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  • Taylor Chestnut poses in front of a glacier lake in Canada's Rocky Mountains.
    Interviews

    Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road running

    July 26, 2023July 27, 2023

    Taylor, one of Arbutus’s physios, shares about why taking on a beginner perspective in her running is helpful in her practice plus why she loves hiking the west coast.

    Read More Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road runningContinue

  • A woman laughs while staring into her laptop and doing a strength training exercise in her office.
    Health & science

    Kinesiology: Exploring the science of human movement

    July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

    At its core, kinesiology explores the science of human movement, performance, and function.

    Read More Kinesiology: Exploring the science of human movementContinue

  • Natasha Watson wears sunglasses and a straw hat, smiling alongside her husband who is also wearing sunglasses, and her two children as they take a selfie in front of a lake with trees in the background.
    Interviews

    Natasha Watson on travelling with kids, witnessing recovery and being an everyday athlete

    July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

    Natasha is a longstanding integral member of the Arbutus team.

    Read More Natasha Watson on travelling with kids, witnessing recovery and being an everyday athleteContinue

  • The new clinic, Arbutus Westshore, is on Sooke Road and Heatherly Road.
    Health & science

    We are opening a new location in the Western Communities!

    May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

    We are very proud and excited to be opening up a second location, Arbutus Physiotherapy Westshore, in Colwood! Our new location is right at the corner of Sooke Road and…

    Read More We are opening a new location in the Western Communities!Continue

  • Zoë Stocker sits on a rocky coastline smiling at the camera with her brown hair down and parted to one side, while wearing an orange overcoat and black dress.
    Interviews

    Meet our new practicing kinesiologist, Zoë Stocker!

    May 26, 2023July 5, 2023

    Zoë Stocker is walking’s number one fan.

    Read More Meet our new practicing kinesiologist, Zoë Stocker!Continue

  • Rachel Kirkham smiles at the camera while wearing black-framed glasses with her blond hair tied back behind her head.
    Interviews

    Rachel Kirkham chats about being kind to yourself, house plants, and being a UK soccer fan in Canada

    April 3, 2023November 14, 2024

    Talking with Rachel about plants, being a UK soccer fan in Canada, and why she loves advocating for her physio patients.

    Read More Rachel Kirkham chats about being kind to yourself, house plants, and being a UK soccer fan in CanadaContinue

  • Women and practitioners celebrate International Women's Day at the clinic by wearing purple.
    Microblog

    Happy International Women’s Day

    March 8, 2023October 5, 2023

    Happy International Women’s day to all the amazing women out there! We’re wearing purple to show our support! As a women-owned and operated small business, we strive to empower every…

    Read More Happy International Women’s DayContinue

  • Ben Saunders stands on stage at TED explaining his journey to the South Pole.
    Humans are amazing

    The hardest 105 days in Ben Saunders’ life

    March 7, 2023March 7, 2025

    Saunders offers a raw, honest look at this “hubris”-tinged mission that brought him to the most difficult decision of his life.

    Read More The hardest 105 days in Ben Saunders’ lifeContinue

  • Try a triathlon with a group of trainers and coaches who will do work out with you.
    Community

    Try a triathlon 2023!

    January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

    Interested in trying a triathlon? Now is a great time to get started!

    Read More Try a triathlon 2023!Continue

  • A climber hangs from a hang-board while doing their practice to strengthen and protect their fingers.
    Health & science

    Hang-boarding prehab routine for intermediate climbers

    November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

    Originally published in The Climbing Doctor, Arbutus physiotherapist James Lobb walks through a hang-boarding prehab routine for intermediate climbers.

    Read More Hang-boarding prehab routine for intermediate climbersContinue

  • A man in a blue polo standing in front of a building.
    Interviews

    James Lobb on climbing, the benefits of hang-boarding, and how tree planting shaped his physiotherapy practice

    October 4, 2022October 13, 2022

    We sat down with James recently on a hot afternoon in August to chat. If you’re a climber in Victoria you might see him at one of the many beautiful outdoor climbing spots, at the climbing gyms, or in his clinic office!

    Read More James Lobb on climbing, the benefits of hang-boarding, and how tree planting shaped his physiotherapy practiceContinue

  • A montage of photos showing Margaret Trajan dancing ballet in Victoria, and performing aerial hoops (version two).
    Interviews

    Margaret Trajan on circus school, being a patient, and why “soft skills” are critical  in physiotherapy

    August 23, 2022January 9, 2023

    We had the great pleasure of catching up with Margaret to talk with her about how a career as a semi-professional dancer led her to physiotherapy and why she thinks being a patient has played such a big role in her work.

    Read More Margaret Trajan on circus school, being a patient, and why “soft skills” are critical  in physiotherapyContinue

  • Gold medalists share the podium at Tokyo 2020 with raised hands joined.
    Health & science

    Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing gold

    July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

    One of the reasons we will always remember this moment, is the story of their shared recovery from injury.

    Read More Recovering from injury, to winning and sharing goldContinue

  • Emily Jackson smiles while wearing her backcountry hiking backpack.
    Interviews

    Emily (Jackson) Topp on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age

    July 20, 2022March 3, 2026

    It was our pleasure to interview Emily Jackson and chat about how she got into physiotherapy, why she thinks hiking battles are fun, and why Stephen King writes the best books.

    Read More Emily (Jackson) Topp on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any ageContinue

  • A young athlete hangs from rings getting ready for some more muscle ups, after recovering from an injury.
    Health & science

    Acupuncture and IMS differences, explained

    May 25, 2022October 5, 2023

    Physiotherapists and Acupuncturist sometimes use different needles. How are they different? Here are some of the differences explained.

    Read More Acupuncture and IMS differences, explainedContinue

  • A woman practices a series of grips in an indoor bouldering climbing wall.
    Health & science

    Techniques for beginner rock climbers

    March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

    Learn a little about the basics like maintaining balance, edging, and smearing in this nice video for beginner rock climbers. From counter-force to efficiency, this is a nice overview.

    Read More Techniques for beginner rock climbersContinue

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