Fiona Allen, MS, CTRS
Fiona received her Bachelor of Science in 2009 from California Polytechnic State University in Kinesiology with an emphasis in health education. She went on to obtain her Master of Science in Community and Therapeutic Recreation from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2015. She has been nationally certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) since 2016 and has worked as a Recreation Therapist in a variety of settings.
Fiona enjoys creating opportunities for people with disabilities to improve their independence and quality of life. Recreation therapy can help you discover your abilities, grow your strengths, and take ownership over your weaknesses. Let’s work together to find your avocation!
Experience
Owner and Recreation Therapist
Avocation Therapy – Blacksburg, VA
(2023-Present)
Owner and Recreation Therapist
Avocation Therapy – Bryan, TX
(2020-2022)
PATHS Program Practicum Coordinator
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
(2018 – 2020)
School Based Recreation Therapist
Los Angeles Unified School District – Los Angeles, CA
(2017 – 2018)
Recreation Therapist
Charles House – Chapel Hill, NC
(2016 – 2017)
Intern in Recreation Therapy
Palo Alto VA Hospital – Spinal Cord Injury – Palo Alto, CA
(2015)
Assistant Executive Director and Program Manager
Bridge II Sports – Durham, NC
(2010 – 2016)
Avocation Therapy 