“Chakra” is from the Sanskrit language meaning “spinning wheel of light,” where energy is believed to enter into and go out of the body. A chakra seems to be a psychic energy vortex that aligns and intermingles with the spine, nervous system, and glands. Although science has yet to confirm the existence of chakras, science…
Holistic OT Group Coaching – July 12
Holistic OT Group Coaching Host: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L July 12, 2022 via Zoom 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Central Time Live Online Video Register Here Free for full members of the Holistic OT Community $25 for non-membersThis will be recorded if you are unable to make it in person. You will need to register in advance…
Hello, OTs – Y’all Have Big Hearts
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure to speak with several occupational therapists who were seeking support with creating and developing their own private practice. OTs have asked for my support since they see that I have had my own private practice for 20 years. What Stands Out to Me is: Y’ALL HAVE BIG HEARTS! You care…
Holistic OT Group Coaching – April 19
Holistic OT Group Coaching Host: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L April 19, 2022 via Zoom * 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Central Time Live Online Video Register Here Free for full members of the Holistic OT Community, $25 for non-members * We typically meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Due to a schedule change this month,…
Holistic Healing Retreat for Health Care Professionals – June 4 & 5
Holistic Healing Retreat for Health Care Professionals: Freedom and Conscious Living with Yoga, Meditation, and Intuition Instructors: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, BCTMB, Kristen Harte, NP, RNC, RYT, and Mandy Lubas, OTR/L, C-IAYT, 1000-ERYT, AWC Dates: June 4 & 5, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT/10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Meet and Greet (optional): June…
Free Magazine & OT Well-Being Summit 50% Off in April – OT Month
The OT Well-Being Summit is 50% off in April for OT Month with code: OTMONTH REGISTER HERE We have created a special online magazine for you based on the Summit! A few of the pages are pictured below. To view the entire special edition of this magazine click on the “Click to access” for the…
Share Holistic OT
Are you going to the AOTA Conference 2022 – Inspire? See all of the great OT and integrative health presentations. Please share this Holistic OT graphic and QR code that links to HolisticOT.org, whether you attend the conference or not, wherever you would like, to help spread the word about OT and integrative health. Download image…
Integrative Health OT Presentations at AOTA Inspire 2022
We are so happy to share that, once again, there are several research presentations about Integrative Health and OT at this year’s American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference –– AOTA Inspire! You can download the four page list here (also below). Please share!
Holistic Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being
Holistic Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being Class Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Class Recording Price: $39 Non-Members, $25 Full Members of the Holistic OT Community Class Hours: 1.5 CEUs Participants will receive a certificate of completion that may be submitted to their professional board for professional development credits. A completed course evaluation is required to…
Foundations of Whole-Person Care
Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR/L was interviewed about “Foundations of Whole-Person Care” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 56. Arlene shares the researched health benefits of whole-person care, including yoga, breath work, meditation, mindfulness, and many integrative health approaches. She describes how people are able to heal from physical and emotional pain and make better mind-body-spirit…