The 12 Stages of Healing Book Review
I was recently asked to review “The 12 Stages of Healing” by Donald M. Epstein with Nathaniel Altman. I am overjoyed to share my thoughts and introduce this book to my audience.
The author Dr. Donald M. Epstein is a chiropractor and founder and developer of Somato Respiratory Integration and Network Spinal Analysis. Through Epstein’s work, he discovered twelve basic healing rhythms or stages we naturally progress through to release the restrictions in our bodies, hearts, and minds that create blocks and suffering in our lives. Together with Nathaniel Altman, an author of more than fifteen books on diet, philosophy and holistic health, they present “The 12 Stages of Healing” offering interesting insights into the complex relationship between mind, body and emotions
This book teaches how to use these insights to connect fully to your oneness and the unique gifts you have to offer your family, friends, community and the world. The process broken down into 12 easy to grasp stages, one per chapter. Each chapter discusses and teaches you to practice specific techniques that move you through each roadblock.
This integrative approach combines breath work, touch and movement allowing oneself to fully connect with their bodies. As a Neuropsychologist and a Board Certified Health Psychologist practicing Neurofeedback, this concept is the basis for all I do! I incorporate many of his teachings into my “5 Prong Approach to Healing”. In my practice, I find it crucial to treat all aspects of a patient, including Physical, Psychological, Emotional, Spiritual, and Energy. Healing the fractured sense of self within is paramount to becoming the best and most unified version of you!
Let this book serve as your guide to break free from physical pain, self-destructive patterns, addictions, self-sabotage or tired cycles that no longer serve you. Anyone who is seeking an integrated approach to mind/ body healing either for themselves or the patients they serve will benefit immensely from Donald Epstein’s insights.
This book breaks through the personal paradigms and social psychological constructs that keep you stuck. It is a step by step guide to healing and becoming whole, so you can once again be filled with vitality, life force, spirit and oneness with creation. Any old belief systems you hold will be dismantled, freeing you from a self-created prison of guilt, shame, anxiety, regret and both physical and emotional pain. These constructs will be replaced by a fully healed and emotionally whole perspective.
I highly recommend allowing yourself to incorporate this wisdom into your daily life. If you would like guidance using my 5 Prong approach, please contact me for a consultation today by filling out the form below. Together we can help you heal and become the person you are meant to be. Happy, healthy and fulfilled. There is a Way!®
