>Melissa Cola
Physiotherapist
BASI Pilates Instructor
Aqua Therapist
Melissa qualified in 2018 and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. In 2019, she worked as the primary physiotherapist at an out-patient clinic in Cape Town, where she gained experience in treating complex orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, managed a large population of chronic pain patients and enjoyed educating and supervising physiotherapy students. Furthermore, she managed post-surgical cases from Groote Schuur Hospital, as well as respiratory, geriatric and neurological conditions. In 2020, she went on to work at an out-patient practice associated with Panorama Medi-Clinic, Cape Town, where she treated a variety of patients and solidified her skills in managing sports and orthopedic injuries.
Melissa has since moved to the Cayman Islands, to pursue her passion in physiotherapy by joining Elevation Health and Physiotherapy.
She has a keen interest in managing headaches, jaw and neck pain, her post- graduate certification and Temporomandibular joint and orofacial physiotherapy, equips her to provide the most evidence- based care in this field.
Melissa has a post-graduate certificate in Dry Needling and in Aquatic therapy, she also completed her training as a BASI Pilates Mat Instructor. These post-graduate qualifications have equipped her to treat sports and orthopedic conditions, as well as other chronic pain and spine conditions in a holistic manner.
Melissa is a creative individual, who enjoys drawing and DIY projects. She is keen to get involved in the many activities Cayman has to offer such as snorkeling and paddle boarding.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree of Science in Physiotherapy
- Dry Needling
- BASI Pilates Mat Instructor
- TMJ and Orofacial pain
- Aquatic therapy
>Elzke Hoehler
Lead Physiotherapist
Partner
Pelvic Health Certified Physiotherapist
BASI Pilates Instructor
Elzke graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2011 and has 8 years of experience as a Physiotherapist both in South Africa and the Cayman Islands.
During her time in South Africa Elzke had a successful sports and orthopedics outpatient practice, which equipped her with a large knowledge base and experience in this field. She completed her Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) qualification in 2013, making her part of a group of manipulative physical therapist around the world who have completed this post-graduation specialization.
Elzke loves treating headaches, neck pain, lower back pain and hip and pelvic pain, especially in patients who have previously been unsuccessful in achieving resolution or understanding of their pain and symptoms.
However, her ultimate passion is the management pelvic pain and dysfunction in both men and women.
Combining her extensive training and experience in musculoskeletal conditions, her post-graduate Pelvic Health Certification and her own personal struggle with chronic pelvic pain Elzke is fully equipped to offer expert solutions for pelvic health conditions.
Her qualifications in dry needling, sports taping, clinical Pilates (BASI), and Pregnancy exercise instruction enhance her skill set for treating musculoskeletal conditions and pelvic health conditions holistically.
Elzke is a keen triathlete and has completed a few 70.3 Half Ironman races, along with several cycling races and half marathons. She also enjoys the watersports Cayman has to offer such as Scuba diving and Wakeboarding.
Elzke Partnered with EHP Ltd. with the aim of providing comprehensive Physiotherapy care with a strong focus on manual therapy and to provide specialized Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She focuses on the the integration of Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates to deliver effective, evidence-based treatments.
Qualifications, Courses and Seminars
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy
• Pelvic Health Qualification
• Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT)
• Dry Needling (Level 3)
• Kinesiology Taping (Level 2)
• BASI Pilates Mat Instructor
• International Certified Infant Massage Instructor
• Spinal Assessment and Treatment
• Soft Tissue Injury Treatment and Management
• Mobilization of the Nervous System (Neurodynamics)
