The Body Heals Itself

“Readers interested in holistic treatments and therapies will find this a solid reference.“—Library Journal

“Emily Francis’ work is an important offering in the maturation of the emotional body. I believe the future of the planet depends on books like hers.“—Katie Silcox, New York Times bestselling author of Healthy Happy Sexy

”[The Body Heals Itself features] new awareness and understanding of what our bodies have to teach us and, most importantly, how we can become masterful listeners.“—Thom Rutledge, psychotherapist and author of Embracing Fear and The Self-Forgiveness Handbook

”The Body Heals Itself is a fascinating read. It takes us into the emotions and deep wisdom of our body in surprising ways. This book gives us tools to understand this hidden part of ourselves—one that may have formally been an acquaintance now becomes an intimate friend.“—Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, psychologist and author of The Book of Sacred Baths

“Emily unravels the art of touch and its ties to our deeply held emotions with well-oiled grace. Inspire and be released—one muscle at a time.“—Micah A. Howard MD, CHt, integrative and functional healthcare practitioner, board certified family physician, master clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO of Invested Healer, LLC

“Emily is a highly skilled and effective therapist … I highly recommend this book to all athletes and anyone looking to know the body in a more conscious and meaningful way.“—Lara Sturm, USA Powerlifting National Champion and American record holder

”[Emily Francis] has done her homework in talking with many experts in the field. The materials here are the start of a great new field of study and it makes me want to learn more.“—Craig Marker, PhD, Chair, Mercer University Clinical Medical Psychology

“Emily Francis allows any residual perceptions of the mind and body in isolation to evaporate. She, literally, merges the concepts of the emotional being and the muscular system that supports, protects, and propels the body. She effectively integrates Eastern and Western medicine, breaking down walls of misunderstanding.“—Sara Raiser, MD, CMT

Emily A. Francis has a BS in exercise science and wellness with a minor in nutrition and a Master’s degree in human performance. She is the author of Stretch Therapy, The Body Heals Itself, Whole Body Healing, and Healing Ourselves Whole. Now living in the Mediterranean, she has become fascinated with local food production, writing a regular column in the local tourism magazine Oh My Malta, titled “Emily in Malta,” where she interviews local farmers, fishermen, and chefs on single ingredient farming. She has also teamed up with a world-renowned chef for a weekly column titled “A Chef and a Foodie on Tour” where they review restaurants from both a chef and a food lover’s point of view. She is also a contributing writer for Malta’s Gourmet Today magazine.