As a long-term physiotherapist, Hannah Antony, creator and owner of HanPhysio, is on a mission to make injury recovery simple, accessible, and grounded in evidence—so more people can get back to the movement they love, with confidence and clarity.

Through her years working one-on-one with patients in both Canada and Australia, Hannah saw a gap in the way rehabilitation was delivered. Time and time again, she saw patients fall through the cracks once they left the clinic, with generic PDFs, one-size-fits-all rehab plans, and no clear path from pain to performance. She wanted to build something that offered deeper guidance, long-term structure, and easy access to high-quality rehab programs.

That’s what led her to create Ripple—a web-based app and educational platform that combines physiotherapist-designed programs with accessible mental and physical health tools. Her goal was clear: create a low-cost option for anyone looking to take control of their rehab.

With Movement, Hannah brought her vision to life—creating a digital space that reflects the care, structure, and adaptability she brings to every client. The result? A beautifully built app that meets people where they’re at—and helps them move forward.

Can you tell us about your practice, and the type of patients you typically work with?

My physiotherapy practice and philosophy revolves around rehab and programming, so I’ve always liked to build more comprehensive programs for patients. When I was a patient myself—and with many patients I’ve seen—what’s typically offered is just a couple of exercises. But that doesn’t really solve the problem of going from an acute injury all the way back to the activity someone wants to return to. There’s a really big gap in the middle.

That’s the space I like to work in—supporting patients through that in-between phase, whether they’re dealing with a new injury or something they’ve had for a while but haven’t been able to move past.

What led you to start exploring a digital solution? What problem or challenge were you having that led here?

The biggest thing for me was moving away from PDF programs and just linking out to videos—I wanted something much more user-friendly. And for that, an app was the answer.

"I had been recording videos and sending them to patients, trying to build more robust programs. So it was about moving from emails, PDFs, and Excel spreadsheets to a really easy, user-friendly app people could use right away."

How are you currently using the app with your patients?

Actually, when I was developing the app, it wasn’t specifically for my current patients. I was still doing a lot of one-on-one work and building those programs a bit differently. So, this really expanded the use cases for me. Instead of only supporting one-to-one patients, it gave me a way to offer programs to a wider audience. Whether it was transitioning someone from one-on-one into an app-based program or just reaching more people in general, it wasn’t limited to my existing patients. It was more about making things accessible to more people.

What results or impact have you seen so far? Whether that's clinical outcomes, patient engagement, or business growth.

I would definitely say it's improved engagement.

"I think most people would agree that following a PDF or email isn’t as easy as having an app right on your phone. The app still includes all the same videos, but it’s much more user-friendly, which definitely helps keep people on track—more so than a quick email program."

And in terms of business growth, it’s really added a different branch for me. Like I mentioned, it’s not necessarily tied to my one-on-one patients—it’s separate from that. But it’s helped with overall growth and allowed me to expand into different areas and reach a broader audience.

So, it’s added a new revenue stream or opportunity for your business?

Yes, exactly. It’s allowed me to do more of the programming that I enjoy—or with programs I’d created in the past, I can now offer them to anyone who wants to use the app, rather than limiting them to just one-on-one sessions.

Have you received any feedback directly from your clients or people using the app?

Some of the feedback I’ve received is about the programming itself. I like to include checkpoints throughout the programs—especially since it’s not a one-on-one setting—so users can decide whether they are ready to progress to the next stage. These checkpoints give them a bit more guidance and control over how they move through the program, depending on what they’re dealing with. That’s had very positive feedback, along with the videos.

"The app’s very easy to use—and since I’m in all the videos, it still feels like they’re interacting with me, rather than just watching a generic YouTube video."

Being able to upload them super easily from my own YouTube has been positive too.

Has Movement changed how you work or what you're able to offer to patients?

It’s definitely helped me reach a broader audience while still offering quality programs—building from acute injury through to mid-stage and later-stage rehab.

"It’s also allowed me to refer people to programs when one-on-one physio isn’t the right fit or they’re looking for another option, essentially acting as a middle ground. That’s definitely been useful in terms of other ways that I’ve been able to support people."

What advice would you give to another physio thinking about digitizing their practice or part of their practice?

At first, it seems like a very competitive space in terms of launching an app—a lot of people have apps these days. And for me, it wasn't just about adding to that space. It was more about how I could reach my patients or the audience I already had.

So that’s where I’d start. For me, it worked since I already had some in-person clients, some virtual patients I could transition to the app, and an audience on Instagram. That was the group I was already trying to reach out to. Having that in place from the beginning made me feel more confident about launching an app. But it definitely just gives you more avenues and more options in terms of how you want to practice.

"It’s definitely worth looking into for physios or trainers—anyone in that space."

How did you find the experience of building your app with Movement?

I found it pretty simple. I already had a bunch of videos made, or at least had ideas for them, so that part was easy—just using those YouTube links and adding them into Movement.

"The drag-and-drop setup reminded me of other programs I’ve used, like email builders and similar tools. It’s all built around blocks that you can move around, fill with your content, and adjust as needed."

Every time I build out a program, have someone use it—or even use it myself—I can go back and think, “Okay, that user experience wasn’t exactly what I wanted.” Then I can change it in two seconds, save it, and it’s ready to go. So the whole process has been really simple and easy to use for me.

Do you have any tips for someone approaching building an app and the design around it?

When you're first brainstorming, write out everything you want your user to go through—start from the very beginning. They click into the app, they see the homepage, they log in—then what happens next? And what happens after that?

"Once you’ve mapped that out, go and use apps yourself and don't just use them mindlessly. Actually look at what you're doing and what do you like or dislike about your app experience, and then how you can relate that to what you're going to build yourself."

It sounds super simple, but we don’t think about those details because we use apps all the time. Writing those steps out helps—like realizing how many buttons someone has to click, or how far they have to scroll. It can really improve usability.

I already had a bunch of programs I wanted to include, so that helped. But if you don’t yet, think about what sections you want, what your offerings are, and how you’re going to map that out for users. If you haven’t already thought through that part, then definitely write or map it out.

What does the future of HanPhysio and the Ripple app look like? Do you have any big plans for where you want to take it?

I’m continuing to slowly upload the programs that I know my audience is looking for—that’s really what it’s always been about for me. I didn’t build Ripple with a big plan that it would become everything for my business. In fact, that’s one of the reasons I chose Movement—it felt like a risk-free option. It gave me a platform to try something out and ask myself, ‘Do I enjoy doing this? Is this something my audience or my patients actually want?’ That was the first step.

Even now, I can work on it when I have time, and if life changes or gets busy, I can take a break and let it run in the background. There’s no pressure or risk, and that flexibility has been important.

Right now, I’ve got a backlog of programs I want to upload—some that have come from conversations in Instagram DMs or just ideas I’ve had based on what people are asking for. So it’s a slow build. And honestly, that’s been true of everything I’ve done—my Instagram, my videos, my programs.

"If even one person is using the app and getting something from it, that’s enough for me. That’s all I need it to do."

What surprised you most about using Movement?

The flexibility in the options that I have with the app. I hadn't made one before and I haven't used other personal training apps. It was surprising that I could have the amount of flexibility that Movement offers, and that Movement just keeps growing with all the new product features that keep rolling out. It becomes more customizable but with the same commitment for me.

Whether it’s a runner managing chronic knee pain or a post-op athlete rebuilding strength, Ripple gives people the tools to take charge of their recovery—on their own terms. For Hannah, it’s not just about exercises; it’s about empowering individuals with the knowledge and confidence to return to movement feeling stronger, safer, and more supported than ever. And with Movement as her platform, she’s created something that reflects her philosophy as a physio: evidence-based, user-friendly, and built to last.

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Check out the Ripple app or find Hannah on Instagram.

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