Our physiotherapists can help you

We can help you recover from surgery, pain and injury. We can also help you strengthen and prevent injury.

Whether you’re already an athlete, aspire to be one, or just need a little performance boost, we can help you excel.

Fees and hours

About physiotherapy

A physiotherapist is a University educated healthcare professional trained to assess and manage your mobility and health. Physiotherapy can help you with a wide range of issues, including:

  • acute injury management
  • movement evaluation and re-education
  • hands on therapy for joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation
  • individualized exercise program planning
  • education on core stabilization principles
  • athletic and supportive taping and bracing
  • orthotic prescription and casting
  • postural assessments/workplace and ergonomic assessment
  • referrals to massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga and pilates instructors and coaches
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Physiotherapy Treatments

Conditions that will resolve with physiotherapy treatment include:

  • tendinitis including tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • rotator cuff strains and tears
  • running injuries, such as patella femoral pain syndrome and ITB friction
  • ligament sprains
  • plantar fasciitis
  • shin splints
  • low back pain
  • disc injury
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • knee problems, such as meniscus tears and ligament strains
  • neck pain/strain
  • postural pain
  • ankle sprains
  • and much more!

Find us in Victoria and Colwood

We’re in Victoria at the corner of Oak Bay Ave and Redfern Street, across from Red Barn Market.

And we’re also in Colwood on Sooke Road, near the Dairy Queen by Royal Roads.

Teams we sponsor

We believe in athletes. We are athletes.

We believe in sport. We’re committed to sport in our community.

We may be a small clinic, but the teams and organizations we support have BIG dreams and aspirations.

Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre is proud to be a part of every athlete’s journey, including the teams we sponsor.

Physiotherapy in Victoria and Oakbay at Arbutus Physio and Health Clinic: Sandy Wilson and team

Follow up with us

Contact us in Oak Bay, or Colwood, or book an appointment online.

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapy is a holistic approach to healthcare lead by practitioners dedicated to working with people to maximize their ability to move and function throughout their life. In British Columbia, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor’s referral. – Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapists can help you with:

  • Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness;
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability;
  • Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions;
  • Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance;
  • Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions; and
  • Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

Physiotherapy Canada Journal

Physiotherapy Canada journal cover: Volume 68 Number 4 Fall 2016

Physiotherapy Canada is a leading evidence-based journal of physiotherapy. International in scope, the journal publishes the results of qualitative and quantitative research including “systematic reviews, meta analyses, meta syntheses, public/health policy research, clinical practice guidelines, and case reports.”

Founded in 1923, Physiotherapy Canada meets the diverse needs of national and international readers and serves as a key repository of inquiries, evidence and advances in the practice of physiotherapy.

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University of Toronto Press

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Provided a plan to help

“Took time to assess, had a clear plan to help me with my shoulder. Joseph has a kind, professional style.” – Jean Brodie

Excellence!

“Excellence! Front desk staff were warm, engaging and exceptionally proficient. Physiotherapist Joseph is a kind and caring person. As it turns out, he is also great at his profession. Thank you so very much.” Don

Thoroughly explained how to move forward with my healing plan

“I went to this clinic for the first time recently. Emily Jackson was so friendly, welcoming and easy to talk to. She is very knowledgeable and took the time to ensure I understood everything about my injury, as well as thoroughly explained how to move forward with my healing plan. Her and I even shared…

Th atmosphere is warm and friendly

“The moment I step into the reception, the atmosphere was warm and friendly. I felt welcomed. Sandy was cheerful and positive. I always leave with the I CAN DO IT attitude. For me this is very motivating. The real bonus is I am moving with less discomfort.” – Shirley Mcgee

Flexible and thorough

“I contacted Arbutus Physio in desperation for a last-minute appointment while visiting from out of town due to significant pain. Josh accepted me for a same-day appointment and did a thorough assessment and treatment that left me feeling MUCH better immediately. Obviously, healing takes time and I’ll need to continue once I return home, but…

So knowledgeable and take the time to really listen

“All of the practitioners at Arbutus Physiotherapy are so knowledgeable and take the time to really listen to your concerns and address them. Everything about the office, from the practitioners to the front staff made me feel welcome and cared for. Definitely 5 stars!!” Meagan McStravick

Feeling confident

“First appointment with Remy and I feel confident we will regain my range of motion. He did a great job of assessing and explaining what is going on and how we will approach it. Mackenzie managing the front is also very welcoming and helpful! The new space is beautiful.” Tammy Ruffolo

More range of motion and less pain

Serious improvement after one visit. More range of motion and less pain and discomfort. Cody upped the ante and tackled some sore spots that will move the whole process along. Excellent work and easy-to-work-with personality. Many thanks. David Berner

Exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism

“I took my 12-year-old daughter, who suffered a sports related injury, to this relatively new clinic in Colwood. I highly recommend the clinic’s friendly and supportive staff and Physio Remy in particular. He treated my daughter with exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism throughout the entire process. His expertise and dedication to her well-being was commendable….