Our team

We are a team of physios, doctors, coaches, and athletes.

Jamie Kavanagh, MScPT, BHSc
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

Jamie Kavanaugh profile with blond hair, bright eyes, and a warm physiotherapy smile.

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. 

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Hatty Skinner, MPT, BSc
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

Hatty Skinner smiles brightly and joyfully in her sweater with long hair over her shoulders.

Hatty completed her MPT at the University of Manitoba, where she learned to integrate manual therapy, exercise science, and education into helping people get back out there. She loves helping people with musculoskeletal issues of all kinds, and is certified in Running Gait Analysis and Biomedical Dry Needling. 

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Joshua Grawbarger, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

Joshua Grawbarger, Physiotherapist, stands smiling in a west coast rainforest, with the sun beaming through the trees.

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.

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Remy Roest, BScPT
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

Remy Roest, physiotherapist, smiles with a turquoise shirt and red hair.

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.

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Shannon Kennedy, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

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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.

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Ramzi Hasan, BScPT, CGIMS (UBC)
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic

Ramzi Hasan smiles widely showing his pearly whites.

With over 20 years of hands-on physiotherapy experience, Ramzi helps patients of all ages and stages, from kids to seniors. He specializes in post-orthopaedic surgeries and musculoskeletal cases, especially knee, shoulder and spine. Ramzi is CGIMS (UBC) certified.

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Thomas Zhou, MPT, BKIN
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Thomas Zhou stands in front of Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre.

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.

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André Prescott, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

André Prescott smiles standing outside in a park at an event while the sun sets in the background on a clear sky.

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.

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Kezia Dawes, MScPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Kezia Dawes is a physiotherapist in Victoria BC (MScPT, BScKin)

Kezia Dawes has an MScPT from the University of Alberta. She works with athletes, dancers, runners, climbers, new moms, and kids.

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Emily Topp, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

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

Emily has a degree in kinesiology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s degree from the University of BC.

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Eric Bennett, MPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Eric Bennet stands in front of the Gorge Victoria, Victoria.

Eric completed his Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology.

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Oksana Pankova, MPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Oksana Pankova smiles, wearing a green shirt, with her long red hair framing her face.

Oksana has a passion for health and fitness and has graduated from University of Manitoba with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.

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Taylor Chestnut, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Taylor Chestnut, physiotherapist, stands at the oceanside on Vancouver Island.

Taylor has a Master’s of Physical Therapy from UBC, and she won the Jamie Cassels Research Award, at UVic. Taylor works with runners doing gait and posture analysis. And she works with ageing adults to help them to maximize mobility and fitness.

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Madi Campbell, MScPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Madi Campbell, physiotherapist, smiles wearing her cool glasses, while her hair blows around her face.

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.

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Kennedy Tralnberg, MScPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Kennedy Tralnberg, physiotherapist, smiles with the city spreading out behind her.

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.

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Ashley Scopick, MPT
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Ashley Fradette, Arbutus Physio, MPT

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.

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Lena Walther, MPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Lena completed her Masters of Physical Therapy from UBC and has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from UVic. She has a keen interest in working with runners of all levels and spends her spare time triathlon and strength training.

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Connor Willis, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Clinic Director

Connor Willis leans on the front desk at Arbutus.

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.

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Mike Neill
Athletic Testing

Mike Neill stands coaching an athlete.

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.

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Brandon Warren, MScPT, BScKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic

Brandon Warren, Physiotherapist in Victoria, smiles happily.

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.

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Sandy Wilson, BScPT
Physiotherapy

Sandy Wilson stands in clinic hall at Arbutus Health Centre

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.

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Dr. Kim McQueen
Naturopathy

Dr. Kim McQueen stand ready to help.

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.

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Dr. Alex Del Duca
Naturopathy

Dr. Alex Del Duca sits laughing in his clinic pajamas.

Dr. Del Duca specializes in sports medicine, interventional therapies, orthopaedic injections for joints and spine, pain management, and regenerative medicine.

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Natasha Watson
Oak Bay Administrative

Natasha Watson takes a selfie.

Natasha Watson makes things happen for us in the front office. She was a soccer player and has moved onto mom-coaching.

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Rachel Kirkham
Westshore Administrative Manager

Rachel Kirkham smiles widely, outside with the Red Barn Market showing in the background, at the physiotherapy clinic in Oak Bay.

Rachel loves to have fun with our patients. Find her at our Westshore location!

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Richelle Osborne
Oak Bay Administrative

Richelle Osborne smiles wide, wearing dark framed glasses.

Richelle is a Victoria-based artist and her work is on display at both Oak Bay and Westshore.

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Mara Kendrick
Oak Bay and Westshore Administrative

Mara is an ardent supporter of mental health and wellness.

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Willow McPeak
Oak Bay Administrative Manager

Willow plays volleyball, loves going for runs, and works at our Oak Bay location.

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Simon Gillespie
Oak Bay and Westshore Administrative

In this black and white photo, Simon Gillespie stands against a wall covered in an image of a city landscape with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face, wearing a black suit jacket and white button-down shirt. He has a hoop earring in his left ear.

Simon is interested in wellness and building positive relationships.

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Kes Rhodehamel
Oak Bay Administrative Manager

Kes is the evening manager at our Oak Bay location. She is a huge fan of hiking and climbing.

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What our patients say about us

The sun sets over the mountains, on Instagram.

Knowledgeable with a sense of humour

“Brandon is great very knowledgeable and effective with a lovely sense of humour.” Marsha Petty-Johnson
Profile photo of Tammy Ruffolo from Google Reviews.

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
A self-portrait of Kirstine RJ Rose, from Google Reviews.

I feel like a different person!

“Hatty is fantastic! I went in with what I believe is called “middle-aged desk job back”, barely able to walk, and 100% feeling my age. Hatty took the time to build a recovery plan that was achievable but challenging. Eight weeks later I feel like a different person! 10/10″ Kirstine RJ Rose
Nick Pletsch stares up and smiles casually wearing his pinstripe shirt and tie.

My first choice when in need of physio

“Jamie at Arbutus Physio Westshore is professional, thorough and knows her stuff. Great reception staff too, my first choice when in need of physio.” Nick Pletsch
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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…
Karim Gillani smiles at the camera.

Helped me recover quickly

“Hatty was great at helping me recover quickly from my sprained knee. Love the app to remind me of the daily exercises custom to my needs. Simple, with video and timers. Thank you!” – Karim Gillani
Mohsen Saharkhizan

Seen tremendous improvement

“Ramzi Hasan is such a friendly and professional practitioner and I’ve seen tremendous improvement with my wrist just after two sessions with him. Completely satisfied and totally recommended.” Mohsen Saharkhizan
Casey McDowall stares, non smiling, and kind of silly, with wide open eyes, wearing a toque.

I had the best experience

“Had broken my elbow and wrist. I had the best experience. Josh had made a detailed program for me, and it was fantastic. It was progressive without overdoing anything. He listened when I said I had certain pains and changed up the exercises as needed to suit where I was at. Will 100% go back…
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Willing to work uniquely with client needs

“Josh is professional, skilled, and willing to work uniquely with his clients needs!” Avalon Forrester