I am happy to share that a new textbook has been published, Interprofessional Perspectives for Community Practice: Promoting Health, Well-being and Quality of Life. Now more than ever health care professionals play an increased role in the promotion of health to populations. Unique and innovative, Interprofessional Perspectives for Community Practice: Promoting Health, Well-being and Quality of…
Elevate Your OT Practice
How is your OT practice? Some OTs are fortunate. They find a setting or population of people they enjoy working with right away. For a majority of OTs, even though we may have an idea of areas of interest when coming out of school, it can take a few employment positions before having clarity on…
Energy Healing in Occupational Therapy
Energy healing is a gentle approach that can easily be integrated into occupational therapy practice to enhance an individual’s health and wellness. It may assist with recovery from illness and prevention of disease. Occupational therapy practitioners may explore various non-pharmacological interventions for pain management, stress reduction, and enhancing overall well-being. These approaches align with the…
Five Ways Integrative Health Enhances OT and Activities of Daily Living
Integrative health are variety of holistic health care approaches that can provide healing and balance to the mind, body, and spirit. They have formerly been known as complementary and alternative medicine. With more research providing support of its efficacy, these approaches are not alternative any longer. The occupational therapy profession is already holistic in nature…
Thanks for Putting the Happy in OT Month
Happy OT Month! One of the blessings of occupational therapy is that there are many ways we can provide care and support to help people reach their goals. Integrative Health has been growing in health care since it was first known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine. We now have much more research to support not…
Embracing Holistic Approaches: Occupational Therapy in Retreats
By Jen Vogtmann OTD, OTRL With a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and over 20 years of experience in traditional care, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that holistic approaches can have on individuals’ lives. Transitioning from traditional care to holistic care has been a profoundly transformative journey for me, both personally and professionally. My journey…
OT and Integrative Health Presentations at AOTA 2024
This year, at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference 2024, there will be several OT and Integrative Health presentations, as there have been in previous years. Jennifer Allison, OTD, OTR/L has compiled a list of most of the classes and posters that are linked to integrative health topics. See the link below. Please comment below…
Meditate with Emmy Vadnais
Come Meditate with Me! Ready to elevate your meditation practice? Join my new vibrant Intuitive Connections Community! 🧘♂️ We begin February 13 live on Zoom. 🌈 Monthly live sessions: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CST 🌟 Exclusive guided meditations 🤝 Supportive community 📍 Online via Zoom Join now for inner peace, spirituality, less stress, and…
Accreditation Council for OT Education Adds Complementary and Integrative Health for Well-Being
The Accreditation Council for OT Education (ACOTE) added Complementary and Integrative Health to the standard of Well-Being as an intervention to support well-being in its 2023 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) Standards and Interpretive Guide (effective July 31, 2025). This is a big step forward to see Complementary and Integrative Health mentioned as…
Intuitive Connections – Embark on Your Journey
The Intuitive Connections community begins today! Ever since I wrote my book, Intuitive Development, I have been wanting to create a community to support people with their intuition. Most people have a hard time trusting it, let alone knowing when it speaks to them. I can help! Learn more and Sign Up here Member Benefits…