Active Living Physiotherapy began in Oyster River at The Bridge Medical, where Sophia started as a solo practitioner with a single treatment room. In these early days ALP started to earn the trust and respect of local physicians by demonstrating the value and effectiveness of physiotherapy, patient by patient.
The clinic’s rapid growth led to its expansion in 2015 to the current location in Willow Point’s Larwood area, featuring a stunning ocean view and a fully equipped 500+ sq ft gym. At this new location, Active Living Physiotherapy introduced group exercise classes to inspire everyone to stay active. The team also expanded, welcoming a talented group of like-minded, highly skilled Physiotherapists and Kinesiologists. We contribute to our profession by offering Physiotherapy resident students valuable learning opportunities through placements. Our reputation within the medical community continues to thrive, and we are proud to collaborate with and earn the trust of numerous health professionals, including local orthopaedic surgeons and physicians.
Keeping our community active since 2012!
Our story and how we roll...
Active Living Physiotherapy was established in 2012 by Owner and Physiotherapist Sophia Sauter. Sophia had the vision of bringing the one-on-one Physiotherapy model of care to Campbell River (bye-bye "factory style" physio!). Having owned a clinic in North Van and working for nearly 10 years, she realized people needed to be heard, understood, wanted a plan with milestones to get better, and most people needed to know how to move (or move more!). Active Living was created because Sophia believes in the many benefits of active living and wanted to inspire and help her community!
In 2024, recognizing the challenges in accessing timely care for urgent or acute injuries, Active Living Physiotherapy expanded to a new location, sharing space with local orthopaedic surgeons. This collaborative setup allows us to focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and early management of musculoskeletal injuries. Our aim is to keep people out of the ER, reduce reliance on pain medications, and prevent injuries from becoming chronic, addressing a critical need in our healthcare system.
Since 2012, Active Living Physiotherapy remains proud to be the "go-to" owner-operated, friendly clinic in town. Even as we’ve grown, we’ve stayed true to our roots, maintaining the welcoming, small-clinic feel where everyone is important, and we take the time to get to know you. Our fantastic team of caring, skilled, and dedicated therapists and administrators is committed to providing exceptional care. We love contributing to the health and wellness of our community and lead by example, staying active and practicing what we preach. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by the medical community and the many referrals we receive from our clients and partners. Your support inspires us to continue delivering the best in physiotherapy care.
