Our Team
An OT‑led team. A Canada‑wide network. Quality you can trust.
Gowan Consulting services are delivered by Occupational Therapists and guided by clinical leadership. We combine a strong internal team with a Canada‑wide network of Occupational Therapists so we can respond quickly, match the right expert to each referral, and maintain a high standard of care across every service we provide.
Our team balances access, expertise, and quality. Whether you’re an employer seeking reliable support to meet your duty to accommodate, or an individual looking for practical, compassionate OT care, our work is guided by experienced clinicians and clear clinical leadership.
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How We Work
Leadership
Our leadership team provides strategic direction, partnership oversight, and accountability for quality and service delivery.
Clinical Governance
Clinical governance provides oversight and clinical support across all files.
Skilled clinical leads offer guidance and mentorship to occupational therapists, particularly for complex or high‑risk cases, ensuring consistency, defensible clinical reasoning, and alignment with best practice.
Occupational Therapy Network
Services are delivered by Occupational Therapists across Canada. All OTs work within shared expectations for:
- Evidence‑informed assessment and intervention
- Clear, practical, and defensible recommendations
- Professional documentation aligned with workplace, insurer, and regulatory expectations
- Collaboration with employers, insurers, and care teams
We invest in ongoing learning, connection, and professional development across our network so therapists stay current, supported, and confident in their work.
What This Means for Our Clients and Customers
- Consistent clinical reasoning and standards, even across different locations
- Timely access to the right expertise
- Clear recommendations you can rely on and implement
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings together deep occupational therapy expertise, operational experience, and a strong understanding of workplace systems.
Nicolette Gowan
BKin, MScOT, MBA, OT Reg. (Ont.)
CEO/President
About Nicolette
Nicolette Gowan is a registered Occupational Therapist who leads our team to ensure the highest quality of services and provide strategic guidance for the organization.
She provides clinical leadership to our team of Occupational Therapists. She will assist you and your organization to design and implement quality health and disability management programs and training.
P: 1-888-752-9954 ext. 202
Melanie Weller
BHSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.)
Director of Business Partnerships
About Melanie
Melanie Weller is a registered Occupational Therapist with over 30 years experience working with organizations and employees on accommodation and return to work strategies.
She provides clinical leadership to our Occupational Therapists on workplace accommodation. She provides coaching and supports managers, employees, and organizations as a whole in improving health and productivity.
Julie Entwistle
MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc.
COO
About Julie
Julie Entwistle is an occupational therapist with extensive education and experience in the business of healthcare and professional regulation. As the COO, Julie merges service quality, client care, customer needs, therapist capacity, and operational efficiency across all lines of business.
Allison Kornaker
Director of Finance & Administration
About Allison
Allison leads our finance and administrative teams to help our business run smoothly. She works closely with our customers to provide excellent service and creative solutions.
P: 1-888-752-9954 ext. 105
Justine Jecker
PhD, OT Reg (Ont.)
Director, Workplace Training and Development
About Justine
Dr. Justine Valencia Jecker is an occupational therapist with 17 years of experience. She completed a BSc in Kinesiology (2007) and an MSc in Occupational Therapy (2009) at McMaster University. She spent a decade working in northern Ontario supporting First Nation communities in mental health and community care. In 2015, she began and later completed a PhD at Lakehead University, focusing on improving access to culturally appropriate services for Indigenous communities through collaborative research with six First Nation communities. She later spent seven years at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, leading national professional practice initiatives, resources, and networks. Justine also contributes to research, teaching, and mentorship across Canada.
Our Occupational Therapy Network
Our national network of Occupational Therapists allows us to provide timely support in every province, both virtually and in person. We focus on matching each referral with the available occupational therapist best suited to the needs of the individual, role, workplace, and context.
Because our network includes over 100 Occupational Therapists, we don’t list every therapist on our website. Instead, we highlight representative members of our team to give you a sense of the experience, backgrounds, and areas of practice within our network.
Anita Salehoun
Clinical Lead OT
Ceilidh Cunningham
Clinical Lead OT
Kendal Dickinson
Clinical Lead OT
Kerry Ann Suteu
Clinical Lead OT
Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Care
We understand that our work often involves sensitive health, employment, and personal information. Confidentiality, professionalism, and respect are core to how we operate.
Our team works collaboratively and thoughtfully to support individual goals and sustainable stay at work and return to work outcomes, while recognizing the human impact behind every referral.
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If you’re unsure what type of support is needed, or would like to talk through a specific situation, our team is here to help.
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