Our Mission
Our Vision
We believe that everyone should experience joy in their daily life and that working on our own development, skills and intrinsic motivation can be the best part of our day. Through nature-based THERAPEUTIC RECREATION programming, we support, mentor, guide and share our knowledge in our natural environment to help our clients lead healthier and well-balanced lives.
Balance RT Consulting Ltd. designs and facilitates Nature and Forest School Programs through the use of recreation and leisure activities. Therapeutic programs are aimed at, developing, maintaining or improving a physical, mental, social or emotional well-being. As we explore our clients’ recreation and leisure lifestyle we can use that knowledge to develop specific goals and objectives, enhancing the balance, personal growth and development they desire. Our focus is to provide inclusive Nature Therapy programs to all individuals or groups in our community to enhance their recreational lifestyle and overall health and well-being.
Our Vision
Our Team
Willow
Jackie Greenlee, also known as Willow, is the Owner and a Registered Recreation Therapist at Balance RT Consulting Ltd. She graduated from Mount Royal College in 1999 and has dedicated her career to the field of THERAPEUTIC RECREATION. With experience spanning mental health, geriatrics, and her true passion—Nature Therapy Programming for children and youth—Jackie founded Balance RT Consulting Ltd. in 2016. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys coaching her daughters in hockey, spending time with her family on their 16-acre property near Drayton Valley, and fostering a love for nature through camping, hunting, and fishing. Jackie is a certified Forest School Practitioner and has completed the Indigenous Canada Certificate with the University of Alberta, along with further training from the Rupertsland Institute.
Bear
Jessica Werren, also known as Bear, is a Registered Recreation Therapist at Balance RT Consulting Ltd., having graduated from the University of Alberta in 2023. Growing up in a small town, Jessica developed a love for the outdoors and an active lifestyle, including years of hockey and 13 years of figure skating, eventually coaching CanSkate at her childhood club. Her passion for working with kids aligns perfectly with her enthusiasm for outdoor activities. In her free time, Jessica enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring new cultures through travel with friends and family.
Sage
Lunden O’Brien, also known as Sage, is the newest member of the BOLD team at Balance RT Consulting Ltd. With 12 years of experience as an Educational Assistant for children with complex needs in the Calgary Board of Education, Sage brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role. Since moving to Drayton Valley five years ago, she has enjoyed raising her three children, ages 1, 7, and 9, immersing them in her passion for the outdoors. Sage and her kids love hiking in the mountains, swimming, scuba diving, camping, and cooking. In her downtime, she enjoys baking and relaxing with a good book.