I am so thankful to have the Independent recognize Whitney Dethloff, Hayley Barron, and I as therapists positively impacting the Grand Island community! You can read the full article here on the Grand Island Independent’s website.
Eva Dawson, OTR/L graduated from Eastern Michigan University with her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2001. In 2004 she moved to Nebraska to work with children who have autism spectrum disorders. She was the first occupational therapist to […]
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Intense migraines can be caused by stress, emotional imbalances, sleep deprivation, or can be diet related. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to determine the root cause of the migraines. Treatment for migraines may include utilization of essential oils to help support healthy body function, manual techniques using visceral manipulation, massage, cervical traction, and patient education.
Unhealthy sleep patterns can be caused by underlying medical issues, adrenal fatigue, stress, anxiety, or trauma. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to determine root causes of sleep disturbances along with patient education in minimizing stressors, deep breathing techniques, yoga exercises, and sleep schedules. Treatment for sleep disturbances may include stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system with multiple modalities to calm the body.
Hormonal imbalances can be caused by stress, adrenal fatigue, diet, lack of exercise, underlying medical issues, toxins, or unbalanced lifestyle. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to determine root causes of the hormonal imbalance along with patient education to minimize stress and improve healthy eating habits. Treatments for hormonal imbalance may include utilizing essential oils to help support healthy body function, specialized exercises and relaxation techniques and patient education.
Infertility can be caused by stress, disruptions in appropriate anatomical structures, liver imbalances, improper blood flow to organs, and hormonal imbalances. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to assist women in addressing their infertility naturally along with patient education on menstrual health and healthy lifestyle changes to increase fertility. Treatment may include visceral manipulation and utilization of essential oils to help support healthy body function.
A woman who strives to have a natural birth needs to prepare her body for this event. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed for each patient to determine an individualized course of action to prepare their bodies for natural labor. Patient education in breathing techniques, specialized exercises, and manual techniques may also be utilized to help the body prepare for this event. Issues with low back pain, sciatic pain, or abdominal pain can be treated using body alignment techniques, specialized stretches and exercises and relaxation techniques. Postpartum rehabilitation involves strengthening the pelvic floor, improving sexual function, addressing stress/hormonal levels, and mental health as well as correcting Diastasis Recti and abdominal separation.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a light massage technique frequently used to help treat lymphedema. Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues from damage to the lymphatic system. This is frequently seen in cancer patients after the lymph nodes are surgically removed. Swelling can occur in any area of the body. Congestion of the lymphatic system can contribute to illness, fatigue and decreased detoxification of waste out of the body. Manual lymphatic treatments can help support a heathy immune system, improve circulation, assist in detoxification of the body and reduce swelling.
Sinus drain can be used to help individuals recover from sinus infections or colds, as well as provide stress relief. A gentle massage is used within the collarbone and neck area to promote sinus drainage and remove mucous from the nasal cavity in order to assist with breathing function.
Visceral manipulation is a gentle massage with the purpose of restoring the proper alignment of the body’s organs, as well as surrounding tissues and ligaments. Visceral manipulation also supports the fluidity and nourishment of the organs because organs rely on opposing gliding forces from surrounding structures to function appropriately. Visceral massage has a multitude of health benefits and support digestion, reproductive health, pain, and stress. The overall goal is to promote balance and homeostasis within the body to achieve optimal functioning. “Optimum health relies on a harmonious relationship between the motions of the organs and other structures of the body” (Barral, J., 2009, p. 56).
Healthy digestion is an essential component to living a healthy lifestyle. In addition to visceral manipulation, therapy will include instruction on breathing techniques, specialized exercises to support the digestive track. Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices to support digestive health including education on dietary needs, supplements, essential oils to assist with digestion will be provided.
Pelvic pain is prevalent among males and females. An evaluation is provided to determine the underlying cause of the pelvic pain. Specialized exercises, visceral treatment, and essential oils are used to aid in the relief of pelvic pain. Internal manual techniques, biofeedback and relaxation techniques may be completed based on each individual’s needs.
Eva is a Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master. Eva became certified from the International Center for Reiki Training. The spiritual healing art of Reiki works by channeling positive energy into the body. Eva can use Reiki energy placing her hands on the affected areas of the body to treat pain, emotional issues, trauma or injury. This powerful flow of positive energy may bring a near-immediate sensation of relief as it releases tension, lessens the impact of stress and replaces negative energy with the positive. Some refer to this positive Reiki energy as the life force, and indeed it can bring new life to a stressed-out, tired body. In a Reiki session, the intention is to create deep relaxation, to help speed healing, reduce pain, and decrease other symptoms you may be experiencing.
Disturbances in healthy bowel and bladder function can be caused by consuming certain foods, excessive amounts of caffeine and sugar, stress, and consumption of certain medications. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to determine how to regain control of these functions along with patient education on toileting patterns, proper hydration, manual manipulation techniques, specialized exercises, and proper positioning for toileting.
You can think of fascia like a spider web. The stringy tissue is densely woven throughout your muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, veins and organs. Your fascia is one continuous structure throughout your body. Each part of your body is connected to it in some way. That’s why if there’s a snag in the tissue in one part of your body, it can cause pain in another part of your body.
Normally, fascia is flexible and stretchy. But it’s strong. It provides structural support to your body and protects your muscles. Fascia is usually able to move without any restrictions. When your body experiences any kind of trauma, your fascia loses its flexibility. It becomes tightened and more rigid. The tightness can lead to pain and loss of motion, which can affect your quality of life.
Myofascial Release or MFR is a technique specifically developed to help release these restrictions.
Rebecca has held her Master’s in Energy Medicine since 2018. Energy Medicine is used throughout affected areas of the body to treat pain, emotional issues, trauma and injuries. This powerful flow of energy medicine may be a near-immediate sensation of relief as it eases tension, lessens the impact of stress and removes negative energy blocks. Energy Medicine can bring new life into a stressed-out body. In an Energy Medicine session, the intention is to create deep relaxation, to help speed healing, reduce pain, maintain emotional regulation and decrease any other negative barriers and symptoms you may be experiencing.
Energy Medicine is used throughout affected areas of the body to treat pain, emotional issues, trauma and injuries. This powerful flow of energy medicine may be a near-immediate sensation of relief as it eases tension, lessens the impact of stress and removes negative energy blocks. Energy Medicine can bring new life into a stressed-out body. In an Energy Medicine session, the intention is to create deep relaxation, to help speed healing, reduce pain, maintain emotional regulation and decrease any other negative barriers and symptoms you may be experiencing.