Expert clinicians. One shared philosophy of care.

Every member of our team shares a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-informed rehabilitation that puts people first.

We combine hands-on physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, rehabilitation exercise, and compassionate guidance to help you move with confidence—whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, preparing for motherhood, or simply wanting to stay active for life.

Clinical Leadership

Experienced clinicians dedicated to helping you move with confidence.

Sally Lygo, physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Larch House Physio & Movement in Stittsville.

Sally Lygo

Clinical Director & Physiotherapist

Sally brings more than 20 years of physiotherapy experience across military healthcare, sports rehabilitation, orthopaedics, trauma, and complex musculoskeletal care. She has worked with everyone from elite athletes and military personnel to active adults, older adults, and people recovering from surgery.

Her approach begins with listening and understanding what matters most to each person. Sally combines evidence-informed physiotherapy with practical, individualized care to help clients recover, build confidence, and return to the activities that matter to them.

As Larch House’s Clinical Director, Sally also leads our clinical team in providing thoughtful, collaborative, and high-quality care.

Portrait of Aline Marques de Castro, Rehab Pilates Instructor and Clinic Coordinator at Larch House Physio & Movement in Ottawa.

Aline de Castro

Rehab Pilates Lead

Aline brings more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals living with chronic pain and over a decade of experience using Pilates to support women’s health, movement, strength, and confidence.

Having worked in both Brazil and Canada, her approach is also shaped by her own experience with spinal surgery, giving her a personal appreciation for the patience and compassion that recovery can require.

As Larch House’s Rehab Pilates Lead and Physiotherapy Assistant, Aline helps clients reconnect with movement in ways that feel safe, approachable, and empowering. Her goal is simple: to help people build strength, confidence, and greater trust in their bodies.

Freya Moosbrugger, personal trainer and physiotherapy team member at Larch House Physio & Movement in Stittsville.
Freya Moosbrugger, personal trainer and physiotherapy team member at Larch House Physio & Movement in Stittsville.

Freya Moosbrugger

Community Programs & Marketing Coordinator

Freya brings eight years of experience in health and fitness, spanning group coaching, personal training and workshops across Canada. A former professional athlete who competed individually at the 2022 CrossFit Games, she brings an athlete’s discipline together with a warm, approachable perspective on movement. At Larch House, Freya coordinates community programs, events and marketing initiatives that help us connect with people beyond the clinic. She is currently pursuing a degree in Event, Sport & Entertainment Management at Algonquin College.

Senior Clinical Associate

Experienced clinicians who bring specialized expertise, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to thoughtful, patient-centred care.

Sophia Park McKenna, Senior Physiotherapist at Larch House Physio & Movement in Stittsville and Kanata, Ontario.

Sophia Park McKenna

Senior Physiotherapist

Sophia brings more than 20 years of experience in physiotherapy and athletic training across South Korea, the United States, and Canada. Her background spans sports medicine, orthopaedic rehabilitation, pain management, neurological care, and Clinical Pilates.

Her approach combines thoughtful assessment and active listening with evidence-informed, individualized care. She has a special interest in women’s health, spine and orthopaedic rehabilitation, and working with dancers, adolescents, and individuals during the prenatal and postpartum stages of life.

Sophia integrates manual therapy, dry needling, Clinical Pilates, and therapeutic exercise to help clients build strength, resilience, and confidence in movement.

Growing Thoughtfully

We’re thoughtfully building a collaborative team of clinicians who value curiosity, kindness, and exceptional care.

Whether you’re an experienced clinician or just beginning your journey, we’d love to hear from people who believe care should feel personal.

Interested in growing with us?

careers@larchphysio.ca

Two clinicians collaborating in a rehabilitation setting, representing the supportive and thoughtful culture of the Larch House team.

A Welcome From Your Host

Larch House was born from a time when I found myself on the other side of healthcare.

As a software engineer, a mother of two, and someone who has navigated injury, surgery, pain, and recovery, I began asking a simple question: What would healthcare look like if it were designed around how people actually want to be cared for?

I imagined a place where you are known as a person, not just a diagnosis. Where clinical excellence and human connection matter equally. Where recovery doesn’t end when the pain gets better, but continues as you rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in your body.

Larch House is our attempt to create that place.

The larch tree represents resilience — the ability to adapt, endure change, and grow again. Those values are at the heart of everything we do.

Move with confidence. Move for life.

— Chao
Host, Larch House