Holistic Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy that helps people with what ‘occupies’ their time. This covers every aspect of a person’s life, from the cradle to the grave. It includes activities of daily living such as sleeping, eating, cooking, working, playing, relationships, and spirituality. If a person is having difficulty engaging in any of these activities an Occupational Therapist is trained to assist the person be able to function as best they can in all areas of their life.
What is Holistic Occupation Therapy? It is a new specialty for Occupational Therapists and it combines the best of ‘traditional’ Occupational Therapy practice with mind-body-spirit approaches such as guided imagery, meditation, energy healing, acupressure, reflexology, massage therapy, aromatherapy – just to name a few of the many wonderful mind-body-spirit approaches. Holistic Occupational Therapy can assist people physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually; supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself in ways that go beyond what we thought possible.
What is Holistic Occupation Therapy? It is a new specialty for Occupational Therapists and it combines the best of ‘traditional’ Occupational Therapy practice with mind-body-spirit approaches such as guided imagery, meditation, energy healing, acupressure, reflexology, massage therapy, aromatherapy – just to name a few of the many wonderful mind-body-spirit approaches. Holistic Occupational Therapy can assist people physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually; supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself in ways that go beyond what we thought possible.
Stacia Givens, Occupational Therapist
