Holistic Therapy

I came across this interesting article about "Holistic Occupational Therapy" and wanted to share.

For years, OTs have incorporated many holistic therapies into their practices, such as relaxation, guided imagery, sensory integration, myofascial release, music and listening therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, t'ai chi, hippotherapy and aromatherapy. Such holistic interventions are in line with the theory and scope of OT practice as seen in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework.⁵ Further, AOTA asserts that CAM may be used responsibly by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as part of a comprehensive approach to enhance engagement in occupation by people, organizations and populations to promote their health and participation in life.⁶
Holistic occupational therapy could be implemented throughout all stages in life. It can begin by teaching lifelong skills to children, be expanded to address the middle adult years to help individuals stay well longer, and to older generations to have more sense of hope that the end of life can be more pleasurable. 

My question is, isn't OT a holistic profession? Aren't we trained to look at the entire person? Their ENTIRE life? Not just their development, their range of motion, their functional status- but everything that makes them who they are?

Leave me your thoughts- Do you step back and look past the basics and look at the whole person?

That "Traveler" OT

Intro - My name is Meghan.   I am an occupational therapist and a certified athletic trainer, although right now I am focusing on my OT while I am living the life of a gypsy. I am a twenty something year old who has   moved somewhere between 16-20 times (you lose track every now and again).  As of right now I stick with a job for 13-26 weeks.  When I graduated school I had a plan that I wanted to live in 4 different states in 2 years.  Sad story... I have only lived in 3 and my two years is up in a little over a month (CRAZY! I swear, I just graduated!)  Life as a traveler can be stressful, lonely, wonderful, liberating, and has taught me so much from so many different types of people.  I may not always get to work with my favorite population, but I strongly feel that I am a very well rounded therapist from getting exposed to so much.

I got my B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of North Fl and I got my Masters in OT from the University of St. Augustine. I was a competitive swimmer through my freshman year in college. And "home" is and always will be, Chicago :)

That's all for now.  I will start posting more in depth and random things as time goes on to give you more insight into life as a gypsy, why I chose it, perks/disappointments and will be more than happy to answer and random questions as they come.

That Occupational Therapist!

Welcome to my blog! I am THAT Occupational Therapist! 

What does that mean?
Whatever it needs to be. As an occupational therapist, sometimes I'm a motivator, sometimes I'm a ball-buster, sometimes I'm your friend, confidant, even your counsel. We wear many hats, it just depends on who our patients need today.

I love what I do and want to share that with the world!

So here's our blog. We want to share our stories and educate you on occupational therapy. Our mission is to share treatment ideas, talk about practice issues and maybe help a couple students along the way. Have a question? Shoot us an email!

We are hoping to have multiple writers contribute to this blog- that way, you can have insights to different therapists among different practice areas.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Thanks for stopping by!