aapp: A leader in work rehabilitation and ergonomics for over 35 years
A CONCRETE AND RESULTS-BASED APPROACH
The AAPP Occupational Therapy and ergonomics team develops ergonomic interventions based on concrete results. From prevention to intervention, a situational analysis allows us to offer recommendations that aim to correct and prevent at-risk situations, while offering follow-up interventions.
Whether for prevention, job retention, work reintegration, a musculoskeletal or mental health intervention in the workplace, the AAPP team guarantees a personalized approach that suits your needs and objectives by collaborating with involved stakeholders.
RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONALS
AAPP is composed of a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists, ergonomists, kinesiologists, and massotherapists/kinesitherapists that are always on the lookout for new scientific research and dedicated to the health and safety of their clients. We prioritize teamwork and synergy, and we strongly believe in our motto: work means health!
In order to provide the best quality interventions for a varied clientele, our team is multilingual: we speak French, English, Creole and Spanish.
AAPP TEAM
LUCIE DENONCOURT, OT.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND PRESIDENT
Lucie Denoncourt has been an OT since 1992 and education psychologist since 1998, and has over 30 years of experience in work rehabilitation. Mrs. Denoncourt is recognized as an expert in functional rehabilitation by the Commission des lésions professionnelles, Tribunal des professions, and the Supreme Court of Quebec. Mrs. Denoncourt is also a McGill University clinical fieldwork educator and faculty lecturer, offering experience opportunities to Occupational Therapy students.
MÉLANIE AKETTIA, OT.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Mélanie Akettia obtained a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from McGill University in 2009. She has over 12 years of experience in the public and private sector. Her expertise focuses on work rehabilitation with clients with chronic pain and mental health issues. Mélanie has also completed a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Salford (UK). She joined the AAPP team from 2010 to 2015. She later worked as a case manager at Veterans Affairs Canada in the Rehabilitation and Vocational Assistance Program, which aims to facilitate veterans’ transition to civilian life. It is with great pleasure that in December 2018, AAPP welcomes her back to the team.
CARLIE DÉJOIE, OT.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Carlie Déjoie completed her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at McGill University in 2010, after having obtained a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Driving Evaluation and Vehicle adaptation at McGill University in 2013. Having worked in the private sector for 8 years in both physical and mental health as a clinical coordinator, she joined AAPP in 2016. In addition, specializes in mental health, and Functional Capacity Evaluations.
CHADY EL-CHEIK
KINESIOLOGIST
Chady El-Cheik has been a kinesiologist since 2019 and has a master’s degree in kinesiology from Université de Montréal, in the symptomatic population training sector, which he completed in 2023. Chady maximizes this skillset, based on the latest scientific knowledge, to assist our clients towards their goal of physical and mental development by actively listening to their specific needs and preparing each of them in the most optimal way possible. His empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and constant encouragement to lead an active lifestyle, allow him to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship with our clients.
LISA SASSI
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Lisa Sassi obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology in 2017 and a graduate diploma in business administration in 2019 from Concordia University. She manages administrative tasks, carries out marketing projects and contributes to program development at AAPP. With over 5 years of experience in the wellness industry, her main priority is to ease the occupational therapists’ and kinesiologist’s workload and assure they can maximize their time with their clients. She is passionate about this industry and follows the AAPP team’s recommendations very closely so that she too can promote a fulfilling and balanced life.
CONTINUED EDUCATION AND ACCESS
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Continued education is very important in the prosperity of a business; our team of professionals is encouraged to acquire extra certification secondary to their university education. Our staff’s stability allows our clients to develop a long-term relationship with their therapist, who is familiar with their situation and case history.
EASY ACCESS
The AAPP clinic is located in Ville Saint-Laurent, where the highways 13 and 40 intersect. Our clinic includes work intervention and simulation sessions, a gym, and a massage room in which clients can receive quality service under the supervision of our professionals.
“If an injury can limit a worker, the presence of depression symptoms can slow his/her recovery.”
“A study by Empreinte Humaine reveals that 50% of employees pretend to be in a good mood at work.”
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