Our Team

Monica Quintanilla Goldstein

CEO and Founder

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Licensed and registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS)
Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)
Certified in Physical Agent Modalities (PAM)

Dr. Monica Quintanilla Goldstein, a licensed Occupational Therapist, founded Adira Ergonomics Safety and Workplace Rehab. She is a Santa Barbara resident and a dedicated mother and wife. Dr. Monica identified a need for ergonomic support for mothers who returned to work after medical or maternity leave through her home-based practice, where she works to support the mother-baby dyad. Mothers new to caring for their babies often bend their wrists repeatedly while holding, feeding, and caring for their little ones. This, combined with sitting at a poorly arranged workstation, can cause discomfort and pain, which may eventually lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other upper extremity issues. Dr. Monica offered ergonomic interventions and recommended proper workspace setups at home to improve their body mechanics and reduce the risk of injury. Dr. Monica believes providing access to professional services by skilled and certified personnel is crucial. Dr. Monica is proud to deliver ergonomics support to her community, including evaluations and standardized assessments by occupational therapists for all populations. This allows employers to invest in the health and well-being of their employees.

Josh Cordero

Worksite Supervisor

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Licensed and registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)

Joshua Cordero is an occupational therapist located in Santa Barbara, CA. Josh holds a BS in Kinesiology from California State University of Fullerton and graduated with high honors from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. Josh has had vast experience in helping clients achieve optimal body mechanics and healthy joint positioning with his background in exercise science. As an occupational therapist, Josh has worked with clients with varied diagnoses ranging from neurological injuries to orthopedic disorders. Josh's interest in ergonomics initially started with making modifications to home and workspaces for people with disabilities. He is now focused on creating ergonomic care plans and modifications to work environments all while providing education on how to maintain musculoskeletal health in prevention of acute/chronic injuries.

Megan Kolster

Lead Ergonomist

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Licensed and registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS)

Megan Kolster is an occupational therapist located in Santa Barbara, CA. Megan holds a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Sciences from Sonoma State University and a Master’s of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Megan believes a safe and comfortable environment is the building block for a successful workplace. Megan has experience as an occupational therapist working with individuals of all ages within education and healthcare settings. Megan first became interested in ergonomics during the COVID-19 pandemic where she saw a need for home office modification. She is now passionate about providing individualized ergonomic strategies to benefit both the employer and the employee through skilled workplace assessment, injury prevention training, and environmental modification.