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…

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…

Let the Music Move You!
Have you ever noticed that you feel more pumped up after listening to some really groovin’ music? Or feel more tired and down after listening to something sad? That’s because music can actually have an affect on our moods! One study found that people who listened to happy music perceived more people smiling, and adversely,…

How to Use Colour in Occupational Therapy
Intuitive use of colour can be a suitable tool for a therapist, and blends well with a modern mind body spirit approach to healthcare. It is also important therapists utilise research, when it is available. In the healthcare setting colour is part of evidence-based design, way finding, orientation, assessments and more. Pharmaceutical companies invest significantly…

Welcome to Holistic OT!
Welcome to the Holistic OT website! Here you will find resources for practitioners such as holistic courses, ways to promote your practice, connect with like-minded therapists, find research that supports efficacy of mind, body, spirit healing practices, and connect with Holistic OT practitioners if you’re seeking services for yourself or a loved one. Holistic OT…