Welcome to Farfalla Integrative Health, the private practice of Christine McDevitt, MS, OTR/L.
Christine helps active adults dealing with persistent (and often unexplained) symptoms function at their best so they feel like themselves again.
Services include occupational therapy, Clinical EFT tapping, myofascial release (John Barnes method) and acupressure.
In-person appointments are available in Lafayette Hill, PA, serving the Greater Philadelphia area. Some services can take place virtually, with EFT tapping available worldwide.
You’re welcome to schedule a brief phone call or video chat to discuss what options might be right for you.
An Integrative Approach When Your Symptoms Don’t Fit Neatly Into One Category
You may have had an illness, injury, medical procedure, or life event that left your system on high alert. Even though tests may be normal and therapy or treatments helped to some degree, something still feels off and is affecting your ability to live life the way you’d like.
Persistent issues often have multiple layers. Symptoms may be physical, emotional, cognitive, or some combination of the three, and they often influence one another in ways that slow progress.
When this happens, the way these elements are addressed matters.
At Farfalla Integrative Health, the goal is to help you feel and function better in your daily life, even when multiple factors are involved. That’s what guides how your care is structured and what we address together in each session.
How This Work Is Different
Farfalla Integrative Health views your challenges through the lens of everyday function and focuses on how physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors interact in real life instead of treating them as separate problems.
In this way, care is tailored more precisely to what’s driving your current situation so you can make meaningful progress in the areas of your life that matter most to you.
If this feels aligned with what you’re looking for, you can explore services or schedule a brief phone call or video chat to discuss options for working together.
While emotional and nervous system regulation may be included in your care when relevant, Farfalla Integrative Health does not provide psychotherapy.
Learn more about occupational therapy, EFT tapping, myofascial release, and acupressure services.
Who This Work Is Designed For
People who work with Farfalla Integrative Health tend to recognize themselves in one or more of the following scenarios.
- You’re dealing with ongoing symptoms that influence how you go about your day. Examples include pain, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, abnormal sensations, or movement limitations.
- You struggle with memories or patterns that negatively affect how you think, act, or function in your daily life.
- You received medical care, rehab, and/or psychotherapy that helped to some degree, but you’re still not where you want to be.
- You appear to be functioning well enough on the outside but feel exhausted by the effort it takes to keep everything together.
- Your challenges seem to fall between the physical and emotional – like one piece feeds the other and creates an endless, frustrating loop.
- You’ve had enough of talking and analysis and want practical ways to change things for the better.
If you’re not sure if this type of work is what you need, feel free to schedule a brief phone call or video chat to discuss your situation.
Meet Your Practitioner at Farfalla Integrative Health
Christine McDevitt, MS, OTR/L is the founder and sole practitioner at Farfalla Integrative Health. She is an occupational therapist and a Certified Advanced EFT practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a healthcare professional.
Over the course of her career, Christine has helped hundreds of adults navigate persistent or complex challenges and make meaningful, practical improvements in their daily lives.
Her approach is targeted and down-to-earth. Her work focuses on helping you function better with less struggle, especially when things haven’t improved to your satisfaction with standard care alone.
Services
Services Offered at Farfalla Integrative Health
Some people know exactly what they’re looking for and book one specific service. Others aren’t sure what would be best for them. You don’t need to know the “right” service. We can figure that out together over a brief phone call or video chat if needed before you schedule any appointments.
No matter how you begin, all services are designed to help you feel and function better in your everyday life.
Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapy helps you find solutions for the specific activities you’re struggling with so you can do the things that matter to you with greater ease and success.
- Sessions may incorporate activity-based strategies, nervous system regulation techniques, or hands-on/body-based methods as appropriate.
- Available in person or virtually for residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Myofascial Release (John Barnes method)
- Myofascial release is a body-based method that loosens restrictions in the fascia (a type of connective tissue) to help reduce pain and movement limitations.
- Farfalla Integrative Health uses the John Barnes method for all myofascial release services. This is a whole-body approach that’s different from standard massage or trigger point therapy.
- Myofascial release is provided under occupational therapy services.
- Available in person only.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)
- EFT tapping is an evidence-informed, mind-body process that supports nervous system regulation and reduces the emotional intensity of sensations, memories, or thoughts that you find distressing.
- EFT tapping is not traditional talk therapy.
- Available in person (in Lafayette Hill, PA) or virtually (worldwide).
Acupressure
- Acupressure is a gentle, non-invasive, body-based method that can help balance your system and reduce physical or emotional tension.
- You can book acupressure as a stand-alone service or integrated with other care when appropriate.
- Available in person (in Lafayette Hill, PA) or virtually.
How to Get Started
If this approach sounds like a good fit for you, you’re welcome to take the next step that feels right.
Options to get started:
- Explore services on the website to learn more about what’s offered.
- Reach out by email (christine@farfallaintegrativehealth.com) if you have a specific question.
- Schedule a 20-minute phone call or video chat to discuss your situation and options.