This is a collection of short posts by the clinic, practitioners and team members who are out and about in the world doing racing, hiking, camping, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, playing ultimate, golf and all around keeping active and strong.
Category: Microblog
Welcome Andrew!
We are so excited to welcome Andrew Mills to our clinic family! Andrew is certified in both acupuncture and vestibular rehabilitation. In addition to his advanced manual therapy and manipulation training, he has worked with cases of acute musculoskeletal injury, chronic pain, and dizziness, including post concussion syndrome.Andrew believes in a multifactorial approach to rehabilitation. …
Mask up!
So awesome to see everyone coming in with their own masks! We have seen polkadots, tropical flowers, tennis racquets and everything in between. We have additional masks for patients who have left theirs at home and for our team but they’re admittedly not as cool as some we have seen! Thank you Sylvie Gordaneer for rocking this! Happy …
Out of the office and onto the paddle board
There’s nothing quite like a paddle on a beautiful west coast day! Our staff have been LOVING this nicer weather and take every opportunity to get outside. Zoë, whose smiling face you usually see as soon as you arrive at the clinic, snapped this shot when she took her stand-up paddle board out for a spin last …
Great to see families out moving, laughing, and enjoying this beautiful weather
So happy to see families out moving, laughing, and enjoying this beautiful weather safely and kindly! And great to see folks in the Gorge Waterway. Also awesome to run into Sarah Karagianis and pack. Here Sarah is being a gracious dock host, proving that the water isn’t too cold to relish, and demonstrating the underwater …
Mental health #GetReal
Did you know we are right in the middle of CHMA Mental Health Week? It’s just the reminder that we needed to reconnect to ourselves and reconnect to others during a time that is keeping us isolated. Just because we are physically distanced, doesn’t mean we have to be emotionally, mentally, or relationally distanced. …
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.
TeleRehab services are up and running
We are so excited about our TeleRehab services are now up and running! ⠀⠀In an effort to increase our social-distancing effort while still maintaining a connection with our patients, we have set up one-on-one online appointments. ⠀⠀Many of you were receiving treatment but unfortunately had your recovery journey interrupted. At Arbutus Physiotherapy, we want to …
The health of our community is of utmost importance to us
The health of out patients, staff, and community are of utmost importance to us. This is why we want to update you on what we are doing and what you can do to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Our team is keeping up-to-date with information taken directly from the Public health Agency of Canada (PHAC), …
Rain day, rest day
While we love to get out in the sun and get moving, we are taking a much deserved rest day today. Recovery is just as equally (if not more) important than your training. It allows time for your body to repair those muscles and build your energy stores back up. It also reduces your risk …
Exploring and hiking in Squamish
Our fearless leader and her partner-in-crime, Mike Neill, love getting out and exploring our beautiful BC backyard. What a great day for it too! Although we know those smiles are out rain or shine! #GetOutside #TrailRunning #ExploreBC #Squamish #Sḵwx̱wú7mesh
Stocking stuffer ideas
Looking for stocking stuffer ideas? We’ve got you covered! Cross one more item off your shopping list and pick up a MEDISTIK, Massage Ball, or Arbutus Gift Certificate! Come see us anytime during business hours. 🎄🎁
Beautiful morning in Victoria
It’s a beautiful morning in Victoria! What’re you doing to get moving today? We wanna know!
Coastal Nights
Gorgeous night on the coast. The moon tonight! We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Have a great Monday tomorrow and a fantastic week. 🌔
Victoria Youth Triathlon 2019
Epic day today at the Victoria Youth Triathlon at UVic. So many hardworking and committed young athletes. Great work!
Cheers and support at Victoria Ironman
Great job running this race yesterday @sophiachadwick! There is always so much more going on for athletes in their lives and it fills us with joy to know we can cheer and yell and train with and support the athletes in Victoria and on the @humanpoweredracing team and in our lives. Great race everyone!
Dragon boats on the Gorge
What a beautiful morning of dragon boat racing (super sprints) on the Gorge. Still going too. Great to hear the drumming and cheering and splashing and see the teams paddling so intensely. Very cool community sport.
