Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health & wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Renée LeBlanc, Owner of Moveo Sports and Manual Physiotherapy, located in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We have been offering quality patient-centered physiotherapy services to the Orléans and Ottawa communities since 2015.

Our practice welcomes everyone from young to wise, high-performance to leisure athletes, and people with acute to chronic injuries. Our space offers private treatment rooms and a spacious area designated for exercise prescriptions.

We genuinely feel like the space we created reflects our vision for our community.

Tell us about yourself

I knew I wanted to work with people and be an entrepreneur from an early age. Becoming a physiotherapist was a stepping stone in achieving this goal. After being a patient myself in physiotherapy many years ago and working in different clinics, I envisioned a welcoming, vibrant, and fun space! I can confidently say that we have achieved this at Moveo!

I am motivated daily by the thought that we are creating change in people's lives. It is an absolute privilege to help people. We meet individuals eager to return to their sport of choice or someone who has been living with chronic pain and has found minimal relief with different types of intervention.

We have the ability to find the source of their problem, educate them, and most importantly, treat them. The thought of helping people and changing their experience around pain is such a valuable and rewarding job.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is seeing our business grow, both with patients and also within our staff. Seeing patients return for subsequent injuries or simply seeing someone because they were referred to us by a friend or family member are all indications that we are delivering the services we were hoping to offer.

We have also been fortunate to have exceptional physiotherapists, volunteers, and students wanting to complete their clinical placement with us. Sharing our knowledge and learning from the team within has been a great experience, and patients appreciate having this kind of dynamic in the clinic.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

I believe that work-life balance is something that we must create and work hard to maintain. I have become a mother to two children after opening the business. My biggest challenge was to step back and take time away from the office and, consequently, from my patients.

When you are passionate about your job, creating that space between work and home is difficult. Fortunately, Moveo Sports and Manual Physiotherapy has a great team that has allowed me to balance my act at home and the office.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Choose your team wisely. Find people who are as passionate as you and also share your vision. This will create a space where passion resonates, and clients and patients will recognize it.
  2. Adaptability is vital, and embracing change is essential. Owning a business comes with many unexpected changes and curve balls! Challenging times are an opportunity for growth as an organization and individuals.
  3. Build resources and connections! I have a great support system outside and inside the business. I find this to be important when needing some feedback or guidance. Maintaining these relationships and connecting with people in the community is also essential.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Entrepreneurs are an essential part of our communities. Truthfully, business owners are your neighbors and pour their time, energy, and passion into their businesses.

Now more than ever, it is essential to support locals and truly support one another. I think that if you have a passion, you can accomplish anything, and you have the community to support you!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://moveophysio.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moveophysio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moveophysio/

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