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 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.
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.
Ramzi Hasan, BScPT, CGIMS (UBC)
Physiotherapy, Westshore clinic
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.
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.
Eric Bennett, MPT, BKin
Physiotherapy, Oak Bay clinic
Eric completed his Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Alex Del Duca
Naturopathy
Dr. Del Duca specializes in sports medicine, interventional therapies, orthopaedic injections for joints and spine, pain management, and regenerative medicine.
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.
Rachel Kirkham
Westshore Administrative Manager
Rachel loves to have fun with our patients. Find her at our Westshore location!
Richelle Osborne
Oak Bay Administrative
Richelle is a Victoria-based artist and her work is on display at both Oak Bay and Westshore.
Mara Kendrick
Oak Bay and Westshore Administrative
Mara is an ardent supporter of mental health and wellness.
Willow McPeak
Oak Bay Administrative Manager
Willow plays volleyball, loves going for runs, and works at our Oak Bay location.
Simon Gillespie
Oak Bay and Westshore Administrative
Simon is interested in wellness and building positive relationships.
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.
What our patients say about us
If I could rate it higher I would
Entire staff are so kind
Professionalism and genuine care
Great communication
If there was another star, I would gladly give it
So knowledgeable and take the time to really listen
Arbutus is the place to go!
