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…
The Self Care Master Mind Series
The Self Care Master Mind Series with Kelly Clancy, OTR/L, CHT WHEN: Begins May 7, 2019 – Class will meet online from 7-8:30PST on the first Tuesday of each month. This is an ongoing subscription series with monthly meetings. WHERE: Online – on easy to use learning platform (all directions for access to be supplied…
Holistic OT Group Coaching
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LTopic: Getting Started with OT and Integrative HealthApril 24, 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…
OT with Integrative Health at AOTA Conference 2019
This year’s conference is in the beautiful city of New Orleans, Louisiana. As a part of the Holistic OT Community, we are excited to see complementary health and integrative health (CHAIH) offerings represented at this year’s AOTA Conference. Here is the round up! Pre-Conference Institutes and Seminars 6-hour sessions that will be presented on Wednesday,…
Spirituality Reflections in OT Practice
“Spirituality Reflections:What Spirituality is and How Can it Impact Health & Healing and OT Practice” By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Do you address spirituality with those you serve?Learn how to or enhance your skills by addressing the spirit of your clients in your sessions. Get your copy via the members page. The word spirit comes from the…
Yoga Teacher Training
Teacher Bios About Erin: Through the systems of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Anusara yoga, Erin has learned the necessity of proper alignment, the delights of a flowing sequence and the potency of our heart’s intention. She has dedicated herself to yoga with over 30 years of personal practice, thousands of hours of training and 19 years of teaching including…
Love, Art & Healing
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Art, Love & Healing Anne Labovitz was interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Love, Art & Healing” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 11 on 2/7/19. Labovitz is an American artist based in St Paul, Minnesota, whose…
Craniosacral Therapy Basic Elements 1 “Rhythm and Dural Tube”
Craniosacral Therapy Basic Elements 1 “Rhythm and Dural Tube” (CST-BE1) Instructor: Charise Rogosky, LMT, CSTA-CP, MLDTMarch 22-24, 2019 in Reading, PennsylvaniaClass Sponsor: CST Alliance (www.CSTAlliance.com)No pre-requisite training. Touch license required.Phone: 603-948-2820Email: ashpt@aol.com$498, 18 NCBTMB CEUs In this three-day beginning craniosacral therapy class the craniosacral system is introduced in basic detail, including anatomy, physiology and method, with particular…
Creativity & The Arts in Healing Conference
3rd Annual Conference on Creativity & The Arts in HealingSponsored by Expressive Therapies Summit in partnership with UCLArts & Healing Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, March 31, 2019 Hilton Los Angeles Airport Program, Registration, Rates: www.expressivetherapiessummit.laAttend any one or more days! • Learn arts-based tools for facilitating communication, building connection, promoting positive emotions, fostering engagement, enhancing…