Katie Fair, R.Kin - Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

In this episode, I interview Katie Fair, a Registered Kinesiologist in the community with ARTC. ARTC or Adult Recreation Therapy Centre is a day program for adults and people with health concerns, who need physical, social, cognitive or emotional supports. This includes therapeutic activities for adults with various physical challenges, frail, socially isolated, and those with early stage Alzheimers or dementia in a group setting. Katie runs classes and exercise programs as the Kinesiologist.

Her experience began in her youth with Horses and interest in how they move. After being told she wasn’t smart enough to go into Kinesiology and a volunteer experience because of her uncle, she now has been an R.Kin for 6 years. Tune in to hear about all the awesome community programs Katie is involved in and her thoughts about more care in the community.

Show Notes

1’- Horse Movement Before Human Movement

2’- High School Discouragement

4’- Through Uncle's Experience, Discovered ARTC

5’- S.A.F.E ZONE

8’ - What You Do As A Kinesiologist In Your Role

10’ - Goalball

13’ - Rock Steady Boxing

16’ - Overall Experience As A Kinesiologist

20’ - The Future of Kinesiology - Care has to be moved into the community

28’ - Advice: Building a rapport and knowing limits with clients

34’ - Volunteer: Try New Things and Find More Opportunities