Parking in and around Amphion Street and Oak Bay Ave
People arrive at our health clinic in every way. They walk, they bike, they bus. They get dropped off. And many folks also drive. As a handy service to those…
What if everyone is an athlete?
We have a pet theory that everyone is a great athlete, in the context of their own lives…
Safety and good form among the benefits of strength training with a coach
Squat, deadlift, bench press and seated row – does the thought of these movements fill you with a sweaty gym fear? There are a lot of barriers that we can…
BC Chiropractic charter of rights
Like all chiropractors in BC, Dr. Mike Gotuaco is a member of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia. And all BC Chiropractors subscribe to the chiropractic patients charter of rights. We think patient rights are important and so we thought we would publish it here! All patients have the right to…
We’ve been nominated for a Top Choice Award
We discovered recently that we’ve qualified as an Official Nominee for the 2018 Top Choice Award Survey. Top Choice Awards received nominations from people in 27 cities across North America this year. We’re proud to say that here in Victoria, we’ve…
Autumn update, professional development, and what to expect from ConnectTherapy™
I’m loving this autumnal spell but how did it get to October! Some of you may recall that I have been taking a course through ConnectTherapy™. I can now say that with 99 course hours, a certificate (this one is definitely getting framed) and a lot of practice…
User friendly trails in the Greater Victoria area
The trails cover Greater Victoria meaning you won’t have to go far. Trail maps are all included showing elevation profile, benches available to rest and…
Triathlon of Compassion, 2017
The Triathlon of Compassion has finished for another year and the race results are posted. Over thirty thousand dollars were raised on behalf of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) this year…
Garden City Invitational 2017
Every year the Falcon Gymnastics Parents Association (FGPA) hosts the Garden City Invitational. It’s a stellar event…
Teams we sponsor
We believe in sport and we’re committed to it. And although we’re a relatively small clinic, we’re proud of the teams we …
How physiotherapy helped Brittany Frey fly again
When pilots badly injure their bodies, their careers as pilots can be put at risk. Brittany Frey tells us about recovering so she could fly again…
Tips for how to shovel smart
Just when you think that you’ve moved out to Victoria to get away from the snow of Eastern Canada, think again. Snowpocalypse! Here are some tips to take care of to keep your spine safe…
From professional hockey, to competitive tennis, to keeping up with family
Athletes today are searching for the technologies and the techniques to get the most out of their schedules. Physiotherapy can play a major preventative role for athletes that are pushing and risking injury…
We see athletes everywhere
Not everyone sees themselves as an athlete, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t…
Skydiving on Vancouver Island for my 30th
Libby tells us about how to wait patiently for skydiving, by doing an internet search for everything that can go wrong…
Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
All the practitioners at Arbutus run busy practices so at times we only see each other as we pass in the reception area. To allow more collaboration and mentorship we have started…
