“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…
OT and Integrative Health for Children
By Megan Carroll MOT, OTR/L, Melinda Morris MOT, OTR/L and Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Children may benefit from occupational therapy combined with complementary and integrative health approaches. An occupational therapist who is trained in complementary and integrative health will suggest which approaches may be most beneficial, or refer to another practitioner when indicated. The authors provide…
Coaching for Health and Wellness Podcast
On the Healing Connections Podcast, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Ana Hernando, OTR, MOT, MBA about “Coaching for Health and Wellness.” Ana shares what coaching is, how it can benefit a person in all areas of their life, what to look for in a coach, and why occupational therapists may have the most unique set of…
HOT News May 2020
Happy May, Holistic OT Lovers! I hope you are keeping well and finding creative ways to serve others while taking care of yourself in the midst of all the changes happening in healthcare and the world. Remember that integrative health approaches–including simple approaches, such as breath work can have positive effects on health and well-being….