The Surgery Coach: Mind-Body Preparation for Faster, Better Recovery [Paperback]

Joseph Casey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2004

The Surgery Coach is a book you will want to live with in the days or weeks before surgery. Give yourself the gift of faster and more comfortable recovery, naturally! Scientific studies have revealed the best complementary wellness practices for yourself, your family and friends at this stressful time. A giant step to self-healing and patient empowerment! A must-have for the 30 million Americans having operations this year. Recommended by surgeons

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joseph Casey is a hypnotherapist and wellness coach with a strong interest in the mental, emotional and spiritual components of physical recovery from surgery, illness, trauma and injury. He works with clients in person, by phone and in groups. He has a practical background in small business, publishing, and wide experience with complementary wellness practices, having been a consumer of most alternative healing methods and a practitioner of a couple over a 28-year span. Joe has lived in Eugene, Oregon for 26 years with his beloved friend, wife and partner Dralyn and, since 1990, their daughter Vanessa.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (May 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594572747
• ISBN-13: 978-1594572746
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,853,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Surgery Patients, September 14, 2004

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jane hughes (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Surgery Coach: Mind-Body Preparation for Faster, Better Recovery (Paperback)

After choosing a trusted doctor and scheduling surgery, reading Joseph Casey's latest book is the intelligent patient's next vital step in preparing himself for the ordeal mentally and physically. Mr. Casey believes, as do many of the widely respected doctors he cites, in the healing power of healthy thoughts, attitudes and practices.
He presents an array of strategies that complement and support conventional medicine. He encourages patients to adopt positive attitudes towards their healing. On the practical side, he suggests a host of sensible ways to ensure good pre- and post-operative care.
"Health," he concludes, "is far too serious a matter to be left to the doctors."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of Healing Insights, March 3, 2005

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Jack Elias (Seattle, Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Surgery Coach: Mind-Body Preparation for Faster, Better Recovery (Paperback)

Joe's book is obviously a labor of love full of useful information that will enable each of us to stay empowered and to make intelligent choices when facing significant challenges to our well-being. The degree of attention given to a wide array of issues, and the specific tools given to address them, speak of a great compassion and deep contemplation of the demands of facing surgery. Joe's work will expand the credibility of hypnosis and benefit all in need of direction and support in understanding how to relate to illness and injury. Thanks, Joe!