Nontraditional approaches to movement can improve physical fitness for people living with physical disabilities, injury, and anyone who doesn’t like typical exercise models.
Movement and creative recreation allows the body to release endorphins, or natural “feel good” hormones. This alleviates symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Community-based activities facilitate human connections, boosting your self-esteem and creating a network of supportive peers.
Recreation that stimulates various parts of your brain supports overall healthy functioning that carries over into daily life.
Recreation therapy is meant to serve your individual needs and help you explore your specific interests. Though activities are listed in certain categories, each activity will benefit all five domains of health and wellness. Possible activity-based interventions include:
Yoga, Hiking, Nature Walks, Pickleball, Team Sports, Dance, High Ropes Adventure Courses, Skiing & Snowboarding, Weight Lifting, Nonconventional Exercise
Reading, Creative Writing, Chess, Trivia, Current Events, Discussion Groups, Life Skill Courses, Cooking & Baking, Crafting, Video Games, Local Tours
Group Outings, Social Networking Events, Local Clubs, Interest Groups
Gardening, Scrapbooking, Therapeutic Animals, Journaling
Musical Expression, Meditation, Community Service, Painting, Pottery, Reflection in Nature
I find joy in empowering people to become the truest, happiest versions of themselves at every stage of life.
For over 14 years, I have been passionately providing recreational therapy to many different populations. I have experience with veterans, retired seniors, adolescents and adults with mental health diagnoses and individuals with developmental disabilities.
When I'm not with clients, you can usually find me at the gym or connecting with nature to enhance my own life every day! I currently live in Saratoga County with my wife, our 2 sons and my dog! I enjoy being outside in nature, traveling, being active and spending time with my friends and family.
