2026 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

Sade Akande-Jones

Nominated For: HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Sade Akande-Jones earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours degree in Neuroscience and Psychology (HBSc) from the University of Toronto. Sade is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in clinical and leadership roles across the healthcare continuum. Her work spans acute care, rehabilitation, and community-based settings, supporting clients from childhood through older adulthood. She is the founder of a private practice dedicated to helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, complex orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, and mental health challenges.

In recent years, Sade has focused her practice on supporting children with neurodivergent conditions, including autism, ADHD, learning differences, and sensory processing challenges. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients and their families to reduce occupational performance barriers and empower meaningful participation in everyday life.

Sade is also committed to advancing the profession through education and community engagement. She serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto supporting fieldwork placements and course workshop facilitation. She also contributes to initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes in the Black community as a founding member of the Ontario Rehab Alliance (ORA) Black Network and member of the Black OTs of Ontario.

Sade is honoured to be nominated for the Health Care Provider of the Year Award for the second time.

Sade Akande-Jones, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist/Owner

SAJ Therapy

P.O. Box 15571

265 Port Union Road

Toronto, ON M1C 4Z7

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadeot/