Empowering and Transforming Lives Through Holistic Therapies

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast I have a conversation with holistic occupational therapist Mandy Lubas and nurse practitioner Kristen Harte. Together, Mandy and Kristen co-founded "Holistic Therapies 4 Life." They share their educational background, personal transformative health experiences, and insights about their passion for integrative health practices. They highlight the importance of looking at the body as a whole, integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects to enhance individuals' overall well-being. They also explain their services, which include transformational packages, yoga therapy, craniosacral therapy, and more. They assert that everyone has the power to heal themselves when given the right guidance.Mandy Lubas" BioMandy is a Holistic Occupational Therapist and a 2001 graduate of Quinnipiac University. She and her partner Kristen Harte opened Holistic Therapies 4 Life in 2018 after 20 years in practice working with clients across the lifespan. Mandy is a co-founder and co-facilitator of AOTA’s Integrative Health Occupational Therapy Community of Practice, the first integrative health group formally recognized by AOTA. She shares her passion by presenting and works to educate students, practitioners, educators, and colleagues on merging integrative health OT into the medical community by presenting at colleges throughout the US, at MAOT conferences, and AOTA conferences. Mandy shared her personal healing journey and the holistic approaches she uses in practice in articles published in OT Advance magazine.Kristen Harte's BioKristen is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women’s Health. She graduated with a Master’s degree from The University of Pennsylvania in 1990. She has been in the field of medicine since 1987. She embarked on her holistic path over 10 years ago for her own health and well-being. She is a Reiki master, a certified Acutonics practitioner and is certified in Body-Feedback with essential oils. She also practices astrology and other forms of energy medicine such as Shamanism and Intuitive Plant Medicine.To find out more about Kristen and Mandy and to contact them go to: https://holistictherapies4life.com/The Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platforms.To find out more about dave, please go to davidrobertsmsw.com and psychologyprofessorandminister.com