“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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Happy OT Month 2020!
We wish you a Happy OT Month! 🌼 There has been an outpouring of OTs sharing ways to help you manage your stress and stay well physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually –– so you can be the best in your life and when OTs are serving clients. This may be a time for all of us…
Reiki at AOTA Conference
Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Reiki AOTA speaker and founder of Complementary Health Works, Inc. will be offering Reiki training at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference for the 6th year in a row. The conference is held March 26 – 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. Reiki, A Complementary Health Modality used with OT,…
Acupressure and Your Health
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Acupressure and Your Health Marilyn Zurwaski, OTR/L and Carroll Noel-Mozer, OTR/L were interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Acupressure and Your Health” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 19 on 2/17/20. Marilyn Zurwaski is the Co-President for…
Occupational Therapy with Integrative Health for Bipolar and Anxiety Disorders: Case Report – Now in Remission
By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and Carisa Hillman, OTS This case report was created by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and fieldwork student, Carisa Hillman, OTS, while providing occupational therapy with integrative health for their client “Mary” in 2016. It was submitted to an OT and mental health journal, and after two years of revisions, including thorough assistance…
Interactive Mindfulness Meditation Class Begins Feb. 1
Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/LDates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2020 (9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time)Location: St. Paul, MN or join remotely via Distant LearningPrice: $399Register Here Deepen your mindfulness practice for you and your clients. Learn how to guide people in mindfulness – connected to their body, breath, the mind…