02/03/2026
✨ 2026 feels like a milestone worth celebrating. ✨
This year marks 10 years of Functional Therapy Inc.—and I also turn 50. In 2025, I celebrated 25 years as a physical therapist after graduating from the University of Alberta, and reflecting back feels both grounding and surreal.
I started Functional Therapy as a solo private consultant, working in schools, family homes, and communities—while raising three kids and learning (as I went) how to build a business rooted in connection, collaboration, and family-centred care. Many of those early years were full, challenging, and a bit of a blur.
Growth didn’t happen alone. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside talented clinicians, educators, leaders, and mentors who helped shape what Functional is today.
Now, with an amazing team of 28 employees and 20+ subcontractors, we’re continuing to grow, learn, and evolve—always guided by our values and our commitment to children, families, and communities.
So grateful for the journey, the people, and what’s ahead in 2026 ✈️
—Melanie