About the Author

MICHAEL J. SHEA, PhD, is the author of a number of books, including Somatic Psychology and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Volumes 1-5. He has been a Florida licensed massage therapist since 1976, and is a founding member of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings. He received his master's degree in Buddhist psychology at Naropa University, and a doctorate in somatic psychology at The Union Institute. Dr. Shea was an advanced Rolfer for 20 years and an adjunct instructor of human embryology in the pre- and perinatal psychology doctoral programs at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute in California. HOLLY PINTO, BS, LMT, NCTMB, has been practicing and teaching massage therapy and myofascial release for over 20 years. The director and owner of The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, Ltd., she has graduated nearly 1,000 students and trained many more with great success in the techniques of myofascial release. She lives and works across the river from St. Louis in Swansea, Illinois.