Kelsey Ellis, CTRS/R

Owner and Recreation Therapist of Adaptive Pathways

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Registered Recreational Therapist in Washington State (R)

Certified PWR!Moves Instructor

• I have close to 20 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings.

• I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Washington University with a minor in Psychology.

• I have supported people living with spinal cord and brain injuries, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, developmental disabilities, limb differences, and more.

• I am passionate about serving people with neurological, physical, and developmental challenges, and enjoy helping people use recreation to build confidence, improve well-being, and live more meaningful lives.

• I had the honor of serving as President of the Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (2016-2018) and have shared my passion for the field through writing and conference presentations.

• My approach is always person-first, strength-based, and compassionate - meeting people where they are and building on what brings them joy.

• I founded Adaptive Pathways because I believe healing and growth happen when people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

• Outside of work, I love life with my husband, son, and ourGolden Retriever/Bernese Mountain Dog mix.

• In my free time, you’ll often find me enjoying a local coffee shop, reading, skiing, mountain biking, exploring the outdoors, trying out new hobbies, spending time with friends, or cheering on the Seattle Mariners!