Biography
Paige Dagenhard, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS is a resident of Asheville, North Carolina. Paige
completed her Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy and a Master of Arts in
Recreation Administration from the University of Toledo. Paige completed her Ph.D.
in one of the nations top ranked programs in Health Education at the University of
Toledo. Since being a faculty member at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, has been focused
on her expertise of behavioral health in Recreational Therapy and undergraduate research
strategy. Additionally, Dr. Dagenhard-Trainer received 2 certifications from the HeartMath
Institute. The first becoming a Certified HeartMath Trainer and as a Trauma-Sensitive
HearthMath Practitioner where she can use both certifications in a class dedicated
to the HeartMath biofeedback modality. Dr. Dagenhard-Trainer's scholarly agenda is
based around undergraduate research and the research of therapeutic modalities used
within the Recreational Therapy field, specifically those based around stress and
emotional regulation.
Teaching Interests
To ensure excellent educational opportunities for the approximately 100 majors and
90 pre-majors in the undergraduate program. Also, to include several service learning
opportunities to students for preparation of internship and career endeavors.
Research Interests
Dr. Dagenhard-Trainers primary research interests include therapeutic modalities and
interventions in Recreational Therapy including HeartMath and undergraduate research
strategy.