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Deanna Waggy, OTR
Biography
Deanna Waggy, MSA, OTR, CZB is a Holistic OT with a private wellness practice in South Bend, IN to bridge traditional and complementary approaches to whole-being health (body, mind, emotions, soul). She is also a spiritual guide, retreat facilitator, teacher, mentor and consultant. She co-edited the book Empowering Whole-Being Health (90 acupressure case studies) and co-authored numerous articles on holistic practices and research in various peer reviewed journals. She is currently involved in acupressure research. Deanna and her husband Loren (also an OT) promote excellence in OT, Zero Balancing and Acupressure through public speaking, writing, mentoring and study groups.
Deanna has over 35 years of OT experience and program development in multiple OT settings including specialty areas of Work Hardening, Ergonomics, Hand Therapy, Mastectomy/Breast Reconstruction and Sensory Regulation. She is certified in Zero Balancing, Clinical Acupressure, Process Acupressure, Advanced Soul Lightening Acupressure. She has additional training in Five Element Acupressure, Spiritual Direction, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Meditation, Contemplative Spiritual Practices, Aromatherapy, BodyTalk Access, Healing Touch, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Reflexology and other integrative health techniques to facilitate the healing process of the whole person.
In addition to facilitating self-care and contemplative retreats, Deanna teaches Seva Stress Release Acupressure, Good Points Self Care Series, Acupressure for Anyone classes, and a Basic Foundation Certificate (Clinical Acupressure 1 and Process Acupressure 1) for Soul Lightening International Acupressure. She is excited to add teaching Zero Balancing I & II in 2022 along with several new online webinars teaching acupressure, vagal toning and spiritual self-care practices for holistic practitioners experiencing burnout and stress. http://www.DWaggy.com/classes Deanna provides 1:1 mentoring for holistic practitioners interested in clinical skills development, building a holistic practice and teaching online.