The following is the FINAL program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details have been finalized but may change onsite due to unforeseeable circumstances.
Regarding CEUs, NCTRC has pre-approved all educational sessions. Poster presentations are not eligible for CEUs. For specialty certification designation, please check the pdf version of the program.
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Nature Walking for Wellness (VIRTUAL)
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLP9S9mmibFsv779oA97K6eIfH_uKINZhuCEbsTRGcEYpSDyyGI=s50 "Heather Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT, Temple University")
Heather Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT, Temple University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS, FDRT
Biographical Information
Dr. Heather Porter is a professor in the recreational therapy (RT) program at Temple University, a fellow in the National Academy of Recreational Therapists, and the owner of RecThera. Her area of specialization is inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation. She created and organizes the annual RT Evidence-Based Practice Conference at Temple University and created and maintains RT Wise Owls (rtwiseowls.temple.edu) to disseminate RT-related research and evidence-based practice information. She's the author of multiple RT textbooks and most recently wrote 'Nature Walking for Wellness: Activities and Assessments for a Healthier You' - a workbook style publication for the general public and RT clients to promote the healing power of nature.