Jess Jones Recreation Therapy - Connecting and creating with all ages and abilities

We focus on the 5 domains of health & wellness through evidence-based practice & person-centered care.

What is recreation therapy?

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) is a good therapy choice that uses functional intervention, education and recreation participation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social limitations to acquire and/or maintain the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to enjoy their leisure optimally, function independently with the least amount of assistance and participate as fully as possible in society (Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario, 2022).

We provide TR services to humans of all ages in abilities, including children, youth, adults and seniors with a particular focus on developmental and intellectual disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome (DS) and Dementia in community, in-home, in-clinic, group and one-to-one!

Join our Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs for high-quality fitness, group activities, and wellness sessions that promote physical and mental wellbeing. We cater to all skill levels and abilities, with a variety of programs like yoga, Pilates, meditation, and outdoor sports to choose from. Transform your mind, body, and soul, and reap the rewards of a healthy and active lifestyle. Try something new today and achieve your fitness goals with us!

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What are some examples?

At Jess Jones Recreation Therapy, we are passionate about how we support your health and wellness through recreation and leisure.

We know that staying healthy and feeling great requires more than just hard work and discipline – it requires fun and adventure too! We offer a variety of exciting recreational activities designed to help you build strength, increase flexibility, and reduce stress, all while having a great time in the process.

We believe that recreation and leisure are essential components of a healthy and fulfilling life, and we are committed to providing you with the best possible tools and resources to make that happen. Our friendly and experienced staff are here to support you every step of the way and ensure that you have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

So don’t wait any longer – take the first step towards a happier, healthier you and join us for an unforgettable recreational experience that will leave you feeling energized, inspired, and ready to take on the world!

Our Services

Personal Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Community Programming

We provide community programming to children, youth, adults and seniors through our in-house programming and Pop-ups made possible through Community partners.

Retirement & LTC

We provide high-quality therapeutic recreation programming for retirement and LTC homes. Please reach out to us to discuss how we can work with your Recreation Team!

Private Practice & TR Consulting

We provide therapeutic recreation professionals with one-to-one TR services to better enhance their lives personally & professionally through program planning, career counselling, leisure education and self-discovery.

Classes & Programs

Our Recreation & Leisure studio in uptown London, Hyde Park, provides over 25 monthly therapeutic recreation & leisure education programs to enhance the quality of life of humans of all ages and abilities. We are a safe, inclusive space – all are welcome.

New from the blog

Unlocking Potential: A Guide to Crafting Strengths-Based Evaluation Questions in Recreation Therapy

A strengths-based approach in therapeutic recreation has long been the guiding principle to practicing as a recreational therapist. It has deep roots in positive and humanistic psychology (Austin & McCormick, 2017). A strengths-based approach through service delivery models such as the Leisure Well-being and Flourishing Through Leisure Model identifies an individual’s strengths to increase capabilities related to living well while simultaneously addressing problems and barriers (Hood & Carruthers, 2016).

Jessie Jones March 19, 2024