Keisha Lewis
B.A. Therapeutic Recreation, Concordia University
Professional member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
About Keisha
Keisha earned her Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in 2019 with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation, and a special interest in behavioural health and community inclusion. She is a member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) delivering therapeutic recreation services to a diverse group of clientele, weaving the concept of wellness into every aspects of the therapeutic process.
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Keisha is enthusiastic, passionate, caring and enjoys working with people. She began working in Dementia Care where she was a leader in delivering compassionate care and supporting a transformative culture change in one of Ottawa’s long term care homes. She has also coordinated with a local organization to develop a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, and has previously enjoyed her roles in activity facilitation, day programming, coaching soccer, and working in sports camps.
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Being an athlete herself, participating in a wide range of sports, and excelling as a high level soccer player, she values the impact that leisure and recreation can have on promoting success in everyday life.
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In addition to team sports, her own leisure pursuits include; camping, hiking, running, cycling, tennis, gardening, rock climbing, crafting, jigsaw puzzles, and adventures with her dog.
