Meet the Strive to Thrive Therapy Team
Working in community OT is meaningful because of the people behind it. Strive to Thrive Therapy is built by clinicians and support staff who genuinely care about purposeful work, balanced days, and helping adults live more confidently at home.
This page gives you a closer look at the people you’ll meet, collaborate with and learn from.
Our Approach to Team Culture
We’re intentional about how we work together.
Support, supervision and connection are not “extras” here. They’re part of the way we operate every week.
Our team culture is built around:
- Kindness and curiosity
- Realistic caseloads
- Protected admin blocks
- Regular mentoring
- Shared decision-making
- Celebrating client wins
- Steady growth over frantic pace
Whether you’re a client, a partner, or a future OT joining our team, this is the foundation you’ll experience.
Meet Our Clinicians
Lisa Nguyen
Principal Occupational Therapist & Clinical Lead
Lisa is our energetic, bee loving Occupational Therapist. She founded Strive to Thrive Therapy with a drive to create a supportive place where clinicians can do meaningful work.
Lisa is here to see her clients thrive, not just survive. She’s here to make a real difference and to give everybody a change to live a life with independence and dignity.
Outside of work, you’ll find Lisa spending time with her family, hunting down a coffee and pastry or tending to her bees.
Katie Burrows
Senior Occupational Therapist
Katie is our experienced and grounded Occupational Therapist, bringing over 20 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life. She takes a warm, person-centred approach, focusing on what matters most to each individual and supporting them to live the kind of life they want.
Katie values taking the time to understand her clients and celebrates the everyday wins along the way.
Outside of work, you’ll find Katie exploring new coffee spots, walking her spoodle Penny, or adding to her growing plant collection.
Is This You?
Our Next Occupational Therapist
Our team is growing, and we love welcoming OTs who share our purpose. Explore current opportunities and see what it’s like to Work With Us.
Meet Our Support Team
Sanda Mesic
Admin & Engagement Officer
Sanda is our dedicated Admin and Engagement Officer at Strive to Thrive Therapy. She is here for all scheduling, communication and admin support. She helps the clinicians stay focused on client care by ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly.
Outside of work, Sanda enjoys staying active, relaxing at the beach and exploring new places.
The People You’ll Work With (If You’re Joining Us)
If you’re exploring a role with Strive to Thrive Therapy, these are the people who’ll walk alongside you through your caseload, your learning, your growth and the days that feel full.
You can expect:
- Weekly supervision
- Structured report templates
- Senior support on complex clients
- Check-ins, debriefs and collaboration
- A team that cares about balance as much as outcomes
If you’d like to understand our roles, pathways and current opportunities, you can learn more here: Work With Us.
Want to Learn More About Strive?
If you’d like to understand our mission, values and why we exist, you can read more About Us or check out our Articles & Resources page. If you have questions or want to connect with someone on the team Contact Us.