About Us
Learn about our organization's leadership and the dedicated professionals who guide our mission to advance excellence in recreational therapy
Our Organization
​The National Academy of Recreational Therapists stands as a premier professional organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting excellence in the field of recreational therapy. We bring together accomplished scholars and practitioners who have demonstrated commitment, leadership, and expertise within the field of therapeutic recreation. Through our fellowship program, scholarship awards, and professional recognition initiatives, we foster the advancement of therapeutic recreation while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice and ethical conduct.
Our Core Values
Recognizing Excellence
Establishing networks with outstanding scholars and practitioners advancing recreational therapy.
Exchanging Knowledge
Creating forums to exchange knowledge and ideas to advance recreational therapy .
Advancing Research
Encouraging research and scholarly study through dedicated activities and initiatives.
Mentoring Leaders
​Preparing next generations of recreational therapy scholars and practitioners through mentoring.
Promoting Awareness
Advocating for broader public understanding of recreational therapy and its impact.