Our Team
Meet Jess
Hi I’m Jess.
Occupational Therapist. Yogi. Writer. Hiker. Traveller. Photographer. Fur-mum. Imperfect. Human.
Using an empathic, collaborative and strengths-based approach, I aim to inspire confidence and clarity in my clients in order to live a full and purposeful life. I view wellness through a holistic lens and with an emphasis on balance of mind, body, and spirit. Out of office, you will find me somewhere chasing the sun, snow, earth, and sea.
With an initial plan to study Medicine, I completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Studies in 2012. In the years following, through my own lived experience with mental health and disability, I discovered my identity and passion - as a true therapist at heart. In 2016 I graduated with a Masters of Occupational Therapy Studies (Research) and since this time, I have had the privilege of specialising my OT skills and experience in mental health, neurodivergent, & neurological conditions whilst working across diverse populations and areas (metropolitan, regional, and rural) and public, private, not-for-profit sectors.
I am AHPRA registered and a proud member of Occupational Therapy Australia and of the OT National Reference Groups for Mental Health Occupational Therapists, and Culture/Diversity.
Meet Emma
Hi, I’m Emma!
I’ve recently joined the Wellwise OT Team as an Allied Health Assistant.
I am a student occupational therapist at Griffith University, currently in my third year. Through my study and lived experience I have developed an interest in the way our brain works, particularly around mental health illnesses and recovery.
When I’m not studying, you can normally find me doing some sort of exercise, whether it be in the gym, at the beach, watching sport or playing netball and touch with friends.
Recently in 2022, I travelled with a few friends to Nepal and hiked to Mount Everest Base Camp which was amazing!
I am always up for a new experience and love learning new things (I am currently teaching myself to play the guitar). But also enjoy winding down in a comfy chair with a good book.
Previously I have worked as a support worker, receptionist, teacher aide and swim teacher and have loved meeting so many different people and hearing their stories. This has lead me to Jess and the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with you! I cant wait to help empower you along your journey!