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Michaela Hayes

Michaela has a BA in psychology from the University of Victoria. She’s currently a teaching lab assistant for Human Anatomy with Melissa Clarke, Exercise and Physical Health Education (EPHE), at UVic.

Growing up, Machaela was an elite level Volleyball player. She is now an avid yoga practitioner and an aspiring yoga instructor. She worked at Yoga Union Studio in Tsawwassen and she’s registered for yoga teacher training at Mā Wellness and Yoga on Herald Street.

Michaela has a Dual Dogwood in French immersion and she’s a fluent French speaker. She is French Canadian. She also has a basic level of ASL.

Michaela grew up in Tsawwassen. She has a dog, Fisher, a golden doodle, who she is co-parenting with her mom.

In her spare time, Michaela enjoys bouldering at Carsa and Boulder House.

Michaela Hayes works at the Oak Bay clinic for Arbutus Physiotherapy.

What people are saying about getting physio

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I’m on the path to recovery

“Joseph was excellent and figured out my shoulder problem in no time and now I’m on the path to recovery. Fortunately, you don’t have to go to a doctor for a referral and my insurance covers most of the cost.” Colin Arkinstall
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Quality of life is so important for happiness.

“Sandy Wilson is a true healer. She had previously resolved a shoulder pain that I had suffered with for two and a half years. This summer I suffered from a hip pain that prevented me from standing or walking for a few minutes without significant pain. Thanks to Sandy, I have my life back with…
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Helped in lowering my concussion symptoms

“I was quite nervous to see a chiropractor for the first time. I had always heard that going to a chiropractor would make problems worse and how it was better not to take the risk in seeing one. I looked online, and thought I would give Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre a try as I…
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Great service, thorough

“Great service. Thorough and professional.” Linda Biddington
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Great atmosphere and wonderful help

“Great atmosphere and wonderful help from the physiotherapists. Joshua Grawbarger does fantastic work!” Ryan Clement