About

Meet Jess (Principal OT)

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 likely find me 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.

Alongside clinical practice, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to education as a Lecturer and Clinical Educator at Griffith University and Bond University, as well as delivering training and workshops to organisations across health, education, and community sectors.

I am an accredited Medicare Better Access to Mental Health provider, 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 Roshni (OT Assistant)

Hi, I'm Roshni!

I’m completing my final year of the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies and have joined Jess at Wellwise OT as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

I was born in Brisbane but grew up in India, where I lived for 18 years before returning to Australia for university. I completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science before beginning my OT studies in 2024 — and it didn't take long to feel completely at home in this profession. As humans, we're always "doing," and the things we do give us meaning, identity, connection and purpose. I love that OT gets to work right at that intersection.

Through my studies and placements, I've gained experience across child and youth mental health, hand therapy and aged care, and I've developed a particular interest in mental health. My own experience of moving countries and adapting to major life change has shown me first-hand how much our everyday occupations, relationships and environments shape our wellbeing — and how, in hard times, returning to the things that make us feel most like ourselves can be genuinely restorative.

One of my biggest learnings, through both study and life, has been the importance of meeting people where they are. Recovery and growth aren't always linear, and I value holding space for someone, learning their strengths and interests, and understanding what makes them light up.

Outside of OT, I love cooking (it's oddly meditative — even the cleaning up) and baking, thanks to my sweet tooth. I'm at my most present in genuine conversation, and I'd describe myself as curious, positive and always keen to learn. I bring the knowledge I'm building through my training, alongside a positive attitude and a big smile.