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Special Announcement — Our New Book - just published!
The Memory Palace of Bones
exploring embodiment through the skeletal system
A Book by Jeff Rockwell and David Lauterstein
The Memory Palace of Bones is an unprecedented exploration of the anatomy of the bones of the body, and a unique set of reflections on the role each individual bone plays in our lives, looking at both its physical and energetic contributions. The field of mind-body medicine and healthcare is growing, yet there are few “enlightened” anatomy books. In The Memory Palace of Bones, the authors offer an inspiring, beautifully written book on this deeper layer of the body-mind. Those who read the book will enjoy a deeper insight into the essence of the core layer of their body and lives. It combines the anatomical expertise of the authors with their appreciation for the beauty of the body and uniquely arises from two lifetimes involving extensive clinical expertise as well as valuing imagination as a source of wisdom and depth. Bones as a wisdom source is a topic that until now has never been systematically covered. It will be read and treasured by practitioners and students of massage therapy, bodywork, movement professionals, Zero Balancers, chiropractors, osteopaths, Rolfers, body-centered psychotherapists, students and teachers of yoga, performing artists and other health professionals as well as by laymen wanting a greater understanding of and connection to their bodies.
My books, Music CD and its download are sold by their publishers and distributors.
The Deep Massage Book:
How to Combine Structure and Energy in Bodywork
Available as a paperback through Redwing Book Company or Amazon; additionally as an e-book through Redwing Book Company:
$39.95
$31.96
$39.95
“An absolute masterpiece! Written by a true master of this ancient craft; and a joy to read.”
- Dr. Robert Schleip, International Rolfing® Instructor
“The most innovative book for bodyworkers in the past 30 years!”
- Bob King, founder of Chicago School of Massage Therapy
Life in the Bones:
A Biography of Dr. Fritz Smith and Zero Balancing
Available as hardcover through the publisher, Upledger Productions. Upledger also has just made it available as an ebook as well!!
https://tinyurl.com/yc79cn9o
$42.95
"This amazing biography taught me more about the energy body and the origin and evolution of mind/body therapies that I have learned in 30 years of practice and teaching."
- Paul Sibcy
“In this brilliant piece of work the author, David Lauterstein, shares Fritz Smith’s life journey and the development of Zero Balancing in such a compelling way that it turns the story into something that inspires one’s life paths.”
- John Matthew Upledger
Putting the Soul Back in the Body
A witty little book written in 1984! Subtitled “A Manual of Imaginative ‘Anatomy for Massage Therapists,”it is essentially out-of-print, but I recently had a few copies made.
Available only through direct order hello@david-lauterstein.com
$22.00 plus postage
"Makes a dry subject surprisingly juicy!”
- Medical Self-care magazine
Roots and Branches
A 60 minute CD of solo acoustic guitar for massage and/or relaxation. I improvised “Roots and Branches” accompanying three of my favorite graduate students doing actual massages in the recording studio.
Unfortunately the CD’s sold by Amazon are fake copies - If you want the CD, contact me directly at hello@david-lauterstein.com. - $16.98 plus postage.
You can also hear the whole hour on YouTube here.
“Roots and Branches is a favorite of mine and of my clients. It’s timeless music that I never get tired of listening to. David’s inclusion of massage therapists actually performing massage in the studio while this was being recorded was a stroke of genius. I highly recommend it - not just for massage therapists, but for anyone who loves good music. It’s impossible to remain in a stressed-out frame of mind (and body) when you listen to it.”
- Laura Allen Clayton
The Art of Massage:
Ways of touching
I have a new online CE course available through my school. It is basically my newest book. Commonly it is said massage is an art and a science, but precisely how it is an art is not often explored. This course provides an abundance of writings to stimulate the imagination of the therapist. It helps connect deeper anatomical and physiological understandings with heightened hands-on skill to help clients create a whole higher level of health in themselves and in the world we share.
"An artist both of words and touch, he delightfully informs the reader.”