Elzke graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2011 ad has more than 10 years’ 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 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 Elevation 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 integration of Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates to deliver effective, evidence-based treatments.
Qualifications
- 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)