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

  • 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.