about
Occupational Therapist, OT Inc. Co-Director
Jessica Gelfand is a registered occupational therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). She received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (MSc.OT) from Queen’s University in 2009.
Jessica has worked in the school setting for 15 years. In addition, she has supported individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, both in a service coordination and direct client care role.
Outside of work, Jessica is a proud mom of three boys who enjoys skiing, hiking, pilates, and lover of all things creative and design.
Occupational Therapist, OT Inc. Co-Director
Jordana Schwarz is a registered occupational therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). She received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (MSc.OT) from the University of Toronto in 2008.
Jordana has worked in the school setting for 16 years. In addition, she was the program lead for the occupational therapy department at Boomerang Health powered by SickKids for 10 years. She proudly developed the program alongside a small group, managed the OT team, and gained broad muti-disciplinary clinical experience.
Outside of work, Jordana loves spending time with family, exercising her mind and body, and channeling her inner creativity whenever possible (e.g., giving one-of-a-kind gifts and sharing special wishes via rhyme).
Occupational Therapist
Marlie Clark is a registered occupational therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). She received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (MSc.OT) from the University of Toronto in 2022.
Marlie has worked in the school setting for the entirety of her OT career, and is also involved in research at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, she spends her summers up north at overnight camp, utilizing her OT skills in a leadership camper tracker role.
Outside of work, Marlie loves engaging in outdoor activities and spending time with her dog, Dewey.
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T: Continuing education is a way to remain up to date with current practices and learn about how research in the field of OT has evolved. In addition, it allows us to expand our competencies and service offerings. Some of the courses that members of the OT Inc. team have attended, and certifications we have obtained, include:
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Beyond Weight Bearing: Developing Hand Function in Children & Adolescents
Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Therapy: An Overview
Developing a Sensory Lens to Enhance your Paediatric Practice
Fantastic Feeders
Handwriting Without Tears
Mental Health, Sensory Processing and Challenging Behaviour
Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT)
OT-SI Intervention: Incorporating a Sensory Integration Frame of Reference in Paediatric Practice
Social Thinking
Tablet Prescription
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S.) Approach to Feeding
The Zones of Regulation