Written to nourish your experience of physical challenge

Is surgery part of your life? Are you living with pain and limitation? Does your body feel like a stranger to you? This book was written to nourish your experience of surgery and other trauma, and to help you go beyond the conventionally accepted level of recovery. It shows you, the "patient," how to build dignity and participate actively throughout your recuperation and maintenance. It also provides a window for loved-ones and care-givers who wish to more deeply understand the experience of those recovering from physical challenges. My life and work inspired Healing Hip, Joint, and Knee Pain. Here's what others say about the book: "...a gem of a book that guides individuals in making changes that contribute to their whole-being." ~ Barbara Dossey RN, author of Rituals of Healing and Holistic Nursing. "I would like to see this book recommended to every orthopedic patient after surgery, it could enhance the quality of life for anyone suffering from orthopedic pain and disability." ~ Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. "So many need to hear the things you know. Your book is a great addition to my library." ~ Patch Adams MD. This book can help you feel at home in your body again. I grew up with orthopedic problems - I understand the experience better than most practitioners. I know the nature of pain, insecurity, and many other responses to surgery, injury, and chronic discomfort. I work with those living with a wide variety of traumas including bone fractures, joint pain, mobility problems, and orthopedic surgery. My clients become more comfortable, flexible, and energetic, while developing a new sense of physical and emotional self-knowledge. I am the Founder and Director of the Institute of Orthopedic Psychology. My unique approach is a synthesis of living with an artificial hip; graduate education in psychology, and 20 years of training and practice in anatomy and bodymind therapies.