How Becca is incorporating OT work into holistic approaches to health care

summaryBecca Mattie shares her detailed birth story that ended her in the ER, the importance of trusting healthcare teams, and her expertise in craniosacral therapy. Discover insights into how she incorporates her Occupational Therapy into holistic approaches to health for all ages all while supporting other providers! keywordsbirth story, craniosacral therapy, natural birth, placenta, holistic health, postpartum recovery, healthcare advocacy, sensory processing, emotional healing key topicsBirth experience and natural deliveryPlacenta management and postpartum recoveryCraniosacral therapy and holistic health key frameworksBirth Plan and Emergency ProtocolsHolistic Health ModalitiesCo-regulation and Nervous System HealingChapters00:00 Introduction and Birth Story Overview00:41 Choosing a Birth Center and Planning for Natural Birth02:09 Labor at Home and Early Contractions03:34 Transition to Birth Center and Rapid Delivery05:54 The Moment of Birth and Immediate Skin-to-Skin06:44 Placenta Challenges and Emergency Transfer07:41 Blood Loss, Ambulance Ride, and Self-Advocacy09:36 Hospital Support and Trust in Healthcare Providers11:00 Postpartum Recovery and Blood Loss Management12:22 Humorous Moments and Team Support During Birth13:19 Hospital Experience and Supportive Team14:40 Hydration, Thirst, and Post-Birth Care15:09 Safety Protocols and Trust in Medical Processes16:03 Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy21:17 What is Craniosacral Therapy and How It Works23:44 Emotional and Physical Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy25:38 Experiencing Craniosacral Therapy and Its Variability27:05 Holistic Healing and Personal Growth Through Modalities28:54 Craniosacral Therapy for Children and Infants30:18 Adapting Therapy for Kids and Building Trust32:11 Shifting Focus: From Kids to Adults in Holistic Care guest links