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…
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…