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Recreation Therapists - Washington, DC

We found 14 recreation therapists in Washington, DC.

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Ms. Joan Parchem Joyce, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

102 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010

202-877-1420

Ms. Joan Joyce is a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.
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Mr. Percy D. Norman, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Mr. Percy Norman practices recreation therapy in Washington, DC.
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Lucile A. Lisle, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

202-745-8000

Ms. Lucile Lisle specializes in recreation therapy and practices in Washington, DC.
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Heather Marie Campbell, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

102 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010

Ms. Heather Campbell specializes in recreation therapy and practices in Washington, DC.
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Andraya Storm Jackson, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Ms. Andraya Jackson practices recreation therapy in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Takeyra Coats, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Dr. Takeyra Coats specializes in recreation therapy and practices in Washington, DC.
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Jordan Leigh Harrington, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Ms. Jordan Harrington works as a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.
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Mrs. Stacey Charmaine Childs

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Ms. Stacey Childs is a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.
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Karen Wheaton, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Ms. Karen Wheaton works as a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.
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Alexis McLaughlin, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

804-441-1193
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Jon Palks, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Mr. Jon Palks is a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.
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Andrya Grossman, CTRS

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Recreation Therapy

50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422

Ms. Andrya Grossman specializes in recreation therapy and practices in Washington, DC.
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Joe Houston JR.

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Recreation Therapy, Behavioral Health, Nutrition

1110 Oak Drive SE, Washington, DC 20032

202-907-9875

Mr. Joe Houston's areas of specialization are recreation therapy, nutrition, and behavioral health; he sees patients in Washington, DC.
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Herbert Starks

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Recreation Therapy

200 Atlantic Street SE, Washington, DC 20032

202-562-4939

Mr. Herbert Starks works as a recreation therapy specialist in Washington, DC.

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What is Recreation Therapy?

Recreation therapy is the practice of recreational activity to improve or restore mental, physical, and emotional health. Recreational therapists organize and lead recreational activities for people of all ages with or without disabilities, injuries, or other ailments. Recreational therapists seek to revitalize people through engaging and inclusive activities.

Recreational therapy is often integrated with rehabilitation, physical therapy, and disability service programs. Recreation therapists can supplement traditional treatments by adding social support and personal enrichment. Participants are encouraged to set goals and complete small projects in order to gain confidence and develop independent skills. Recreational therapy activities may include art, music, dance, and cooking. Pet or service animal therapy allows participants to interact with animals. Some activities such as group outings, sports games, and special interest meetings aim to better connect patients with others.

Activities are implemented with consideration of patients' age, recovery progress, and physical ability. After assessing a patient, a recreational therapist will tailor a recreation program to address the patient's unique needs. A recreational therapist may introduce personalized activities such as tai chi to help a patient regain motor skills after a stroke. For patients who are facing major life changes, such as the need for a wheelchair, a recreational therapist may educate them on assistive devices and local community resources.

Recreational therapists may work with physical therapists, psychologists, physicians, and outreach organizations to provide optimal patient care.