Holistic Therapies 4 Life has an opportunity for an experienced OT or COTA with a background in holistic therapies to join their growing integrative medical practice in Beverly, MA contracted per-diem to part-time. There is opportunity to grow full-time with mentoring available. The practice is owned by Mandy Lubas, OTR/L, AWC, C-IAYT and Kristen Harte,…
Yoga for Healing Neurological Conditions
On the Healing Connections podcast Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Dr. Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, FAOTA was interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Yoga for Healing Neurological Conditions” on the Healing Connections podcast episode 12 on 3/28/19. Arlene has been an occupational…
Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in OT are Here to Stay
Complementary and Integrative Health with OT practice was well represented this year at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) annual conference this year in New Orleans on April 4 -7, 2019. A special poster presentation “Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in OT are Here to Stay” was presented by Michelle Bradshaw, DC, OTR/L, Mandy Lubas,…
Yoga for Fall Prevention
By Tauni Malmren, OT/S, Mandy Lubas, OTR/L, C-IAYT, AWP and Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Falls are an important consideration when treating the older adult population because they are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults aged 65+ in the United States. In 2014 alone, there were 29 million falls where 37.5% of those…
Complementary Health in OT Course at Ithaca College
We are seeing OT schools providing education on complementary and integrative health approaches in OT practice. Michelle Bradshaw, DC, OTR/L teaches the course “Complementary Health in OT” in the Occupational Therapy program at Ithaca College. “I love teaching this course – it is so fun to experience the conversations among students when learning about integrative…
The Self Care Master Mind Series
The Self Care Master Mind Series with Kelly Clancy, OTR/L, CHT WHEN: Begins May 7, 2019 – Class will meet online from 7-8:30PST on the first Tuesday of each month. This is an ongoing subscription series with monthly meetings. WHERE: Online – on easy to use learning platform (all directions for access to be supplied…
Holistic OT Group Coaching
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LTopic: Getting Started with OT and Integrative HealthApril 24, 2019 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central TimeLive Phone Call (calls are not recorded)Register Here $25CEUs are not available for group coaching. Are you an OT who would like to learn more about how to utilize OT and Integrative Health? Receive support and have your…
OT with Integrative Health at AOTA Conference 2019
This year’s conference is in the beautiful city of New Orleans, Louisiana. As a part of the Holistic OT Community, we are excited to see complementary health and integrative health (CHAIH) offerings represented at this year’s AOTA Conference. Here is the round up! Pre-Conference Institutes and Seminars 6-hour sessions that will be presented on Wednesday,…
Spirituality Reflections in OT Practice
“Spirituality Reflections:What Spirituality is and How Can it Impact Health & Healing and OT Practice” By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Do you address spirituality with those you serve?Learn how to or enhance your skills by addressing the spirit of your clients in your sessions. Get your copy via the members page. The word spirit comes from the…
Yoga Teacher Training
Teacher Bios About Erin: Through the systems of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Anusara yoga, Erin has learned the necessity of proper alignment, the delights of a flowing sequence and the potency of our heart’s intention. She has dedicated herself to yoga with over 30 years of personal practice, thousands of hours of training and 19 years of teaching including…