Handspring Publishing

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Established in Scotland in 2011, Handspring Publishing is recognized as a leading publisher in the field of manual therapies and movement. Handspring publishes highly illustrated books that support bodyworkers and manual therapists to further their understanding of the human body and its movement and to practically apply this knowledge to their practice.

Handspring Publishing was acquired by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in March 2022, and is now operating under the Singing Dragon imprint. Their books are distributed in Canada by UBC Press.

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Somatic Practice in Yoga Therapy

Explorations of body, movement, mind, and self

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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Assessment and Treatment Methods for Manual Therapists

The Most Effective and Efficient Treatment Every Time

By Jeffrey Burch; Illustrated by Peter Anthony
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

This book is a comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date assessment and treatment methods that form the cornerstone of manual therapy. Complete with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, this best-practice guide is essential reading for both practitioners and students across manual therapy looking to elevate their practice.

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Myofascial Induction™ Volume 2: The Lower Body

An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

Volume 2 of this two-book set summarizes and expands on the theoretical aspects covered in Volume 1, and explains the therapeutic procedures of MIT for the thoracic and lumbar spine, the pelvis, and the lower body with full colour photographs of non-embalmed cadavers.

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Myofascial Induction™ 2-volume set

An Anatomical Approach to Fascial Dysfunction

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

An illustrated two-volume set depicting the effect of manual interventions on underlying body structures. Each volume contains full colour photographs of the dissection of non-embalmed cadavers and covers the science, principles and applications of Myofascial Inductions to the upper body, thoracic and lumbar spine, pelvis and lower body.

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The Science of Movement, Exercise, and Mental Health

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

This book provides both the scientific underpinnings of the link between movement and mental health, and practical advice to help individuals achieve their goals. Inspired by the author’s 17 years’ experience in movement therapy, it is professionally focussed and broadly applicable across a range of different disciplines.

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Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 2

Special Sense Organs, Orofacial Pain, Headache, and Cranial Nerves

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

This richly illustrated guide to the foundational techniques of cranial osteopathy focuses on Special Sense Organs, Orofacial Pain, Headaches and the Cranial Nerves

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Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 1

TMJ and Mouth Disorders, and Cranial Techniques

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

A richly illustrated guide to the foundational techniques of cranial osteopathy, with a specific focus on TMJ and mouth disorders.

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An Inner Approach to Cranial Osteopathy

By Timothy Marris; Foreword by Hollis King
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

A holistic guide to Cranial Osteopathy, helping the practitioner to understand and develop their own specific treatment approach. With a focus on strengthening both your mental and physical osteopathic skill set, this guide will help you “centre' yourself in your practice, and apply this approach to the different areas of the body.

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The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

By Brittany Fair; Illustrated by Bruce Hogarth
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

An accessible introduction to how yoga and meditation affect the brain. Each chapter will guide the reader through the latest yoga and meditation research and break down complex topics into easily digestible points. The book also explores the current limitations in studying these practices and offers tools for interpreting scientific literature.

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The Memory Palace of Bones

Exploring Embodiment through the Skeletal System

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

Bringing together the science and art of skeletal anatomy in a beautifully holistic fashion, this erudite, inspirational resource explores the role that each bone plays in our structure and movement, as well as what they can contribute to our inner lives.

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Pelvic Rehabilitation

The Manual Therapy and Exercise Guide across the Lifespan

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

This book presents paradigms and programs for pelvic health conditions over the lifespan from childhood to senior years, with medical pearls and storytelling. It includes new concepts and practices with the integration of Medical Therapeutic Yoga and Pilates into rehabilitation prescriptions, sexual medicine, and strategies for healing pain.

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The Myofascial System in Form and Movement

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing

In The Myofascial System in Form and Movement, Lauri Nemetz invites readers into the rich dialogue around movement, delving into anatomy, concepts of space, and the many other disciplines that are taking interest in the myofascial universe.

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