Grace Burton received her degree in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University, where she gained experience in adaptive sports, adaptive fashion, and working with a variety of populations. Since graduation, Grace has been a practicing Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist working both in the behavioral health and community-based fields. She believes that recreation and leisure is key to the health and well-being of her clients. When not working, Grace enjoys spending time with her dog, hiking, running, and attending concerts.

Maggie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and received her bachelor's in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University. While at IU Maggie gained experience with a wide variety of populations through working at a kids summer camp, caretaking for adults, and volunteering for multiple assisted living activity programs. In her freetime you can find her outdoors, watching a number of TV shows, or spend time with friends and family. She has recently discovered a love for reading and can often be caught with a book in hand. Maggie loves animals, especially dogs!

Will Laughinghouse is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and received his bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. While at UNCW Will gained experience in adaptive sports, low ropes courses, group and individual settings, and a wide variety of populations. Will believes physical activity is the key to happiness and incorporates it into his Recreation Therapy practices. In his free time Will enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing with his dogs, and working out. Will’s personal motto is a positive attitude can overcome anything.

I am originally from Asheville, NC. I attended Western Carolina University where I obtained my bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy. I moved up to Indiana 5 years ago to start my career as a Recreational Therapist, working with people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am new to the Indianapolis area and eager to get to know the community. I love traveling, hiking, and anything that gets me outside!

I graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2022 studying Recreational Therapy. I have experience as a CTRS in mental health and disability populations. Areas of leisure that interest me are hiking, card games, sporting events, board games, and painting.

I am a CTRS at FLOW Recreation LLC. I got my recreational therapy degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. I live in Indy, but am originally from Fort Wayne. My favorite things to do with clients are community outings, and board games. Outside of work I love to hike, read, watch basketball (GO HOOSIERS) and play with my cat.

Jolie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2017. After graduation Jolie worked as a CTRS in a variety of settings before moving to Indiana in 2020 to work on the Indiana Medicaid Waiver. In her free time, Jolie’s interest include camping, thrifting, and spending time with her pets. Jolie is passionate about empowering others and enjoys witnessing individuals learn, grow, and enhance their quality of life through recreation therapy.

Deb Thomas is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who got her Masters in Recreation Therapy from Indiana University. She spent 10 years working as Assistant Camp Director, then Camp Director where was involved with planning and running the daily activities. Deb has kept her certifications for archery instructor, canoe/kayak safety, and low ropes facilitator current and is able to incorporate those activities into her Recreation Therapy practice. She has also been a very active volunteer with Boy Scouts for 12 years and loves to camp, hike, and kayak in her free time.

Carson is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist who received his degree in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University. While pursuing his degree, Carson had experiences working at summer camps for both kids and underrepresented individuals as well as working with a wide variety of populations through volunteer work around Bloomington. Because of these experiences, he learned the value of leisure and recreation and became motivated to help others through recreational therapy. Carson enjoys cooking and baking, reading, traveling, playing pickleball or tennis, and anything about movies!

Hanna is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who obtained her bachelors in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University. Hanna completed her internship at NeuroDiagnostic Institute where she worked on 2 adolescent psychiatric and behavioral health units. While at IU, Hanna gained experience working with clients in a variety of settings. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, live music, climbing, route setting, and taking her cat, Hazel outside!

Autumn Dishroon is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Autumn graduated from Indiana University and has been working as a community-based recreation therapist through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver for over 3 years. Throughout her schooling and professional experience, Autumn has been able to work with populations of various ages and diagnoses from elderly individuals with memory loss to adults and children with developmental disabilities. Autumn received her ChairOne certification in 2021 and her Chair Chi certification in 2022 to promote movement activities for those with limited mobility. In her free time, Autumn enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, hiking, and going to farmer’s markets and festivals with her family and friends. She also enjoys staying in to read a good book or watch an interesting show or documentary.

Description goes herHi! I'm Burke Matthews and although I have only been a licensed CTRS since 2023, I've been working in disability services since 2016 and consider it my calling. Before that, I worked in outdoor adventure and environmental education in several states and received my Masters in Public Health in 2012. In my free time I enjoy playing my banjo, exploring nature, camping, stand-up paddle boarding, and Dungeons & Dragons. I live with my three darling cats: Janto, Kazoo, and my husband, Drew!e

Emily is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and graduated from Indiana University with her Masters in Recreation Therapy in 2022. Emily enjoys helping others find their confidence to achieve their goals and is always up for adventures and purposeful activities that inspire growth and healing. Emily is also Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute certified, a lifeguard, as well as a swim and adaptive swim instructor who enjoys teaching people of all ages and abilities how to swim and play safely in and around water. In her free time, Emily enjoys training for sprint triathlons, kayaking, going to church, and hanging out with her pets (a dog, cat, and two water turtles).

Amanda Engle is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. She graduated Cum Laude from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management, a minor in Dance, & a certification as a Nonprofit Professional. Amanda has been working as a community-based recreation therapist through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver for the past 6 years. Through her professional experience, she has experience with children, adolescents, & adults in a variety of settings such as hospitals, camps, & communities. In her free time, Amanda enjoys sleeping in, watching documentaries, dancing, & spending time with her friends & family.

Kenzie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and received her bachelor's in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University. In her time in Bloomington, Kenzie was president of IU Best Buddies for two years, and worked as a DSP for 3 years helping individuals with disabilities with activities of daily living. She has also gained lots of experience volunteering through the RT program at IU, serving a wide variety of underrepresented individuals. In her free time you can find her spending time with her dogs, attending concerts and spending time with friends and family!

Katelyn is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and received her bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from Indiana State University in 2023. She completed her internship in the Indianapolis region working on the Indiana Medicaid Waiver in community-based settings and continued working in the same field after graduation. Katelyn puts emphasis on client interest and strives to provide many options for community engagement. In her free time, you can find Katelyn spending time with her son and fiancée, enjoying nature walks, reading a good book, or watching movies!

Ellie recently graduated from Indiana University with a BSR in Recreational Therapy and a minor in personal wellbeing. She has experience working with a wide range of populations as well as facilitating adapted sports and arts. She also has extensive experience working with children, as she has worked as a substitute teacher for all grades and was a summer camp counselor all through college. Areas of recreation that interests Ellie includes: arts and crafts, working out, hiking, anything involving music, and board games!

Madison is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy and a minor in Youth Development. She has a lot of experience working with children of many ages as she has been a camp counselor during her summers, a toddler teacher during her college career, and even completed a summer as a music therapy intern. Her internship at F.L.O.W. allowed her to work with a variety of clients and showed her the importance of community-based rec therapy that she hopes to be able to extend to more individuals. Madison enjoys going on long walks, soccer, IU basketball, baking, and crafting!

Maddie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who received her bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse in 2023. Maddie is currently an occupational therapy student at Indiana University- Indianapolis. Before beginning her graduate program, Maddie spent a year working in children and adolescent psychiatry in Minneapolis, MN. In her free time, Maddie enjoys running, hanging out with friends, reading, and listening to Taylor Swift!

Karlie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who received her bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from Central Michigan University. Karlie completed her internship at Lurie Children’s Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Karlie is currently attending Indiana University Indy to become an occupational therapist. In her free time, she enjoys baking, traveling, trying new coffee shops, live music, and hiking.