Hatty Skinner talks gait analysis, human evolution, and barefoot shoes
We chat with Hatty about her recent completion of a running gait analysis course.
Physiotherapy, movement, and getting outside with Jamie Kavanagh
How did you end up in Victoria? I’m originally from Ontario, but my boyfriend and I moved here from Calgary at the end of November 2024. We always knew we’d…
Kennedy Tralnberg on getting outside comfort zones
Kennedy is a physio at our Oak Bay clinic. We had a virtual chat with her to learn more about her move to Victoria and how she finds balance in her work and life.
Graduation day for Madison
Madison returns to running (and hopefully rugby practice soon) after an up and down battle with a meniscus injury.
Mike Neill tells about his Ironman experiences (and why all triathletes should have a physio)
How a love of team sports translated to a career in coaching for Mike Neill.
Josh Grawbarger talks about client empowerment and triathlons
Josh Grawbarger talks about his journey to physio, plus how he makes his clients the heroes of their stories.
Madi Campbell: Notes on Ironman Arizona and doing hard things
Talking to Madi, Oak Bay’s newest physio, about lessons she learned training for an Ironman.
Taylor Chestnut on athlete inspirations, her favourite hikes, and what it’s like to get back into road running
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.
Running, performance, injury, and gait analysis
Since I’ve moved to Victoria I’ve seen a lot of runners, and a lot of running-related injuries. Some injuries are more acute (a rolled ankle, or a sprained ligament), but…
Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski
We spoke online with Maciek Krolikowski to talk about the difference between kinesiology and physiotherapy, connecting with patients, and the move from the prairies to the west coast.
Staying active outdoors in Oak Bay
We love having our clinic in Oak Bay, and want to share some of our favourite spots to work out and stay active.
Shannon Kennedy talks rowing, Olympics, and not making sourdough
Shannon worked in Sports Medicine, and took shifts on an orthopaedic trauma floor before deciding to come to Arbutus Physio. We are very grateful that Shannon met up with us…
Taking on, and recovering from, my first SwimRun
Whew! That was a long race (3km of swimming and 18.4km of running to be exact). As I sit here 36 hours post-race nursing my sore muscles, I figured I…
Yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipment
Our staff has been getting creative with their workouts but also going back to the basics. Things like yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipment.
Running & walking ideas for injury prevention
Here’s a few running & walking tips to prevent injury, alleviate pain and keep you moving for life. If your feet are happy, you’re happy The proper shoe can help…
A passion for movement can take us to new places, like boxing
Her diagnosis, though frustrating at first, led her to seek out options to cope with her symptoms. This included more traditional treatments such as medication, as well as physiotherapy-focused boxing classes. The movements taught in the class led to a noticeable improvement in her symptoms…
