Скачать или смотреть 20 - Vince Cunanan on Clinic Ownership, Leadership, and the Future of Physio in BC

In this episode of The Health of Business, Danielle sits down with Vince Cunanan, physiotherapist, new clinic owner in Kelowna, outgoing President of PABC, and advocate for mental health.

Vince shares his 25-year journey from Saskatoon to Kelowna, his rapid early clinical development, and over two decades of professional volunteer leadership. He opens up about:

Taking over an established clinic after a succession plan fell through
The emotional reality of leaving a team you love
What it actually feels like to step into ownership
Why systems and process matter more than people think
Organic growth without spending on marketing
Burnout in physiotherapy and the importance of life outside clinic walls
The evolving role of PABC and what members need to understand about HPOA
Why physiotherapists must stand tall and value their education
Vince speaks candidly about leadership, vulnerability, and why a healthy business is one rooted in love.

If you are a clinic owner, aspiring owner, or simply navigating your own career path in physiotherapy, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Learn more about Vince's clinic: https://www.vinnyandassociatesphysio....

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome + Vince’s 25-year journey into physiotherapy
03:00 – Moving from Saskatchewan to Kelowna
06:00 – The decision to open a clinic
09:00 – Taking over an existing practice and rebranding
12:00 – Early operational challenges and learning curves
17:30 – Emotional challenges of leaving a previous clinic
20:00 – Real estate realities in Kelowna
22:00 – Direct billing, insurers, and administrative hurdles
23:30 – Growing organically without marketing
26:00 – Leadership philosophy and service
31:00 – Mental health advocacy and burnout
35:00 – The Kelowna business landscape
42:00 – Why Vince joined PABC
45:00 – Diagnostic imaging, scope, and advocacy
52:00 – Public physio roles and top-of-scope practice
56:00 – How members can get involved with PABC
1:05:00 – Legacy, systems, and succession planning
1:10:00 – Wearing multiple hats and avoiding burnout
1:12:00 – What makes a healthy business

Keywords:
Physiotherapy leadership
Clinic ownership BC
Kelowna physiotherapy
PABC
Health Professions and Occupations Act
Diagnostic imaging physiotherapy
Physio burnout
Men’s mental health
Healthcare entrepreneurship
Private practice physiotherapy
Physiotherapy advocacy
Business of physio
Physiotherapy career paths
Canadian physiotherapy