OUR STORY
Get to know us
Thrive Well OT was established in 2024 by a passionate team of Occupational Therapists wanting to advocate for our participants and clients to maximise their potentials and achieve meaningful outcomes. Our experienced therapists work closely with clients, collaborating to find tailored solutions within the comfort of their homes and local communities. Our commitment is to create a positive impact in the disability and aged care space to enhance the lives of our participants and their families.
OUR VALUES
Empowering independence through compassionate care
Person-centred approach
At Thrive Well OT, we focus on our participant’s unique needs and goals. We work closely with the participant to empower them to actively participate in achieving their goals, ensuring our services are compassionate, effective, and responsive to their diverse needs.
Evidence-based interventions
Our commitment to staying updated on evidence-based research enables us to stay informed and provide you with clinically based approaches.
Integrity & ethics
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards by consistently practicing honesty and transparency in all our interactions. Our commitment ensures that we provide trustworthy and respectful services to our participants and clients, fostering a supportive environment.
Collaboration
We believe in making decisions together. Your goals are our priority, and we ensure you are able to actively participate throughout the entire care process.
GET TO KNOW US
Meet the team
Jasmine Lay
Principal Occupational
Therapist and Co-Founder
Jasmine is a qualified Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Western Sydney University and over six years of clinical experience across the NDIS and Aged Care sectors.
She has worked extensively with adults presenting with physical, neurological, and developmental conditions, providing tailored assessments and interventions to support functional independence. Her key areas of expertise include home modifications, complex assistive technology, and housing assessments. Jasmine is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, client-focused care that enhances quality of life and promotes participation in meaningful daily activities.
Jonathan is the Principal Occupational Therapist and Co-Founder of Thrive Well OT, bringing over six years of clinical experience across aged care and community NDIS settings.
He has extensive experience working with adults with physical, neurological, intellectual, and mental health conditions. His expertise includes complex wheelchair and seating prescriptions, home modifications, and assistive technology solutions ranging from simple to advanced. Jonathan also specialises in functional capacity, SIL/SDA, and housing assessments, with a focus on developing practical routines to support clients with behavioural or daily living challenges.
Jonathan Mendez
Principal Occupational
Therapist and Co-Founder
Manelle
El-Ahmad
Administrative Assistant
Manelle is the Administrative Assistant at Thrive Well OT and plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice. She brings a strong and growing foundation to Thrive Well OT through her studies in a double degree in Law and Psychology at Macquarie University, alongside Allied Health Assistance studies through TAFE. Her academic background supports holistic and evidence-informed approach, with a strong focus on understanding behaviour, communication, and functional participation.
Manelle enjoys working within the NDIS space and supporting participants, families, and clinicians by ensuring smooth coordination, clear communication, and efficient administrative processes.
Our approach to occupational therapy
At Thrive Well OT, we believe occupational therapy should be practical, personalised, and focused on real-life outcomes. Our therapists work closely with individuals, families, and support networks to understand each person’s goals, strengths, and daily challenges.
As a mobile occupational therapy service across Greater Sydney, we provide assessments and therapy in home and community environments where everyday activities take place. This allows us to deliver meaningful recommendations that improve independence, safety, and participation in daily life.
We support NDIS participants and aged care clients through services such as functional capacity assessments, assistive technology assessments, home modification assessments, and therapy to build everyday living skills. Our goal is to empower people to live with greater confidence, independence, and connection to their community.