Body Wisdom: Light Touch for Optimal Health

ProsPhysical Helping bookWonderful step by step directionsGreat photosConsHave to be open to new ideas

I have been reading numerous books lately on various forms of health and healing systems. I recently purchased this 210 page soft cover book (Body Wisdom: Light touch for optimal health by Sharon Giammatteo, Ph.D.) for a bargain price on Amazon. I found this book to be similar to other energy healing books I have read in the past, but also somewhat unique in its approach to touch healing. The author has studied various touch energy healing systems and developed her own method she calls “Integrative Manual Therapy.”It is a very easy system to learn from the book; however, “easy does not mean simple.” The black and white photographs and illustrations along with the clear instructions makes this book an easy read; nevertheless, this system does take a very long time to master because most of the exercises shown require many hours practice in each of the numerous positions. A half hour seems to be the absolute minimum time required for each healing point and also doing it several times a day for long periods of time. In other words, you MUST be willing to devote large blocks of time in each position shown in this book for the best results according to the author.This book is organized into three parts. Part one is a very personal biography of the author’s horrible childhood which is not a pleasant read because it involves beatings and rape. In this respect I am impressed with the author’s courage and determination not to allow her past to control her future. The second part explains her personal education and development of her system of healing. The final part deals specifically with how to deal with a wide range of health issues including women’s special health needs.I did find this book and system to be unique and may include some of the techniques in my own energy healing practices; however, my only complaint about this system is the amount of time required to treat most health issues.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated/Chair Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga for seniors and the physically challenged)

When the 'panadol' or whatever your potion doesnt work, this is something to try. Nerve pain is notoriously difficult to manage, as those of us who get it, can testify. These methods require your time and input to manage the pain. I found it effective on the couple of times I tried it, but have to say, when you have to get up and go, the pills are my first choice - if they work.

This author is very gifted! How she connects the sense of touch with healing is amazing! Now, if I can only remember to try her method before taking a tylenol I could be totally free from pharmacy drugs!

A friend recommended it. It has some interesting exercises and the choice is yours as to which part of the book would be helpful to you. Focus on what part of the book appeals to you. It is not necessary to read the entire book. It either fits our needs or not. You don't now unless you purchase it.

I am a massage therapist practising Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Strain Counterstrain as well as MET and an Upledger Craniosacral therapist and have found this book to be most amazing! The techniques work better than some of my Craniosacral techniques. Best of all every treatment in this book can be done without a therapist! Allowing the client/patient to assist in his/her own care is the fastest way to healing I know! Great Book for EVERYONE!

A good book for beginning energy healing. Not enough information to heal. Speaking out what you want to heal and focus on the placing the healing energy. The body code, any of Eric Pearls books and videos is a great help. This will get you on the path of experiencing healing.

If you're interested in techniques that are proven to help, read this book.

I choosed this book, because I'm studying IMT. The book is fantastic informativ. I recommend this produkt to all body therapist. but allso to anybody, who is just interessted in alternativ treatment. You can help your selv and others.

The technique is amazing, highly effective if you can notice the subtle changes in your life. It works perfectly if you do reiki as well