Our physiotherapists can help you

Emily Jackson, physiotherapist, on Oak Bay Ave, smiling in the sunlight.

We can help you recover from surgery, pain and injury. We can also help you strengthen and prevent injury. And whether you’re already an athlete, or aspire to be one, we can help you excel in your performance.

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

Find your physiotherapist in Victoria and Colwood

Find us in Victoria BC at the corner of Oak Bay Ave and Redfern Street, across from Red Barn Market. Find us in Colwood on Sooke Road, nearby Royal Roads.

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!

Follow up with us

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

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 three teams that we sponsor.

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

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.

Read more

University of Toronto Press

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.

Friendly and well-organized

“Very friendly and well-organized. I felt very comfortable and relaxed with everyone.” Fouad Younan

Genuine care and passion to help

“Very positive experience with Arbutus! My husband and I see Connor Willis. He is patient, friendly and listens to all my concerns. He explains his process very well and makes sure you understand what is going on in every session. You can see his genuine care and passion to help. He helped me with my…

Greeted with a smile

“All aspects of my first visit were fantastic. Apon arriving I was greeted with a smile and was provided with the necessary info from Melissa/reception. Josh was very thorough and comprehensive with understanding my situation. He listened and assessed my issue and provided a plan to move forward at correcting my pain. Thank you.” –…

Above and beyond

“Josh is a sincere and deeply devoted practitioner. The degree of personal care and attention he puts into his work is above and beyond what I’ve previously experienced with other physiotherapists, and he has helped me to overcome significant challenges.” – Brian Glover

Professional and listened to what I had to say

“Hatty was very professional and also listened to what I had to say about my osteoarthritis in my knee. She derived a comprehensive exercise program and I definitely benefited from that. I would highly recommend Hatty with whom I ever talk to about physiotherapy. I will also request her for my monthly check up starting…

Excellent

“Excellent – managed to work through all the necessary joints and muscles with much less pain than I have experienced with others in the past!” Doug Funk

The staff are lovely!

“Highly recommend this physiotherapy clinic! Josh helped me recover from a meniscus injury over the last few weeks. The staff is lovely!” Jenna Brown

Nice environment and friendly staff members

Arbutus also impressed me. It has nice environment and friendly staff members. Their website is easy to access, and I can login to my account with everything there. In addition to that, the appointment is able to added to my phone’s calendar conveniently.

Professional and courteous

“Remy is professional, courteous and very knowledgeable.” Kyle