Hatty Skinner talks about being a nature nerd, knitting mittens, and why having a positive outlook helps with healing
During our conversation with Hatty, we talked about sleeping under the stars and her favourite facts about the human body.
Arbutus Physiotherapy Westshore
Come check us out at #101 – 598 Heatherly Road, Colwood.
Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road running
Taylor, one of Arbutus’s physios, shares about why taking on a beginner perspective in her running is helpful in her practice plus why she loves hiking the west coast.
Natasha Watson on travelling with kids, witnessing recovery and being an everyday athlete
Natasha is a longstanding integral member of the Arbutus team.
We are opening a new location in the Western Communities!
We are very proud and excited to be opening up a second location, Arbutus Physiotherapy Westshore, in Colwood! Our new location is right at the corner of Sooke Road and…
Meet our new practicing kinesiologist, Zoë Stocker!
Zoë Stocker is walking’s number one fan.
Rachel Kirkham chats about being kind to yourself, house plants, and being a UK soccer fan in Canada
Talking with Rachel about plants, being a UK soccer fan in Canada, and why she loves advocating for her physio patients.
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s day to all the amazing women out there! We’re wearing purple to show our support! As a women-owned and operated small business, we strive to empower every…
The hardest 105 days in Ben Saunders’ life
Saunders offers a raw, honest look at this “hubris”-tinged mission that brought him to the most difficult decision of his life.
James Lobb on climbing, the benefits of hang-boarding, and how tree planting shaped his physiotherapy practice
We sat down with James recently on a hot afternoon in August to chat. If you’re a climber in Victoria you might see him at one of the many beautiful outdoor climbing spots, at the climbing gyms, or in his clinic office!
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 semi-professional dancer led her to physiotherapy and why she thinks being a patient has played such a big role in her work.
Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing gold
One of the reasons we will always remember this moment, is the story of their shared recovery from injury.
Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age
It was our pleasure to interview Emily Jackson and chat about how she got into physiotherapy, why she thinks hiking battles are fun, and why Stephen King writes the best books.
Techniques for beginner rock climbers
Learn a little about the basics like maintaining balance, edging, and smearing in this nice video for beginner rock climbers. From counter-force to efficiency, this is a nice overview.
Kayaking, skating, and the Canadian Rockies: Getting to know Jacqueline McAllister
We met Jacqueline McAllister over the internet to chat with her about physiotherapy practice, living in BC, and pelvic floor health expertise.
Keeping Victoria seniors safe through the winter months and beyond
These past two years have been difficult for all of us but especially for seniors in our community. Due to social isolation and lack of activity many are less active and more at risk for falls.
