Hatty Skinner talks about being a nature nerd, knitting mittens, and why having a positive outlook helps with healing
During our conversation with Hatty, we talked about sleeping under the stars and her favourite facts about the human body.

During our conversation with Hatty, we talked about sleeping under the stars and her favourite facts about the human body.

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…

Exercising outdoors reduces stress and boosts your mood. What’s more, could we live in a place more suitable for outdoor exercise? It’s summer and often sunny right now, but, yeah, we do live on the wet coast.

Saying goodbye to blue skies, but not to stunning trail runs on our stellar island! How do you keep your exercise fun as the seasons change? There really is nothing…

arbutusphysioThis island is FULL of beautiful spots for every everyday athlete. What’s your favourite outdoor location on Vancouver Island? #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #yyjfitness #westcoast #yyj

The long weekend lingering still, what adventures will this upcoming weekend bring?

Here’s a photo by our massage therapist, Kristen, who drove up to Mount Washington last weekend!

Welcome to Instaville, Libby Meakin (@libby.meakin)!

These guys! This moment of play, friendship, exuberance, love and joy – I want it. I want it for everyone. This is so Vancouver Island.

Throw back to hiking with a friend – Julie at Mount Wells.


Here’s a throwback to Libby’s weekend. One of our gift certificates was won by the lovely Lorna at Rosemarie Colterman’s party (www.rosiesays.ca).

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