>Freya Brolsma

Psychologist

Pain and Injury Counselor

Organizational Coach

As a registered Psychologist in both Australia and the Cayman Islands, working collaboratively with individuals to live more meaningful, values-led lives, is Freya’s passion. In her practice, Freya provides support to adults with a variety of concerns and personal goals including but not limited to: anxiety, stress and burnout, building resilience and wellbeing, grief, adjustment issues, chronic pain and pain management, injury, sports and performance, and work-related issues.

Freya has completed advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),High-Performance Mindfulness as well as, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Pain Science (NoiGroup),

Freya’s ability to combine psychological expertise with practical strategies, tailored to each client’s goal, is what sets her apart. She believes to be someone’s Psychologist is to be their teammate; healing, growing, and developing is a collaborative journey which requires judgement-free, compassionate care, with structured goal setting. As a practitioner, creating a safe space for people to get curious and explore their beliefs, thoughts and feelings, is a non-negotiable for Freya, as is treating everyone individually. This means she leverages a variety of methods to establish a tailored approach for each client and their unique situation. Freya’s therapeutic style is warm, encouraging, and direct, and she also likes to bring lightness and humour.

Freya also continues to leverage her organisational psychology background, offering corporate training and workshops on a variety of topics, as well as organisational development and design work for small to medium businesses. This is in addition to holding accreditation in cognitive ability, personality, and 360 assessments for selection and development in the corporate environment.

Outside of work Freya is a keen runner, with three marathons completed, countless half marathons, and more on the calendar! Through her sport, Freya has had her own experiences with pain, injury and performance, and knows first-hand how disruptive these challenges can be. Freya jumped at the opportunity to join Elevation, and be part of a multidisciplinary team where education, movement and empowerment, are central tenets of the care approach.

Please note: My expertise does not extend to working with eating disorders, substance use/abuse, major trauma, acute suicidality, and domestic violence. These presentations require more specialised services for which I am happy to provide referral options.

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>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

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>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)

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>Dr Carla Marais

Family Chiropractor

Pre and Postnatal Specialist Care

Paediatrics Specialist Care

With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Carla is a chiropractor with a particular passion for helping people move, feel and live better.

Originally from South Africa, Carla built and ran a busy family-based chiropractic practice for more than a decade. Her work has developed a special focus in pregnancy, paediatric and family care, alongside treating a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns.

She has undertaken advanced international training in these areas and takes an evidence-informed, individualized approach to every patient. She has a particular interest in paediatric care and helping children develop strong, healthy bodies from the start — because the best outcome is to build healthy bodies before they need fixing.

Carla truly believes that good healthcare should be about more than treating a symptom. It should help you understand your body, feel confident in how you move, and give you practical tools to support your health in everyday life.

Outside the clinic, Carla enjoys open-water swimming, strength training, trail running, hiking, pilates and yoga, with a particular interest in the relationship between movement, nutrition and recovery. This complements her work with people who want to stay active, strong and capable — whether navigating pregnancy, recovering from injury, managing persistent pain, or simply continuing to do the things they love.

Her approach is centred around honest conversations, individualised care and long-term relationships with patients. The aim is for you to feel listened to, understood and actively involved in your own care.

Ultimately, the goal is simple: to help you build a body you trust and a life you can fully participate in.

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With over 10 years of experience in professional sports and a background in working with high-level athletes, Jack brings a movement-based approach to physiotherapy.

His expertise lie in musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, and guiding patients back to sport or their everyday activities with confidence and strength.

His post graduate qualifications in OMT, functional gait analysis and his experience in post-surgical rehabilitation, including ACL reconstruction and joint replacements, give him the edge to help patients regain mobility and strength and optimize their performance. Jack also has an interest in managing chronic pain, and focusses on tailoring evidence-based treatments to each individual’s unique needs.

Jack has a love for sports and spent almost a decade playing professional football, he is now a keen triathlete and enjoys all the outdoors and sporting activities that Cayman has to offer.

Jack is dedicated to empower his patients through education, innovative therapies, and personalized care plans to ensure long-term success in achieving their physical goals.

Whether you’re an athlete or seeking to improve your quality of life, Jack is here to support you every step of the way.

Qualifications:

BSc. Degree in Physiotherapy

Dry Needling

Rehabilitation Practitioner

OMT - Spinal manipulation

Diploma in Massage Therapy

Diploma in IASTM Functional Gait Analysis

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