New Recording – Mindfulness Meditation “Loving Yourself” By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Listen Here Here’s a new 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation easily accessible on YouTube that you can listen to for your own self-care, play for clients, or a tool they can use in between sessions or after discharge. Read the researched benefits of meditation here. * Do not…
Holistic OT Group Coaching – July 17
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LTopic: Getting Started with OT and Integrative HealthJuly 17, 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 questions answered…
Holistic OT Coaching Sessions 1/2 Off this Summer
The Holistic OT Community offers many free resources for OTs interested in learning about OT and Integrative Health, whether you are new to the topic or an advanced practitioner. We suggest you begin here to learn the answers to commonly asked questions. Would you like individual support learning how to incorporate integrative health, wellness &…
Craniosacral Therapy Class – Basic Elements
Craniosacral Therapy Basic Elements 1 “Rhythm and Dural Tube” (CST-BE1) Instructor: Don Ash, PT, CSTA-CPAugust 17-19, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky (Sat.-Mon.) at Advanced Massage TherapeuticsClass Sponsor: CST Alliance Phone: 603-948-2820Email: [email protected]$498, 18 NCBTMB CEUsNo pre-requisite training. Touch license required. Register Online, Learn More: https://www.cstalliance.com/cst-curriculum/be1-basic-elements-1/ In this three-day beginning craniosacral therapy class the craniosacral system is introduced in basic detail, including anatomy, physiology and…
New Study – Beyond Pills: Acupressure Impact on Self-Rated Pain and Anxiety Scores
By Deanna Waggy, OTR There is increasing need for treatment options that provide relief from common symptoms such as pain and anxiety, which are efficacious and safe. The health care system is also facing a crisis of pills, opioid, and otherwise, which can increase risk of tolerance, addiction, abuse, and death. Use of effective nonpharmacologic…
Holistic OT Confidence Booster and Pep Talk
Each month, full members of the Holistic OT Community receive tips, suggestions, and free or discounted classes related to OT and integrative health. This month, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L gives a confidence booster, pep talk, and tips and suggestions for occupational therapists using integrative health in the Video “Holistic OT Confidence Booster and Pep Talk.” This…
Love is the Greatest Healer
By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LOriginally published at I Love You Institute What is Love? “I love you.” Isn’t that what we long to hear? How often do you hear it or say it? How often do you feel love? Love is what everyone seems to be looking for – to be seen, valued, accepted, cared for, cherished or adored, treated with kindness, and to feel pleasure and connected…
Relational Anatomy
Why our understanding of anatomy is changing and how this impacts rehabilitation By Kelly Clancy, OTR/L, CHT It is time for us to revisit the biomechanical model. To understand why it is time to move beyond what has become…
OT or COTA – Integrative Medical Opportunity in Beverly, MA
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…