Founding Story
This is the founding story of FreeForm Physio. It shares the experiences, values, and decisions that shaped how the clinic began and why it exists today. At its core, FreeForm was created to offer care that is movement-driven, person-centred, and supported by current evidence and best practice.
Why Physiotherapy?
My path into physiotherapy began when I was 16 years old. As a teenager, I loved science but had no clear sense of what career I wanted to pursue. At the same time, I was playing competitive basketball, which meant everything to me. One game, I was tripped on a lay-up and landed awkwardly. I knew immediately something was wrong. My ankle was stuck at an unnatural angle, and I could not get up. I was rushed to the hospital, diagnosed with a dislocated ankle, placed in a plaster cast for six weeks, and then a walking boot for another four. My season was over.
That experience introduced me to physiotherapy for the very first time, and for that I am always grateful. I actually enjoyed the rehabilitation process. I loved learning how the body healed, how physiotherapy helps restore movement and confidence, and how much influence I had in my own recovery. I stayed on with my physiotherapist even after my treatment ended, simply because I wanted to keep learning. That spark never left. It eventually guided me toward physiotherapy school and shaped the clinician I would become.
Why FreeForm?
FreeForm began long before it had a name. After working in many different clinics, each with their own strengths and personalities, I found myself wanting something that didn’t exist. I was grateful for the experiences, but I was never fully satisfied with the aesthetics of the spaces, the team culture, the management styles, or the rigidity of schedules. I wanted more flexibility in how I practiced, more autonomy in how I supported patients, and a space where I could treat the kinds of people and conditions that genuinely fulfilled me. I wanted a clinic where quality mattered more than volume, where creativity and meaningful movement were central to care, for both myself and for any future team.
There wasn’t one defining moment that pushed me to create my own practice, just a steady accumulation of experiences that made it increasingly clear. During the pandemic, like many people, I found myself reflecting on what I wanted my life to feel like. My love for the city had faded; what I valued now was community, nature, and simplicity. I wanted to live in a smaller town, spend more time outdoors, and work in a way that reflected the kind of physiotherapist I had become.
Around that time, I completed my Clinical Pilates training, and everything shifted. Pilates changed the way I assess movement, understand the body, and guide people through rehabilitation. It reaffirmed what I already knew: physiotherapy should feel like wellness, not a rushed appointment or a checklist of passive techniques, but an engaging, fun, empowering experience where clients learn about their bodies and feel confident navigating their recovery.
The name “FreeForm” came to me unexpectedly during a bus ride home from work, and it stayed with me. I loved it immediately. It felt like freedom, movement, and possibility. To me, movement is freedom, and when you can move fluidly, comfortably, and without rigidity or pain, you can fully participate in the activities that matter to you.
FreeForm embodies that belief. It is open, uplifting, modern, and grounded in movement. A place where physiotherapy doesn’t feel clinical or intimidating, but engaging, compassionate, and meaningful. A place where people feel seen, supported, and empowered from the moment they walk in.
Why Hope, BC?
Choosing Hope as the home for FreeForm was intentional. We wanted to put down roots in a place that felt community-driven, supportive, and connected. Hope offered all of that: a small town where people lift each other up, where healthcare providers collaborate, and where access to the outdoors is part of daily life.
I grew up in a small community, and I understand the value of contributing not just to individual patients but to the town as a whole. I want FreeForm to help expand access to physiotherapy, support multidisciplinary collaboration, and create a space where people feel genuinely cared for and understood.
The FreeForm Vision
Long-term, my goal for FreeForm is to grow a small team of like-minded practitioners who value time over volume, who prioritize quality of care, and who believe in the power of movement to change lives. I want to improve physiotherapy access in Hope, reduce wait times, and contribute to a healthier, more active community.
FreeForm is a place where you matter, where care is fun, whole-person centred, movement-driven, and designed to help you move freely in your life.