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Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre

We are a health and wellness clinic that provides assessments and treatments to people with acute injury, chronic pain, and sports related injuries. Our goal is to ensure each patient receives the very best treatment to promote their full recovery and return to an active, healthy lifestyle.

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Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing gold
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Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing gold

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 28, 2022

Mutaz Essa Barshim won gold at Tokyo 2020 for high jump. And so did Gianmarco Tamberi. It’s a moment etched…

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Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age
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Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre July 20, 2022

It was our pleasure to interview Emily Jackson and chat about how she got into physiotherapy, why she thinks hiking…

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Acupuncture and IMS differences, explained
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Acupuncture and IMS differences, explained

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre May 25, 2022

Physiotherapists and Acupuncturist sometimes use different needles. How are they different? Here are a few of the differences explained. Acupuncture…

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Techniques for beginner rock climbers
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Techniques for beginner rock climbers

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 29, 2022

Learn a little about the basics like maintaining balance, edging, and smearing in this nice video for beginner rock climbers….

Read More Techniques for beginner rock climbersContinue

Running, performance, injury, and gait analysis
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Running, performance, injury, and gait analysis

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 28, 2022

Since I’ve moved to Victoria I’ve seen a lot of runners, and a lot of running-related injuries. Some injuries are…

Read More Running, performance, injury, and gait analysisContinue

Interested in triathlon? Learn to do your first triathlon with us
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Interested in triathlon? Learn to do your first triathlon with us

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 12, 2022

Spring is in the air and Arbutus Physiotherapy is excited to share exciting news about a NEW program we are…

Read More Interested in triathlon? Learn to do your first triathlon with usContinue

Rock climbing, training, and injury
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Rock climbing, training, and injury

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 10, 2022

I love to climb. Over the last eight years, I’ve been lucky, and grateful, to climb in beautiful destinations in…

Read More Rock climbing, training, and injuryContinue

Kayaking, skating, and the Canadian Rockies: Getting to know Jacqueline McAllister
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Kayaking, skating, and the Canadian Rockies: Getting to know Jacqueline McAllister

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre February 23, 2022

We met Jacqueline McAllister to chat with her about physiotherapy practice, living in BC, and pelvic floor health. I grew…

Read More Kayaking, skating, and the Canadian Rockies: Getting to know Jacqueline McAllisterContinue

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation got Sabrina back on the trampoline
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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation got Sabrina back on the trampoline

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre February 2, 2022

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction means different things for different people. For Sabrina it meant incontinence. She couldn’t run, couldn’t go for…

Read More Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation got Sabrina back on the trampolineContinue

Keeping Victoria seniors safe through the winter months and beyond
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Keeping Victoria seniors safe through the winter months and beyond

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 16, 2021

Research shows if you feel less steady on your feet, you might stay at home. Unfortunately, social avoidance and social…

Read More Keeping Victoria seniors safe through the winter months and beyondContinue

Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski
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Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 7, 2021

We spoke online with Maciek Krolikowski to talk about the difference between kinesiology and physiotherapy, connecting with patients, and the…

Read More Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek KrolikowskiContinue

Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas Zhou
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Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas Zhou

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre November 15, 2021

We met Thomas Zhou over the internet to chat with him about growing up playing hockey, moving to Victoria, and…

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New Balance and falls prevention class designed to ensure you’re ready for winter
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New Balance and falls prevention class designed to ensure you’re ready for winter

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre October 15, 2021

This fall we’ve launched a balance and falls prevention class. This is the brainchild of Thomas Zhou who has run…

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Common issues with bike fits and how to fix them
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Common issues with bike fits and how to fix them

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre October 5, 2021

Since I’ve started offering Biomechanical Bike Fitting services, I’ve seen a lot of people. And I’ve seen a lot of…

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Staying active outdoors in Oak Bay
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Staying active outdoors in Oak Bay

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 31, 2021

We love having our clinic in Oak Bay, and want to share some of our favourite spots to work out,…

Read More Staying active outdoors in Oak BayContinue

Fueling for the work at hand with Dr. Kim McQueen ND
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Fueling for the work at hand with Dr. Kim McQueen ND

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre August 3, 2021August 6, 2021

We met up with Dr. Kim McQueen to talk about athletic performance, nutrition, the University of Victoria, and taking tennis…

Read More Fueling for the work at hand with Dr. Kim McQueen NDContinue

From surf spots to inner-ear physio gear, get to know Andrew Mills
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From surf spots to inner-ear physio gear, get to know Andrew Mills

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre May 5, 2021August 6, 2021

We met for a morning Zoom chat with Andrew Mills to learn about travelling as a physiotherapist, surfing with toddlers,…

Read More From surf spots to inner-ear physio gear, get to know Andrew MillsContinue

Balance is a miracle
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Balance is a miracle

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre April 12, 2021August 6, 2021

If you’ve ever experienced ongoing dizziness, vertigo, or trouble balancing, a functioning vestibular system can feel like a miracle. Dr….

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Lena Walther on podcasts, zoom HIIT class, and the upside of telerehab
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Lena Walther on podcasts, zoom HIIT class, and the upside of telerehab

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 19, 2021August 6, 2021

We sat down for virtual coffee with one of our newest physiotherapists, Lena Walther. She told us about pelvic floor…

Read More Lena Walther on podcasts, zoom HIIT class, and the upside of telerehabContinue

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Jordan River
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Celebrating International Women’s Day at Jordan River

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre March 8, 2021August 6, 2021

What a beautiful day on the island to celebrate movement, activity, and International Women’s Day. Waves were a little mushy…

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Merry Christmas, friends
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Merry Christmas, friends

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre December 23, 2020August 6, 2021

From our family and colleagues to yours, we wish you a warm, joyous, and restful holiday (and maybe some movement…

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Movember handle bars
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Movember handle bars

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre November 16, 2020August 6, 2021

It’s year two of committing to growing the moustache to raise funds for men’s health initiatives, specifically technologies for screening…

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Physio is a big help on the road to recovery
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Physio is a big help on the road to recovery

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre November 13, 2020August 6, 2021

In a moment our bodies can go from being familiar, comfortable vessels to being a source of grief and struggle….

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It’s our Oak Bay Ave-iversary!
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It’s our Oak Bay Ave-iversary!

mmByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre October 28, 2020August 6, 2021

Today is a special day for us at Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre…It’s been 1 year since we’ve opened our…

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