You are invited to the Free Info Session – Holistic Healing Certificate Program September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time via Teleconference Presenter: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Register here Learn more about the program here 10% off for Full Members of the Holistic OT Community when registering for the full program. The Holistic Healing Certificate Program…
Holistic Healing Certificate Program – Testimonials
The Holistic Healing Certificate Program is taught by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L and begins in the the October. Learn more about the program here. Register for the first class “Power of the Mind in Healing: Foundations in Integrative Health.” Register here. The following testimonials are from occupational therapists and health care professionals who have taken the…
Holistic Practice Class 1/2 Off
Holistic Practice Class Audio Recording 1/2 Off for Full Members – July and August Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L$99, $49 for Full Holistic OT Members and Holistic Healing Certificate Program StudentsRegister Here Begin or expand your Holistic Practice in this Holistic Practice Class. Receive support and guidance from a Holistic Health Practitioner with 20 years in Holistic/Integrative…
Holistic OT Coaching Sessions 1/2 Off this Summer
The Holistic OT Community offers many free resources for OTs interested in learning about OT and Integrative Health, whether you are new to the topic or an advanced practitioner. We suggest you begin here to learn the answers to commonly asked questions. Would you like individual support learning how to incorporate integrative health, wellness &…
New Study – Beyond Pills: Acupressure Impact on Self-Rated Pain and Anxiety Scores
By Deanna Waggy, OTR There is increasing need for treatment options that provide relief from common symptoms such as pain and anxiety, which are efficacious and safe. The health care system is also facing a crisis of pills, opioid, and otherwise, which can increase risk of tolerance, addiction, abuse, and death. Use of effective nonpharmacologic…
Holistic OT Confidence Booster and Pep Talk
Each month, full members of the Holistic OT Community receive tips, suggestions, and free or discounted classes related to OT and integrative health. This month, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L gives a confidence booster, pep talk, and tips and suggestions for occupational therapists using integrative health in the Video “Holistic OT Confidence Booster and Pep Talk.” This…
Relational Anatomy
Why our understanding of anatomy is changing and how this impacts rehabilitation By Kelly Clancy, OTR/L, CHT It is time for us to revisit the biomechanical model. To understand why it is time to move beyond what has become…
Yoga for Healing Neurological Conditions
On the Healing Connections podcast Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Dr. Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, FAOTA was interviewed by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L about “Yoga for Healing Neurological Conditions” on the Healing Connections podcast episode 12 on 3/28/19. Arlene has been an occupational…
Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in OT are Here to Stay
Complementary and Integrative Health with OT practice was well represented this year at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) annual conference this year in New Orleans on April 4 -7, 2019. A special poster presentation “Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in OT are Here to Stay” was presented by Michelle Bradshaw, DC, OTR/L, Mandy Lubas,…
Complementary Health in OT Course at Ithaca College
We are seeing OT schools providing education on complementary and integrative health approaches in OT practice. Michelle Bradshaw, DC, OTR/L teaches the course “Complementary Health in OT” in the Occupational Therapy program at Ithaca College. “I love teaching this course – it is so fun to experience the conversations among students when learning about integrative…