Author: Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre

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Physiotherapy, movement, and getting outside with Jamie Kavanagh

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre April 11, 2025

I’m originally from Ontario, but my boyfriend and I moved here from Calgary at the end of November 2024. We…

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Why do we get dizzy?

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 25, 2025

Many people in their lifetime experience a sudden feeling of dizziness, be it head spinning, light-headedness, a floating sensation or…

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Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 4, 2025

No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other…

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It’s all about balance

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre February 26, 2025

If you’ve ever experienced a dizzy spell, you’ve experienced a blip in your body’s vestibular system. The vestibular system is…

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Celebrating 90 incredible years!

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre February 9, 2025

Yesterday, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a big milestone—a 90th birthday! Sandy and her long time client marked…

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Reflections on knee pain and osteoarthritis

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre January 10, 2025

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines…

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Sandy Wilson and Madison Lloyd crushed it

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 16, 2024

Sandy Wilson absolutely crushed it this weekend at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Taupo, New Zealand! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️. Competing alongside…

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Hailey Frampton on friendship, volunteering, and her nursing dreams

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 16, 2024

I volunteer at Vic General hospital at the medical imaging department every week. I help out at reception, directing patients!…

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Meet Jamie Kavanaugh, at Westshore

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 5, 2024

Meet Jamie Kavanaugh, Our New Physiotherapist at Westshore clinic! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Jamie to the Arbutus Physiotherapy team!…

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Kennedy Tralnberg on getting outside comfort zones

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 4, 2024

I used to go to physio when I was a kid, at the time for injuries from dance, volleyball, and…

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Patient graduation day is the best day

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre November 19, 2024

Big congratulations to Lena’s amazing patient, who just wrapped up her treatment plan and is back to enjoying her daily…

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Victoria Half Marathon

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre October 14, 2024

Huge shoutout to our incredible Arbutus Physiotherapy team members Thomas, Lena, Kezia, Emily, Josh, Madi, and Sandy for their amazing…

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Oak Bay and Westshore physio team bonding!

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre October 1, 2024

Team bonding at its finest! We had an amazing time stepping outside the clinic for a little friendly competition and…

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Truth and Reconciliation Day reflection

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre September 30, 2024

Today, we pause to acknowledge the significance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. This day is a time for reflection on…

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Our physios and clients at the Penticton Ironman

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 26, 2024

Congratulations to Sandy Wilson and Human Powered Racing for completing and competing in the Penticton IRONMAN 70.3 this past weekend!…

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Client graduation day!

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 22, 2024

A big shout out to Ethan Hersant! After suffering a wrist and quad injury he came to Arbutus Physiotherapy for…

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Off to physiotherapy school!

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 20, 2024

The team had a great weekend celebrating and saying goodbye to our amazing admin duo, Katie and Zoe, before they…

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Vestibular rehabilitation training

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 9, 2024

We are excited to announce that our physiotherapist, Connor Willis, is participating in a prestigious vestibular course in Salt Lake…

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Physios at the Elk Lake Triathlon

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 7, 2024

Congratulations to our own Kezia Dawes, and all the other amazing athletes, for completing the Elk Lake Triathlon this past…

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Graduation day for Madison

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 8, 2024

Graduation day is a great day! We want to give a huge shoutout to Madison. After staying consistent with her…

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Arbutus Physiotherapy and Xterra Victoria

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 8, 2024

Yesterday we had the pleasure of sponsoring the 2024 Xterra Victoria race at Durrance Lake, hosted by Human Powered Racing….

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Another amazing Triathlon of Compassion

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 3, 2024

Congratulations to all the participating athletes at the Tri of Compassion on June 23rd! Great to see so many dedicated…

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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 1, 2024

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in this weekend’s Cowichan Challenge Triathlon! We were thrilled to sponsor this fantastic…

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Kezia Dawes teaches us about iceberg injuries, pelvic floor health and what it’s like being a new triathlete

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre June 25, 2024

One of my mentors, Dana Tostenson, uses it as an analogy, and it’s something I find a really useful tool…

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Physiotherapy, movement, and getting outside with Jamie Kavanagh

Why do we get dizzy?

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

It’s all about balance

Celebrating 90 incredible years!

Reflections on knee pain and osteoarthritis

Sandy Wilson and Madison Lloyd crushed it

Hailey Frampton on friendship, volunteering, and her nursing dreams

Meet Jamie Kavanaugh, at Westshore

Kennedy Tralnberg on getting outside comfort zones

Patient graduation day is the best day

Victoria Half Marathon

Oak Bay and Westshore physio team bonding!

Truth and Reconciliation Day reflection

Our physios and clients at the Penticton Ironman

Client graduation day!

Off to physiotherapy school!

Vestibular rehabilitation training

Physios at the Elk Lake Triathlon

Graduation day for Madison

Arbutus Physiotherapy and Xterra Victoria

Another amazing Triathlon of Compassion

Cowichan Challenge Triathlon

Kezia Dawes teaches us about iceberg injuries, pelvic floor health and what it’s like being a new triathlete

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