clinic favorites

nervous system healing

  • When The Body Says No

    Clinical stories and research both paint a picture of the connections between mind and body. Includes the 7 A's of Healing that Dr. Wing references often as a framework for identifying sources of repression, oppression and limitation.

    When the Body Says No by Dr. Gabor Mate

  • Call of the Wild

    A hands on intro to somatic experiencing theory with activities. Learn what emotions are linked to fight, flight, fitting in, fawning and freeze states and steps toward exploring these with curiosity and self-compassion.

    Call of the Wild by Kimberly Ann Johnson

  • Sensual Self

    Journal with prompts to get out of the head and explore your felt sense of your lived experiences, past and present.

    Sensual Self by Ev’Yan Whitney

  • The Pain We Carry

    Hands-on guide and activities for trauma healing centered around liberation and rooted in somatic experiencing theory and internal family systems theory. This book also incorporates systemic oppression, generational trauma and the additional layers involved with complex PTSD.

    The Pain We Carry by Natalie Y. Gutiérrez

  • Rest is Resistance

    Truly a manifesto that encourages, inspires and reminds us all that "rest is our birthright."

    Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

pelvic health

  • Fertility Friday

    The basic anatomy and physiology text that we should all learn in public education. Everything about menstruation with basic info included about hormonal contraception and common health conditions. A thorough resource about fertility awareness method for both birth control or fertility planning. Author's podcast Fertility Friday has over 500 episodes.

    The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

  • Beyond the Pill

    Learn the impacts of hormonal birth control and general information about how naturopathic doctors generally think about supporting various conditions that stem partly from hormonal imbalances. Dr. Brighten is very active with blog posts and social media as well.

    Beyond the Pill by Jolene Brighten, ND

  • Period Repair Manual

    Another ND colleague writes about basic menstrual conditions and general ideas about naturopathic and integrative management options. Dr. Briden's blog posts are also a great resource.

    Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden, ND

  • Queer Conception

    A midwife's evidence-based and clinically based resource to share with the public about all things fertility, including IUI and IVF considerations.

    Queer Conception by Kristin Kali

  • What Fresh Hell is This?

    Everything every human should know about perimenopause and menopause, including the history of medical and clinical research (or rather, lack of it) in this areas. Gender-inclusive and written with a sense of humor.

    What Fresh Hell is This? by Heather Corinna

body image

  • You Just Need to Lose Weight

    Quick reference and start to exploring common myths and misconceptions about fat people to unlearn anti-fat bias and pieces of ableism.

    "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon

  • Reclaiming Body Trust: Break Free from a Culture of Body Perfection, Disordered Eating, and Other Traumas

    Resource packed with essays and ideas around mending the mind-body connection.

    Reclaiming Body Trust: Break Free from a Culture of Body Perfection, Disordered Eating, and Other Traumas by by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant

  • Intuitive Eating

    A classic resource by two dietician nutritionists first published in 1995 that continues to educate as a Health At Every Size (HAES) resource rooted in mindfulness and awareness.

    Intuitive Eating by by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch