Our physiotherapists can help you

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

We can help you recover from surgery, pain and injury. We can also help you strengthen and prevent injury. And whether you’re already an athlete, or aspire to be one, we can help you excel in your performance.

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About physiotherapy

A physiotherapist is a University educated healthcare professional trained to assess and manage your mobility and health. Physiotherapy can help you with a wide range of issues, including:

  • acute injury management
  • movement evaluation and re-education
  • hands on therapy for joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation
  • individualized exercise program planning
  • education on core stabilization principles
  • athletic and supportive taping and bracing
  • orthotic prescription and casting
  • postural assessments/workplace and ergonomic assessment
  • referrals to massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga and pilates instructors and coaches

Find your physiotherapist in Victoria and Colwood

Find us in Victoria BC at the corner of Oak Bay Ave and Redfern Street, across from Red Barn Market. Find us in Colwood on Sooke Road, nearby Royal Roads.

Physiotherapy Treatments

Conditions that will resolve with physiotherapy treatment include:

  • tendinitis including tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • rotator cuff strains and tears
  • running injuries, such as patella femoral pain syndrome and ITB friction
  • ligament sprains
  • plantar fasciitis
  • shin splints
  • low back pain
  • disc injury
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • knee problems, such as meniscus tears and ligament strains
  • neck pain/strain
  • postural pain
  • ankle sprains
  • and much more!

Follow up with us

Contact us in Oak Bay, or Colwood, or book an appointment online.

Teams we sponsor

We believe in athletes. We are athletes.

We believe in sport. We’re committed to sport in our community.

We may be a small clinic, but the teams and organizations we support have BIG dreams and aspirations.

Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre is proud to be a part of every athlete’s journey, including the three teams that we sponsor.

We are opening a new location in the Western Communities!
Physiotherapy in Victoria and Oakbay at Arbutus Physio and Health Clinic: Sandy Wilson and team

Physiotherapy Canada Journal

Physiotherapy Canada journal cover: Volume 68 Number 4 Fall 2016

Physiotherapy Canada is a leading evidence-based journal of physiotherapy. International in scope, the journal publishes the results of qualitative and quantitative research including “systematic reviews, meta analyses, meta syntheses, public/health policy research, clinical practice guidelines, and case reports.”

Founded in 1923, Physiotherapy Canada meets the diverse needs of national and international readers and serves as a key repository of inquiries, evidence and advances in the practice of physiotherapy.

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University of Toronto Press

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapy is a holistic approach to healthcare lead by practitioners dedicated to working with people to maximize their ability to move and function throughout their life. In British Columbia, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor’s referral. – Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Physiotherapists can help you with:

  • Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness;
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability;
  • Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions;
  • Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance;
  • Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions; and
  • Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

Substantial improvements after only a few visits

“TLDR: Professional, effective, friendly and comprehensive! I developed some knee pain and went to Arbutus to get it sorted out. They performed a comprehensive evaluation, quickly finding the source of the pain. The physio (Josh G) then worked with me to come up with an excellent treatment plan and we started on that the same…

Professional, kind and honest

“Friendly front desk staff and new office in the Westshore. Joshua, the physio, is professional, kind and honest. His caring nature has helped with my elderly mom’s road to recovery with her back and hip pain. Thank you for your expertise!” – Lillian Magee

Focused on the problem until resolved

“Remy is very experienced physiotherapist. He focused on the problem until resolved. Highly recommend and appreciate the help.” Ravi Shankar

Helped in lowering my concussion symptoms

“I was quite nervous to see a chiropractor for the first time. I had always heard that going to a chiropractor would make problems worse and how it was better not to take the risk in seeing one. I looked online, and thought I would give Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre a try as I…

The future looks bright

“I met Sandy, and Mackenzie when I walked into Arbutus Physio one day. I have recently had a serious back surgery and physio was recommended by my surgeon. Simply, it has been amazing. They have a new, clean, medium-size facility, with a professional attitude from front to back. Lots of parking. Sandy is educated and…

So welcoming and kind

“Wonderful service! Joshua, my PT, genuinely cares about my progress, provides excellent recommendations, and is incredibly supportive. MacKenzie at the front desk is always so warm and friendly! My son loves coming to my regular appointments, as they are always so welcoming and kind to him. Not easy to find, as a mom with young…

Great service, thorough

“Great service. Thorough and professional.” Linda Biddington

More range of motion and less pain

Serious improvement after one visit. More range of motion and less pain and discomfort. Cody upped the ante and tackled some sore spots that will move the whole process along. Excellent work and easy-to-work-with personality. Many thanks. David Berner

You will be in good hands!

“Sandy is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She takes the time to properly assess each patient and treat the underlying issues. This type of care and attention to detail is so rarely found today. If you are lucky enough to get in to see Sandy, you will be in good hands!” Greg Burke