Recreation Therapy Designed to Support Independence, Connection, and Meaningful Living
Our mission is to empower adults aging in place to live meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities. Through individualized, one-to-one recreation therapy, we support each person in pursuing personally meaningful goals, maintaining independence, accessing community opportunities, and participating in the activities that bring purpose, enjoyment, and connection to everyday life.
Assessment & Planning
Comprehensive evaluation to identify personal goals, interests and create a customized careoplan for participation.
Ongoing Services
One-to-one therapy sessions focused on skill-building and maintaining independence in daily routines.
Community Integration
Personalized support to access local amenities, social groups, and recreation opportunities for greater connection.
Family Supports
Education and collaboration with family members to ensure a holistic, well rounded approach to care and continued engagement.
Recreation Therapy Services
Social & Community Engagement
Empowering you to stay socially active and connected to local amenities and social groups. Engaging with your community helps reduce isolation, significantly improves overall mood, and maintains effective communication and social skills for a more fulfilling lifestyle. Let us help you get connected with your community and leisure interests.
Adaptive Sports and Fitness Engagement
Let us help get you back to doing the things you love. We support you in finding the right equipment and activity modifications to suit your individual needs so you can participate and thrive regardless of your current ability level. These sessions are specifically designed to build physical strength, improve coordination, and boost your personal confidence through accessible movement.
Cooking and Baking
Culinary activities offer vital cognitive stimulation and help maintain fine motor skills through hands-on preparation. These sessions foster a deep sense of accomplishment and sensory joy, supporting overall well-being and independence in the kitchen.
Physical
Fitness
We provide customized physical routines that empower you to maintain your independence by significantly improving balance and core strength. These tailored exercises are designed to boost your confidence in daily activities, ensuring you feel steady and capable in your own home.Regular physical activity improves mental health, manages chronic diseases, and enhances physical function
Creative Expressive Arts
Discover joy and cognitive engagement through our creative expressive arts programs, which are specifically designed to support memory and foster self-expression. These personalized sessions promote emotional well-being and provide a vibrant outlet for meaningful connection and mental clarity.
Purposeful Leisure
We support you through life transitions with purpose-driven activities that foster meaningful daily living and provide a vital sense of structure. Engaging in these personalized interests helps reinforce your personal identity and build emotional resilience for long-term health.
Outdoor Recreation Therapy
We facilitate nature-based wellness activities that are expertly designed to restore your mental clarity and overall health. These sessions help reduce stress, boost your overall mood, and provide support for maintaining physical mobility through gentle outdoor engagement.
Cognitive Support
Engage in brain-stimulating recreation designed to sharpen memory, boost attention span, and refine problem-solving skills. Receive tailored activities vital cognitive support, helping you maintain mental agility and essential daily functions for a more independent life.
Who We Serve
Our services are designed for adults (55+) living in the community who want to remain at home and age in place. We provide services to the Calgary and surrounding area.
We are a good fit for people who are experiencing:
- Early–moderate dementia
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, TBI, MS or other mobility limitations
- Social isolation or loss of meaningful roles
- Transitioning home after a hospital stay or health changes
We also support care partners and family members who want their loved one to stay engaged, independent, and connected to their community.
What is Recreation Therapy?
Recreation Therapy is a distinct and identifiable health care profession in Alberta, across Canada and internationally. The work of recreation therapists differ from other health care professionals as evidence based leisure activities and the client’s enjoyable and rewarding interests are used as intervention to meet the client’s psychological and physical health, recovery and well – being.
Recreation therapists:
- Support individuals to draw on their strengths and abilities to reduce or eliminate functional, societal or attitudinal barriers that obstruct or prevent them from optimal participation and engagement in meaningful, purposeful and constructive leisure behaviours.
- Work with clients to enhance motor, social and cognitive functioning, build confidence, develop coping skills, and integrate skills learned in treatment settings into community settings. These processes support the goal of assisting the individual to maximize their optimal levels of independence, productivity, optimal health, well-being and the highest quality of life.
- Are valuable members of the health care team and collaborate with other health care professionals to provide patient-centered care.
- Work in urban and rural settings throughout the continuum of health care including rehabilitation, addictions and mental health, acute care, community, home care, adult day programs, continuing care and private practice.
- Provide services to a broad range of clients with a complexity of health conditions across the age continuum that includes children, youth, adults and seniors.
Since 1985, Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) represents and promotes the development of professional recreation therapy services in Alberta.
Who We Are
I am Emilie Seitz, a Recreation Therapist with a passion for helping people live meaningful, active, and fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own homes and communities.
I am NCRTC certified and registered with both ATRA and CTRA. I bring over 10 years of experience working with individuals living with brain injuries, along with 2 years of experience in supportive living and 3 years working in Comprehensive Community Care. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong understanding of the importance of individualized care, meaningful activity, and maintaining independence and quality of life.
One of my particular areas of interest is fitness and physical health. In addition to my recreation therapy experience, I have worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years, teaching group fitness and aquatics. This combination of healthcare and fitness experience allows me to take a holistic approach to supporting individuals in reaching their physical, social, emotional, and recreational goals.
I chose Recreation Therapy because it brings together two of my greatest passions: recreation and healthcare. I believe that staying active, engaged, and connected to the activities that bring us joy is an important part of overall well-being at every stage of life.
Through my private Recreation Therapy practice, my goal is to help individuals maintain independence, participate in meaningful activities, and continue living active and fulfilling lives at home for as long as possible. I am passionate about finding creative, individualized ways to overcome barriers, build confidence, and support people in doing the things that matter most to them.
My approach is person-centred with a strength based focus. Helping turn recreation, movement, and meaningful activity into an important part of everyday life.
Get in Touch
We understand that navigating recreation therapy options for your loved one can raise many questions. Please reach out to us; we are here to support your family every step of the way.
Email: Emilie@meaningfullivingrect.com | Phone: 403-861-2565