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Bestseller 3,500+ sold in Dutch
New in English November 2026
Doctor’s Orders: Partner with Your Soul
Beyond your symptoms.

Doctor’s Orders: Partner
with Your Soul

Activate Your Self-Healing with Ancient Egyptian Wisdom and Modern Medicine

This book connects Western primary care medicine with the energetic wisdom of the East. Medical complaints are signposts that show which changes are needed for more balance. Drawing on insights from the ancient Mystery Schools of Egypt, case stories from practice and exercises, Richard Hoofs guides you toward self-reflection, healing and a soulful life.

Dutch-language paperback, Netherlands only €29.95
In the US? Order on Amazon
Bestseller 3,500+ Dutch readers
Original Dutch edition 256 pages · 2024

What they say about the book

Cardiologist

“I think the work of Richard Hoofs is very important in this time of materialism. And I endorse his idea of the healing power of the soul, or as I call it, the self-healing capacity of human beings, because each of us is a receiving channel for universal healing energy. I have seen this in people who have had a near-death experience, as well as in people who have come close to death.”

PL
Pim van Lommel · Cardiologist, scientific researcher and author of Eindeloos Bewustzijn (Consciousness Beyond Life)
Cultural historian

“A wonderful book by Richard. I really enjoyed it. Extraordinarily interesting to see how advanced the Egyptians already were when it came to healing.”

JS
Jacob Slavenburg · Cultural historian specializing in the Hermetica, author of works including De Hermetische Schakel
Rheumatologist

“Richard’s books offer inspiration and insight into Eastern medicine and contribute to soulfulness and awareness for a life of human dignity. A body of thought to be grateful for and a valuable source for a holistic approach in daily patient care and in working together with colleagues.”

PK
Petra Kok · Rheumatologist
Reader review

“I had read a book by Hoofs before and was very inspired by his pragmatic approach to ‘above and below’. In this book he goes further into the knowledge that is thousands of years old, and into the holistic approach of the Egyptians, both medical and spiritual. The exercises in the book are very powerful and practical, even if you are a beginner like me. Highly recommended!”

JL
Jochem Lam
Reader review

“A pleasant, readable book, full of practical insights into the self-healing capacity we all carry within us. The recognizable stories from primary care make it vivid and close to home. It shows that spirituality does not have to be vague, but can be very concrete and practical. An inspiring book. Highly recommended.”

IL
Inge Lelieveld
Reader review

“I really enjoyed reading this book. Richard Hoofs connects science and spirituality in a clear and natural way. That makes it inspiring and credible at the same time. Absolutely worth it.”

PO
Peter van Oord

What you will read in this book

Three pillars that take you step by step toward a soulful life.

A holistic view

Discover the connection between body, mind and soul, and how to bring them back into balance.

Practical exercises

Concrete tools, tips and exercises for everyday use, inspired by age-old traditions.

Your own soulfulness

An invitation to live from meaning and purpose, and to find your own compass again.

Doctor’s Orders: Partner with Your Soul

Begin your soulful journey today

Take the first step toward health that goes beyond symptoms, a life with meaning, soulfulness and your own compass.

Richard Hoofs with Doctor’s Orders: Partner with Your Soul

English edition

Doctor’s Orders: Partner with Your Soul
  • Translated into English
  • Available from November 4, 2026
  • Available on Amazon.com in the US
In the US? Order on Amazon
Richard Hoofs with his book

Ordering in the Netherlands

Bezield leven op doktersrecept, the Dutch-language paperback (2nd revised edition), shipped by Richard within the Netherlands only
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Other books

Discover the other publications by Richard Hoofs. These books are available in Dutch only.

Nieuwe Geneeskunde
Offer Non-fiction · 2013

Nieuwe Geneeskunde (New Medicine)

Connects Western primary care medicine with the Eastern energetic wisdom of the chakra and aura system.

€15.00€30.00
Classic Café Noir
Offer Novel · 2015

Classic Café Noir

A novel about love, friendship and soulfulness. Three lives woven together in a story about fate and life’s purpose.

€15.00€30.00

Earlier publications

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