BUILDING PURPOSE | PROMOTING HEALTH | CREATING JOY
Evidence-based Recreation Therapy delivered by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS®) in your home and throughout the Kamloops community.
We deliver structured, outcome-driven therapeutic engagement.
Restoring Confidence. Strengthening Independence. Reconnecting People to Life.
CTRS® Credentialed
Assessment & Goal-Based Care Plans
Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Included
Serving Kamloops & Surrounding Communities
Professional Recreation Therapy in Kamloops, BC
Recreation Therapy is an allied health profession focused on improving functional ability, emotional well-being, social connection, and quality of life through individualized intervention.
At Cherished Moments, services are grounded in the professional APIE process:
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
This ensures measurable progress towards your goals.
A Clinical Approach to Meaningful Engagement
At Cherished Moments, we believe meaningful engagement happens through thoughtful understanding, intentional planning, and compassionate presence.
Our Engagement Model is the structured way we deliver Recreation Therapy and companion support services. It ensures every interaction is purposeful, personalized, and grounded in professional standards.
1. Discover
We begin by getting to know the whole person, their life history, strengths, interests, abilities, routines, and goals.
Understanding what matters most allows us to build services that feel familiar, empowering, and meaningful.
2. Design
Based on what we learn, we create a personalized engagement plan.
Whether the focus is rebuilding confidence after hospitalization, reducing isolation, increasing community participation, or supporting cognitive wellness, services are tailored to align with individual goals.
3. Engage
This is where connection comes to life.
Through purposeful activities, community outings, adapted recreation, and relationship-based support, we foster participation, autonomy, and joy.
4. Reflect & Evolve
Engagement is not static. We regularly review progress, gather feedback, and adjust plans to ensure continued growth and comfort.
Our model ensures that every visit is not simply time spent — it is time invested in health, dignity, and meaningful living.
The Cherished Moments Engagement Model
Our services support individuals experiencing:
Social isolation or withdrawal
Cognitive decline or memory changes
Loss of confidence after hospitalization
Functional decline impacting daily life
Reduced community participation
Caregiver strain
Recreation Therapy is particularly effective in dementia care, aging in place, disability support, post-hospital transitions, and emotional resilience.
Areas of Focus
Whole-Person Therapeutic Support
We support five domains of wellness:
Cognitive Health Memory stimulation, attention, executive function, adaptive strategies.
Physical Health – Mobility support, endurance building, fall-risk reduction through purposeful movement.
Social Health – Communication, relationship strengthening, community reintegration.
Emotional Health – Confidence restoration, identity preservation, resilience building.
Spiritual Health – Meaning, reflection, personal values, cultural and life-story connection.
Each service plan is individualized and outcome-driven.
Our Services
Recreation Therapy
Comprehensive assessment and structured intervention delivered by a CTRS®.
Goal-based
Measurable
Professionally documented.
Companion Support
Not supervision. Not passive sitting.
Purposeful engagement groundedin professional practice.
Creative engagement
Cognitive stimulation
Gentle movement
Community Participation
Our wheelchair-accessible van removes transportation barriers so individuals can safely access:
Community spaces
Nature experiences
Cultural activities
Who We Support
Our services are designed to be inclusive and adaptable. We support individuals and families across a wide range of life experiences and needs, including:
Older adults who wish to age in place
Individuals living with dementia or cognitive change
Neurodiverse individuals and adults with autism
People living with disabilities or chronic conditions
Individuals recovering from illness, injury, or hospitalization
Those experiencing social isolation or reduced participation
Family caregivers seeking trusted respite and support
If someone would benefit from greater connection, engagement, or independence, Recreation Therapy can help.
Inclusive, Adaptive & Barrier-Free Support
Our Approach
Every individual is more than a diagnosis.
We begin with assessment and collaborative goal setting. Services are designed around:
Personal history
Cultural values
Functional ability
Interests and routines
Caregiver priorities
We measure outcomes and adjust plans to ensure meaningful progress.
Person-Centred & Strengths Based
Why Choose
Cherished Moments Recreation Therapy
Families choose Cherished Moments because we offer both professional expertise and compassionate support.
Services developed by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS®)
Evidence-informed and ethically grounded practice
Personalized, strengths-based programming
Flexible mobile services throughout Kamloops
Clear communication with individuals and families
A focus on dignity, inclusion, and meaningful living
We are committed to providing support that feels safe, respectful, and purposeful.
Professional, Trusted & Evidence-Informed
Families often connect with Cherished Moments when they notice changes in engagement, confidence, or connection.
You may be reaching out because:
“My mom is isolating and withdrawing.”
“Dad has lost confidence since his hospitalization.”
“We need respite support that still feels purposeful and therapeutic.”
“My adult child needs meaningful community inclusion and social support.”
“We want safe, accessible outings that encourage participation.”
These moments can feel uncertain — but they are also opportunities.
Through individualized, evidence-informed recreation therapy, we support renewed confidence, meaningful engagement, and strengthened connection — helping individuals continue participating in life in ways that feel safe, dignified, and fulfilling.
Common Reasons Families Reach Out
Structured service packages for consistency and outcomes
Wheelchair-accessible transportation included
Packages & Fees
We are committed to reducing barriers to participation.
Sliding scale considerations may be available
We collaborate with external funding sources when eligible
Let’s Create Meaningful Moments Together
Book your complimentary consultation to explore how Recreation Therapy can support you or your loved one.
Get in touch
We’d love to connect with you! Whether you’re exploring services for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help. Every conversation starts with listening—to your needs, your goals, and your story.