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…
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…
Holistic/Integrative Medicine in OT Can Improve “Occupations”
What are occupations? They are key areas that Occupational Therapists address and what gives the profession its distinct value. Occupations are all of the activities of daily living a person engages in. It include a person’s work or career and all areas of a person’s life that ‘occupy’ their time, such as playing, engaging in meaningful…
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…
Incorporating Mind-Body Concepts into Clinical OT Practice Webinar Series
Incorporating Mind-Body Concepts into Clinical OT Practice A Three-Part Webinar Series This 3 part live webinar series will consist of practical skills and training related to cutting edge, evidenced-based practices in the field of mind/body medicine. Each 1 1/2 hour on line webinar will be offered as a participatory class where students can learn new…
What is the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga Breathing?
What is the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga breathing? By Naomi Aaronson and Ann Marie Turo As an Occupational Therapist, many patients come to me who are in pain and are suffering from a variety of issues including breast cancer, repetitive stress injuries, musculoskeletal problems, and back pain. I use both Yoga and Pilates in…
OTs as Leaders in Prevention & Wellness
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L recently wrote an article for ADVANCE Magazine for OT Practitioners on how OTs can be leaders in Prevention and Wellness. It was originally published on June 16, 2015. OTs as Leaders in Prevention & Wellness: Identifying Barriers and Helping patients Make Choices for Healthy Living. Prevention and wellness have come to the…
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…
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…
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…