OUR TEAM

Our Team

Ms. Elise


MS, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Elise received her Masters of Occupational Therapy at SUNY Downstate in New York City where she is from. She spent 6 years living in Nicaragua to surf and work with children - both as a surf instructor and a school teacher. A deep-rooted love of play and movement brought her to pediatric occupational therapy. Elise’s passion for working with kids in the water and her dream of bringing OT to surf therapy led her naturally to aquatic therapy, and she loves working in the therapy pool. She came to Oahu as a school-based OT working on the west side, and is committed to being of service to her community.

Masters in Occupational Therapy 

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY


Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bennington College, VT

Fun Facts!

What is your favorite childhood smell?

Christmas trees - everyone can be so kind and loving during the holidays!

Which Hogwarts House would you be sorted into?

Gryffindor with the other daredevils, or maybe Hufflepuff with all the loyal and hardworking softies

What is your secret talent?

Catching popcorn in my mouth and juggling

What is your favorite quote from an animated/childrens' movie?

“Just keep swimming...” - Dory (Sometimes I catch myself saying this out loud when I’m paddling out to waves!)

Certifications and Trainings

Favorite part of being a pediatric therapist

Helping others through the joy of play

Places Lived

New Jersey > Brooklyn, NYC > Nicaragua

Hobbies and Interests

Surfing, weightlifting, swimming, skateboarding, yoga, meditation, free diving

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