By Maria Serbus, OTR/L My journey back to the heart began in 2016 when I started working with Emmy Vadnais in her professional course on The Power of the Mind in Healing. My goal was to expand my understanding of wellness for my occupational therapy skillset as well as navigate my professional journey forward as…

New Book “Intuitive Development” Published Today
Learn how to trust your inner knowing with my “Intuitive Development” book. You can purchase the paper back here and the ebook here. Intuition is one of the most fundamental components in holistic and integrative health approaches. Intuition is what led Emmy on an unconventional career path and create the Holistic OT Community. Emmy Vadnais,…

How to Have Difficult Conversations
Topic: How to Have Difficult Conversations––as part of our “Exploring Healing Racism in HealthCare” series Host: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L with Guest Speaker: Sheela Ivlev, MS, OTR/L November 10, 2020 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 CEUs…

Holistic OT: What’s In Our Scope of Practice?
“Holistic OT: What’s In Our Scope of Practice? The Grey Areas Uncovered” Are you curious about practicing holistically, but not sure what’s actually within our scope of practice? Are you keen to incorporate yoga, reiki, meditation and mindfulness into your work but unsure how to go about it? In the OT Lifestyle Movement Podcast, Occupational…

World Mental Health Day
Happy World Mental Health Day! Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares how the mind and body are connected, and ways we can support our mental and physical health in this 5-minute video.

New Book Coming Soon About Intuition
A new book written by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality will be published this month. It’s one of her favorite topics—intuition. Intuition is used in all aspects of our lives, in every occupation or activity of daily living. She will show you…

The 3 Secrets to Communicating with Your Deceased Loved Ones
Would you like to remain in contact with your loved ones who have passed beyond the veil? Imagine how it would feel to maintain continued communication with your loved ones living in the afterlife. Your grief and feelings of loneliness can recede and be replaced with awe, amazement, and love. Is it truly possible to…

Free Info Session – OT and Coaching Class – Aug 18
Join the Free Info Session – “OT & Coaching Class” with Ana Hernando, OTR, MOT, MBA and Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L on August 18 at 12 p.m. Central Time via Zoom. Register under Classes. OT and Coaching: Skills and Confidence for OTs as the Original Life Coach Instructors: Ana Hernando, OTR, MOT, MBA and Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L,…

Holistic Healing Certificate Program Graduates 2020
Congratulations to these occupational therapists who recently completed the Holistic Healing Certificate Program taught by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. Hear in their own words how the program his impacted them and how they are creating the present and future of holistic and integrative health, wellness, and prevention. Learn more about the program here. Next program begins…

Exploring Healing Racism in Health Care
On the Healing Connections Podcast, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Sheela Ivlev, MS, OTR/L is interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Exploring Healing Racism in Health Care.” Sheela shares terms commonly used in the topic of racism, provides education, and explores ways…