Elke Scholz, MA, EXAT,  is a well known author/artist and an Expressive Arts Therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy. She is a member in good standing with O.A.C.C.P.P. (Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists) and  I.E.A.T.A. ( International Expressive Arts Therapy Association).   She holds a post graduate diploma in Expressive Arts with Fleming College and a Diploma as an Expressive Arts Therapist from private College ISIS Canada. She has logged over 3,000 hours in therapy work.

Elke has been helping people since 1980. Her calm approach invites a comfortable space for people to try new things. One her favourite words is ‘curiousity’  For her, it denotes freshness, newness, playfulness, discovery and invitation.

Some of Elke's interests are in attachment, trauma, loss and recovery using Expressive Arts. Part of her current work involves young people and Hospice, and focusing on building strengths. Her acute awareness and high sensitivity are a tremendous asset for her clients and make her unique in her field.

Elke has had her work and articles published in over twelve national magazines and books, along with her book, "Loving Your Life". She has spent 30 years painting, art coaching and managing her successful art studio in Canada. Elke has won many awards and recognition for her paintings. Her paintings give a sense of calm and joy to the beholder.  She now lives in Bracebridge, Ontario with her family. 

As an Expressive Arts Therapist, her goal is to help people enhance their lives and build their resilience by empowering them with their innate creativity.