Interviews and self-doubt
A few weeks ago, I was delighted to be invited to write an interview for Create Whimsy. I got an…
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André Prescott on the importance of building relationships with clients and his love of French press coffee
I’ve always been fascinated and interested in sciences! In high school, I loved chemistry and biology, so I chose biochemistry…
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Mike Neill tells about his Ironman experiences (and why all triathletes should have a physio)
It was a strange journey! I played hockey for Queen’s up until I was 20 but had recurring knee injuries….
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Josh Grawbarger talks about client empowerment and triathlons
I initially went to the University of Waterloo for my undergraduate degree in 2014 and it was tough to move…
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Longevity, graduate studies in Ireland, and cooking with Joseph Rector
It’s been a nice, gradual start! We have a great crew of physios and admin staff at Westshore; it’s tight-knit….
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Madi Campbell: Notes on Ironman Arizona and doing hard things
Yes! I was going to do it in Penticton, but with the fires this year, they canceled it a week…
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Mackenzie Wensauer talks about the benefits of little tasks and why she enjoys walking
I was definitely nervous when I first started at Arbutus because I had no admin experience, but Rachel has been…
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Hiking, microbreweries, and what’s fun about being a physio with Remy Roest
Well, there’s no doubt about the fact that the research and science clearly tell us that it’s of the utmost…
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Hatty Skinner talks about being a nature nerd, knitting mittens, and why having a positive outlook helps with healing
It’s so pretty, and I love the commute! Usually, when I’m leaving work it’s at sunset which is my favourite…
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Sogol Haji Hoseini on environmental gerontology and what it’s like to sleep in a desert at night
My academic background is in urban planning and my previous dissertation work focused on understanding how urban planning could help…
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Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road running
I used to run a lot more, but in physio school, my training definitely took a hit. I just registered…
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Rojan Nasiri on how urban design can facilitate walking among older adults, and why Kerman is her favourite city
I’m studying gerontology! Actually, it’s my second master’s; my first is in urban planning. The courses are obviously totally different,…
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Natasha Watson on travelling with kids, witnessing recovery and being an everyday athlete
We recently had a lively chat with Natasha, part of Arbutus’s administrative team, about her work, how she stays active,…
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Understanding the walking experiences of older immigrant populations with Farinaz Rikhtehgaran
I recently joined the HNC to work on a sub-project which is focused on ageing in place and social interaction…
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Ahad Kamranzadeh on the inestimable value of laundry rooms and what makes public common spaces feel inclusive and welcoming
I’m mainly focused on aging in place for people who live in affordable housing, especially older adults. I’m involved with…
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Meet our new practicing kinesiologist, Zoë Stocker!
We recently sat down with Zoë, a practicing kinesiologist who is also a member of Arbutus’s front-end admin team, for…
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Niloofar Hedayati on how better use of space in multi-unit buildings can improve social connectedness among older adults
“Neel – ooo – far.” It means “lily” in Persian. Some of my friends call me Neel. I came in…
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Rachel Kirkham chats about being kind to yourself, house plants, and being a UK soccer fan in Canada
Our hangout with Rachel was full of laughs, talks about soccer and plants, being kind to yourself, and why she…
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Callista Ottoni on community-engaged research, social connectedness and the magic of informal conversations
My PhD supervisor, Meghan Winters, who is a principal investigator with the Collective, introduced me to the team. My doctoral…
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Dorin Vaez Mahdavi on finding friends and what makes a city vibrant
I came to Canada for my master’s of urban studies and was working with another professor on similar work to…
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James Lobb on climbing, the benefits of hang-boarding, and how tree planting shaped his physiotherapy practice
It’s been a pleasure getting to know James and learning more about how he weaves his passion for climbing into…
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Margaret Trajan on, circus school, being a patient, and why “soft skills” are critical in physiotherapy
We had the great pleasure of catching up with Margaret to talk with her about how a career as a…
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Samantha Teichman on ageing in place and finding community in the big city
I joined in the middle of March! I’m working on investigating the links between social connectedness and healthy ageing in…
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Robyn Lee, on her work with the Collective and the importance of understanding architectural history
I applied to the Masters of Urban Studies program at SFU for fall of 2022. When I was accepted, I…
