Discover the essential practices for your daily life
to reverse compassion fatigue and activate
Whole-Being Health for yourself and your clients.
Imagine returning to a balanced life, when you sleep better, breathe deeper and feel more energy at the end of the work day. You have the time and energy at the end of your work day to enjoy those leisure activities you really enjoy doing. You notice you're not as irritable when you have some quality self-care. You enjoy using holistic practices because they not only help you feel better, but they also have research that shows how they improve your overall health and well-being.
If you’re like me, your whole being desires to slow down the pace, feel more centered and have the energy for the things that really matter. You want more time for the things that make your heart sing!
The challenge is that something’s got to change in your current lifestyle, but you don’t quite know how to make that happen without disappointing someone else. You’re so busy taking care of everyone else’s problems and demands, but no one seems to be looking out for you.
Everyone around you is exhausted, irritable or barely holding it together, let alone having the stamina to do self-care or fun activities at the end of the work day. You see compassion fatigue and burnout all around you and wonder some days if you’ve reached that point too.
You didn’t sign up for this part of the job.
You know you need to take time for regular self-care, but aren’t quite sure how to fit that into your current routine. It’s hard enough to get your current work completed, let alone adding more things to do into the mix of your day.
Something does need to change and it begins with small steps for self-care practices you can use for just 2 minutes at a time.
If you’re curious, then you’ll be delighted to discover there are practical ways to add some quick relief practices into your existing routine to help reduce stress to help you feel more energized and alert. They can be performed in under 2 minutes but help you feel energized and calm. And when you show others around you how to use these techniques, everyone benefits and feels better.
I know making an ongoing commitment after work for another 7 week online course makes you nervous. I want you to experience what it’s like to hit the pause button in your busy schedule and step away from your routine to receive some self-care.
That’s why I created my 2 day weekend self-care online retreat, Restoring Balance: Proven Practices to Reboot Your Vitality, Resilience and Energy so that you can receive the full benefits of a 7 module self-care retreat that provides an opportunity to feel rejuvenated, while having fun learning practical strategies with a community of like-minded people.
You’ll feel energized, and a sense of resilience and vitality that you haven’t had for a long time.
It’s just what you need to reset the stress response you may be feeling now.
My promise to you is that you will feel more relaxed and energized by fully participating in this 2-day experiential retreat to help you regain balance in your life. You will receive an abundance of practical tools that can be easily integrated into your existing routines in under 2 minutes at a time.
By the end of this virtual retreat, you will feel energized and hopeful that life can become more balanced in small steps with the following benefits:
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Shift from blurred boundaries to clear boundaries
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Treat yourself while training others how to do the techniques
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Build new habits by adding a twist into your current routines
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Reset the body’s stress response for resilience
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Gain new tools and techniques for your daily self-care priorities
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…and so much more!
You’ll be excited to share these proven practices with others because you will know firsthand what it feels like to restore your vitality for whole-being health.
Win-Win!
My Personal Journey:
Self-Care is [Whole-Being] Health-Care
My own life was out of control with the demands of balancing work, raising two active children with my spouse and navigating perplexing health conditions with our parents. I was dissatisfied with the “fix-it” mentality of the allopathic medicine model that wasn’t solving all our medical problems. Everyone was making demands on my time; I was experiencing burnout.
I wasn’t following my own advice to my clients. It was my job as a holistic occupational therapist to teach stress management and self-care principles to help people restore balance and return to living a purposeful lifestyle but was feeling like a failure. I realized I had to start with treating myself first, before I could help others. But where would I fit these practices into my regular daily routine?
I stepped away for a weekend by going on a retreat for reflection and renewal. I realized I needed clear boundaries with my time. I incorporated holistic practices that were simple and practical into my existing routines. I shared what I was learning with my clients, which evolved into a private wellness practice based on the intersection of all my training and personal experience.
Now I am passionate about teaching others holistic practices for self-care that help me live a more balanced lifestyle. This is my soul’s purpose to be a bridge between ancient spiritual practices, the wisdom from Five Element Eastern Medicine and my modern Western Medicine training to balance my whole being: body, mind, emotions and soul.
I invite you (and perhaps some friends) to join me on this exciting healing adventure with small steps to restore a calm, centered and re-energized day!
Shared Experiences about Deanna’s Classes…
"I did corporate training for 15 yrs, wrote so many manuals and training. In that time, I met so few people that teach a class with a beginner's mind. Deanna has it, plus so much energy, enthusiasm and passion. This was the best online class I’ve ever taken. I felt like I was right there in the room with her. She has found her path!"
Elizabeth Schwerman, LMT & Corporate Trainer
“I loved Deanna’s class! She makes self-care easy to integrate into my daily routine. It was so empowering! Deanna took complex information and distilled it into easily digestible ideas that were fun, interesting and easy to understand. She structured the class with several levels of learning from the simplest techniques for me to use right away, to more advanced concepts about the latest research on stress and the vagus nerve. I feel better about incorporating self-care into my everyday life!”
Sheila Palmer, MSW, LMT, CZB, CCP
“I had the amazing opportunity to take a class taught by Deanna. The information was great to learn, but the true learning came from the passion and extensive knowledge that Deanna brings as an instructor. She continues to be a valuable asset who is eager to help answer any questions that I have. I have taken countless courses throughout the years, and having Deanna as an instructor was a great experience. I hope to take more classes taught by her!"
Michelle Odegard, PTA, LMT, CCT, CPT; 7 Oaks Bodywork and Massage
“Deanna's range of experiences as an occupational therapist, several forms of bodywork and spiritual director give her a comprehensive, holistic and compassionate view of healing and approach to wellness. She is highly organized and her courses are chock full of practical take home exercises one can implement right away. I recommend taking a class from her if you have the chance!”
Mary Behrens PT, Certified Zero Balancer; Vestibular competency - Emory University
“Deanna's expertise as a mentor, instructor, retreat facilitator, guest lecturer and open sharing of her own learning progress is empathetic and opens the door for others to engage in the learning process with excitement and expectation of success. Deanna has an innate ability to create successful strategies & experiences for participants comprehending new therapies. She leads these activities with professional acumen, fosters the personal growth of each person, and provides for each individual's specific need for knowledge.”
Peggy Coffey, MA, COTA, ROH, retired OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & OTA Instructor; Author of Creative Engagement in Occupation with Nancy Lamport & Gayle Hersch; Book, paper & collage journal artist
"Deanna gave me a real foundation for learning and living Zero Balancing. She is a wonderful teacher--multidimensionally. Her clear, concise way of teaching speaks to me very strongly. It's an inspiring experience learning with her. I came away feeling confident in my abilities to explore this work, even as a novice ZBer. I am so incredibly grateful for Deanna’s generosity in sharing her time and wisdom with me. The peace and clarity of my intention to learn this work has settled into my whole self."
Jennifer Wolffe, LMT, RM
Here’s What You’ll Experience in my 2 Day Retreat
Session 1:
Set the Container: Creating a Healing Space for a Safe Connection
In this first session, you’ll discover how to cultivate clear boundaries to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue at work. Using the principle of high regard and interface, you will learn ways to be more effective in your interactions with others.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- A meditation to create an safe energetic container for your protection
- The importance of setting a goal or an intention within that container
- How clear boundaries and high regard create safe relationships
Session 2:
Get to the Root: Clearing Restrictions to Heal from the Inside Out
Emerging research on the impact of trauma and the role of the vagus nerve give us insights into the body’s healing process. This session will explore ways to bring resonance through our central core to activate the healing process.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- How vibrational patterns get imprinted or cleared in our biofield
- The external working signals give us clues to the internal relaxation response
- A quick tip for dialing down the vagus nerve to return to the normal rhythms of life
Session 3
The Power of Pause: Cultivating Mindfulness For Being Centered
Learning to pause in the midst of our daily routines shifts us from DOing to BEing. A brief pause can have a big impact on reducing stress, shock and overwhelm. Holding acupressure points on the body brings you into the present moment, allowing you to have a fresh perspective on the situations around you.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- How pausing allows you to be more centered and grounded
- How mindfulness and breathwork switches from high alert to calm
- How to use acupressure points for quick relief in under five minutes
Session 4
In the Zone: Restoring Resilience by Calming the Nervous System
The vagus nerve can become entrapped in multiple locations in the body where we tend to hold tension. This nerve plays a key role in returning to a calm state of being. By releasing the tension in the body using a few simple practices, we return to our calm state within our “zone of resiliency”.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- What factors cause us to get outside our “zone of resilience”
- How to return to the “zone” through sound and vibration
- A few simple techniques to release restrictions to the vagus nerve
Session 5
In the Flow: Releasing Tension to Feel Energized
“Where energy flows freely, we move towards greater health.” This basic principle from an Eastern Medicine perspective gives us a clue as to what happens when we clear the tensions in our body. We begin to move with less restrictions, feel more energized and work with greater ease and efficiency.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- How to activate both sides of the brain for whole-brain function
- A simple tapping technique to energize the whole body
- How to balance energy through movement and the central core
Session 6
The Growth Edge: Creating New Habits for Whole Being Health
When we realize our unsustainable lifestyles contribute to our stress, it becomes a catalyst for change. That first step over the edge into unknown territory can feel overwhelming. Seeing new possibilities and choosing one small step at a time can help us move forward when we are in edgy territory.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- How shifting from limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs promotes positive change
- How transitions in our routines are ideal places to use self-care tools
- How making one small change at a time can lead to big changes over time
Session 7
Equipped and Empowered: Modeling Self-Care Practices with Others
Modeling self-care strategies is a great way to empower others by demonstrating how we do the technique as a self-care practice, instead of relying on others to treat us. It creates a win-win solution for incorporating self-care into our busy schedule as we demonstrate the techniques to others, who are then empowered to demonstrate self-care to others in their lives.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- How the power of storytelling reinforces learning
- Why we demonstrate on ourselves instead of touching others
- Why training is important for holistic practitioners using touch techniques
What Deanna’s mentors and master teachers are saying...
“Deanna Waggy is a gold mine of information. Her technological expertise and online skills are astounding. Deanna generously shares her knowledge and truly cares about providing the best services possible. I highly recommend Deanna's classes and fabulous interactive sessions. Her heartfelt engagement and excellence shine forth in glorious paths of delight. Allow yourself to transform by Deanna's gifts of energetic mastery. Spending time with Deanna is a great present to give to yourself.”
Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA; Occupational Therapist, Reiki Master, award-winning Author
“It pleases me to support Deanna Waggy and her on-line program of stress reduction for health care workers. I know Ms. Waggy to be a skilled practitioner and a creative forward thinker, and believe the program she is offering is truly needed at this time. The truth is that as someone teaches others these stress reducing exercises they themselves will lessen their own stress levels. Reducing stress in our society is one of our major needs at this time in history. Ms. Waggy’s course will help.”
Frederick R Smith, MD; Physician and Founder of Zero Balancing; Author of Inner Bridges: A Guide to Energy Movement and Body Structure, and Alchemy of Touch: Moving Towards Mastery Through the Lens of Zero Balancing.
Deanna is an extremely smart, hardworking and caring practitioner and teacher of both Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening. One of her many strengths is her clarity and her use of metaphor that makes her words vivid. She has a lot of teaching experience helping people with their self-care. Her techniques are ideally suited for both practitioners and their clients. I recommend any class that she teaches.
James McCormick, LAc , Zero Balancing Faculty;
Author of Zero Balancing - Conscious Touch and Transformation; Past president of the ZBTF; co-president of Cambridge Health Associates Cambridge Health Associates - a holistic health center in Cambridge, MA.
I want to recommend Deanna Waggy as a very accomplished teacher with experience in many modalities including the one I created, Soul Lightening Acupressure. Soul Lightening gives her the platform to address spiritual issues and include the Soul in her work. My experience with Deanna is that she is a very attentive, brilliant student. I totally support her teaching my work. Deanna is more current on the language in today’s world and will do an excellent job of translating anything from my work into very readable, executable pieces for students to understand. Besides her intellectual acumen and her mastery of this work, she is also very accomplished technically and helping students navigate online learning and technology in this time.
Aminah Raheem Smith, PhD, Originator of Soul Lightening Process Acupressure; Author of Soul Return: Integrating Body, Psyche and Spirit; Soul Lightening: Awakening Soul Consciousness; and The Way of Soul Lightening: Integrating Body, Mind and Soul through Energy
Deanna Waggy is a highly skilled and gifted practitioner, teacher and human being. Whether she is in the treatment room or the classroom she brings together her vast knowledge base with a soulful, creative, heart centered approach. She engages her clients and students in innovative and creative ways as she draws upon the many skills and traditions in her toolkit including occupational therapy, acupressure, spiritual direction and many more. Deanna loves to serve as a bridge between traditional medicine and holistic medicine and her clients and students benefit tremendously from it.
Cathy Miller, MM, LMT, ABT (NCCAOM); Director of The Source Point Institute; Soul Lightening Acupressure Instructor, Practitioner and Past President; Acupuncture Intern at the Institute for Taoist Education and Acupuncture
It’s More than a Retreat or an Online Course. It’s a whole Community!
When you register for this retreat, you join other like-minded practitioners and caregivers who struggle with the same kinds of workplace stresses as you do. You will hear stories of how other health care providers have changed the work environment by using these holistic practices with patients and co-workers. You may also make connections with future partners for collaboration and sharing resources in innovative ways to transform your work with evidence based complementary and integrative health practices.
When you join this retreat, you will become part of an inspired community of holistic practitioners who collaborate and support each other while learning new ways to make a difference in the world. And you will receive other opportunities to integrate the learning and connect with your new community during a private social network exclusive to Deanna’s courses and bonus classes! These relationships may last a lifetime!
Deanna’s community shares their experiences...
Deanna’s courses cover valuable information for healthcare workers in need of self-care tools that can be used immediately for stress relief and increased wellness. The strength of all of Deanna's courses isn't just about imparting knowledge. The main strength is her ability to connect the information with evidence-based research which gives everyone the confidence to implement new techniques based on scientific connections and findings. You leave the class not just knowing "how", but also the "why"!
Misty Rhoads, Ph.D., LHC, CZB Professor & Research Consultant; Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Zero Balancing and Transformative Touch (IJZBTT)
It has been my pleasure to serve as a Skilled Touch Practitioner for Deanna’s classes on several occasions. Her teaching style is very multimodal; teaching to all students learning styles and willingly answering questions until she is certain the student understands the information. Examples and recall strategies are embedded into the discussions.
Carol J. Reshan, OTR, CST-T, CIMI, CCAT, HTP, FSLA, IET-M, CZB
I would recommend taking any class that Deanna offers as she is a wealth of information and knowledge. She has a clear way of sharing information, and has a great ability of supporting you where you are at. She is wise beyond her years, and has many tools in her toolbox with which to assist you on your healing and awakening, and self-care journey. I have so enjoyed getting to know Deanna over the years, personally and professionally, and am happy to see her offering her own classes. I know she will serve you well, on every level of your being. Holistic practitioner, multifaceted teacher, and gifted healer...enjoy your time with her.
Angelique Priscilla, Certified Advanced Practitioner Soul Lightening Acupressure, Advanced CST practitioner, Retired PT of 40+ years
I have always been struck by Deanna’s quickness in understanding the depth of material as both a student and instructor. Deanna grasps things as a whole, and is able to combine them with other modalities to achieve just the right mix for any client or situation. She sees into the foundation of things, and is able to envision ways of interaction to achieve results. She is bright, compassionate, forward thinking and skilled. I look forward to seeing this course develop in her search for ways to help individuals grow and heal and move forward in their process of being.
Valerie Campbell, LMT; Soul Lightening Acupressure Instructor
My experience is that Deanna is a teacher who covers all the bases. You will feel supported in your learning. She will listen fairly and practice “interface” on all levels of your relationship. You will experience individual growth. Deanna has a level of compassion and accountability that is useful when co-teaching with her.
Alvina Quatrano, LMT, Art of Holistic Massage; Soul Lightening Acupressure Instructor
Here's What You Will Receive:
LIVE teaching broken into 7 learning modules
- These sessions are highly educational and experiential with how-to instructions to put the techniques immediately into practice.
- Short Practice Videos and downloadable PDF course materials to reinforce each of the key techniques
- A resource list of additional videos, books and articles from colleagues and experts in the field for further exploration
- Practices and Reflective Questions for each section of the retreat for personal growth
+ PLUS:
- Access to a custom designed private and interactive course website: This site houses all the video recordings, course content plus bonus resources for your access
- Access to a Private Discussion Group: You can continue the interactions with each other, share wisdom, insights and resources within a private social media group. Please log in and introduce yourself and engage with each other. We’re here to support each other!
- Lots of Special Bonuses to add to your retreat experience
RETREAT BONUSES
Self-Care Bonus #1:
Expanding Breath Instructional Video
A 4 minute video is excellent for improving lung capacity for those with breathing difficulties. It is also calming and centering.
Self-Care Bonus #2:
Tension Release Acupoints
This one page PDF shows several acupressure points to be used individually or in combination to release the impact of stress-held tension. Additional benefits are reduced pain and anxiety.
Self-Bonus #3:
Strategies for Sensitives Ebook
For those people who are highly sensitive, stressful situations can be extremely overwhelming. This ebook contains a variety of simple strategies for sensory regulation from an Occupational Therapy perspective. A variety of strategies for various ages are included.
Self-Care Bonus #4:
Restoring Balance via the Vagus Nerve
This bonus includes 5 unique resources. Learn simple techniques to release the Vagus Nerve in several key locations in the body from leading expert in Vagus Nerve Decompression and Medical Visionary, Melanie Weller, PT.
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Proven Practices to Reboot Your Vitality, Resilience and Energy
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Meet Deanna Waggy OTR
Deanna Waggy is passionate about whole-being health. She integrates over 35 years of experience as an Integrative Holistic Occupational Therapist, a Spiritual Director and multiple certifications in Zero Balancing (ZB), Clinical Acupressure, Process Acupressure and Advanced Soul Lightening Acupressure. She loves facilitating creative and contemplative retreats focusing on self-care, creative arts and spiritual practices for whole-being health.
Deanna has a private wellness practice serving infants to adults in South Bend, Indiana. She has a wealth of holistic resources at her fingertips and shares her knowledge generously with others. Deanna consults with holistic practitioners for clinical skills development, spiritual guidance and professional growth. She currently teaches a variety of acupressure classes including Clinical and Process Acupressure Foundation Classes for Soul Lightening International. Deanna completes her Zero Balancing teacher training in March 2022 and looks forward to teaching Zero Balancing classes in the coming months.
Deanna is a strong advocate for Complementary and Integrative Medicine practices in healthcare. She is involved with multiple research projects for Acupressure and Zero Balancing. She has several articles published in peer-reviewed journals and co-edited a book of 90 Soul Lightening Acupressure case studies entitled Empowering Whole-Being Health (2018).
