Physical Movement

Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement and Moving Towards Connection and Wholeness guides you through the approach that enables you to move and live as you’re made to. This approach is based upon Clinical Somatic Education developed by Thomas Hanna. This is an empowering method that helps you to learn and understand what your subconscious muscular holding patterns are that are causing or contributing to your pain, restricted movement, and disconnection. You then learn how to release these holding patterns, through very intentional, gentle yet powerful somatic movements.

A comprehensive resource for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and movement therapists--exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and daily-living activities for back pain, scoliosis, disc disease, and 18 other spinal conditions Safe Movement for All Spines is an essential guide for all movement...

 A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone else interested in moving better and feeling better. 

Break free from chronic pain and accelerate injury recovery using evidence-based physical rehabilitation strategies. Whether you are dealing with a fresh sports injury or battling persistent daily aches, your body possesses a profound biological capacity to heal. This empowering guide transforms...

It’s never too late to start stretching exercises for health, strength, and mobility! Do you find yourself getting stiffer and more tense with age? Do the active hobbies you used to love suddenly cause you pain or injury? Regular stretching keeps our limbs flexible, elongated, and healthy at any age. As we move from middle age into our senior years, it becomes even more important. In fact, a stretching routine will help build good posture, encourage muscle relaxation, and relieve many aches and pains. It can even improve your mental state through mindfulness and relaxation!

Transform chronic pain into physical empowerment with an evidence-based physical therapy framework for injury recovery. If you feel anxious about making joint aches worse or frustrated by conflicting fitness advice, this calm, practical guide offers a clear path forward. Safely rebuild your...