Class Information Dates & Time: January 5, 12, and 19, 2019 (9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time) Location: Local in St. Paul, MN combined with Distant Learning via Live Interactive Video Conference Instructor: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Price: $399 Register Here You Will Learn: Foundations in meditation and guided imagery techniques that can lower pain, stress, anxiety, depression and…
Foundations in Integrative Health Class this October
The Power of the Mind in Healing: Foundations in Integrative Health Class October 6, 13 & 17, 2018 Register Here Do you want to learn foundational Integrative Health skills for your health care practice and for your own self care? The Power of the Mind in Healing class will give you foundational Integrative Health approaches…
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Interviews Dean Radin, PhD About “Science, Magic, and Intuition”
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviewed Dean Radin, PhD about “Science, Magic, and Intuition.” They had an insightful and informative conversation. If you are an OT or anyone interested in or practicing yoga, meditation, energy healing, guided imagery, intuitive development, spirituality, rituals, belief, & consciousness – you will love it! Watch the full interview here: Dean Radin,…
Whole Person in Healthcare
By Kelly Clancy, OTR/L, CHT Whole Person Healthcare I’ve been hearing and reading a lot about this concept lately. It is a familiar one, one that brings me back to my early college days as a young twenty-something trying to decide what I wanted to do with my life. Looking back, it was the thought…
3 Summer Healthy Treats
We asked occupational therapists what are some of their favorite summer “healthier” treats. This is what three OTs said: “I’m a smoothie fanatic in the summer. I like them for breakfast. I don’t use recipes, but an easy smoothie for me is something like this (all measurements are approximations).” – Carrie Ann Strub, OTR/L 1 cup…
Strategies to Improve Occupational Performance and Reduce Pain
By Rachel Gottesman, OTR/L Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help their clients return to or improve upon their daily living skills. While the profession has been thought by many to only help people find jobs, occupational therapists can help people across many settings prevent injuries as well as provide strategies to promote a healthy…
Happy OT Month 2018
Happy OT Month! We’re celebrating with a new low full membership rate of $5/month or $60/year. Join Here Occupational Therapy month is the time of year when we raise awareness about what it is OTs do and how an OT can help you. Please visit our blog, FAQ, Podcasts and other resources at HolisticOT.org. What…
New Podcast – Nutrition & Health: Feed Your Family Healthy
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Tina Gilberti, FDN, OTR/L for the Healing Connections Podcast – Episode 4: “Nutrition & Health – Feed Your Family Healthy: Improve Mood, Behavior, and Immune Function” Learn: Suggestions for families to eat well. How to make healthy food choices on the run. How to help transition diets for children and adults….
Harmony and Disharmony in Health and Wellness
By Michael Gagliano, OT/L, Reiki Master and Tai Chi Practitioner Isn’t it time to challenge our response to health, disease & healthcare? Our journey starts by re-framing disease and health into the concepts of Harmony and Disharmony. Let’s change our assumption on “how things are supposed to be.” The following are some thoughts for you…
How an Attitude of Gratitude Can Improve Your Life
By Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L What are Your Grateful For? Taking a few moments each day or weekly to have an attitude of gratitude may improve your life. Research supports findings that there is an association with gratitude and an overall sense of well being. “Gratitude is the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself…