Life is an adventure, all are welcome to enjoy.

LeAnn joins our team to provide consultation for Recreational Therapy services, specifically inclusive design, rehabilitation, long term care and mental health programming. LeAnn is passionate about educating future professionals, current professionals and general community members on a variety of topics related to her professional experience and expertise.

LeAnn has been a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) for 10 years. She loves to find new ways of approaching old ideas, and can often be found with a book in her hand! She has professional experience in in-patient psychiatric programming, physical medicine and rehabilitation, long-term care, and higher education. LeAnn is a certified aquatic therapy instructor (ATRIC) and serves on the ATRA board as a member at large.

LeAnn earned her PhD from Central Michigan University in Educational Leadership, her Masters in Recreation Parks and Leisure; Therapeutic Recreation Concentration and Bachelors from Ferris State University in Recreation Leadership and Management.

LeAnn is currently an instructor for CMU’s Recreation Parks and Leisure: Recreational Therapy & Rehabilitation.

In her spare time, LeAnn enjoys being outside, spending time with her dogs, and finding for four-leaf clovers.

Recreational Therapy Consultation

LeAnn provides professional consultation or recreational therapists in the field. Contact her to receive more information on consultation services.

Professional Development/Speaking Engagements

LeAnn is an engaging and dynamic speaker with background in research, education and a variety of clinical experience. Connect with her today, to schedule your next speaking engagement!