Jessica graduated in 2009 from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Post-graduation Jess worked two years in a private geriatric hospital prior to starting with Specialised Hand Therapy Services in September 2011 to follow her love of hand therapy. Over the last two years Jessica has focused on further professional development in the field of hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Most recent professional development courses attended include the AHTA Shoulder Injuries and Sara Mee Wrist Pathologies Workshops. Jessica gained a Certificate of Hand Therapy (CHT USA, 2017) and in 2017 also became a full Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.