JS Occupational Therapy staff have extensive experience in the auto, disability and government sectors.

Joan Saunders, Principal and Founder

Joan founded JS Occupational Therapy in 2007 with a vision to provide quality Occupational Therapy services in a fully supported and dynamic environment. With more than 24 years’ experience working in the insurance, disability and government sectors as an Occupational Therapist, Joan specializes in catastrophic medical legal cases, as well as in Future Cost of Care and Home Modification Assessments. She is C-CAT Functional Observer certified.

Montana Mullane, B.Sc. Kin, MSc. OT

Montana graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy after receiving her Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. Montana joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2017. She has experience in the assessment and treatment of adults and children with mental illness, cognitive impairments, chronic diseases, orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. Montana is C-CAT Functional Observer certified, certified to perform Functional Abilities Evaluations and also specializes in assessments of cognitive function.

Anghela Sivananthan, B.Sc., M. OT

Anghela graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy after receiving her Bachelor of Science, focusing on biological sciences. Anghela joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2019. She has experience in the assessment and treatment of adults and children with mental illness, cognitive impairments, chronic diseases, orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. She also conducts catastrophic and non-catastrophic, cognitive, psychosocial and physical assessments.

Josh Melo, BKin, MPK, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Josh graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy after receiving his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Professional Kinesiology. Josh joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2022. He has experience in the assessment of adults and adolescents with mental illness, cognitive impairments, chronic diseases, orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. Josh is certified to perform Functional Abilities Evaluations and also specializes in non-catastrophic assessments.

Michelle Fortier, B.A

Michelle joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2016. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University. Michelle has an extensive varied work history from Sales, Research, Editing to Management. Her extensive skills lend themselves well to the team at JS Occupational Therapy.

Carrie Ann Reid

Carrie Ann joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2021 and she has over 20 years’ of valuable experience working in the Independent Medical Evaluations industry as Senior Intake Coordinator. Her other skill sets include an extensive knowledge of the Ontario SABs as well as an accounting and administrative background that have proven to be a great asset to the team at JS Occupational Therapy.

Fadi Hamamji

Fadi joined JS Occupational Therapy in 2021. He brings with him an Economics Degree and an MBA as well as a diverse work experience in developing and growing businesses. Fadi’s ambition, curiosity and planning skills make him a great fit to our growing team at JS Occupational Therapy.