The inspiration behind Women’s Arc Physiotherapy comes from founder Valerie’s desire to create the kind of physical therapy clinic she herself needed but could not find. From mismanaged injuries as a young athlete to medical gaslighting as a new mom, Valerie has experienced firsthand how the healthcare system often fails women – especially when they need it most. These lived experiences have shaped her professional passion. As a competitive figure skater, overuse injuries caused lasting pain and ultimately shifted the trajectory of her career. She went on to lead original research on injury prevention in figure skaters. When she entered motherhood, even with a decade of advanced training, Valerie felt completely unprepared for the realities of postpartum recovery. Her journey through overcoming perineal tearing complications, birth trauma, miscarriages, postpartum depletion, and an autoimmune diagnosis gave her the wisdom that now fuels her practice. Through advanced training in pelvic floor therapy alongside her background in orthopedic care, Valerie offers women an integrative approach to healing – one that addresses the whole person and honors the full arc of a woman’s journey.