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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
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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.”

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Professional, careful, and thorough

“A professional, careful and thorough initial appointment. I know I am going to be well taken care of by this physiotherapist. Thank you!”

Betty Hildreth
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Lovely environment

“Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Clean facilities. Lovely environment.”

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What our patients say about us

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Pleasant experience during a painful time

“Excellent service. The rehab therapist was professional, caring, and thorough. The check-in was quick and the receptionist friendly and helpful. It was a very pleasant experience during a painful time for me.” – Jo Burton
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You will be in good hands!

“Sandy is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She takes the time to properly assess each patient and treat the underlying issues. This type of care and attention to detail is so rarely found today. If you are lucky enough to get in to see Sandy, you will be in good hands!” Greg Burke
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Patient with treatment

“Hatty took the time to ask the questions, and explain the pretreatment evaluation. She was patient with the treatment, explained how it would change my condition. Post treatment, we discussed the improvements in my condition, and discussed any concerns with how I was feeling. Finally, we discussed the plan for treatment, home exercises, recovery, and…
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So happy to have found this place

“I am very grateful for the staff at Arbutus. I have received both IMS and physio treatments over the last few months and I am feeling wonderful. I am noticeably more flexible and no longer get aches and pains. Fawn is my regular physiotherapist (she is superb) and I have also seen Scott and Melissa…
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I now live without pain!

“Highly recommend this clinic! Friendly reception and Hatty really knows what she is doing. In the beginning I couldn’t even stretch out my leg without being in a lot of pain. Her magic has my knees feeling great and l now live without pain or a disruption in sleep. Thank you Hatty!” Anne Corkery
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Very helpful in recovery!

“Jamie was excellent! Very helpful in my foot injury recovery! Thank you!” Levi Kozun