Our team
We are a team of physios, doctors, coaches, and athletes.
Jamie Kavanagh, MScPT, BHSc
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
Jamie completed her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. She uses manual techniques, exercises, and education to help her patients get back to what’s important to them.
Hatty Skinner, MPT, BSc
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
Hatty completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba, where she learned to integrate manual therapy, exercise science, and education into helping people get back out there.
Joshua Grawbarger, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
Joshua completed his Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University. He has worked with varsity athletes at the University of Waterloo and volunteered in a low back research lab.
Remy Roest, BScPT
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
Remy is a physiotherapist originally from the Netherlands. He recently moved to Vancouver Island. He specializes in musculoskeletal issues, ranging from spine related problems to knee and hip pain.
Shannon Kennedy, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
Shannon has a degree in kinesiology and has worked in both sports medicine and acute care contexts. She has a Master’s of Physical Therapy and is active in competitive international rowing.
Oksana Pankova, MPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Oksana has a passion for health and fitness and has graduated from University of Manitoba with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
Thomas Zhou, MPT, BKIN
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Thomas is a graduate of the Master’s of Physiotherapy program at UBC. He has IMS and Acupuncture Canada certification, has a biomechanical bike fit certification.
André Prescott, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
André has a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia and a kinesiology degree from the University of Victoria. He enjoys squash, tennis, snowboarding, swimming, rock climbing, badminton, and weight lifting.
Kezia Dawes, MScPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Kezia Dawes has an MScPT from the University of Alberta. She works with athletes, dancers, runners, climbers, new moms, and kids.
Emily Topp, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Emily has a degree in kinesiology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s degree from the University of BC.
Connor Willis, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Clinic Director
Connor completed his Master’s in Physical Therapy from McMaster University. He is certified as a Vestibular Therapist. He has been heavily involved in soccer, football, and rugby.
Brandon Warren, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Brandon studied Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick, where he was a member of the varsity team. He was a two-time team captain, six-time open water swim champion and helped coach the 2013 NB Canada Games Swim Team.
Taylor Chestnut, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Taylor has a Master’s of Physical Therapy from UBC, and she won the Jamie Cassels Research Award getting her Kinesiology degree at UVic. Taylor works with ageing adults to help them to maximize mobility and fitness.
Madi Campbell, MScPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Madi has a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a BScKin from the University of Saskatchewan where she ran on the cross country team. She is training for an Ironman Triathlon.
Kennedy Tralnberg, MScPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Kennedy has a Master’s in Physiotherapy from the U of A, where she was a three-time Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship award recipient. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction.
Ashley Scopick, MPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Ashley is involved in distance running, works with athletes to help them meet their goals and has a Master’s in Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia. She also enjoys cycling, hiking, camping and various team sports.
Lena Walther, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Lena is an award winning physio with a Master’s of Physical Therapy from UBC, and an honours degree in Kinesiology from UVic. She did research for a thesis with the Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience Lab at UVic.
Mike Neill
Athletic Testing
Mike is a coach and a former professional Triathlete with 26 Ironman finishes. Mike is NCCP certified, and is the Head Coach of Human Powered Racing Canada.
Rayanne Bimb, BScKin
Kinesiology
Rayanne graduated from the University of Victoria with a degree in Kinesiology. She’s a registered kinesiologist and swim instructor.
Sandy Wilson, BScPT
Physiotherapy
Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre is owned and operated by Sandy Wilson, BScPT. Sandy is a registered member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia. She is an avid runner and triathlete.
Dr. Kim McQueen
Naturopathy
For more than 15 years Dr. Kim McQueen has supported athletes from Rowing Canada, Rugby Canada, ice dance, track and field, and national triathletes to help them reach their goals.
Kathi Ells
Business Manager
Kathi Ells is a born & raised Oak Bay gal. She is a fitness industry buff and teaches several online Pilates, Yoga, and Spin classes.
Hailey Frampton
Westshore Administrative Manager
Hailey is an avid hiker and is interested in health sciences. Find her at the front desk at our Westshore location.
Natasha Watson
Oak Bay Administrative
Natasha Watson makes things happen for us in the front office. She was a soccer player and has moved onto mom-coaching.
Mackenzie Wensauer
Oak Bay Administrative Manager
Mackenzie is a swimmer and lifeguard and is at the Oak Bay location.
Rachel Kirkham
Westshore Administrative Manager
Rachel loves to have fun with our patients. Find her at our Westshore location!
Emily Jundzis
Westshore Administrative
Emily is a personal trainer and is passionate about health and wellness.
Olivia Leyden
Oak Bay Administrative
Olivia is passionate about healthy development across the lifespan.
Willow McPeak
Oak Bay Administrative
Willow plays volleyball, loves going for runs, and works at our Oak Bay location.
Richelle Osborne
Westshore Administrative
Coming soon!
Jaxon Pearce
Oak Bay Administrative
Jaxon is interested in environmental biology and human physiology.
What our patients say about us
They are all friendly
My life has seriously been changed!
One of the most medically rewarding journeys I’ve been through
My rehabilitation program was easy to follow
Provided a plan to help
Exceptional, evidence-based care
