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Part of my goal and intention with White Oak Healing Arts is to support self-healing, encourage personal empowerment, and advocate for stewardship of nature.

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The following is a growing list of books, sources, organizations, and  resources that have greatly informed and supported my own personal and professional journey- and continue to do so.  I am honored to share them here.

Books

BOOKS ON TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY & CREATIVITY

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

The Creative Fire: Myths and Stories on the Cycle of Creativity- audio CD by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion- selected and edited by Diane K. Osbon

The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck, M.D

The Woman in the Shaman's Body: Reclaiming the Feminine in Religion and Medicine by Barbara Tedlock, Ph.D.

The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype - by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D

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BOOKS ON HERBS, HERBALISM, & BOTANICAL MEDICINE

A Modern Herbal vol 1 & 2: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs & Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses by Mrs. M. Grieve.

Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel

Culpeper's Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper

Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cook Book by Dina Falconi, Illustrated by Wendy Hollender

Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Tilgner, N.D.

Medicinal Herbs of the Mountain West by Michael Moore

Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation by Donald J. Leopold

Peterson's Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs Central and Eastern North America by Steven Foster and James A. Duke

Planetary Herbalism by Michael Tierra

Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality by Rosemary Gladstar

The Botany Coloring Book by Paul Young and Jacquelyn Giuffre

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia

The Herbal Medicine-Makers Handbook: A Home Manuel by James Green

The Male Herbal: The Definitive Healthcare Book for Men & Boys by James Green

The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra

The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by David Frawley and Vasant Lad

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BOOKS ON AYURVEDA

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing- A Practical Guide by Dr. Vasant Lad

Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha Lad and Dr. Vasant Lad

Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide by Dr. David Frawley

Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness by David Frawley

Ayurveda and Marma Therapy: Energy Points in Yogic Healing by Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Subhash Ranade, and Dr. Avinash Lele

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Dr. Vasant Lad

Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by Dr. David Frawley

Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice by Dr. David Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Kozak

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