The Bibliography

In lieu of a references page for each blog post, I have an included the references for the entire subject, to be expanded as content increases. For ease, I reference the last name of the author in the blog paragraph for more important works.  Polyvagal Acupuncture (TM) and all materials are trademarked intellectual property. Please do not use without a reference.

Alshak, M. N., & Das, J. M. (2023). Neuroanatomy, Sympathetic Nervous System. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542195/

American Academy of Neurology. (n.d.). Autonomic Disorders. Retrieved from American Academy of Neurology.

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. (n.d.). Understanding Autoimmune Diseases. Retrieved from AANP.

Brampton, S. (2021). The Nature of Trauma: My Talks with a Dead Guy. December 2021.

Body Co Toronto. (n.d.). The Naturopathic Approach to Treating Autoimmune Disease. Retrieved from Body Co Toronto.

Casale, J. B. T. (2023). Physiology, Vestibular System. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing. doi:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532978/

Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy. Retrieved from Cleveland Clinic.

Deadman, P., et al. (2007). A Manual of Acupuncture. Sung In Printing America, Inc., Daly City.

Epidemic Answers. (n.d.). The depth of her touch: A biography of Svetlana Masgutova, PhD, creator of the MNRI® Reflex Integration Program. Retrieved from https://epidemicanswers.org

Fang, L., & Li, T. H.-T.-X.-Z. (2015, October). What is the Acupoint? A preliminary review of Acupoints. Pain Medicine, 16, 1905–1915. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12761

Feldenkrais, M. (1978). Awareness Through Movement. Paris, France.

Heller, L., & LaPierre, A. (2012). Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. ISBN: 9781583945117.

Keleman, S. (1975). Human Ground: Sexuality, Self and Survival. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1981). Your Body Speaks Its Mind: The Body-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1985). Embodying Experience: Forming a Personal Life. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1986). Emotional Anatomy: The Structure of Experience. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1987). Bonding: A Somatic-Emotional Approach to Transference. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1989). Love: A Somatic View. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1989). Patterns of Distress: Emotional Insights into Somatic Dis-ease. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Keleman, S. (1994). Living Your Dying. Berkeley, CA: Center Press.

Krassioukov, A., Warburton, D. E., Teasell, R., & Eng, J. J. (2007). A systematic review of the management of orthostatic hypotension post spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88(3), 382-396.

Levine, P. A. (1997). Waking the tiger: Healing trauma. North Atlantic Books.

Levine, P. A. (2010). In an unspoken voice: How the body releases trauma and restores goodness. North Atlantic Books.

Levine, P. A. (2015). Trauma and memory: Brain and body in a search for the living past: A practical guide for understanding and working with traumatic memory. North Atlantic Books.

Masgutova, S. (2024). Masgutova Method Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.masgutovamethod.com

Masgutova, S. (2024). Scientific background. Retrieved from https://www.masgutovamethod.com/svetlana-masgutova

Masgutova, S. (2024). The official site of the Masgutova Method® in Europe. Retrieved from https://www.masgutovamethod.eu/svetlana-masgutova

McDonald, K. G. (March 23, 2020). Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise (5 Books). [Include Publisher Name and ISBN if available].

McLaughlin, K. A., & R.-N. L. (2015). Low vagal tone magnifies the association between psychosocial stress exposure and internalizing psychopathology in adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 44(2), 314-28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2013.843464. Epub 2013 Oct 24. PMID: 24156380; PMCID: PMC4076387.

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Dysautonomia. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic.

Naturopathic Doctor News and Review. (n.d.). Immune System Modulation in Naturopathic Medicine. Retrieved from NDNR.

NeuroAffective Touch. (n.d.). Is there a touch taboo in psychotherapy? NeuroAffective Touch Training for Therapists and Bodyworkers. Retrieved August 3, 2024, from https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/touch-taboo-psychotherapy/

Page, C. T. (May 2023). Physiology, Vestibular System. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532978/

Porges, S. W. (n.d.). The Vagal Paradox: A Polyvagal Solution. In K. I. Traumatic Stress Research Consortium (Ed.), Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2023.100200

Pryor, K. P. P. (n.d.). 2-Day Advanced Course: Primitive Reflex Integration. PESI. Retrieved from https://catalog.pesi.com/item/2day-advanced-primitive-reflex-integration-117797

Psychotherapy.net. (2024). Peter Levine on trauma healing: A somatic approach. Retrieved from https://www.psychotherapy.net

Reich, W. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_psychotherapy

Rosen, J. (2021). Unshakable: Trauma, Resilience, and the Power to Overcome. HarperCollins.

Soulie De Morant, G. (1994). Chinese Acupuncture. Paradigm Pubns.

Somatic Experiencing International. (2024). Working with developmental trauma. Retrieved from https://traumahealing.org

Taylor, J. B. (2008). My stroke of insight: A brain scientist's personal journey. Viking.

Trauma Journals. (2024). The somatic approach to trauma: How Peter Levine is changing the game. Retrieved from https://www.traumajournals.com

Van der Kolk, B. M. D. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.

Waxenbaum, J. A., & R. V. (n.d.). Anatomy, Autonomic Nervous System. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/

Wikipedia. (2024). Jill Bolte Taylor. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Bolte_Taylor

Zur, O. (n.d.). Ethical and legal aspects of touch in psychotherapy. Zur Institute. Retrieved August 3, 2024, from https://www.zurinstitute.com/ethics-touch-therapy/

Zur Institute. (n.d.). To touch or not to touch: Clinical and ethical considerations in non-sexual touch in psychotherapy. Retrieved August 3, 2024, from https://www.zurinstitute.com/touch-in-therapy-ethical-legal-considerations/

Chinese classics:

Huangdi Neijing:* (c. 100 BCE). Shang Han Lun:Zhang Zhongjing. (220 CE). Jin Gui Yao Lue:Zhang Zhongjing. (220 CE). Shennong Ben Cao Jing. (c. 200 CE). Ben Cao Gang Mu:* Li Shizhen. (1578). Pi Wei Lun:* Li Dongyuan. (1249). Wen Bing Xue (Warm Disease Theory):* Various authors during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912).