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 in 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