302016Nov
New “Healing Connections” Podcast

New “Healing Connections” Podcast

Healing Connections Podcast – Episode 1 Healing Connections was created by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L. The first episode was just recorded this November with her Fieldwork II student, Carisa Hillman. In Episode 1 we discuss how most of us are affected by negative stress with tips and suggestions on how to manage stress, induce the relaxation…

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262016Apr
Integrating Functional Medicine Health Coaching into OT Practice

Integrating Functional Medicine Health Coaching into OT Practice

Join us for the Holistic OT Conversation: “Integrating Functional Medicine Health Coaching into OT Practice” with Guest Speaker Patty Sherman Campbell MS, OTR/L, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central Time, May 10, 2016. Join the Conversation and Learn: * Explaining the Functional Medicine (FM) paradigm – synergy with OT * Using the FM paradigm – why…

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82016Apr
Learn about Reflexology Health Benefits on 4/9/16

Learn about Reflexology Health Benefits on 4/9/16

Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L will be interviewed on the health benefits of Reflexology by the very cool and spunky “Aging But Dangerous” community on Saturday, 4/9/16 at 9:30 a.m. CT on KLBB 1220 AM – you can stream it online anywhere for free! If you will not be able to listen to the live broadcast you can…

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172016Mar
Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day for the Environment

Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day for the Environment

Here are 5 Ways to Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day for the Environment Many celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their favorite green beverage and spend leisure time with their friends and loved ones. Here are ways to extend that green to improve the environment, save more green, be more healthy, and have a healthier…

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292015Apr

OT Trends: Holistic OTs Enter Private Practice

I have had the pleasure of providing Holistic Health Practice Consulting and Coaching to several OTs this year who are interested in creating or expanding their Holistic OT private practice.  I am noticing a trend of more Holistic OTs wanting to create their own practice and see clients within their own businesses. It is fascinating…

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262015Apr
Inner and Outer Peace for Health, Wellness & Prevention

Inner and Outer Peace for Health, Wellness & Prevention

“The true value of a human being can be found in the degree to which he has attained liberation from the self.” – Albert Einstein We all want peace – to feel joyful and relaxed. In the midst of life there are many experiences that are joyful and those that are not. We may encounter…

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212015Apr

3 Holistic Tips for Healthy Children

Holistic health care can start at the very beginning of life and continue for a life time. A child living with our without special needs can benefit from holistic health. Here are 3 Holistic Tips for Healthier Children  1. CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral Therapy can begin when the child is a newborn to help align the…

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192015Apr

Simple Reflexology Video: A Treat for Your Feet

Reflexology is a wonderful holistic healing tool that feels good and has many health benefits. According to leaders in the reflexology community Barbara and Kevin Kunz, “reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion, based on a system…

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172015Apr
Wellness: Fast Vs. Slow Health Care

Wellness: Fast Vs. Slow Health Care

Which is Better for You – Fast or Slow Health Care? Our health care system relies too much on fast health care and needs to emphasize that good health is an investment and needs to be cultivated throughout one’s life.   There is fast food and the slow food movement. With fast food you’re hungry,…

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162015Apr
How Intuition Can Enhance Health and Healing

How Intuition Can Enhance Health and Healing

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakens.” ~ Carl Jung How often do you find yourself trying to make a decision, but not sure which one is best or trying to make sense out of why something is happening and feeling frustrated…

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