Books - Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS

International Best-Selling Author

The five books by Isa Herrera fanned out on a light surface, showing the covers of Female Pelvic Alchemy, Ending Female Pain and three more titles.

4.6 out of 5 across 1,050 ratings on Amazon.

Five books. Female Pelvic Alchemy. Ending Female Pain. Ending Pain in Pregnancy. Ending Male Pelvic Pain. The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together.

I wrote them because I got tired of saying the same sentences over and over in a room in New York, while a woman in another state, in another country, needed those same sentences and had nobody to say them to her.

I've lectured across this country on pelvic health and on women's health. Half of my work is teaching women. The other half is teaching the professionals who see them, because that's where the gap actually sits.

Five Books. Twenty-Three Years. One Subject.

More than 28,000 copies sold, almost all grassroots, one reader telling another.

Front cover of Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual by Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS.

4.7 out of 5 on Amazon

Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition

The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering from Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain

414 pages, Duplex Publishing. This is the groundbreaking book where Isa first coined the Reverse Kegel, in the 2009 first edition. It arrived when nobody was talking about whole woman care in pelvic health, and it was the first of its kind. A multi layered manual fusing yoga, Pilates, internal massage, scar therapy, visualizations and vulva self care, drawn from her work as the Founder of Renew Physical Therapy in New York with women living with vulvodynia, vaginismus, interstitial cystitis, vestibulitis and endometriosis. The revised 2nd edition adds more than 100 pages.

ISBN 978-0-615-98863-4

Reader reviews 3 of 796 on Amazon

lehona · Verified Purchase · December 2011

Comprehensive and Easily Accessible Info

This is a fabulous book! As a vulvodynia sufferer, I have been helped by this book. I did not expect to gain as much knowledge as I did because I went through a lot of medical treatment and spent many weeks doing physical therapy. Plus, I have read a couple of other books […]. Ending Female Pain is well written and has nice black and while photos and illustrations. What helped me the most were the reverse kegels, the yoga stretches and the daily dilator exercises. If you have pelvic pain this book will not only educate you, but will give you concrete steps you can take to improve. I would highly recommend this book.
Leslie Howard · Verified Purchase · May 2010

Finally a book that has it ALL!

As a pelvic floor educator, yoga instructor and reforming pelvic pain sufferer, i have to say this is the best book out there on the subject. I travel the country educating women about their pelvic floors and until now have only been able to refer the women who have tightness or pain to books that were lacking in some way. This book gives you the “how to” on every level. Very easy to read and understand for the lay person. Very clear and concise on instructions (for example on self massage). With this book, Isa can help others that cannot get to her office. Isa’s voice is loud and clear that her intent is to alleviate suffering. In the world of yoga, alleviating the suffering of others is one of the highest callings. She has my utmost respect as a pioneer in the field. Buy this book if you have pelvic pain. It is invaluable.
crowgirl · Verified Purchase · January 2012

Information I simply haven’t received from my Gyn

Briefly, this book has so much information for many female pelvic floor issues (thats encompasses all that’s “down there” as the author puts it, LOL.) About the only thing she does not cover in detail is fibroids. She offers information and exercises and some diet restrictions for some issues, not all. There are simply things I’ve lived with as over the years I’ve been told there’s nothing to be done, or I get the impression not too many people ask or look for help. I tried to find the book a a better price but finally said it was worth the information, which I could say is in the ballpark of a copay cost, eh? And then its got a glossary that I can learn from and refer back to as needed, and a bibliography if I want to do further reading.
Thing is, I simply never heard of some of these things, so its a jumping off point in learning about and potentially healing from many ailments of this part of the female anatomy. A very worthwhile book.

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4.3 out of 5 on Amazon

Female Pelvic Alchemy

Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, Loving Your Lady Parts

352 pages, published 2017. The tools, exercises and techniques Isa developed over two decades of clinical practice: the right way to Kegel, how to run your own self exams and self massage, how to reconnect to your orgasms, and how to rebuild a core. Chakra work and the mind body connection run through all of it. Written for women living with incontinence, prolapse and sexual dysfunction.

ISBN 978-1-946978-15-8

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sophie lehman · Verified Purchase · August 2017

The Go To Book for Women with pelvic issues

This is a very unique & comprehensive book. It not only presents theory & background information but also is full of well explained & illustrated self help exercises. As a physical therapist who worked with pelvic floor issues for several years I can highly recommend this book to women who have any kind of pelvic pain or dysfunction. It is a proven approach to regain some contra over your life.
Megan · Verified Purchase · July 2017

A super actionable resource that gets you results!

I just bought this book and immediately connected with the message. I felt like she was talking about things that we as woman don’t normally talk about because it’s a taboo subject. I’ve been trying to care for myself better and was looking for a guide and something I could do on my own. The book is extremely actionable and provides a blueprint for taking care of yourself in a way that made sense to me.
I did some of the exercises and love them. They’re easy to follow with photos and descriptions and I was surprised at how simple it really is.
I totally recommend this book to any women who is trying to better herself, her pelvic floor. It helped me to understand me better. The book is a hidden gem.
philomena Brennan · Verified Purchase · September 2017

A must have for every woman

A must have for every woman. It is everything it says it will be...holistic, integrated, energetic..offering tools, exercises and techniques to enable us to be empowered and proactive in our pelvic health and healing. It is written with passion, wisdom and experience. I didn’t find the answers from my doctor but I did find them in this book. My bladder no longer rules my life! They say ‘when the pupil is ready...’ thank you Isa..this is so much more than a book.

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4.6 out of 5 on Amazon

Ending Pain in Pregnancy

Trade Secrets for an Injury-Free Childbirth, Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Creating Powerful Pelvic Muscles

412 pages, published 2014. Isa's Renew Program for Women, written for the low back pain, sciatica, incontinence and pubic bone pain that show up during and after pregnancy. Core work, self massage and pelvic muscle training, written for women and for the practitioners who see them.

ISBN 978-0-692-23721-2

Reader reviews 3 of 14 on Amazon

S. Ross · November 2014

A Must Read For All Pregnant Ladies!

As a fellow practitioner and prenatal/postnatal specialist, I highly recommend Ending Pain In Pregnancy. Herrera presents trade secrets and the fine tuning women need to address pain during pregnancy. Many classes and even one to one training don’t address the critical anatomy and exercises that are targeted in this book. Even if you are working out with a trainer and taking prenatal classes, put this on your radar.
Her approach is holistic and strengthens from the inside out. In addition she shows you very important self care body work. I always get asked the question, “What should I be doing on my own?” This is the manual that you should read. A must read for all pregnant ladies and post-partum moms before they have their 2nd, 3rd, and beyond.
E. Alexandra · Verified Purchase · United Kingdom · July 2015

Expert advice, clearly written

I wish I had had this book when I was pregnant!! when I was pregnant, a search on Amazon for pregnancy fitness threw up only one book!! this book is full of information and has great, straightforward tips to avoid aches and pains in pregnancy so much wisdom. Every mum to be should read it.
Jenny Burrell · Verified Purchase · United Kingdom · November 2014

Great photos and insiders knowledge

Whether you’re a professional working with Pregnant women or a mom/mom-to-be, this book will be INDISPENSABLE. Full of clear instruction, great photo’s and ‘insiders’ knowledge....clarity is King and Isa’s the Queen! Greate purchase. Highly recommend!

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4.7 out of 5 on Amazon

Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual

The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, or Living with Pelvic or Sexual Pain

310 pages, published 2013. Written for men living with pelvic or sexual pain, and for men recovering from prostatectomy surgery. The techniques come from Isa's work with men as the Founder of Renew Physical Therapy in New York, and teach a man to see his own pelvic floor differently.

ISBN 978-1-4922-0442-8

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Naluna · Verified Purchase · Canada · October 2018

Clear, direct, practical and specially tailored for men

I am a practitioner (manual osteopath) and after reading over 10 books on the pelvic pain subject which most of them were focussed on women, I finally found a concise, complete, clear, very practical and easy to apply guiding reference talking about men! This book is well structured and presents simple and clear action plans to help any men prevent/assess/understand/act on any pelvic region discomfort. I truly enjoyed how the author managed to make this information understandable for everybody without being caught into savi technical terms. I am impressed...
Avner Dayan · Verified Purchase · July 2014

best in its field

This is the best book I’ve read on this subject matter and as such I thought I should bring to it some justice and rate it the way it’s deserved to be rated. ppl who suffer from urinary leakage not just pain can also refer to this book as there’s some ambiguity in the naming of this syndrome which not only manifest itself in pain but also in urinary and sexual symptoms so anyone with these kind of problems may be interested in reading this book
from a lay person who have been afflicted for a long long time by some of the problems that this book seek to solve I can say that I could only wish that I’ve crossed ways with the info in this book long time ago this is a syndrome which a lot of ppl suffer from silently this book not only offers a way to over come it but also offer a voice to those people without prejudice and with the most compelling understanding
Little David · Verified Purchase · June 2024

Written for men who have discomfort after prostate surgery

Written by a therapist who knows her way around the male anatomy with ideas and techniques to help ease pain, discomfort and dribbling after having had prostate surgeries. So, off I go to do my own therapy as taught in this book.

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4.7 out of 5 on Amazon

The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together

Safe, effective exercises a couple can do together through pregnancy, written for both partners.

228 pages, published by Wiley in 2003. Isa's first book, written before her physical therapy degree, when she was credited as Elizabeth Isa Herrera, Medical Exercise Specialist. The first book to help pregnant couples keep their fitness by working out together. Upper body, lower body and abdominal work that needs no equipment, plus labor and delivery partner squats and positioning, with trimester modifications as the pregnancy progresses and partner stretching throughout.

ISBN 978-0-471-20757-3

Reader reviews 3 of 8 on Amazon

methodshop.com · February 2003

Great book with good info

My wife and I started using this book last week. It’s full of great information and lots of pictures. My wife was feeling really fat with all the baby weight adn she really wanted to work out a little bit. Not really to get buffed, but to just get her blood flowing and increase her heart rate. We told this to our doctor and she suggested this book. My favorite part of this book is all the workouts are geared to the “couple” and this makes it fun.
WeehawkenCP · March 2004

Completely Satisfied

I don’t understand why there aren’t any more books like this one...I have realized the importance of staying fit throughout pregnancy (my wife is in her 3rd trimester as I write this) - We have had this book from the first month of her pregnancy to now and it serves as our guide to working out with “bread in the oven.” Herrera, the author, has put together a book that makes it easy for my wife and I to do the stuff our doctor tells us to - but have fun and explore different ways of doing it. If there were a “6 Star” option, this book would get it.
Cocreator Colleen · Verified Purchase · April 2013

Yes for couples training together!

This book is exactly what I needed as a pregnancy exercise coach looking to incorporate partners into training sessions! It’s not only informational for pregnancy, but it gives details about the human body and mechanics, it can be applied to any one!

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Books by Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS

International Best-Selling Author

Five Books. Twenty-Three Years. One Subject.

Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition

Female Pelvic Alchemy

Ending Pain in Pregnancy

Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual

The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together