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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✨ Recreation Therapists
✨ Strengths-based Approach
✨ London, Ontario, Canada
✨ Holistic Counselling
✨ Art, Music, Cooking, Games + More
✨ Workshops, Classes, Retreats, Leisure-based Day Trips + More
✨ One-on-One and Group Therapy Jessie Jones, CTRS
Jessie Jones is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and the owner and Lead Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Jess Jones Recreation 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.

09/25/2025

On August 24, 2025, our JJRT team had the honour of facilitating the Elevate Retreat in partnership with Childcan – The Childhood Cancer Research Association, Elevate 2025 at the beautiful Links of Kent Golf Club & Event Centre, Chatham.

The Elevate Retreat was a therapeutic recreation and family wellness experience designed to provide restoration, connection, and luxury leisure for families navigating childhood cancer.

✨ The day blended expressive arts, therapeutic recreation, and moments of reflection. But what made Elevate truly special was the community and care that carried through every part of the experience.

It was a day of laughter, restoration, and meaningful connection — and most importantly, a reminder that families deserve space to rest and be cared for, too.

This short documentary captures the heart of the experience — community, care, and the reminder that families deserve space to rest and be cared for, too.

A heartfelt thank you to Childcan for believing in and sharing this special day with us. This is just the beginning of something deeply meaningful.

09/25/2025

✨ Step into the quiet ✨

Silent Studio is not about silence as absence but silence as presence. 🎨

Join us for an evening of gentle creation, where paints, pastels, and collage meet stillness. No small talk, no pressure - just you, your art, and the shared rhythm of others doing the same.

We’ll end with a little gallery walk, where we share through doodles, gestures, and notes instead of words.

✨ Date and time : Oct 4, 2025 | 7–9 PM
✨ Location : Jess Jones Recreation Therapy, London, ON

Come as you are, create what you need. ✨

Click the link below to RSVP!
https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/silent-studio-a-collective-art-night-without-small-talk-2025-10-04-19-00

✨ Last week, our youth group stepped into new roles - bards, paladins, and everything in between. But what really stood ...
09/23/2025

✨ Last week, our youth group stepped into new roles - bards, paladins, and everything in between. But what really stood out wasn’t the characters themselves; it was the confidence that grew behind them.

Through storytelling and roleplay, youth explored their strengths in ways that felt playful, creative, and surprisingly real. For some, it meant speaking up with courage. For others, it was about discovering they already had the problem-solving skills their character carried.

Epic Identities isn’t about pretending to be someone else. It’s about realizing the epic parts of yourself you might not see every day.

➔ Swipe through the few moments from our latest session.

✨ We also have Epic Identities for adults - a new batch starts October 9th!
Want to join yourself or sign up a youth? Click the link below to learn more.
https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/epic-identities-roleplay-for-real-life-for-adults-18

* Select poster visuals are the property of Daggerheart and Critical Core. Used here with attribution; JJRT does not claim ownership.

No one teaches this in school. No one teaches this at conferences. And yet — the future of TR depends on it.This one-of-...
09/22/2025

No one teaches this in school. No one teaches this at conferences. And yet — the future of TR depends on it.

This one-of-a-kind workshop is built for Recreation Therapists who want to understand how private practice works in the real world.

What you’ll gain:
✨ Real-world pricing & referral strategies
✨ Insight into unique TR business models
✨ Tools to map your values, strengths & niche
✨ A hands-on Practice Concept Sketch to carry forward
✨ Creative, play-driven activities that reflect the heart of TR

Whether you’re ready to launch a private practice or just curious about what’s possible, this immersive day will expand your perspective, strengthen your identity, and spark bold new ideas for the future of TR.

Join me virtually on 1st November for a full day of learning from each other, being creative, staying connected, and reimagining the future of TR together.

To know more, click the link below! ✨
https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/introduction-to-private-practice-in-tr-an-immersive-one-day-workshop

For the third year, we are proud to continue our partnership with , creating spaces where Childcan families can connect...
09/17/2025

For the third year, we are proud to continue our partnership with , creating spaces where Childcan families can connect, create, and share joy together.

We’re grateful for the families who join us — whether it’s a big group or an intimate circle, every gathering reminds us of the power of connection. ✨

This year’s program, Recreational Therapy: A Year of Connection, Creativity & Care, runs October–May with monthly sessions in London. Each gathering builds toward our Therapeutic Recreation Retreat (Wellness Day) in June.

✨ Monthly sessions October–May in London and Windsor
✨ For your whole family, no experience needed
✨ Guided by the wonderful team at Jess Jones Recreational Therapy Inc.

Each session builds toward our Therapeutic Recreation Retreat (Wellness Day) in June.

London Details :
✨Dates: October 19, November 16, December 7, 2025
✨Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
✨Location: Jess Jones Recreational Therapy Centre, 1124 Gainsborough Rd, Hyde Park, London, ON
✨Free of cost. Spots are limited. Join us in making space for connection and care.

Windsor Details :
✨Dates: Sunday, October 26, November 23, December 14, 2025
✨Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
✨Location: Community Support Centre of Essex County - 962 Old Tecumseh Rd, Unit 4, Belle River, ON N8L 0Y9

Register here: https://childcan.com/recreational-therapy

Welcome Ana Paret & Rebellious Joy Counselling to JJRTWe are thrilled to introduce Ana Paret, B.A. (Hon.), BSW, RSW, fou...
09/17/2025

Welcome Ana Paret & Rebellious Joy Counselling to JJRT

We are thrilled to introduce Ana Paret, B.A. (Hon.), BSW, RSW, founder of Rebellious Joy Counselling, as our newest partner at JJRT.

Ana brings curiosity, warmth, and presence into every space she enters. Through her practice, she reminds people that even in seasons of stress, grief, or transition, life can still hold joy and possibility. She weaves together narrative therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and creative practices like Soul Collaging to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

At JJRT, Ana will be supporting our community through:

✨️Autism Connections program

✨️Counselling services

✨️Parent coaching

✨️Therapeutic life coaching for youth and adults

✨️Recreation Therapy supervision

✨️Workshops/Retreats/Classes

Beyond her professional expertise, Ana is someone who lives what she teaches. You’ll often find her hiking with her dog Leo, watching the waves at the beach, sipping coffee with a book in hand, or laughing over a game night with family and friends. That same joy, groundedness, and playfulness shape the way she works with clients and colleagues alike.

We are grateful to have Ana join us in this next chapter of building a strong, creative, and compassionate JJRT community.

Welcome, Ana. We’re so glad you’re here.

Hey! Who do I know that enjoys a good oracle reading and a cozy mocktail? If this sounds like your kind of leisure activ...
09/15/2025

Hey! Who do I know that enjoys a good oracle reading and a cozy mocktail? If this sounds like your kind of leisure activity, I’ve got you covered! Next Thursday, I’m hosting Mocktails & Leisure Happy Hour—and the best part is, it’s virtual. That means you can join me from anywhere!

To RSVP for this fun social here is the link -------> https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/mocktails

It's $15 plus tax - recipe mocktail card will be sent to you in advance!

Thanks to for providing the fun opportunity

You are invited!We are bringing a free community drum circle to Jaycee Park — and we’d love for you to join us!✨This gat...
09/11/2025

You are invited!

We are bringing a free community drum circle to Jaycee Park — and we’d love for you to join us!✨

This gathering is all about connection, joy, and rhythm. Together, we’ll share music, sip warm apple cider, and celebrate the spirit of community. No experience is needed — just come as you are.

✨Saturday, October 18
✨1:00 – 2:30 PM
✨Jaycee Park, 1830 Aldersbrook Rd, London, ON

We’ll have drums available, but if you’d like, feel free to bring your own drum, shaker, or other simple percussion instrument. And if you don’t have one, just bring yourself — your presence is all that matters.

Let’s gather, connect, and make memories together. We can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP here: https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/community-drum-circle

Bus Life Skills ProgramHelping youth build confidence, independence, and real-world skills through Recreation Therapy.Le...
09/10/2025

Bus Life Skills Program

Helping youth build confidence, independence, and real-world skills through Recreation Therapy.

Level 1: Parks & Recreation

6-week program for youth ages 12–14

Small group setting (1:5 staff ratio)

Theory plus real-world practice each week

All bus fares, outings, and activities included

Program dates: October 21 – November 27, 2025
Investment: $670 per participant (all-inclusive)

Spots are limited to 10 participants.

Register today at https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/jjrt-bus-life-skills-program or click the link in our bio

Forest Bathing & Art Journaling with Findings 🌿Not your average workshop—this is an invitation to pause.On October 25th ...
09/09/2025

Forest Bathing & Art Journaling with Findings 🌿

Not your average workshop—this is an invitation to pause.

On October 25th from 10am–1pm, Brooke and I will take you on a forest bathing walk where we slow down, notice the small details of the season, and capture what speaks to you with Instax instant cameras (yep, we’ve got them ready for you).

Afterwards, we’ll gather at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology to turn your photos and forest treasures into a one-of-a-kind art journal page. Already a journal-keeper? Bring yours. Want to start fresh? We’ll hand you a brand-new one.

We’ll wrap the morning with a tea ceremony and oracle card reflections—just the right touch to ground what you’ve experienced and carry it inward.

You’ll head home with more than a journal page. You’ll carry a reminder of how nature, leisure, and creativity weave us back to ourselves.

Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio to register yourself and some friends 🤘🏼💪🏼

Address

1124 Gainsborough Road
London, ON
N6H5K8

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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Painting by Intuition

Jessie Jones is a London Ontario based Contemporary Abstract Artist. Jessie enjoys creating thought provoking artwork that conjures self reflection and connectivity to nature.

Much of Jessie's work is inspired daily by mood, intentions, femininity and lessons being taught by the universe. Using various mediums to execute her work, Jessie loves to experiment and allow herself to enjoy the process without paying particular attention to the final product.

Jessie uses her artwork as a tool to ground herself and slow her pace down from her otherwise busy lifestyle as a full time Chef, mother of two daughters and Wife.