How is your OT practice? Some OTs are fortunate. They find a setting or population of people they enjoy working with right away. For a majority of OTs, even though we may have an idea of areas of interest when coming out of school, it can take a few employment positions before having clarity on…
Energy Healing in Occupational Therapy
Energy healing is a gentle approach that can easily be integrated into occupational therapy practice to enhance an individual’s health and wellness. It may assist with recovery from illness and prevention of disease. Occupational therapy practitioners may explore various non-pharmacological interventions for pain management, stress reduction, and enhancing overall well-being. These approaches align with the…
Five Ways Integrative Health Enhances OT and Activities of Daily Living
Integrative health are variety of holistic health care approaches that can provide healing and balance to the mind, body, and spirit. They have formerly been known as complementary and alternative medicine. With more research providing support of its efficacy, these approaches are not alternative any longer. The occupational therapy profession is already holistic in nature…
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…
Accreditation Council for OT Education Adds Complementary and Integrative Health for Well-Being
The Accreditation Council for OT Education (ACOTE) added Complementary and Integrative Health to the standard of Well-Being as an intervention to support well-being in its 2023 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) Standards and Interpretive Guide (effective July 31, 2025). This is a big step forward to see Complementary and Integrative Health mentioned as…
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:…
Intuition’s Role in Healing
In this conversation, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is interviewed by Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L looking at the role of intuition in healing. Emmy shares her own story and offers an introduction to intuition and its role in healing. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. She provides holistic and…
Number One Integrative Health Technique to Know About
In the video below, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, shares her number one integrative health technique she thinks health care professionals should know about for self-care and helping clients. Visit HolisticOT.org under “Classes” to explore other meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, and guided imagery classes. Join the “Meditation for Health Care Professionals” class on May 20. Live and recorded…