Intuitive use of colour can be a suitable tool for a therapist, and blends well with a modern mind body spirit approach to healthcare. It is also important therapists utilise research, when it is available. In the healthcare setting colour is part of evidence-based design, way finding, orientation, assessments and more. Pharmaceutical companies invest significantly…
The Power of the Mind in Healing
Relaxation Can Positively Affect Our Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health All the Way to the Genetic Level. This article was originally published in ADVANCE Magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners on April 15, 2013 by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. It is applicable to all health care practitioners and anyone seeking inner peace and joy. New research…
CAM Not So Alternative Anymore
This article was originally published in ADVANCE Magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners on June 10, 2013 by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and Mandy Lubas, OTR/L. While this is geared toward Occupational Therapy Practitioners, it is applicable to us all – whether you are a practitioner of health care or one who uses holistic care. Complementary/alternative medicine…
Stories Define Us
Stories define us. Stories are how we explain who we are to others. Stories entertain. Stories pass on knowledge. Stories hold memories. Stories bring us together. Stories tear us apart. Stories make us unique. I once met a 79 year old, silver-haired, thin-framed woman who was recuperating at a skilled nursing facility after falling…
Holistic Occupational Therapy: An Emerging Trend
*This article was originally published in ADVANCE Magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners September 11, 2102 by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and Mandy Lubas, OTR/L Holistic occupational therapy combines mind-body-spirit therapies with the best of occupational therapy practices to provide health, wellness and disease prevention services. We propose that it is a new and growing specialty as…
Welcome to Holistic OT!
Welcome to the Holistic OT website! Here you will find resources for practitioners such as holistic courses, ways to promote your practice, connect with like-minded therapists, find research that supports efficacy of mind, body, spirit healing practices, and connect with Holistic OT practitioners if you’re seeking services for yourself or a loved one. Holistic OT…