Recreation Therapy Department
The Recreation Therapy Department at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is committed to providing a wide range of specialized leisure skills and adaptive techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being of patients. Recreation Therapists work with patients and their families to provide therapeutic recreation resources, activities and opportunities to enable patients to resume their previous lifestyle through community reintegration therapy, group sessions, and one-to-one leisure education sessions.
Recreation Therapists work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team of physicians, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists in meeting rehabilitation goals. Our staff demonstrates expertise and pride in all areas relating to the provision of Therapeutic Recreation and is dedicated to providing patients with the tools to become self-sufficient and self-confident in all aspects of life.
Specialized interdisciplinary teams in the 150-bed state-of-the-art Jacquelin Perry Institute provide intensive inpatient rehabilitation in the following areas:
- Stroke/Gerontology
- Neurology
- Adult Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Pediatrics
- Pressure Ulcer Management
The Benefits of Recreation Therapy
- Promotes self-management
- Encourages community reintegration
- Develops communication and individual living skills
- Improves self-esteem
- Builds family unity
- Strengthens psychological well-being
- Heightens self-awareness
- Enhances quality of life
- Contributes to overall health
- Improves fine/gross motor skills
- Increases strength and endurance
- Educates on accessibility and leisure in the community
Select from the list below to learn more about the services we offer:
- Specialized Treatment Programs
- Patient Events
- Staff Qualifications
- Employment Opportunities
- Educational Opportunities
For more information on Recreation Therapy, contact:
Bertha Cabral, BS, OTR/LDirector, Occupational Therapy and Recreation Therapy
E-mail: RecTherapy@rancho.org
Telephone: (562) 401-7464 / Fax: (562) 401-6690