Resources for Whole Being Health
On-Demand Course on the Vagus Nerve
Spiritual Practices for Stressful Times
Simple and practical spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation help to bring us back to our center during stressful times. Breath work is one of the most helpful ways to calm the body's stress response. Creating a pause in your routine can also help switch the fight/flight response to rest/digest.
Expanding Lung Capacity
This breathing exercise is based on a Feldenkrais breathing technique to expand your lung capacity. Just notice your lungs filling and emptying, without forcing the breath or trying to count. Follow your natural breathing rhythm.
Healthy Lungs, Happy Heart
In March 2020, Deanna began a self study on alternative and holistic practices around the world that boost the body’s immune response, improve respiratory health and balance the body’s natural flows of energy based on a 5 Element Acupressure model. Many of these practices have ongoing research and current data collection that will validate alternative medicine as an effective way to improve lung and heart health. She shared her findings in this 60 minute webinar for the Soul Lightening Acupressure community in April 2020.
BeWell Decks
It began with a simple way to share a home exercise program with Breast Cancer clients who were simply too exhausted to do anything some days. Deanna created a list of activities on index cards for body, mind and soul to inspire women to take time for self care. Each day the women would draw a card or two from the pile and by the end of the week have a tangible stack of activities they did for their own health and well being. This became the inspiration for the BeWell Decks.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
ZB Impact on Occupational Performance
Analysis of Zero Balancing Case Studies through an Occupational Therapy Lens Waggy. (2022)
Zero Balancing and Occupational Therapy
Zero Balancing and Occupational Therapy: Removing Restrictions to Life Flow Waggy & Waggy. (2021)
Acupressure Effectiveness
Acupressure Modality Effectiveness: Research Results for Pain and Anxiety JoTT. Waggy, Mozer, Zurwaski. (2023) Poster
Seva Stress Release
Beyond Pills: Acupressure Impact on Self-Rated Pain and Anxiety Scores. Monson, Waggy et al. (2019)
Interviews
OT Lifestyle Podcast
Interview by Rhiannan Crispe Bodywork and Energy Principles in OT (2022)
Healing Connections Podcast
Interview by Emmy Vadnais: Acupressure for Stress and Tension. (2021)
OT Well-Being Summit
Self-paced course. Acupressure and OT: The Power of Touch to Heal (2021)
Published Articles
Acupressure Practices
Acupressure and Mind-Body-Spirit Practices for Stressful Times. Holistic OT Blog. Waggy. (2020)
Live Life in Balance
Zero Balancing: Live Life in Balance The Edge. Waggy. (2020)
Soul Lightening Acupressure
Soul Lightening Acupressure The Edge. Waggy. (2020)
Acupressure Study Update
Holistic OT Blog: Update on New Study: Beyond Pills Holistic OT Blog (2019)
Presentations
Waggy, D. Restoring Balance: Proven Practices to Reboot Your Vitality, Resilience and Energy. A 2 day Live Experiential Virtual Retreat. February 12-13, 2022.
Waggy, D. Restoring Whole-Being Health: The 3 Keys to Reverse Burnout and Reboot Your Vitality. Livestream Webinar. January 19, 2022.
Waggy, D. Acupressure and OT: The Power of Touch to Heal Zoom Presentation, for the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Namaste Group, May 20, 2021.
Rhoads, M., Murphy, M., Waggy, D. Take a Deep Breath: Evidenced-Based Relaxation Skills for Teachers and Students. Oral Presentation, for the Illinois American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Dance (IAHPERD) State Convention, Tinley Park, IL, December, 2021.