Active Solutions Health + Sport

What Active Solutions Health + Sport does

Active Solutions Health + Sport is a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic headquartered in Ladysmith, British Columbia, operating two physical locations within the town. The clinic employs 16 practitioners across five clinical disciplines — physiotherapy, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, and kinesiology — and offers more than 21 specialized services, ranging from pelvic floor physiotherapy, prenatal and postpartum care, custom orthotics, IV therapy, and shockwave therapy to sport-injury rehabilitation. The clinic also runs three structured cohort-based programs: GLA:D Canada (an evidence-based osteoarthritis program), Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Take Heart & Breathe Well, the latter delivered in partnership with Island Health, the YM-YWCA of Greater Victoria, and Inter-Municipal Recreation Centres. An additional affiliation with Alpine Canada provides visibility at the national sport-medicine level.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer fee-for-service model, with patients paying out of pocket and seeking partial reimbursement through extended health benefit plans. Booking is handled through JaneApp, and demand generation relies on community-based marketing channels including the clinic's website, blog, newsletter, social media, and local SEO. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, co-owned by Rich Huggins, Dr. Chad Arsenault, and Dr. Sara Burtinsky, with no external funding disclosed. Customer concentration is dispersed across a long-tail of individual patients, with no enterprise or institutional anchor customers; however, the catchment is geographically concentrated in Ladysmith and its surrounding area. The operating model is fundamentally a local clinical services business, with expansion to date achieved through additional disciplines, programs, and a second clinic site rather than through geographic rollout.

Name

Active Solutions Health + Sport

Legal name

Active Solutions Health + Sport

Website

https://activesolutionshealth.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Active Solutions Health + Sport is a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic in Ladysmith, BC operating two locations with 16 practitioners across physiotherapy, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, and kinesiology, serving local residents, recreational athletes, and program participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-disciplinary Healthcare Clinic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Chiropractors (62131), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Sports Chiropractic & Performance Care (HSADALAB), Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO), Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

Keywords

• Multi-disciplinary healthcare
• Physiotherapy services
• Chiropractic care
• Registered massage therapy
• Exercise rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ladysmith

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Service Fees: Fee-for-service healthcare appointments covered by extended health benefits. Patients pay for services which are typically reimbursed through their extended health insurance plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Active Solutions Health + Sport is a private multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic in Ladysmith, British Columbia offering five integrated core disciplines—physiotherapy, chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, registered massage therapy, and kinesiology/exercise physiology—delivered by 16 practitioners across two physical clinic locations. Services are supplemented by 21+ specialized therapies (including pelvic floor physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, IMS, acupuncture, and IV/IM therapy) and three structured evidence-based programs (GLA:D Canada osteoarthritis, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Take Heart & Breathe Well cardiorespiratory program).

Product overview

Active Solutions Health + Sport is a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic offering a unified platform of integrated health services. The core offerings include five primary service disciplines (Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine, Registered Massage Therapy, and Kinesiology + Exercise Physiology) supported by 21+ specialized and supplementary services such as Shockwave Therapy, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and IV Therapy. The clinic also operates three structured exercise and rehabilitation programs (GLA:D Canada, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Take Heart & Breathe Well). Services are delivered by 16 practitioners across two locations in Ladysmith, BC, emphasizing a collaborative, patient-centered approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physiotherapy Core physiotherapy service including assessment, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and post-operative recovery. Delivered by registered physiotherapists across both Ladysmith locations.
• Chiropractic Care Chiropractic services including spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and treatment for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Delivered by clinic Owner/Director chiropractors and Clinical Lead Dr. Kaylee Peters.
• Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic healthcare services focusing on natural therapies, prevention, nutrition, herbal medicine, and holistic treatment approaches, with specialized offerings for women's healthcare and IV/IM nutrient therapy.
• Registered Massage Therapy Registered massage therapy services for relaxation, pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and overall wellness, including specialty perinatal massage therapy for pregnant, labouring, and postpartum patients.
• Kinesiology + Exercise Physiology Kinesiology and exercise physiology services providing exercise prescription, rehabilitation, fitness assessment, and functional movement analysis, including CSEP-PATH assessments, ICBC kinesiology services, exercise therapy for cancer patients, and chronic condition management.
• GLA:D Canada Program Evidence-based 7-8 week exercise and education program for individuals with knee and hip osteoarthritis, focusing on movement control and strength. Cohort capped at 8 participants per group (split into two groups of 4+), running 3-4 times per year, with research showing reduced pain, fewer sick leave occurrences, diminished reliance on pain medications, and potential delays or prevention of surgical intervention.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Individualized 1-on-1 cardiac rehabilitation program focusing on healthy lifestyle habits for patients with heart conditions. Initial assessment $80, subsequent private session $40, delivered by Kinesiologist + Clinical Exercise Physiologist Jane Nettleton.
• Take Heart & Breathe Well Program 12-week cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program for individuals with heart/lung conditions, hypertension, and prevention. Developed in partnership with Island Health and following community exercise program guidelines. Includes an initial assessment ($80) plus a 12-week group package ($460 covering 23 sessions).
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Specialized physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal/postpartum care, and pelvic organ prolapse. Delivered by Registered Physiotherapist + Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Natalie Sagle using a trauma-informed approach.
• Shockwave Therapy Non-invasive shockwave therapy using high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing, promote blood circulation, and reduce inflammation for musculoskeletal conditions. Documented clinical improvement rates of 77-91% depending on condition treated. Delivered by Chiropractor Dr. Joel Ryan and physiotherapist Natalie Sagle.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialized physiotherapy for vestibular system disorders, dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems. Delivered by vestibular rehabilitation-certified practitioners including Clinic Owner/Director Rich Huggins.
• Naturopathic Women's Healthcare Specialized naturopathic services for women's health including hormonal imbalances, reproductive health, menopause, fertility, and prenatal/postpartum care. Delivered by Naturopathic Physician Dr. Courtenay Boer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77-91% clinical improvement rates with shockwave therapy depending on condition treated
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2018Rich Huggins has worked as sport physiotherapist with Alpine Canada Women's Slalom Team since approximately 2017, including multiple World Cup assignments and travel to Norway, Sweden, and Finland for team support.
• Island HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTake Heart & Breathe Well Program was developed in partnership with Island Health, a regional health authority. The program follows Island Health guidelines and is physician-approved and health professional supervised as a community exercise program.
• Inter-Municipal Recreation Centres (South Island)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the Take Heart & Breathe Well cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program with Inter-Municipal Recreation centres in the South Island region, following community exercise program guidelines.
• YM-YWCA of Greater VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YM-YWCA of Greater Victoria in developing the Take Heart & Breathe Well Program, a physician-approved cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program.
• Sherbourne Health Center (Toronto)minorOthersDr. Chad Arsenault and Dr. Sara Burtinsky completed clinical externships at Sherbourne Health Center in Toronto, which is committed to helping underserved populations including newcomers, people experiencing homelessness, and 2SLGBTQ community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Propel Active Health & Fitness: BC-based integrated clinic combining physiotherapy, chiropractic, kinesiology, and fitness services under one roof. Similar multi-disciplinary service model and regional footprint targeting active and rehabilitation populations.
• Lifemark Health Group: Canada's largest network of physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics with multi-disciplinary service offerings. Closely comparable in service mix and Canadian fee-for-service reimbursement model; represents the scaled national version of the multi-disciplinary clinic concept.
• CBI Health: One of Canada's largest multi-disciplinary healthcare networks offering physiotherapy, chiropractic, and rehabilitation services across the country. Operates as a scaled analog to Active Solutions' multi-disciplinary model, competing for the same fee-for-service and insurance-funded patient base.
• Athlete Care: Multi-location sports medicine and rehabilitation clinic in Ontario offering physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and sports-specific rehab. Directly comparable in target market (active/athlete populations), service mix, and clinician-led delivery model.
• Restore Physiotherapy: BC-based multi-disciplinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic offering evidence-based programs and specialized services comparable to Active Solutions' GLA:D, cardiac rehab, and specialty therapy offerings. Similar size and practitioner-led structure.
• Back in Motion Health & Performance: Multi-disciplinary rehab and performance clinic in Western Canada offering physiotherapy, chiropractic, kinesiology, and exercise therapy. Comparable in practitioner mix, BC/regional orientation, and emphasis on integrated rehab services.

Broad incumbents

• ATI Physical Therapy: Large US-based physical therapy and rehabilitation chain offering outpatient PT, sports rehab, and specialty services. Operates as a scaled multi-site platform that competes for similar rehabilitation patient demand, providing a public-market reference for clinic consolidation economics.
• Cleveland Clinic Canada: Toronto-based branch of Cleveland Clinic offering multi-specialty health services including sports medicine and rehabilitation. A broader incumbent with significantly greater resources, but operates in the same multi-disciplinary ambulatory care category at a higher price/positioning tier.

Others

• YMCA of Greater Vancouver (and BC/Y Canada network): Operates community-based chronic disease and rehabilitation programs (cardiac rehab, chronic condition management) that directly intersect with Active Solutions' Take Heart & Breathe Well and cardiac rehabilitation offerings. Functions as both a partner and adjacent competitor for community rehab programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/activesolutionshealthsport
• Instagraminstagram.com/activesolutionshealthsport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/active-solutions-health-sport

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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