Hatty Skinner, MPT, BSc
Physiotherapist
Hatty is a physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people move well and stay active in ways that feel meaningful to them. Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, dealing with persistent pain, or working toward long-term strength and mobility, she’s here to support you with care that’s thoughtful, practical, and grounded in evidence.
Hatty completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba after earning her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. She has continued her education with additional training in Running Gait Analysis, Chronic Pain Science, Clinical Pilates, and Advanced Orthopedic Physiotherapy (AIM Level 1), and is certified in Biomedical Dry Needling (IMS).
Hatty works with clients across all ages and stages, from post-surgical rehab to sports injuries. She has a special interest in hip, knee and foot injuries, and the spine.
Hatty values close collaboration with her patients and creating a space where people feel heard and understood. Her priority is for you to understand your injury and feel confident in your recovery. She combines hands-on therapy, targeted exercise, and clear education to help patients reduce pain, build strength, and achieve long-term results.
What to expect when you see Hatty:
- A clear explanation of your condition
- A personalized plan for recovery
- Hands-on treatment
- Exercises tailored to your goals and lifestyle
- Support to stay active and prevent future setbacks
Hatty grew up in the small town of Kincardine, Ontario, but has called Victoria home since graduating. Outside of the clinic, you can find Hatty hiking, rock climbing, backcountry camping, running, travelling, or starting a new craft project.
The framework to continue to heal
After being treated by Ashley Fradette at Arbutus, I felt the need to come back and edit my previous review.
Ashley is without a doubt, the best physiotherapist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Ashley’s welcoming and warm demeanour meant that coming to physio was always a highlight of my day. In addition to that, she would take the time to explain her methods of treatment in easily understandable terms.
I initially came to Ashley with foot pain that was resistant to all treatment, I could barely walk for years – which meant that I couldn’t continue my previously active lifestyle. Because of this, I had gained some weight – and then most doctors had told me that my foot pain was due to the weight gain and wrote me off.
Ashley listened when I told her that the weight gain was a symptom of my pain – I haven’t been able to do much of anything for a few years. She said, after doing some tests, that she didn’t think the pain was originating in my foot, and was likely connected to the nerves or tendons connecting to my foot.
When I told her that my foot pain had gotten better with some stretching of the hips and back, she moved to treating my back, which nobody else had ever done before. Ashley would take the time after she was done work to email me and ask how things were going. It feels like she really cares about her clients, in addition to being very knowledgeable.
I’m happy to say that I am now pain-free with regards to my foot and back. Ashley has given me the framework to continue to heal – and hopefully return to my passions of running, squash and lifting weights.
I can’t recommend Ashley and the rest of the team at Arbutus enough – and I know if I am in pain in the future, I won’t hesitate to come back.
Braeden Parrott
I always feel better after an appointment
“Jamie at Arbutus Physio is a fantastic physiotherapist. I appreciate that she is always on time, and the appointments are jam-packed with treatment, IMS and helpful stretches and exercises. I always feel much better after an appointment. I have seen over 20 physios in my lifetime and Jamie is by far the best…I highly recommend.”
Steven Price
