Deepen your mindfulness practice with the “Interactive Mindfulness Meditation: Emotion & Healing Class.” Local & Distant Class Information Location: St. Paul, MN and Distant Learning Combined Dates & Time: February 2, 9, and 16, 2019 (9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time) Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Price: $399 REGISTER HERE Mindfulness Meditation & Guided Imagery are forms of healing…
The Year of Releasing Resistance – In Ourselves and Society
By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L One definition of resistance is: the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument. (1) “What you resist not only persists, but will grow in size.” Carl Jung MD Carl Jung, the great Swiss Psychiatrist was basically saying, “What you resist, persists.” (2)…
Top 10 Holistic OT Blog Posts of 2018
We had a wonderful time connecting with and serving our valued community of occupational therapists that utilize complementary and integrative healthcare into their OT practice. We have rounded up the top 10 most viewed blog posts on our website. We hope you appreciate the buzz around the Holistic OT Community as much as we do!…
Guided Meditation: Imagery & Healing Class January 2019
Class Information Dates & Time: January 5, 12, and 19, 2019 (9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time) Location: Local in St. Paul, MN combined with Distant Learning via Live Interactive Video Conference Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Price: $399 Register Here You Will Learn: Foundations in meditation and guided imagery techniques that can lower pain, stress, anxiety, depression and…
How Healing Works with Dr. Wayne Jonas
How Healing Works Healing Connections Podcast Episode 9 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Dr. Wayne Jonas about “How Healing Works.” Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness on the Healing Connections Podcast. Dr. Wayne Jonas is a practicing family physician, an expert in integrative…
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Interviews Dean Radin, PhD About “Science, Magic, and Intuition”
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviewed Dean Radin, PhD about “Science, Magic, and Intuition.” They had an insightful and informative conversation. If you are an OT or anyone interested in or practicing yoga, meditation, energy healing, guided imagery, intuitive development, spirituality, rituals, belief, & consciousness – you will love it! Watch the full interview here: Dean Radin,…
Strategies to Improve Occupational Performance and Reduce Pain
By Rachel Gottesman, OTR/L Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help their clients return to or improve upon their daily living skills. While the profession has been thought by many to only help people find jobs, occupational therapists can help people across many settings prevent injuries as well as provide strategies to promote a healthy…
New Podcast – Nutrition & Health: Feed Your Family Healthy
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Tina Gilberti, FDN, OTR/L for the Healing Connections Podcast – Episode 4: “Nutrition & Health – Feed Your Family Healthy: Improve Mood, Behavior, and Immune Function” Learn: Suggestions for families to eat well. How to make healthy food choices on the run. How to help transition diets for children and adults….
Harmony and Disharmony in Health and Wellness
By Michael Gagliano, OT/L, Reiki Master and Tai Chi Practitioner Isn’t it time to challenge our response to health, disease & healthcare? Our journey starts by re-framing disease and health into the concepts of Harmony and Disharmony. Let’s change our assumption on “how things are supposed to be.” The following are some thoughts for you…
7 Holistic & Healthy Ways OTs Can Bring Change in the School Setting
Planting seeds, it’s all that you can do at times, but eventually those seeds will grow into beautiful, long lasting plants, trees or flowers. By Michelle Bonang, OTR/L Having my own business in Vermont means seeing my own private clients and also contracting out to the school systems. In the schools, I am up against…