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SAFE + OTPF-4: “SAFE” Yoga Principles Meet the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th edition
Back in 2020 when I presented my first yoga workshop for healthcare professionals, I sought to find a way to operationalize a framework for yoga to be used as a modality that is part of a rehabilitation plan of care. I chose to turn to what many consider to be one of the original instructionalContinue…
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Specialty Certifications: Value-added or Unnecessary?
When do you really need a specialty certification versus just capitalizing on your professional training? Five reasons why you might want to go the extra mile and earn those extra letters for your professional signature. At this point in my career, I have earned three additional certifications that have advanced my practice skills and fulfilledContinue…
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How Yoga Can Help People Recovering from COVID-19
People recovering from COVID-19 may benefit from including yoga, especially yoga breathing practices, into their rehabilitation plan. Read to learn more.
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The Embody OT Philosophy
The Embody OT Philosophy is built on the principle that establishing healthy habits is at the core of wellness. The adage, “consistency is key” is so important when it comes to being healthy and managing chronic conditions. The foundation of Embody OT is built on the three concepts of embody, empower, engage and make upContinue…
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Where Can I Get a Shower Chair?!
Getting and finding the durable medical equipment (DME) can be a challenge… here is a PDF for the current equipment lending closets/programs in Southern Arizona. I currently work in the home health setting with primarily older adults and many of our clients are in need of affordable options for durable medical equipment. Insurance companies, includingContinue…
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Meet Heidi
Heidi Carpenter, OTD, OTR/L, RYT®200, Pn1 Heidi Carpenter is a native of Arizona and grew up in Gilbert. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Northern Arizona University in 2009 and earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Creighton University, in Omaha, Nebraska, December 2014. Following graduation, she completed a year-long pediatricContinue…
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Car Yoga
Recently, I had the privilege of sharing my passion for yoga with my colleagues and they asked if I would teach a class at work. Of course I jumped on this opportunity and I wanted to tailor this class specifically for their needs… Many of us in the home health world spend HOURS a dayContinue…
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Embody Occupational Therapy 