Noah Karrasch is a licensed deep tissue massage therapist and holds a teaching degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He teaches CORE bodywork skills around the world. He lives and works in Springfield, Missouri.

• Prologue: Three Books in One. Part One: Balance in All Things. 1. The Head: Healthy Thoughts Shape a Healthy World. 2. The Heart: Healthy Circulation and Respiration Create a Healthy Flow. 3. The Gut: Healthy Nutrition Provides a Healthy Fuel. 4. The Groin: Healthy Regeneration Invites a Healthy Future. 5. The Extremities: Healthy Motivation Insures a Healthy Ability. 6. Mindful Movement, Where You Are. Part Two: Surgery!. 7. Preventing a Surgery. 8. Preparing for an Upcoming Surgery. 9. Rebuilding and Rehabilitating Self After Surgery.

Years ago I worked with an orthopedic surgeon who told me, 'There is no condition so bad that surgery cannot make it worse." I did not know it at the time, but that wisdom would guide me through a long career in physical therapy.Noah's book nicely explains that surgeon's advice.Find the right exercises and the right peace of mind. No matter your diagnosis, no matter your pain, if you want to understand how to best take care of your body, you need to read this book.