Meet Our Team!
Hylan Elias
Founder & Managing Director
Hylan grew up in a health-focused household that shaped his lifelong appreciation for wellness and patient care. His father, an integrative physician of more than 45 years, and his mother, a dedicated yoga therapist, instilled in him the importance of compassionate, holistic healing. After witnessing his mother’s challenging recovery from an accident, Hylan was inspired to help others on their own healing journeys.
Before entering the healthcare field, Hylan, a University of Miami graduate, built a successful career in financial services, including at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, where he developed strong skills in process improvement and operational excellence. Today, he blends that analytical experience with his deep-rooted passion for health and wellness, bringing a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to Continuum Injury & Wellness Center.
Dr. Tad DeWald, M.D.
Medical Director
Interventional Pain & Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Dr. Tad DeWald, MD is a Board Certified Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and a leader in non-surgical orthopedic care, with 14+ years of experience in physical medicine.
Dr. DeWald, a double Board Certified MD, earned his medical degree from St. George’s University, completed his PM&R residency at Wayne State University (serving as Chief Resident), and went on to a Sports Medicine fellowship at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. After fellowship, he joined Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, where he helped evolve an almost exclusively surgical practice into an international destination for regenerative medicine.
Dr. DeWald is excited to serve as Medical Director at Continuum Injury & Wellness Center because the clinic’s integrated model aligns with his commitment to coordinated, evidence-based care—combining image-guided interventions with a clear rehabilitation pathway to help patients recover, restore function, and avoid unnecessary surgery. A member of the Orthobiologic Ethics Consortium, the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation, and The Orthobiologic Institute Networks, he is dedicated to advancing care with science, integrity, and innovation.
Dr. Kristal Perez, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Kristal Perez, D.C., is a bilingual chiropractor who delivers precise, evidence‑based care for spine, joint, and soft‑tissue conditions. Trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic–Florida, she blends targeted adjustments (including Diversified, Activator and Thompson techniques) with soft‑tissue therapy, rehab exercises, and clear patient education to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence. Her approach is compassionate, communicative, and tailored to each patient’s goals.
With extensive experience in both clinical care and clinic leadership, Dr. Perez treats acute injuries, chronic neck and back pain, and auto accident cases. She coordinates diagnostic imaging and specialist referrals and is well‑versed in EMS and ultrasound modalities, as well as Personal Injury Protection (PIP) documentation. Fluent in English and Spanish, she helps patients feel informed and supported from first visit to full recovery.
Dr. Robert Kornfeld, D.P.M.
Podiatrist, Functional/Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Robert Kornfeld is a functional medicine/regenerative medicine podiatrist specializing in chronic foot and ankle pain, sports medicine and traumatic foot and ankle injuries. He was the first podiatrist in the U.S to train in and practice both functional and regenerative medicine and has been at the forefront of these fields for 38 years.
Dr. Kornfeld is the Founder of The Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine, an institute that trains podiatrists in both functional medicine and regenerative medicine. He has lectured extensively around the country and has been published in many medical journals and publications. He is a member of a newly formed international group of regenerative medicine specialists who share knowledge, experience and research to improve the outcomes of regenerative medicine protocols.
His primary focus is on the non-surgical rehabilitation of his patients and to improve the health of each patient he treats through the functional medicine model.