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…
Embracing Holistic Wellness: Lessons from 2023, Goals for 2024
Looking Back on 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023, this gives each of us health care professionals, occupational therapists, and everyone alike a pivotal moment for reflection and renewal. The past year has brought opportunities to continue to shape the landscape of the occupational therapy (OT) profession and underscore the importance of a holistic…
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Shop our best sale of the year! Explore Holistic Health continuing education classes, self-paced, and convenient with options for CEUs. SHOP NOW Classes are designed to improve your self-care while learning skills to improve your practice in any setting, across the lifespan. Reach your personal goals while helping clients do the same. Visit the “Classes”…
What is Yoga Therapy?
By Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. & C-IAYT What is Yoga Therapy? Yoga therapy is an integrative and personalized approach to wellness that combines the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern healthcare principles. It recognizes that each individual is unique and tailors therapeutic practices to address specific physical, mental, and emotional needs. Unlike traditional yoga classes, which often…
Occupational Therapy: Integrative Health Insights
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and Andrea Cordis, MS, COTA/L share insights about how occupational therapy and integrative health have improved their lives and the clients they serve. They provide tips and suggestions to OT practitioners to gain skills and confidence in this practice area. Watch 11-minute video here. Classes Browse HolisticOT.org for more information about how…
Looking for CEUs?
Become more confident in your skills as a practitioner. Are you a health care professional or occupational therapist who would like to understand more about holistic and integrative health, wellness, and prevention? We have an array of courses for you. Many of these courses are self-paced as recorded video classes. Go to our “Classes” page and…
New Meditation Series with Emmy Vadnais
New Meditation Series with Emmy Vadnais Class 1: October 3 – 24, Four Tuesdays for one hour at 6 p.m. Central Time via Zoom, Register Here Class 2: November 7 – 28, Four Tuesdays for one hour at 6 p.m.Central Time via Zoom, Register Here (Health Care Professionals – if you would like CEUs for…
Give Feedback for Integrative Health to The AOTA Commission on Education
Do you want see integrative health taught in all occupational therapy educational programs in the U.S.? Please give Feedback for Integrative Health to The AOTA Commission on Education by July 18, 2023. Details below: The AOTA Commission on Education (COE) is seeking your feedback on the revised Position Paper entitled Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy. Background:…