Upcoming Speakers
Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA has over 40 years’ experience working in public schools, hospitals and private practice. She has a Master of Public Health degree in Maternal and Child Health. Ms. Richter is the co-author of 3 books, a DVD, research and newsletter articles. She currently lectures internationally, designs therapeutic equipment, and consults on pediatric treatment.
Learn more about Eileen at: www.richterair.com; www.eppicot.com
Disclosure Statement: Mrs. Richter has an ownership interest in Richter Active Integration Resources. She receives royalties from her publications and therapeutic equipment. Ms. Richter receives an honorarium for presenting her courses.
Upcoming Events
Using Gravity to Facilitate Sensory Motor Development in Infants & Young Children
Available: November 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020
CEUs: 5.25 Contact Hours (.525 AOTA CEUs)
Cost: $180* USD
*Group discount for $10 off for groups of 5 or more
Email at for a coupon code
Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR
Kim Barthel is a sought-after speaker and occupational therapist, best-selling author and internationally recognized clinician in the area of childhood trauma, attachment theory and sensory processing. Kim provides cutting-edge insights into the neuroscience of childhood trauma and travel extensively worldwide to educate and empower therapists, educators, parents and caregivers to support vulnerable children. Kim’s mission is to support the conscious evolution of the human spirit.
Learn more about Kim at: https://www.kimbarthel.ca/
Disclosure Statement: Ms. Barthel is co-founder of Relationship Matters Consultancy, Inc. Ms. Barthel receives an honorarium for speaking. She also receives revenue from any direct sales of her publications.
Upcoming Events
Trauma-Sensitive School Based Practice In Turbulent Times
Cost: $215* USD 4-part series, $55 USD per individual session
*Group discount for $10 off for groups of 5 or more
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Sleep as a Contribution to Regulation
January 7, 2021, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST
CEUs: 1 Contact Hour (.1 AOTA CEUs)
Recording access available 1 week after event, viewing available 2 weeks following the release
Cost: $30 USD
Rhoda Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Mrs. Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, received her B.S. in occupational therapy from the University of Illinois, and her M.S. in child development and family relations from North Dakota State University. She was trained in pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment of cerebral palsy (NDT) in London, England. The former director of the Easter Seal Mobile Therapy Unit in Fargo, North Dakota, she has been in private practice since 1978, and is currently in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, providing evaluation and consultation services to a variety of health agencies, educational systems, and national corporations, as well as presenting throughout the world. In 1989, she founded Erhardt Developmental Products, a company that produces and distributes a variety of pediatric resources. Her publications include books, chapters, journal articles, assessments, and DVDs on topics such as normal and atypical development of hand function, hand preference, handwriting, eye-hand coordination, feeding, vision, and visual-perceptual-motor function in children with cerebral palsy and learning disorders.
Learn more about Rhoda at: https://www.erhardtproducts.com/
Disclosure statement: Mrs. Erhardt is the owner of Erhardt Developmental Products and receives income from products and publications sold through her company and Amazon.com. She receives an honorarium for speaking.
Upcoming Events
Visual-Perceptual-Motor Interventions for Developmental Coordination Disorders
December 2, 2020, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CST
Cost: $30* USD
Recording access available 1 week after event, viewing available 2 weeks following the release
Dr. Carol Penn, DO, MA, ABOM, FACOFP
Dr. Penn, best selling author, global speaker, is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer
of Penn Global Visions LLC and Penn Global Medical Group LLC. Dr. Penn is currently
a member of the Medical staff of Centrastate Healtcare System in Freehold, NJ. She is
a former Director of Service Integration with Ocean Health Initiatives, a Federally
Qualified Health Center based in Monmouth and Ocean Counties and formally the
Acting Medical Director for Quality Community Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health
Center in Philadelphia, Dr. Penn has been recognized for her academic excellence by
earning the designation of ACOFP fellow. To qualify for the designation, in addition to
other requirements both national and local, Dr. Penn submitted her scientific paper
titled, From Breath to Movement to Meaning: One Physician’s Journey to Find Meaning
in Medicine.
During her Residency in Family Medicine, she served as Chief Resident in Family
Practice Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital/North Philadelphia Hospital System
(2012-2013); National Health Corps Scholar (2002-2019); Clinical Assistant Professor in
the Department of Family Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic
Medicine (2014-present); Faculty, Center for Mind Body Medicine, Washington,
DC (2013-present); Mind Body Skills Group Facilitator; Nationally Certified Health,
Wellness, and Fitness Coach (Wellcoaches Inc.); Nationally Certified Personal Trainer;
(National Council on Strength and Fitness); Certified Yoga Instructor; member of the
National QiGong Association; Reiki Master/Teacher; and Health Correspondent for
WURD radio and host of her podcast, Mind, Body, and Spirit Medicine with Dr. Carol
Penn. Additionally, Dr. Carol has an exciting new show entitled WEIGHTLESS IN
MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT featuring a blog and a podcast of the same name, found
wherever podcasts are available. Dr. Penn is a graduate of Rowan University School of
Osteopathic Medicine (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey,
School of Osteopathic Medicine)
Dr. Carol Penn is a physician board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity
Medicine with a focus on mind body medicine; arts medicine; and nutrition medicine
emphasizing prevention and wellness to optimize human potential. Additionally, Dr.
Penn, has a strong interest in integrative approaches to palliative care medicine and is a
published researcher in End of Life Care and Mind Body Medicine. A popular and
frequently sought after national speaker, Dr. Penn’s book, Meditation in a Time of
Madness debuted in February 2019 as a Number 1 Amazon best seller.
Equally passionate about holistic birthing practices, Dr. Penn served on the Board of
Directors and Executive Committee of Lamaze International for 12 years and continues
to support initiatives and education that closes the gap in maternal mortality and
morbidity for African American women and other disenfranchised populations.
Prior to beginning her career in medicine, Dr. Penn, an award winning choreographer,
trained in New York City with the world renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
as a performing artist and an educator. In the company's acclaimed Children's School,
she applied her passion for healing, working with Ailey's Visually Impaired Program for
the Blind and Visually Impaired. Dr. Penn received her BS in Dance Education and MA
in Humanities from New York University.
Dr. Penn was selected from a national pool of applicants to become a Teaching Fellow
at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. While in DC she
formed her company Pennvisions and The New Visions Dance Theater. She won
numerous awards for her choreography, became tenured faculty in the DC Public
Schools and served as International Consultant for the Kennedy Center's Very Special
Arts Program.
Dr. Penn is co-founder and director of The Core of Fire, an interfaith women's dance
ensemble. Living one's life as if it is a masterpiece and a work of art is a message that
she extends to her patients, her students, and her audiences.
Learn more about Dr. Carol at: http://www.drcarolpenn.com/
Disclosure statement: Dr. Penn is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Penn Global Visions, LLC and Penn Global Medical Group, LLC. She is also a co-founder and director of the Core of Fire and a medical correspondent for WURD Radio in Philadelphia. Dr. Penn receives an honorarium for speaking and receives revenue from any direct sales of her publications and podcasts.
Upcoming Events
Integrative Education Symposium 2021
Course A: Disrupting Generational and Racialized Trauma: What You Bring to the Table Matters
February 26-27, 2021, 8:30 am CST - 4:30 pm CST
Cost: $395*
Recording access available 1 week after event, viewing available 2 weeks following the release
*Early bird pricing through January 15th, 2021. January 16th regular pricing $430
Group discount available for 5 or more people registering together, email for a coupon code to receive $10 off.
Dr. Kathy Farah, MD, ABFM, ABOIM
Dr. Farah is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Integrative Medicine and is a Diplomate of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. She is a CranioSacral therapist, holds Certification from the Whole Health Medical Institute, and Professional Certification in HeartMath. Dr. Farah has practiced Family Medicine in Western Wisconsin for over 30 years, currently providing Integrative and Holistic Medicine at Western Wisconsin Health, Roberts, WI. From 2007-2018, Dr. Farah worked at the Integrative and Holistic Medicine clinic at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Red Cedar, Glenwood City, WI. Starting in 2003 and continuing through the present, Dr. Farah is a consultant in Integrative Medicine at Children's MN, Minneapolis, Pain Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine. As a Senior Faculty at the Center for Mind Body Medicine (www.cmbm.org) she has participated in the US and Global Trauma Relief, is the Clinical Lead for Native Programs, and the Clinical Lead VISN 8 (Veterans Administration) combining her training with the curriculum with Whole Health Coaching. She has extensive experience in trauma based strategies in a variety of populations particularly post disaster such as hurricanes, floods, historical trauma, and school shootings. Dr. Farah is the Founder and Chief Empowerment Office of Wiser Medicine and co-developer of the “Unpacking Racism through Mind-Body Spirit, Movement and Meditation” course. She has volunteered her time for many years as the camp physician for Camp Avanti, a camp for children with sensory processing challenges. Dr. Farah enjoys walking in the woods in her country home in WI, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Learn more about Dr. Kathy at: https://www.facebook.com/kathyfarahmd,
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ezTbySRa4czd9zMYB43gw
https://linkedin.com/in/kathleen-farah-md-37aa4121/
https://twitter.com/farah_kathy
Disclosure statement: Dr. Farah is the founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Wiser Medicine, LLC. She receives an honorarium for her speaking and consulting, including for the Integrative Education symposium. Dr. Farah is employed by Western Wisconsin Health and Children’s MN Hospitals and Clinics.
Upcoming Events
Integrative Education Symposium 2021
Course A: Disrupting Generational and Racialized Trauma: What You Bring to the Table Matters
February 26-27, 2021, 8:30 am CST - 4:30 pm CST
Cost: $395*
Recording access available 1 week after event, viewing available 2 weeks following the release
*Early bird pricing through January 15th, 2021. January 16th regular pricing $430
Group discount available for 5 or more people registering together, email for a coupon code to receive $10 off.
Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
Kelly Mahler OTD, OTR/L, earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She has been an occupational therapist for 18 years, serving school-aged children and adults. Kelly is winner of multiple awards including the 2020 American Occupational Therapy Association Emerging and Innovative Practice Award & a Mom’s Choice Gold Medal. She is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA and is actively involved in several research projects pertaining to topics such as interoception, self-regulation, trauma & autism. Kelly is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to the eight resources she has authored:
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The Interoception Curriculum: A Step-by-Step Framework for Developing Mindful Self-Regulation–winner of Mom’s Choice Award Gold Medal
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Interoception Activity Cards–winner of Mom’s Choice Award Gold Medal
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My Interoception Workbook: A Guide for Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults
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Sensory Issues and High Functioning Autism (with Myles and Robbins) —winner of National Parenting Publications Bronze Medal
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Destination Friendship: Developing Social Skills for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Social Challenges (with Benton, Hollis, and Womer)
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Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders — winner of Mom’s Choice Award Gold Medal
Learn more about Kelly at: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/
Disclosure statement: Dr. Mahler is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. She receives an honorarium for speaking and receives revenue from any direct sales of her publications.
Upcoming Events
Integrative Education Symposium 2021
Course B: Interoception, The Eighth Sense: Impact on Regulation, Emotional Well-Being and Social Connection
February 26, 2021, 8:30 am CST - 4:30 pm CST
Cost: $195*
Recording access available 1 week after event, viewing available 2 weeks following the release
*Early bird pricing through January 15th, 2021. January 16th regular pricing $215
Group discount available for 5 or more people registering together, email for a coupon code to receive $10 off.