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Recreational Therapy (RT) for Whole-Person Health in Austin, TX
Recreational Therapy (RT) for Whole-Person Health in Austin, TX
Recreation-Based Integrative Medical Treatment for Emotional, Physical, and Social Health
Who We Are >>

What We Believe 

"Health care extends beyond pills and medical devices."

- Baker, D. L., & Dye, C. (2017). Prescribing Experience: Discussion of Recreational Therapy as Health Care. Journal of Disability & Religion, 21(3), 296–318. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312521.2017.1326875

Our Mission.

“Relentlessly focused on frictionless delivery of evidence-based Recreational Therapy treatments.”

Our Vision. 

To support participant-directed rehabilitation and wellness outcomes through delivery of Therapeutic Recreation evidence-based practices; resulting in a shared high quality of life for all stakeholders.”

Our Values. 

A. Expertise, Evidence-based & Experiential-centric.

B. Autonomy & Accountability are prioritized.

C. Relentless quest to answer from all stakeholders, "How do we make it better and easier?"

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Our Team

CLINICAL DIRECTOR 

& SUPERVISING RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Robert D. Broadhead, Jr.

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Qualifications

RT, MSRLS, CTRS (NCTRC #82138), TRS/TXC (#1463), Type 1 Individual NPI#1710530639 .

Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services - Therapeutic Recreation (M.S.R.L.S.), and

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) 

from Texas State University and Associate of Arts (A.A.) 

from Austin Community College.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 

GENERAL COUNSEL & EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC COACH

Courtney Anderson Broadhead

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Qualifications

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.), 

University of Texas School of Law, 

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Science (M.S.) from Tarleton State University/ Texas A&M-Central Texas and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

University of Texas at Austin.

Licensed Attorney in Texas (SBOT#24006185) since 9/10/1998, former Business Law Professor (University of Maryland Global Campus, 2006-2020), former Business Law Lecturer (University of Texas - McCombs School of Business, 1996-1997) and entrepreneur. 

EXERCISE SPORTS SCIENCE SPECIALIST 

& THERAPY ASSISTANT

Val Armato

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences (B.E.S.S.) from Texas State University.

EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC COACH 

& VETERAN LIAISON

Israel Anderson

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Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (B.A). from Trinity University (San Antonio), and 
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Central Michigan University. 
Retired EPA Associate Director for Environmental Justice (GS-14), retired Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army. 
What is Recreational Therapist?

Recreational Therapists (RT) are allied health professionals. In Texas they are Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and/or Texas Recreation Specialist/ Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/ Activities Certification Inc. (CTRAC). 

What education is required to become a Recreational Therapist?

Recreational Therapy certifications (CTRS, TRS/TXC) require a bachelor's degree or higher, a 560 hour internship and passing an exam.

What are the staff qualifications?

At Inclusion Therapies, our Clinical Director Robert Broadhead, earned a graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation (Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services - Therapeutic Recreation: M.S.R.L.S.) from Texas State University (the only graduate Therapeutic Recreation program in the state of Texas). He is both state (TRS/TXC, #1463), and nationally certified (CTRS,  #82138). All staff therapists hold undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in the field and are nationally and/ or state certified professionals. Vocational Rehabilitation Executive Coaches have a minimum of 20+ years of business management experience, undergraduate degree(s) and at least one graduate degree (from a U.S. Regionally Accredited University or equivalent). Assistants all hold at least a bachelor's degree in an allied health field. 

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IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY 

CALL 911.


FOR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS 

CALL 988 (Veterans Press 1) or 

TEXT HELLO to 741741.


FOR OVERDOSE -

HELP (from Travis County, Texas)


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Membership Info
Our services require monthly membership.
The monthly membership fee is $399 and includes 4 private therapy sessions (45 minutes each) per month + access to signup for optional groups (sign-up is based on availability, maximum of 4 groups per subscription per month).
A member may add minor children under 18 for an additional $49 per month per child (to share one membership together).
A member may add adults over 18 for an additional $99 per month per adult (to share one membership together).

Lifestyle Foundation Program
About Lifestyle Foundation Program

All New Members are Enrolled in our Lifestyle Foundation Program

The program is 2-6 months (based on client goals and plan) and is paid via monthly membership subscription. 

Members may pause or cancel membership subscription at any time 

(cancellation effective at the conclusion of their current prepaid month).

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