McKenzie Wright

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

McKenzie graduated from Central Michigan University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy and Psychology, as well as a minor in Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. McKenzie has worked in a variety of settings as a Recreational Therapist with a wide range of clientele including those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. McKenzie completed her internship in 2024 at The Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation Center where she had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with brain and spinal cord injury patients to adapt their leisure interests. McKenzie throughout her college career was additionally a teaching assistant for the CMU RT program, as well as presented at the 2023 Great Lakes Recreational Therapy Student Conference at Bradford Woods (Indiana University’s Outdoor Center) to RT students on the physical and psychological benefits of progressive muscle relaxation and its use in relation to RT services. 

McKenzie is a passionate and strong advocate for all of her clients and encourages them to live their life to the fullest regardless of their disability status. McKenzie believes that healthcare services should be holistic, evidence-based, collaborative, and client-centered to address all biopsychosocial factors that impact the clients served. Overall, McKenzie is passionate about adapting leisure activities for clients and loves to see their face light up when they realize “Oh wait, I can do this!” 

In her free time, McKenzie enjoys yoga, diamond painting, junk journaling, painting, reading, watching documentaries, spending time in nature, playing with her two cats, shopping, listening to music, traveling, playing video games, and spending quality time with friends and family.