Michelle Bradshaw, D.C., OTR/L teaches a Complementary Health & OT course at Ithaca College. It is an elective course that we hope one day will be required in all occupational therapy programs. The course explores complementary health approaches and integrative health (CHAIH) within the current healthcare environment. Students discover and clarify their personal health perspectives…
Raise Your Vibration Daily Meditations – March 23-27
Be supported with your self-care by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L to raise your vibration to joy and peace, and support your immune system. This was recorded March 23-27, 2020 in light of fear and worry around COVID-19 and social distancing. Access the recording of 5 one-hour meditations to assist you with: Peace & Relaxation Joy Compassion Love…
Holistic OT Group Coaching with Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L – March 24
Are you an OT who would like to learn more about how to utilize OT and Integrative Health? Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LMarch 24, 2020 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Central TimeLive Online VideoRegister Here Free for full members of the Holistic OT Community (become a member here)$25 for non-membersCEUs are not available for group coaching. Please submit…
Keep Calm & Call a Holistic OT
With the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) we want to offer ways to be informed and help you manage fear, worry, and stay well. Get up to date information and learn about COVID-19 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Refresher: What is a Holistic OT? An occupational therapist (OT)…
OT with Integrative Health at AOTA Conference 2020
March 10 Update: AOTA Cancels Annual Conference & Expo in Boston“AOTA has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo and all pre-Conference events, scheduled for March 25-29 in Boston, due to the continued rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).” Original Post begins here: This year’s conference is…
Reiki at AOTA Conference
Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Reiki AOTA speaker and founder of Complementary Health Works, Inc. will be offering Reiki training at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference for the 6th year in a row. The conference is held March 26 – 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. Reiki, A Complementary Health Modality used with OT,…
Acupressure and Your Health
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Acupressure and Your Health Marilyn Zurwaski, OTR/L and Carroll Noel-Mozer, OTR/L were interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Acupressure and Your Health” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 19 on 2/17/20. Marilyn Zurwaski is the Co-President for…
Getting Started with Your Holistic OT Practice
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares the number one question she receives about getting started with a Holistic OT Practice in this one-minute video. She shares more answers to questions and tips in this 20-minute video available to full members at the members only page (become a member here). Are you interested in or already practicing OT…
Occupational Therapy with Integrative Health for Bipolar and Anxiety Disorders: Case Report – Now in Remission
By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and Carisa Hillman, OTS This case report was created by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and fieldwork student, Carisa Hillman, OTS, while providing occupational therapy with integrative health for their client “Mary” in 2016. It was submitted to an OT and mental health journal, and after two years of revisions, including thorough assistance…
Interactive Mindfulness Meditation Class Begins Feb. 1
Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LDates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2020 (9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time)Location: St. Paul, MN or join remotely via Distant LearningPrice: $399Register Here Deepen your mindfulness practice for you and your clients. Learn how to guide people in mindfulness – connected to their body, breath, the mind…