Ron Roeble, CTRS

Director of Recreational Therapy

Ron received his bachelor of science in recreational therapy degree from the University of Toledo, where he graduated Cum Laude in May of 2012.

At Toledo, he served as the Vice President of the University Recreational Club where he organized annual Disability Awareness Events and worked with community organizations, such as the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, to plan annual wheelchair football games. Ron completed his internship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

Ron has over 10 years of experience working within the waiver system as a recreational therapist, starting in the fall of 2012, where he has worked with clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and ranging in age from  3years old to 90. Ron has also been a volunteer coach for special olympics basketball for over 7 years now where he enjoys pushing clients and athletes to reach their full potential on and off the court.

Ron is excited to pursue this progression of his career helping those with disabilities realize their true capabilities.

Haley Ochoa, CTRS

Recreational Therapist

Haley received her Bachelor of Science in recreational therapy from Indiana University, where she graduated with distinction in May of 2020.

While at Indiana University she was involved in the Recreational Therapy club and studied American Sign Language. Haley completed her internship at Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Haley has had a lifelong passion of working with individuals with various disabilities. She has worked within the Indiana Waiver system for over 8 years serving as a Direct Support Professional and as a CTRS. Haley is particularly fond of working with those who have severe intellectual or developmental disabilities to be able to increase their quality of life as well as promote inclusivity within their community.
When she isn’t working you can find Haley spending time with her animals, tending to her plants, or taking a nap. Haley is excited to be a part of the Torres Behavioral Health team and to serve Allen, and Whitely counties.

Justin Ward, CTRS

Recreational Therapist

Justin received his Bachelor of Science in therapeutic recreation from Western Carolina University in 2018.

He completed his internship at a Cape Fear Rehabilitation Hospital practicing aquatic therapy. Shortly after his internship Justin received his CTRS credentials. Justin’s first two years as a Recreational Therapist were working at a psychiatric hospital and adolescent behavioral health center. Justin has worked within the Indiana Waiver System for 3 years as a CTRS with a focus on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In his free time Justin enjoys weightlifting, golf, and grilling! He is excited to be a part of the Torres Behavioral Health team and to serve Allen, Dekalb, and Whitely counties.

Tiffany Stewart, CTRS CDP

Recreational Therapist

Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy from Western Carolina University in 2018.

Tiffany has over five years of Recreational Therapy experience that has consisted of working with clients of all ages. During her internship at Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital she worked with people who had been impacted by traumatic brain injuries and strokes. She also has experience working with at risk youth who have a wide variety of diagnosis and behavioral disorders. During her time working with at risk youth, she moved her way up into a managerial position to better support her clients and empower other Recreational Therapist.
When Tiffany is not working, she loves spending time traveling, being outdoors, playing sports, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family and friends! Tiffany is extremely excited to be a part of Torres Behavioral Health team and to serve Boone, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Marion, and Tipton counties.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to unveil our clients’ highest potential by consistently renewing the standard of success. We value trust, communication, compassion and commitment as a means to develop confidence and independence; so that together we contribute to a stronger society.

OUR SERVICE

Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.

The purpose of the RT process is to improve on the 5 domains of Recreational Therapy. These include physical, spiritual, artistic, intellectual and social and sensory domains in order to facilitate full participation in life. Services are provided or directly supervised by a “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist” (CTRS).

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