132020Oct
Holistic OT: What’s In Our Scope of Practice?

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…

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12020Aug
Free Info Session – OT and Coaching Class – Aug 18

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,…

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292020Jul
Holistic Healing Certificate Program Graduates 2020

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…

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272020May
OT and Integrative Health for Children

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…

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72020May
HOT News May 2020

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….

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292020Apr
Acupressure and Mind-Body-Spirit Practices for Stressful Times

Acupressure and Mind-Body-Spirit Practices for Stressful Times

Deanna guides you along in a Mind, Body and Spiritual Practice for Stressful Times video from ot4peace on Vimeo. What is Acupressure? Gentle touch on acupoints to enhance OT practice By Deanna Waggy, OTR Acupressure may be considered a form of integrative health as it is receiving more research, and may be formerly known as…

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242020Apr
Free Info Session – OT & Coaching Class, April 30

Free Info Session – OT & Coaching Class, April 30

Join us at the “Free Info Session – OT & Coaching Class” April 30 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time to have your questions answered about the upcoming class “OT and Coaching: Skills and Confidence for OTs as the Original Life Coach” Register Here for Free Info Session OT and Coaching: Skills and Confidence for OTs as…

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32020Apr
OT & Coaching Class

OT & Coaching Class

OT and Coaching: Skills and Confidence for OTs as the Original Life Coach  Register in OT Month – through April 30 for a discount! Instructors: Ana Hernando, OTR, MOT, MBA and Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, BCTMB, ARCB Dates: September 26 & 27, 2020Time: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time Location: 100% online via Zoom Video Conference…

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242020Mar
OTs Guest Speak about Complementary & Integrative Health at Ithaca College

OTs Guest Speak about Complementary & Integrative Health at Ithaca College

Michelle Bradshaw, D.C., OTR/L teaches a Complementary Health & OT course at Ithaca College. It is an elective course that we hope one day will be required in all occupational therapy programs. The course explores complementary health approaches and integrative health (CHAIH) within the current healthcare environment. Students discover and clarify their personal health perspectives…

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132020Mar
Keep Calm & Call a Holistic OT

Keep Calm & Call a Holistic OT

With the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) we want to offer ways to be informed and help you manage fear, worry, and stay well. Get up to date information and learn about COVID-19 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Refresher: What is a Holistic OT? An occupational therapist (OT)…

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