
A safe nest for exploration,
confidence building, and growth.
Our Story
Our clinic was inspired by the idea of a strong elm tree sheltering a nest; an environment where little birds feel secure enough to explore, try, and grow.
At Wonder Elm, we believe every child carries a natural sense of curiosity, wonder, and potential. Like young birds learning to fly, children grow new skills step by step when they are supported in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our Core Values
Integrity
We Lead with
Honesty
We do what’s right, even when it’s hard, building trust so every child and family feels safe and valued.
Transparency
We Share
Openly
We communicate with kindness and clarity, making sure families always know what we’re doing and why.
Collaboration
We Grow
Together
We believe the best progress happens as a team: children, families, and therapists learning and celebrating side by side.
Excellence
We Reach for
Our Best
We stay curious, creative, and committed to giving each child the care and opportunities they deserve.
Our Mission
Supporting children’s development through evidence-informed, relationship-centred care, while actively guiding and supporting the families who walk beside them.
Our mission is to help each child hatch new skills, build confidence, find their wings, and soar. At Wonder Elm, we are a nurturing nest where children and families feel safe, understood, and supported. Through compassionate care and a commitment to excellence, we guide every step of growth, from the first flutter to full flight.
Our Vision
To become a trusted haven where children and families experience growth rooted in safety, dignity, and collaboration, and where therapy feels less like correction and more like becoming.
Our Vision is to redefine paediatric therapy as a space that nurtures the whole ecosystem of the child, not just the child alone.
Our Team
Our interdisciplinary team of experienced clinicians brings specialized training in paediatric development, working collaboratively across Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Parent Counselling to support the whole child.
Through ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice, our therapists remain dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care for every family we meet.

Elias Salame, OT Reg.(Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
With over 20 years of experience in Toronto and abroad, Elias is a published author and an accomplished Occupational Therapist with a master’s degree in Neuropsychology, along with certifications in Paediatric Feeding and Swallowing, Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California, and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) from Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, MA. He specializes in paediatric neurology across hospitals, clinics, schools, and organizations, with an outstanding record of success in creating, developing, and promoting improvements to children’s physical strength, and unlocking abilities to enhance their life at home and in school. Elias is also a published researcher in the field of autism, having served as principal investigator on a study exploring the link between screen time exposure and autism severity, and as a contributor to a cross-cultural validation study of an early autism screening tool. He has served as the OT Clinical Lead and Mentor at several institutions, and speaks English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese. He has partnered to co-create Wonder Elm Paediatric Therapy Clinic, a space of support, care, and growth for children with neurological, developmental, behavioural, and emotional challenges, and a welcoming haven for their families and caregivers who often are overwhelmed by the complexities of raising, caring, and advocating for a neurodiverse child.

Elina Nezon, PT, PhD(c)
Physiotherapist
Elina is a paediatric physiotherapist dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential through play‑based, evidence‑informed care. She completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and is currently a PhD Candidate at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute with a specialization in Neurosciences. She also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto, in the Department of Physical Therapy. Elina has worked in private clinics, home care, and paediatric hospital settings, bringing a well‑rounded and compassionate approach to every family she supports. She has specialized training in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for neurorehabilitation and in Infant Bodywork for mobility and developmental support, as well as early movement patterns. She supports children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, and motor challenges, helping them build strength, confidence, independence, and participation in everyday activities. Fluent in English and Russian, Elina is passionate about helping children reach their full potential through thoughtful, tailored, and family‑centered care.

Nikki Warren, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nikki is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked across both school and clinic settings, supporting children and families with a wide range of communication needs. She works with children of all ages and has a particular passion for early intervention, using evidence-based approaches to help toddlers and young children build strong foundations in language development and speech sound production. Her additional training includes augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early literacy development, and evidence-informed approaches to supporting fluency and stuttering. Nikki takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach to care, recognizing and celebrating each child's unique strengths, interests, and ways of communicating. Her sessions are playful, engaging, and child-led, creating a relaxed environment where children feel comfortable exploring, connecting, and developing new skills. She believes that meaningful progress happens when children feel understood, empowered, and free to learn in ways that are authentic to them. Outside of the clinic, Nikki enjoys spending time on the lake on a paddleboard and exploring Ontario's provincial parks. The most rewarding part of her work is building meaningful relationships with the children and families she works with and celebrating the moments, big and small, that help children grow in confidence and communication.

Tina Krzyzik​
Parent Counsellor & Coach​
With more than 30 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families, Tina offers parent coaching that is compassionate, practical, and grounded in a deep understanding of child development, behaviour, and family relationships. She helps parents better understand their children’s needs while building confidence, clarity, and connection within the family. Tina holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Social Relations from the University of Guelph and is certified in Play Therapy. She is also fluent in Spanish, allowing her to support Spanish-speaking families in a meaningful and accessible way. Throughout her career, Tina has worked across school systems, private practice, and community settings, providing individual and group support, developing behaviour and social skills programs, and collaborating closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. She brings extensive experience supporting parents of neurodiverse children, helping caregivers recognize their child’s strengths, understand challenges, and respond with effective, relationship-based strategies. Tina supports families navigating emotional regulation, challenging behaviour, anxiety, social difficulties, grief, family transitions, school-related concerns, neurodiversity, and parent-child communication. Her approach is warm, thoughtful, and non-judgmental, with a focus on practical tools that parents can use at home to create greater calm, consistency, and connection. As a parent and grandparent herself, Tina brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to her work. Outside of her practice, she enjoys hiking, yoga, travelling, and reading.
What Makes Us Different
Families choose Wonder Elm because we provide






