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Jae (Myungjae) Lee, MS, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist

Jae (Myungjae) Lee, MS, OTR/L Photo

Education:

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT), Loma Linda University
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of Southern California

Certification:

  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT): Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • Advanced Practice Hand Therapy and Physical Agent Modalities: CA Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L): National Board for Certification in OT/CA Board of OT

Ms. Lee has been practicing hand therapy since 2018, working with adult and pediatric patients with orthopaedic and neurological conditions. She truly believes in, and practices holistic person approach in therapy to treat the whole person, not just their injuries. She has delivered a lecture presentation on a topic of ‘Providing Holistic Hand Therapy to Patients with PTSD’ in the 2018 OT state conference.

In her free time, Ms. Lee likes to cook, try new restaurants/foods, decorate her house, garden, and compost (she likes her warm worm friends.) Her coworkers and patients often describe Jae as “kind, caring, patient, knowledgeable, and animated.”

Read What Our Patients Say

  • “I interviewed several doctors for me spinal fusion. I actually have had three done on my neck but was not happy with my doctor and his love for the patient. Dr. Falkenstein is a great doctor and actually spends time with you to explain what is wrong and how he can fix it. He sits down with you shows you your MRI and shows you at the cases where people ... ”
    - Kowser O.
  • “First time at this office and staff was very friendly and welcoming. I came to this location because my doctor joined the OSS team, really satisfied with her work and care for my needs. Her name is Dr. Chrystina Jeter and she is very knowledgeable with my chronic condition. I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Surgery about 2 1/2 years ago and did not recover ... ”
    - Jessica G.
  • “So back in April I was involved in a nasty bike accident that left me with a severely broken arm. 10 days in the hospital and 4 surgeries later I'm released to start the slow process of recovery. By the time my last surgery had finished and healed, could barely move my wrist, turn my arm, open my hand, or use my fingers. I was told by my surgeon that I ... ”
    - Eric R.
  • “Dr. Korchek was outstanding during both of my hip replacements. (It's due to him that I'm out standing, myself!) His explanations during every step of the process are clear, creating an atmosphere of complete confidence and trust. He was attentive before and after the procedure and the surgery itself was flawless. ”
    - Anonymous
  • “I was suffering from an excruciating lower back pain that prevented me from doing any movement, except for standing and walking. After getting an MRI I was told by my Orthopedic Surgeon I had a 7mm herniated disc on my L5, Physical Therapy would not help, and my only options were to either get an epidural injection for a temporary pain relive or another ... ”
    - Anashe M.
  • “St. Joseph ER recommended this practice….I was grateful they (OSS) got me in to see someone within a day of my request. Katie Wong PA was great. She listened and performed the exam mindful of my being in pain. ”
    - Margie