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.
An Inner Approach to Cranial Osteopathy
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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Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 1
TMJ and Mouth Disorders, and Cranial Techniques
A richly illustrated guide to the foundational techniques of cranial osteopathy, with a specific focus on TMJ and mouth disorders.
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Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 2
Special Sense Organs, Orofacial Pain, Headache, and Cranial Nerves
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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The Science of Movement, Exercise, and Mental Health
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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Myofascial Induction™ 2-volume set
An Anatomical Approach to Fascial Dysfunction
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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Myofascial Induction™ Volume 2: The Lower Body
An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction
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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Assessment and Treatment Methods for Manual Therapists
The Most Effective and Efficient Treatment Every Time
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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Somatic Practice in Yoga Therapy
Explorations of body, movement, mind, and self
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The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice
Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function
The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice explains the importance and benefits of self-regulating the nervous system, focusing on the vagus nerve. The author addresses the anatomy and evolution of the vagus nerve, and describes practical, evidence-based methods to stimulate it, giving practitioners the tools to assist their clients in myriad ways.
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Architecture of Human Living Fascia
The Extracellular Matrix and Cells Revealed Through Endoscopy
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Balanced Ligamentous Tension in Osteopathic Practice
Balanced Ligamentous Tension has been welcomed by osteopaths worldwide who seek to work precisely but with patient comfort and safety. As well as giving technical guidance and acting as a reference, this book seeks to nurture understanding of the reciprocal relationship between structural integrity and healthy function in the body.
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Experiential Anatomy
Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness
An illustrated guide to mindful practices using experiential anatomy and yoga therapy to promote self-regulation and positive neuroplastic changes. This book teaches movement professionals and students how to deepen functional interoceptive awareness to compassionately explore and repattern habits of breath, alignment and movement.
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