I have worked with clients who have shared a variety of experiences with me. Here is a reading list that I put together and recommend. Some of these resources have been helpful for clients in guiding their healing and transition.

  1. The Brain’s Way of Healing, Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity by Norman Doidge MD
  2. The Brain That Changes Itself, Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Neuroscience by Norman Doidge MD
  3. EMDR: The Breakthrough “Eye Movement” Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Trauma by Francine Shapiro
  4. The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
  5. How to Change Your Mind:  What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
  6. The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout PhD. Yale University
  7. The Road Less Traveled M Scott Peck
  8. The Different Drum by M Scott Peck
  9. People of the Lie by  M Scott Peck
  10. Molecules of Emotion, the Science Behind Mind Body Medicine by Candace Pert PhD
  11. What the Bleep!? do we know, Down the Rabbit Hole (20th century fox video)
  12. Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber MD
  13. Theology of the Body by Christopher West
  14. NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
  15. Anatomy of the Spirit:  The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss, Ph.D.
  16. Meditation for Optimum Health by Andrew Weil and Jon Kabat-Zinn
  17. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the wisdom of your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness by John Kabat-Zinn Ph.D.
  18. Bold Love by Dan B. Allender and Dr. Temper Longmann III
  19. A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
  20. The ScrewTape Letters by C.S. Lewis
  21. The Shadow Effect by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson
  22. The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitative Relationships by Patrick Carnes
  23. The Gender Knot: Unraveling our Patriarchal Legacy by Allan G. Johnson
  24. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John E. Sarno, MD
  25. PolyVagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges
  26. Fields of Compassion by Judy Cannato

 

Research

Below you will find PDFs of peer reviewed research on the techniques that I practice.

  1. (EF) Growth and Transformation Among Women Healers
  2. (EF) Exploring the Psychological Aspects of Touch – Lessons from the Alexander Technique
  3. (EF) A Review of Research Evidence for Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Interventions in the Reduction of Pain Associated with Myofascial Trigger Points
  4. (EF) Update of Evidenced Based Interventions for Cancer Related Fatigue During and Following Treatment
  5. (EF) Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Pain
  6. (EF) Can Myofascial Techniques Modify Immunologic Parameters
  7. (EF) Best Uses of Osteopathic Manipulation
  8. (EF) Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain, A Randomized Controlled Trial
  9. (EF) A History of Manipulative Therapy (Physical Therapy)

Testimonials

My family lived through a nightmare as a neurosurgeon told us that our youngest son needed surgery now, that something was pushing on his brain. I have never been more scared in my life. We ended up being the lucky of the unlucky as it turned out to be an infection gone mad !  Karen played a big part of making my son whole again.  The treatments were excellent. Karen is very knowledgeable and was
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Chris Frechette
Several months after cervical spinal surgery I had yet to regain the range of motion I wanted, so I asked my primary care physician “What’s next?”  I’d tried traditional Physical therapy, so I was skeptical when she handed me a flyer… and questioned her with “more of the same”? She said she’d heard good things about Karen DeVille, and urged me to contact her.  I kept the flyer, and would glance at it occasionally, then
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Martha Brewer
A few years ago, my husband and I read “Your Inner Physician and You” by John E. Upledger.  This is a powerful book about Cranio Sacral Therapy and Somato Emotional Release.  After reading this book, we were eager to find an experienced practitioner and experience the benefits of cranio sacral therapy first hand.  Within days, we found Karen.  After our first sessions, we both knew that she was a gifted and very talented practitioner.  My husband Jacob, who’s spine curves
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Kristen Werblow, M.A., CPC
I first went to see Karen when I developed TMJ, as well as migraines, and at the time was recovering from a sinus infection. Karen’s amazing skills and touch made me feel better after each session. Her office environment is relaxing and friendly and I always felt like a “new person” when I left. As each session went on, my pain in my face/sinuses decreased and so did my anxiety. I thank Karen for making
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Lea
A friend referred me to Karen due to chronic shoulder pain. Through her thorough evaluation, I learned that the shoulder pain was a symptom of other issues, including a breathing problem. With a variety of treatment options, Karen was able to help me. Once the breathing was dealt with, the rest seemed to fall in place. A neck injury kept me going back and again, Karen used a variety of options based on what she saw
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Denise Lopez