Today we’re answering a question that we received from Instagram: “Can you talk about the end point of reflex integration work. What does that look like?” We chat about what a reflex integration program looks like and how to create a “maintenance” program afterwards. Be sure to check out all of the links below! Free Primitive Reflex Webinar Full Primitive Reflex Digital Course We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is ..read more

Watch this video - https://youtu.be/PkylhDc0sOY?si=k7gjWbpOixhbWLYr Renee Anderson has been a physical therapist since 2017. She worked in an orthopedic outpatient setting until early 2021, and then started to work at HETRA (Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy) as a therapist utilizing horse movement in her treatment. She loves to see the progress her participants make after riding horses and developing trusting relationships from having the same participants every week. Dr. Kaiti Otte is a licensed occupational therapist and PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor ..read more

We talk a lot about sensory seekers and sensory avoiders, but it’s very common - and to be expected - that a child will have mixed sensory needs. What does this mean exactly? And how can we help provide the just-right sensory input to help a child feel calm and regulated when they have mixed sensory needs?! In this episode, we talk about personalized sensory diets, proprioception, visual schedules, and primitive reflexes! Free Sensory Diet Webinar We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 Brought To You By Harkla T ..read more

Quiara Smith an Expert Pediatric Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist who is the CEO/Director of Aloha Integrative Therapy, the first boutique private OT practice exclusively created to treat children with toileting difficulties, pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction, and bowel and bladder disorders. Quiara has been a practicing pediatric OT for over 14 years. Quiara is passionate about creating and holding safe and inclusive space, in order to provide holistic and integrative approaches to pediatric clients and their families. Follow Quiara on Instagram @alohaintegrativetherapy Check out Quiar ..read more

Free Primitive Reflex Webinar Primitive Reflex Digital Course One of our favorite things about our digital courses is that you can ask questions and start conversations inside of the course! We have a comment forum within each module of each course, and we LOVE getting in there to answer questions, brainstorm, and chat about progress! Today’s episode is a conversation about a question that was posted inside of our primitive reflex digital course. We talk about different reflexes, different challenges associated with those reflexes, and strategies for the specific situation detailed in the qu ..read more

Joel Warsh, MD, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California, specializing in Parenting, Wellness, and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada, and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology, Epidemiology, and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine in Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research ..read more

Have you ever wondered why we always recommend obstacle courses for kids during therapy and at home? It’s because they have so many benefits! Today’s episode is all about WHY obstacle courses are so beneficial and how to set up obstacle courses for all children! We talk about our favorite equipment pieces to use, how to identify the number of steps in the obstacle course, how to add a function-based play component, how to add different transitions into it, and MORE! We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 Brought T ..read more

Alex Doman is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, psychoacoustic music producer, and TEDx speaker with more than thirty years of experience in neurotechnology. His mission is to help others achieve their optimal potential and become the best version of themselves. The third generation in a family of pioneers dedicated to improving people's brain performance for over seventy-five years, Alex founded Advanced Brain Technologies and co-founded Sleep Genius and Vital Neuro. Doman’s production credits are extensive, guiding teams who’ve created cutting-edge solutions that have helped millions of ..read more

We received a question from an OT practitioner working in the schools: What are some simple proprioceptive activities that I can do with my students that don’t require a lot of space or equipment? Tune in for a discussion all about proprioception and get some new ideas for using heavy work and deep pressure in the school setting. Make sure to check out all of our links below! We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to ..read more

Jewelisa Blanks, a respected public speaker and seasoned educator, has devoted her professional life to empowering teachers and students. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Jewelisa spent over seven years serving in the public education sector, fostering a deep understanding of the field over her ten years of educational experience. Leveraging her knowledge and experience, she has drawn on cutting-edge emotional health research to affect meaningful change within the education system. Feeling the call for greater impact, Jewelisa transitioned into a full-time educational consultant ..read more