Joseph Rector, MScPT, CSEP-CEP
Physiotherapist
Joseph is a registered physiotherapist and a clinical exercise physiologist. He received his Master’s in physiotherapy from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and graduated with honours distinction. Although he pursued education in Ireland, Joseph was born and raised in Victoria. He completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise and Wellness (aka Kinesiology) from Camosun College, and graduated as class Valedictorian.
Joseph’s philosophy for treatment comes down to patient empowerment, and believes a healthy balance of education, active recovery and manual therapy is the most effective approach. During his schooling, Joseph learned from renowned low back pain specialist and researcher Dr. Kieran O’sullivan, who teaches how to manage chronic pain from a holistic perspective.
Joseph also has a keen interest in the management of osteoarthritis (OA), and has co-authored research relating to exercise and hip/knee OA. Joseph is a strong proponent for evidence-informed practice, and is excited to continuously expand his knowledge and skill base.
Outside of the clinic, Joseph’s interests include all things active. He enjoys hiking, strength training, and plays a variety of sports including basketball, spikeball, golf, and squash. Besides his active hobbies, Joseph also has a passion for cooking and has formal culinary training. While he no longer cooks professionally, he thoroughly enjoys being a home cook!
My life has seriously been changed!
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without Ashley. I was in such acute pain with sciatica all the way down to my foot. I had burning nerve pain and restricted movement for nearly a year – I couldn’t even walk my dogs for 15 minutes without limping home and needing to ice myself for hours, and I couldn’t sit at my desk chair for more than 10 minutes at a given time. Even when I was lying in bed I was in pain as I fell asleep. It had taken a toll on my physically and mentally for so long I honestly felt like I was running out of options. I looked up IMS in Victoria and found Arbutus Physio and made an appointment with Ashley. I was EXTREMELY skeptical because I had tried everything at this point so I was at my last resort. My life has seriously been changed!!!! I have now gone an entire week without any pain whatsoever. I couldn’t even remember what it felt like to be normal until now. I walked my dogs for 2 hours last night and it felt like the greatest achievement. Thank you so much Ashley for giving me my mobility (and life) back!!!!”
Elizabeth Giles
Amazing to work with
“Everyone here is amazing to work with. From the reception to the to the physiotherapists. Highly recommend.”
Elliot Knox
