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Graston Technique

Graston Technique is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. It is a technique that is successful in treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute, or post surgical. The Graston Technique offers many advantages to the patient such as:

  • Decreased overall time of treatment
  • Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
  • Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medications
  • Resolves chronic conditions

Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands on, soft tissue technique that successfully locates and breaks up scar tissue and fascial adhesions/restrictions. “ART is a patented advanced, movement-based massage system, that is extremely effective for accurately locating the cause of soft-tissue conditions and effectively resolving (or greatly improving) over-use and sprain/strain conditions.”

Everyone is very kind, welcoming, and approachable.

“I love this clinic. Everyone is very kind and welcoming. Brandon is very approachable and always has great insight in how to help. I recently tweaked my back and Brandon had me up and mobile very quickly. I can’t recommend him enough.”

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What our patients say about us

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Friendly place

“Arbutus Physio is a friendly place to go and in a great location.” Melisa Legh
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Able to book online

“Highly recommend! The staff are friendly, able to book online, street parking, and direct billing.” Katrina Arndt
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The first person I contact to assess and deliver treatment

“Whenever I have an injury in need of diagnosis, Sandy Wilson is the first person I contact to assess and deliver treatment. Her advice on returning to training and racing comes from the fact that she is an athlete herself. Her treatment plans always get me back out there running and being active faster than…
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Above and beyond

“Josh is a sincere and deeply devoted practitioner. The degree of personal care and attention he puts into his work is above and beyond what I’ve previously experienced with other physiotherapists, and he has helped me to overcome significant challenges.” – Brian Glover
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Extremely valuable

“The entire experience, from the moment you check in and hands-on physiotherapist, was extremely valuable.” Kathleen Atagi
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Back to playing volleyball

“MacKenzie is super friendly and so kind, always there to greet you with a smile. Joshua is very knowledgeable and has gotten me back to playing volleyball again after hurting my shoulder.” Scott Bonner