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…
Transition to Autumn and Holistic Health Tips
We are transitioning to Autumn, the harvesting time of year, to Winter, a time to stay warm and conserve one’s energy until Springtime. Autumn is a time to celebrate and enjoy the abundance from the growth of Spring and Summer and to prepare for Winter. In the tradition of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Autumn is…
Fall Holistic Education 2015
We have many Holistic Continuing Education Courses for You! Expand your Holistic Tool Kit. Professional Development. Self Care. Massage Therapy Intro – Sept. 11 or Oct. 18 Holistic Healing Certificate Program – Begins Sept. 19 Power of the Mind in Healing: How Meditation, Relaxation, Spirituality & Intuition Can Enhance Health & Healing – Sept. 19 Reflexology Intro – Sept….
A Lovely Summer Connection with Tauni Malmgren and Emmy Vadnais
This August I had the pleasure of meeting the future Holistic OT and prospective OT student, Tauni Malmgren in person in St. Paul, MN. She was traveling through town with a friend and was able to come by for a visit. Tauni has been volunteering with the Holistic OT Community for several months from New York City,…
Aromatherapy Can Enhance Health & Healing
“Aromatherapy Can Enhance Health & Healing: Essential Oils Have Been Used Since Time Immemorial.” By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L This article was originally published on August 3, 2015 on ADVANCE Magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners Aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic plant essences, known as essential oils, to promote health and well-being…
Inspiration for Your Health From the Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching – Lao Tzu – Chapter 15 “The ancient Masters were profound and subtle. Their wisdom was unfathomable. There is no way to describe it; all we can describe is their appearance. They were careful as someone crossing an iced-over stream. Alert as a warrior in enemy territory. Courteous as a guest. Fluid…
Why see a Holistic OT?
There are many health care practitioners to choose from for your health care needs. So, why see a Holistic OT? What are the benefits? First, Occupational Therapists help people thrive and function to their highest potential in all areas of their lives – work, play, and leisure. The word occupational comes from occupy – and…
5 Holistic Pain Relief Approaches
Most of us have or will experience physical pain in our lives. For many, pain is an everyday or chronic experience, but does it need to be? For those looking for help that are natural and beyond or in conjunction with drugs or surgery, here are options. According to the National Institutes for Health: Pain…
Happy OT Month!
Happy Holistic OT Month! April is OT month we’re celebrating and promoting Holistic OT with our new Apparel and Gear collection! Go here to shop for fun items and proudly show your Holistic OT Love! There are many to choose from!
Holistic OT Apparel and Gear Coming in April!
April is OT month and for this year’s OT month we are excited to share with you our new Holistic OT Apparel and Gear collection! Here’s a sneak peak at some of the items that will be available for purchase this April. We know you’ll look good sharing your Holistic OT love with our new…