2025 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 18–20, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2025 ATRA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
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For information on our Bonus Day at Morgan's Sports on Friday October 17th, please visit: ATRA San Antonio Bonus Day: Morgan's Sports
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC approval is currently pending. Please check back for updates prior to the conference.
Note: Poster presentations may be eligible for CEUs in 2025. Final determinations will be reflected once CEU approvals are finalized.
For questions related to specialty certification areas, please refer to the PDF version of the program for designation icons and CEU-eligible sessions.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
To review the Code, view it here.
Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA San Antonio program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
The Use of Recreation Therapy with Transplant Patients
Session Description
Heart, liver and stem cells, oh my! Join us as we discuss how to form an approach that utilizes recreation therapy when working with transplant patients. Recreation therapists at Mayo Clinic Arizona (MCA) will discuss the different types of transplant patients that they see while in the acute care setting. Topics will include types of transplants, medical background, contraindications, and common goals and objectives. Presenters will also review unique case studies of transplant patients engaged in recreation therapy services at MCA. After completion of case studies, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in experiential intervention for treatments that may be seen with these patient populations. Other factors will also be addressed regarding evidence-based practice. At the presentation's end, there will be time for questions about implementation of recreation therapy with transplant patients.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to identify 3 evidence-based interventions that can be utilized with transplant patients.
The learner will be able to identify 3 contraindicators for treatment with transplant patients.
The learner will be able to identify 3 factors that contribute to TR consultation for transplant patients.
The learner will be able to identify common goals and objectives for transplant patients.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Other
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb1aa68a45be44482cc07aa9f1577bf3.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Ashley Robinson, Mayo Clinic Arizona")
Ashley Robinson, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Biographical Information
Ashley Robinson is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Mayo Clinic Arizona with 10+ years of professional experience working with diverse populations including mental health, pediatrics, geriatrics, community health, trauma, veterans and active duty with PTSD, people experiencing homelessness, physical medicine and rehab and acute care. She received her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Psychology and Masters of Science in Recreation Administration from Northwest Missouri State University. Ashley is a member of both ATRA and ASTRA. Ashley sits as the Chair of the Mayo Clinic ARZ Disability MERG and has volunteer experience with local organizations including Ability 360, Special Olympics AZ and AZ Adaptive Watersports. Ashley's goal is to help improve her patient's quality of life by focusing on all factors that influence health, wellness and disease and leading
others to do the same.
Co-Presenter/panelists
![[photo]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJK5iYPTewUpNxo5szGlNIdxiZMSYQ2sxbc3ar8Pu7V-eybufC2=s50 "Karlie Borowicz, Mayo Clinic Arizona")
Karlie Borowicz, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Biographical Information
Karlie Borowicz is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Mayo Clinic Arizona with 8 years of experience working with various populations including mental health, pediatrics, geriatrics and acute care(PM&R). She received her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Masters of Arts in Recreation Administration from the University of Toledo. Karlie is a member of both ATRA and ASTRA. Karlie is the co-chair of the Mayo Clinic ARZ Disability MERG and has volunteer experience with local organizations including Ability 360, Special Olympics AZ and AZ Adaptive Watersports.