Resources
These are some of the works that have influenced how I understand the body and the nervous system. They also inform how I work with clients.
Some are clinical and anatomical. Others explore attention, perception, and how change occurs.
This page exists for those who are curious to explore further.
Bookshelf
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A Brain Is Born — John E. Upledger, DO, OMM
Directly connected to CranioSacral Therapy and nervous system development.CranioSacral Therapy — John E. Upledger, DO, OMM
Foundational introduction to the principles and clinical application of CranioSacral Therapy.SomatoEmotional Release — John E. Upledger, DO, OMM
Explores how the body holds and releases deeply stored physiological and emotional patterns.Wisdom in the Body — Michael Kern
Examines the nervous system and therapeutic presence through the lens of CranioSacral Therapy.Your Inner Physician and You — John E. Upledger, DO, OMM
Introduces the body’s inherent capacity for self-regulation and healing. -
Anatomy Trains — Thomas W. Myers
A systems-based view of fascia and the interconnected structure of the body.Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System — Carla Stecco, MD
Detailed anatomical reference on fascial continuity and organization.Anatomy of Breathing — Blandine Calais-Germain
Explains the anatomical and mechanical basis of breathing.Job’s Body — Deane Juhan
Comprehensive exploration of anatomy, touch, and bodywork.The Endless Web — R. Louis Schultz, PhD, and Rosemary Feitis, DO
Introduces the fascial system as a continuous structural network.The Psoas Book — Liz Koch
Explores the psoas muscle and its role in posture, movement, and nervous system regulation. -
In an Unspoken Voice — Peter A. Levine, PhD
Directly relevant to how the nervous system stores and resolves held patterns.Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers — Robert M. Sapolsky, PhD
Clear physiological explanation of stress and nervous system function. -
The Ease of Being — Jean Klein
Explores the relationship between attention and the body through direct observation and stillness.Awareness Through Movement — Moshe Feldenkrais, DSc
Introduces how attention and gentle movement can reorganize the nervous system and improve function. A foundational work in somatic education.Somatics — Thomas Hanna, PhD
Explores how awareness can restore voluntary control over chronic muscular tension and improve ease of movement.The Thinking Body — Mabel Elsworth Todd
Examines how perception and attention influence posture, movement, and structural organization.
Reflections
Reflections on the body, awareness, and the gradual process of holding less.
When Tension Feels Normal: The Armor We Forget We're Wearing
The tension itself usually feels normal. That what makes the body’s protective patterns so interesting is that we don’t realize we’re carrying them until they begin to let go.
When The Body Stops Trying So Hard
Many people don’t realize how much effort they’re carrying until they experience even a brief moment without it.
If that tension or pain coming back isn’t the problem, then what is?
Sometimes the most important part isn’t that the tension came back — it’s that your body experienced a brief moment without it.