter A. Levine PhD
https://amzn.eu/d/hiCnVsj
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel Van Der Kolk
https://amzn.eu/d/fxqnTzJ
The Pathwork of Self-Transformation, Eva Pierranos
https://amzn.eu/d/fyp6jxl
Mind/Body Prescription, John E Sarno MD
https://amzn.eu/d/4MGSKsP
Deep Bodywork and Personal Development: Harmonizing Our Bodies, Emotions and Thoughts, Jack Painter
https://amzn.eu/d/0JY5zUw
Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body, Peter A Levine, PhD
https://amzn.eu/d/0rpXO8G
Core Energetics: Developing the Capacity to Love and Heal, John C Pierrakos MD
https://amzn.eu/d/9gRK2VK
Understanding Meditation, Naomi Humphrey
https://amzn.eu/d/00bO1NB
Medical, Science, and Anatomy Books
For those interested in the human body and its intricacies, the field of medicine and anatomy presents vast knowledge. These books are essential for students, professionals, and anyone with a keen interest in the sciences. This part of the reading list highlights critical texts that inspired me to attain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human biology.
Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (Oxford Quick Reference), Jonathan Law & Elizabeth Martin
https://amzn.eu/d/cuHAvHm
Fascial Manipulation® Practical Part – First Level, L Stecco & A Stecco
https://amzn.eu/d/arUB8Qq
Fascial Manipulation® Practical Part – Second Level, L Stecco & A Stecco
https://amzn.eu/d/bhyv9CY
Understanding Meditation, Naomi Humphrey
https://amzn.eu/d/00bO1NB
The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease, Daniel Lieberman
https://amzn.eu/d/ajdZbkK
The Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why, Dean Burnett
https://amzn.eu/d/9aq1FEP
The Science of Meditation: The expert guide to the neuroscience of mindfulness and how to harness it, Daniel Goleman & Richard J Davidson
https://amzn.eu/d/h9bzL5j
Written In Bone: hidden stories in what we leave behind, Professor Sue Black
https://amzn.eu/d/4sJqDD1
The Neural Basis of Motor Control, Vernon B. Brooks
https://amzn.eu/d/33TUwzI
Understanding Pain: Exploring the Perception of Pain, Fernando Cervero
https://amzn.eu/d/8ClfaN5
Experiencing Chronic Pain in Society, Lous Heshusius
https://amzn.eu/d/9vgJOEv
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, Harriet Beinfeld and Efram Korngold
https://amzn.eu/d/6byiRyn
Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System, Carla Stecco MD
https://amzn.eu/d/dXV8KtF
Architecture of Human Living Fascia: Cells and Extracellular Matrix as Revealed by Endoscopy (Book & DVD), Jean-Claude Guimberteau
https://amzn.eu/d/ic5ZTYq
The Peripheral Mind: Philosophy of Mind and the Peripheral Nervous System, István Aranyosi
https://amzn.eu/d/0I4SUtV
Clinical Massage Therapy: Understanding, Assessing and Treating Over 70 Conditions , Fiona Rattray & Linda Ludwig
https://amzn.eu/d/9ezg4Nb
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Gerard J Tortora & Bryan Derrickson
https://amzn.eu/d/1iqvmk7
The Theory of Synergetic Spinal Mechanics and PPT Manipulation, J R Bayliss
https://amzn.eu/d/2ZsdiHB
Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more, Andrew Biel
https://amzn.eu/d/5zZnWOk
Trail Guide to the Body, 6th edition – Student Workbook, Andrew Biel
https://amzn.eu/d/iiJcMvu
Muscle Manual, Dr Nikita A Vizniak
https://amzn.eu/d/fftbFN9
Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians, Hattam & Smeatham
https://amzn.eu/d/azzEfly
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint: A Practical Guide, John Gibbons
https://amzn.eu/d/fUAGNyO
Books for Manual Therapists and Health Workers
Massage therapy represents the perfect balance of artistic and scientific application. The following book recommendations are aimed at students and practitioners of massage therapy and allied health work. This section focuses on literature that has enhanced my understanding of various techniques, anatomical principles, and the therapeutic benefits of massage.
Remembering Ida Rolf, Rosemary Feltis
https://amzn.eu/d/0Rmq86I
Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing, B.K.S. Iyengar
https://amzn.eu/d/1KdLpvQ
Your Inner Physician and You: Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, Upledger
https://amzn.eu/d/8dLOoUH
Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, Gillie Boulton
https://amzn.eu/d/27SAgOS
Seated Acupressure Bodywork: A Practical Handbook for Therapists, Andrew Parfitt
https://amzn.eu/d/1XDWxBq
The Complete Guide to Clinical Massage (Complete Guides), Christopher M Norris
https://amzn.eu/d/fF0hKea
Deep Tissue Massage (Hands-On Guides for Therapists), Jane Johnson
https://amzn.eu/d/eqjAcZj
Complete Guide to Sports Massage, The (Complete Guides), Tim Paine
https://amzn.eu/d/4FheB0B
The Vital Glutes: Connecting the Gait Cycle to Pain and Dysfunction, John Gibbons
https://amzn.eu/d/5o9OWgU
The Whartons’ Stretch Book, Jim and Phil Wharton
https://amzn.eu/d/io6vR1a
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being, Julia Lawless
https://amzn.eu/d/9SFPaaa
A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation: an evidence- and clinical-based approach, Luomala, Pihlman
https://amzn.eu/d/gRmdyoN
Relating to Clients: The Therapeutic Relationship for Complementary Therapists, Su Fox
https://amzn.eu/d/foM5x7O
The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being, Staugaard-Jones
https://amzn.eu/d/dxw5qaW
Postural Correction: Hands-On Guides for Therapists, Jane Johnson
https://amzn.eu/d/cuydqNO
Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy, Whitney Lowe
https://amzn.eu/d/cDi5gJN
Emotional Anatomy by Stanley Keleman
https://amzn.eu/d/2s230Os
Tendon and Ligament Healing: Manual Therapy for Chronic Injuries, William Weintraub
https://amzn.eu/d/e8A8M1O
Fascial Dysfunction: Manual Therapy Approaches, Leon Chaitow
https://amzn.eu/d/4fxUHOZ
The Myofascial Release Manual 4th (fourth) Edition by Carol J Manheim
https://amzn.eu/d/2x0WGj0
The Book of Shiatsu, Paul Lundberg
https://amzn.eu/d/9idWU4u
Massage Is Weird: How to Beat Burnout and Kick Butt as a Massage Therapist, Ian Harvey
https://amzn.eu/d/3mc6YLa
Save Your Hands!: Injury Prevention for Massage Therapists, Lauriann Greene
https://amzn.eu/d/cXWbHVa
Postural Assessment (Hands-On Guides for Therapists), Jane Johnson
https://amzn.eu/d/7IGDJ4k
Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy, Mel Cash
https://amzn.eu/d/eeDyaa9
Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Bret Contreras
https://amzn.eu/d/5dn5t4p
Spine and Joint Articulation for Manual Therapists, Gyer-Michael-Calvert-Painter
https://amzn.eu/d/gyhYvCB
Advanced Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists: Adaptive Clinical Skills for Peripheral and Extremity Manipulation, Gyer & Michael
https://amzn.eu/d/iFbUHS2
Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists: A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations, Gyer and Michael, Ricky Davis
https://amzn.eu/d/dpf4uMj
Fascial Fitness: How to Be Vital, Elastic and Dynamic in Everyday Life and Sport, Robert Schleip
https://amzn.eu/d/7TGot0U
Myofascial Release: Hands-on Guides for Therapists, Ruth Duncan
https://amzn.eu/d/3YTR354
Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique, Whitney Lowe
https://amzn.eu/d/cEoNTKz
Advanced Remedial Massage, Mel Cash
https://amzn.eu/d/03RAOPi
Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the Treatment of Chronic Pain, Fairweather & Mari
https://amzn.eu/d/fLWeVXd
A Guide to Better Movement: The Science and Practice of Moving With More Skill And Less Pain, Todd Hargrove
https://amzn.eu/d/ioaAMk3
Out in the Open, Revised Edition: The Complete Male Pelvis, R Louis Schultz
https://amzn.eu/d/iEwwLCS
Fascial Release for Structural Balance, James Earls and Thomas Myers
https://amzn.eu/d/3JzqWeL
Myofascial Release: The Search for Excellence, John F Barnes
https://amzn.eu/d/3fmkIS0
The Strength Training Anatomy Workout: Starting Strength with Bodyweight Training and Minimal Equipment, Frederic Delavier & Michael Gundill
https://amzn.eu/d/cNiAjtL
Moving Stretch: Work Your Fascia to Free Your Body, Suzanne Wylde
https://amzn.eu/d/eNSouxC
Handbook of Clinical Massage: A Complete Guide for Students and Practitioners, Mario-Paul Cassar ND
https://amzn.eu/d/1hfxYqd
Hand Maintenance Guide for Massage Therapists: The Art of an Injury Free Career, Shogo Mochizuki
https://amzn.eu/d/2l6Ok8M
Neurokinetic Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Manual Muscle Testing, David Weinstock
https://amzn.eu/d/0hYXulQ
Hands on Sports Therapy, Keith Ward
https://amzn.eu/d/bgLap5L
Understanding the Human Foot: An Illustrated Guide to Form and Function for Practitioners, James Earls
https://amzn.eu/d/2YFC9FK
Delavier’s Stretching Anatomy, Frederic Delavier
https://amzn.eu/d/eQuwo6V
Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals, Thomas Myers
https://amzn.eu/d/3IOn68q
The Concise Book of Trigger Points, Simeon Niel-Asher
https://amzn.eu/d/jdK3Ggh
The Strength Training Anatomy Workout II: Building Strength and Power with Free Weights and Machines: 2, Frederic Delavier
https://amzn.eu/d/gxL1zqn
Delavier’s Core Training Anatomy, Frederic Delavier and Michael Gundill
https://amzn.eu/d/a2RphZl
The Anatomy of Sports Injuries: Your Illustrated Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, Brad Walker
https://amzn.eu/d/ch4d4fl
Core Anatomy – Illustrated, Parkin Logan & McCarthy
https://amzn.eu/d/hJVQIpt
Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement, James Earls
https://amzn.eu/d/dbtICWn
Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists, Mary Sanderson
https://amzn.eu/d/7sBjqiK
The Soft Tissue Release Handbook: Reducing Pain and Improving Performance, Mary Sanderson and Jim Odell
https://amzn.eu/d/frEALlq
Stretching, Bob Anderson
https://amzn.eu/d/7dV0AjN
Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook), Davies & Davies
https://amzn.eu/d/eDDZjka
Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists, John Gibbons
https://amzn.eu/d/4tLn0NI
Putting It All Together: The New Orthomolecular Nutrition (NTC KEATS – HEALTH), Hoffer & Walker
https://amzn.eu/d/8G0ydOI
Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology: Critical Thinking and Practical Application, Ruth Werner
https://amzn.eu/d/dzk6tYs
The New Book of Yoga, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
https://amzn.eu/d/5sYAGVM
The Right-brain Business Plan A Creative, Visual Map for Success, Jennifer Lee
https://amzn.eu/d/1rpMfNQ
Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention: An Easy, At-Home Guide for Overcoming Common Strains, Pains and Conditions, Aliana Kim
https://amzn.eu/d/7lW9ITw
A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping, John Gibbons
https://amzn.eu/d/evS6Nke
Succeeding in Business: Starting and Running a Practice for Professionals in Therapy and Healthcare, Pip Hardy & Tony Sumner
https://amzn.eu/d/iKglF7C
The Frozen Shoulder Workbook: Trigger Point Therapy for Overcoming Pain & Regaining Range of Motion, Clair Davies
https://amzn.eu/d/cKeZXUO
Amma: The Ancient Art of Oriental Healing, Tina Sohn & Donna Finando
https://amzn.eu/d/fDg8yhD
Why Do I Hurt? Adriaan Louw
https://amzn.eu/d/2ZzrTna
Biotensegrity: The Structural Basis of Life, Graham Scarr
https://amzn.eu/d/a6OjDZL
Scars, Adhesions and the Biotensegral Body: Science, Assessment and Treatment, Trewartha and Wheeler
https://amzn.eu/d/eSV0Rbx
Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World, Dr Kelly Starrett
https://amzn.eu/d/ejulMKe
The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Massage and Yoga: A Comprehensive, Practical Guide to Natural Health, Relaxation and Vitality, McGilvery Reed & Mehta
https://amzn.eu/d/99XmaRU
The Psoas Solution: The Practitioner’s Guide to Rehabilitation, Corrective Exercise, and Training for Improved Function, Evan Oscar
https://amzn.eu/d/dUlc0BO
Anma: The Art of Japanese Massage, Shogo Mochizuki
https://amzn.eu/d/hA6UUjt
Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice, Dryden & Moyer
https://amzn.eu/d/gSLgYYT
Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch, Finando & Finando
https://amzn.eu/d/f0gClNx
The Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality, Shultz and Feltis
https://amzn.eu/d/gHN1Q62
Bodywise: An Introduction to Hellerwork for Regaining Flexibility and Well-Being, Heller & Henkin
https://amzn.eu/d/ggweVDy
Touching Light: How to Free Your Fiber-Optic Fascia, Ronelle Wood
https://amzn.eu/d/7iQdZQS
Meet Your Body: CORE Bodywork Tools to Release Bodymindcore Trauma, Noah Karrasch
https://amzn.eu/d/82YGV9z
Freeing Emotions and Energy Through Myofascial Release, Noah Karrasch
https://amzn.eu/d/0xTYoAI
Breath: Improve your health and wellbeing by discovering the lost art of breathing, James Nestor
https://amzn.eu/d/6RMDN0I
Therapeutic Stretching, Jane Johnson
https://amzn.eu/d/dq8JdKn