Leana Tank, MSOTR is an Occupational Therapist, practicing since 2009,working primarily in neurorehabilitation and mental health settings. Her background in neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, trauma and the nervous system have deeply informed her current practice working in intensive residential settings with adults with severe mental illness, autism, challenging behaviors, psychosis and complex trauma. Her work is rooted in the concept of being guided holistically by the interests and values of the individual, the interconnectedness of body and mind, the power of movement and nature in mental health and the healing influence of attuned relationships. She works with individuals, caregivers, staff and organizations to foster greater participation and well-being for those being served. She is certified as a Movement Method practitioner and Trauma Sensitive Heartmath practitioner as well as a Qualified Mental Health Practitioner and Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Practitioner. She has completed advanced training in trauma, sensory integration and neurodevelopmental therapy. Leana also serves as adjunct faculty in the Masters of Occupational Therapy Dept at Grand Valley State University since 2014 and leads a study abroad trip to Ecuador each year. She is a long time equestrian and enjoys practicing classical dressage, studying with Rupert Isaacson and the Helios and Takhin systems with a Takhin Trainer certification. She enjoys practicing and learning classical techniques with her Norwegian Fjord pony, Sunniva and Lusitano, Magico.

Resources:

https://ntls.co/

https://longridehome.com/helios-harmony/

Leana as a guest on the Live Free Ride Free Podcast with Rupert Isaacson:

https://youtu.be/KAk3wAU6eVE?si=yhh1uZ2_xwCna2uW

Leana as a guest on the Journey On Podcast with Warwick Schiller:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leana-tank/id1525271300?i=1000720440745