About Me

Elena Vola

Ergotherapeutin

My name is Elena Vola and I am an Ergotherapeutin specialized in pediatrics and hand therapy.

I was born in Piedmont, Italy, and after graduating in Ergotherapie from the University of Pavia, in 2011 I chose to move to Switzerland to deepen my work in the pediatric field.

In Ticino I had the opportunity to take part in a research project that led me to specialize in the treatment of children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and behavioral challenges. It was an intense and formative experience: working in the field, engaging with scientific studies, and experimenting with different approaches enriched me both professionally and personally.

When that phase came to an end, a new path opened for me: further specialization in hand therapy and upper-limb rehabilitation. For several years I decided to dedicate myself fully to this field and discovered an unexpected passion. During that period, alongside clinical experience, I completed the training required to be admitted to the specialization program and in 2019 I obtained the title of certified hand therapist at the ZHAW in Winterthur.

In 2018 I moved to Chur, where I still live today. There I began working as a hand therapist at Ergotherapie am Kornplatz, and in 2023, alongside that work, I chose to begin my activity as an independent Ergotherapeutin at the Tivoli practice. It was a natural step, driven by the desire to return to working with children in a welcoming and specialized space and to bring together the experience gained through research, clinical work, and continuing education.

Today I work entirely independently and carry forward both of my areas of specialization – upper limb rehabilitation and pediatrics – with passion, balance, and dedication, supporting children, families, and adults through personalized and deeply human therapeutic journeys.