Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc.

Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. (JJRT), the first private therapeutic recreation practice in London, Ontario, and the first brick-and-mortar therapeutic recreation business in Canada.
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The Leisure Learning Lab is an education and practice-based learning centre operated by Jess Jones Recreation Therapy, focused on Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Education through guided programs, workshops, and experiential learning. Jessie Jones, CTRS
Jessie Jones is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and the owner and Lead Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Jess Jones Rec

reation Therapy Inc. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Psychology. Jessie also has a two-year Recreation Therapy diploma from Canadore College. Jessie is committed to innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in recreation therapy. She is an advocate, speaker, and mentor, working to elevate the field of therapeutic recreation across Canada. Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. (JJRT)
JJRT is a leader in private recreation therapy services, offering counselling, coaching, and therapeutic programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. Current Offerings:

Private Recreational Therapy Sessions
Art Classes & Workshops
Music Workshops
Cooking Classes & Meal Planning
Women's Groups
Children, Youth, and Adult Recreation Programs
Group Recreation Therapy
Leisure Education & Counseling
Self-Discovery Programs
Career Counseling for Recreation Therapists and Recreation Professionals
Counselling via Registered Social Worker
Private Practice Consulting

JJRT is an active student and professional member of:

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
CANFASD Research Network

The Leisure Learning Lab

As a sister service to JJRT, The Leisure Learning Lab is a community hub for experiential learning and professional development, blending therapeutic recreation, mentorship, and business networking. Signature Programs:

SPOTLIGHT: Leisure is Living Workshop Series (NCTRC Pre-Approved CEUs)
Hyde Park Business Networking Events for Business Owners
Themed Therapeutic Recreation Workshops & Pop-Ups

Jessie is passionate about empowering individuals through recreation therapy, education, and community-building, and continues to advocate for the field’s growth and recognition.

What if respite could be more than just a break?At JJRT, our respite services are built around connection, creativity, a...
06/02/2026

What if respite could be more than just a break?

At JJRT, our respite services are built around connection, creativity, and curiosity.

While caregivers take time to recharge, participants engage in meaningful experiences designed to support confidence, independence, social connection, and community participation.

We currently offer:

• Community-Based Respite
• In-Home Respite
• One-to-One Supports
• Group-Based Recreation Programs
• PA Day, School Break, and Summer Supports
• Community Outings and Leisure Exploration

Our team includes Recreation Therapists and Recreation Therapy Assistants and Life Enrichment Specialists who focus on creating experiences that are engaging, purposeful, and tailored to individual strengths and interests.

Funding sources may include:
• Passport Funding
• SSAH
• OAP
• Private Fee-for-Service

Ages 6-106 (children, youth, young adults, adults, older adults)

Whether you're looking for a few hours of support each week, community participation opportunities, or meaningful recreation experiences, we'd love to connect.

To learn more or discuss your family's needs, contact us today at [email protected] or call us at 519 902 JESS (5377)

JJRT
Connection. Creativity. Curiosity.

Hey JJRT Community! I am Benji (they/them), a Recreation Therapy Assistant here at JJRT with an academic background in h...
06/02/2026

Hey JJRT Community! I am Benji (they/them), a Recreation Therapy Assistant here at JJRT with an academic background in human biology and evolutionary anthropology.

I've always been fascinated by humans and how we can live more aligned with ourselves, our bodies, and our natures. Over the years, I've become increasingly interested in the role our environments play in shaping our well-being, and how small changes can help people feel more safe, connected, and supported in shared spaces.

That's what inspired me to create “How to Build a Therapeutic Environment.”

In this course, we'll explore what research says about environmental components and well-being, with a focus on built environments in care settings. We'll look at topics like sensory environments, aesthetics in healthcare, bringing nature indoors, and inclusive design, while reflecting on how these ideas can be applied to everyday practice.

A portion of proceeds is giving back - $10 from every sale will go towards supporting a Pride Flag initiative in London to uplift and support our LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community.

📅 June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍 Virtual
🎓 NCTRC Approved, Eligible CEUs : 0.15
Register here! https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/how-to-build-a-therapeutic-environment

I'd love to have you join me for this conversation and exploration!

05/26/2026

✨ Now accepting new intakes for our Supported Social Groups!

Contact us or visit the link in bio to learn more and get started.

Our Supported Social Groups are eligible for teens, adults, and seniors with neurodevelopmental differences, as well as seniors experiencing mild to moderate dementia.

Eligible for SSAH, Passport, and Flex Funding.

We look forward to welcoming you into a space built for connection, comfort, and community! ✨️

What if one of the most powerful therapeutic tools isn't part of your intervention plan?The environments we create and w...
05/22/2026

What if one of the most powerful therapeutic tools isn't part of your intervention plan?

The environments we create and work in have a direct impact on comfort, regulation, connection, and well-being. Yet they're often overlooked in conversations about care.

With this session :

✨ Learn practical strategies you can apply right away
✨ Explore sensory environments, nature-based design, and inclusive spaces
✨ Earn 0.15 NCTRC-approved CEUs

📅 June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍Virtual

💸 Early Bird pricing is now available!
Coupon Code is "EARLYBIRD100"

🔗 Register today through the link below and discover how small environmental changes can make a meaningful difference.

https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/how-to-build-a-therapeutic-environment

What if the environment itself could become part of the therapy? 🌿From lighting and sensory design to nature integration...
05/19/2026

What if the environment itself could become part of the therapy? 🌿

From lighting and sensory design to nature integration and inclusive spaces, this workshop explores how environments shape regulation, safety, and well-being for the people we support every day.

Join Benji for a virtual research-driven and deeply human conversation on building therapeutic environments that truly support neurodiverse, q***r, and diverse client experiences.

🗓 June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍Virtual

✨ NCTRC Approved, Eligible CEUS : 0.15
🎟️ Early Bird pricing available now! (Ends 31st May)

Join here!

https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/how-to-build-a-therapeutic-environment

Comment "Therapeutic Environment" for the Early Bird Coupon Code!

Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in spaces that help people feel safe enough to thrive.

We are excited to share that our Thrift & Art Pop-Up Market will be part of our larger 3L / Jess Jones Recreation Therap...
05/18/2026

We are excited to share that our Thrift & Art Pop-Up Market will be part of our larger 3L / Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Open House on June 27.

We are currently accepting applications from local artists, makers, thrifters, collectors, vintage sellers, upcyclers, creative community members, and musicians/live performers who would like to be part of the market.

The Open House will be a bigger community day rooted in creativity, connection, curiosity, and leisure. The Thrift & Art Pop-Up Market will be one feature of the day, creating space for local vendors, artists, musicians, and community members to gather, share their work, and contribute to the energy of 3L.

Event Details:

Date: June 27
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: 1535 North Routledge Park
Hosted by: 3L Leisure Learning Lab + Jess Jones Recreation Therapy

We are looking for vendors offering thrifted goods, handmade art, vintage finds, creative pieces, small-batch items, upcycled goods, and meaningful objects with story and character.

We are also looking for musicians or live performers who would be a good fit for a relaxed, community-centred market atmosphere.

Full Open House details will be announced soon by our media team. For now, vendor and musician applications are open.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/WaAebUFntBMmRV3K7

We would love to fill this space with local creativity, good energy, music, and community connection.





04/29/2026

Some conversations are heavy… but they feel lighter when we don’t carry them alone.

Join us every Saturday for a peer-led knitting circle where we create space for grief, loss, and the things we don’t usually talk about, but should.

Led by Sydney, a Thanatology student and 3L staff member, this is a calm, welcoming space where you can talk, listen, or simply sit quietly and let your hands do the work.

No pressure. No expectations. Just people showing up as they are.

Saturdays | 10:00–11:00 AM in person at JJRT

Materials provided for knitting, or if you feel like, you could bring your own project.✨️

Join the circle! https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/service-page/knitting-death-w-sydney

Come as you are. Stay for as long as you need.❤️

04/28/2026

Refine Your Practice. Elevate Your Impact.

Bringing to you, The JJRT Practice Series: Foundations in Action is not about adding more ideas to your plate - it’s about refining how you show up in your practice.

Designed for recreation therapists and related professionals, this 4-week live virtual series focuses on strengthening facilitation skills, sharpening clinical thinking, and reconnecting with intentional, therapeutic work.

Through interactive sessions, applied learning, and guided reflection, you’ll move beyond routine and build a more grounded, confident approach to your day-to-day practice.

🗓 Tuesdays: May 12, 19, 26 & June 2
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM EST
💻 Live online | 4 sessions

Certificate provided. CEU approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

If you’re ready to deepen your practice - this is your space.
Register here! https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/the-jjrt-practice-series-foundations-in-action

We’ve been really feeling the energy 3L has been building lately - and the way Cafe at 3L is growing into such a warm, ...
04/27/2026

We’ve been really feeling the energy 3L has been building lately - and the way Cafe at 3L is growing into such a warm, community space.
There’s movement, connection, and a lot of life happening there… and we’re genuinely grateful for it!

At the centre of it all sits JJRT.
JJRT is the umbrella that holds both 3L and Cafe at 3L. While each space shows up differently, they’re all connected through the same foundation, care, community, and intentional support.

JJRT itself stays rooted in therapeutic practice and private care work. It’s the space where things slow down a little, where reflection, conversation, and emotional support are held with depth and intention.

So while 3L builds and Cafe at 3L brings people together in everyday ways, JJRT continues to hold the deeper layer underneath it all.

All connected. All intentional.❤️

Another amazing review! Thank you, Dee for coming in - hope to see you again soon! 🙌🏻❤️
04/16/2026

Another amazing review!

Thank you, Dee for coming in - hope to see you again soon! 🙌🏻❤️

Address

1535 North Routledge Park
London, ON
N6H5L6

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15199025377

Website

https://linktr.ee/JessJonesrectherapy

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