By Carisa Hillman, OTS This is the second of three blog posts in a series where Carisa chronicled her fieldwork experiences in an OT and Complementary and Integrative Health setting with Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. Read: Blog Post 1 Blog Post 3 To those of you who don’t know me, my name is Carisa and I…
New “Healing Connections” Podcast
Healing Connections Podcast – Episode 1 Healing Connections was created by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. The first episode was just recorded this November with her Fieldwork II student, Carisa Hillman. In Episode 1 we discuss how most of us are affected by negative stress with tips and suggestions on how to manage stress, induce the relaxation…
OT Fieldwork Student Shares Her Experience in an Integrative Health Setting
By Carisa Hillman, OTS This is the first of three blog posts in a series where Carisa chronicled her fieldwork experiences in an OT and Complementary and Integrative Health setting with Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. Read: Blog Post 2 Blog Post 3 Hello Holistic OT community! My name is Carisa Hillman and I am an OT…
The Upper Extremity Fascia Network with Molly Allison and Tom Myers
Tom Myers, author of “Anatomy Trains” & Molly Allison, Occupational Therapist and Hand Therapist come together to teach: The Upper Extremity Fascia Network: Shining New Light on Pathologies & Connections to the Entire Body December 2-5, 2016, 9am – 5pm Instructors: Tom Myers, renowned author of Anatomy Trains Molly Allison, M.S. OTR/L, CHT, SMS of Holistic…
OT and Integrative Medicine Interview: Agent of Change
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L was interviewed by OT student from Boston University, Rachel Heidling, about how she’s been an “agent of change” by supporting complementary and integrative medicine in occupational therapy practice. Listen to full 15 minute interview here.
Holistic OT and Yoga Summit Retreat 2016
Three occupational therapists met this September for the “First Annual Holistic OT & Yoga Summit Retreat” to discuss the future of Holistic OT and how they can continue to support one another. Betsy Shandalov, OTR/L and Mandy Lubas, OTR/L, who are both advanced trained in yoga and other holistic health approaches, flew in from California…
Fascial Journal Club
You’re Invited to Dive Deep Into Fascia When Kelly Clancy, OTR/L began looking for answers that would explain why her clients weren’t improving with the techniques she already knew, she learned more techniques–structural medicine, Bowenwork, craniosacral therapy, and energy medicine—trying to find the missing piece that would bring her clients the healing they needed. After years…
Meet a HOT Practitioner: Lisa Haverly
HolisticOT.org has a growing online community comprised of highly skilled holistic practitioners who integrate mind, body, spirit medicine, prevention, and wellness into their practice. Join us as we learn more about a holistic occupational therapist in our practitioner directory. We feature our members so folks can become better acquainted with what Holistic OT is all about and how it can be helpful…
Integrative Health Class this Fall: “The Power of the Mind in Healing”
Do you want to learn foundational Integrative Health skills for your health care practice and for your own self care? The Power of the Mind in Healing class will give you foundational Integrative Health approaches to use for your own self care and in your practice. This course will enhance health care professionals’ skills who…
Bowenwork Education: Training Series and Ligament Stimulation Utilizing a Tensegrity Medicine™ Model
Bowenwork Training Series You are invited to a series of workshops to learn the innovative system of muscle and connective tissue therapy developed by the late Tom Bowen, in Australia. Through a series of gentle and non-invasive soft tissue moves, Bowenwork® facilitates healing on physical, chemical, emotional, mental and levels, and can relieve discomfort, realign…