Lab Health Physio Esquimalt

04/04/2026

🥳Today marks 9 years since Lab Health Physio first opened its doors with a simple mission: to help our community reconnect with the activities they love. From our home in the Esquimalt and James Bay communities, it’s been nearly a decade of movement, recovery, and resilience.

We are so grateful to you, our patients, for letting us be part of your wellness journey. Whether we’re working together in the pool or prepping you for your next run, you inspire everything we do.

Here’s to many more years of staying active together! 🥳
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04/03/2026

Our team will be busy collecting Easter eggs this weekend🐇The James Bay and Esquimalt clinic will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with limited practitioner availability and our all-star admin team returning Monday.

Appointments can always be booked or modified online by logging into your client profile with the link below👇
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/

From our LAB Health Family to yours, Happy Easter!
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04/03/2026

Our team will be busy collecting Easter eggs this weekend🐇The James Bay and Esquimalt clinic will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with limited practitioner availability and our all-star admin team returning Monday.

Appointments can always be booked or modified online by logging into your client profile with the link below👇
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/
Phone messages and emails will be answered on Monday

From our LAB Health Family to yours, Happy Easter!
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04/01/2026

The is a little over a week away and we are getting ready 👟

Join us April 11th to run, walk, pole, and roll alongside our neighbours, family, and friends for this scenic and community-minded event! New to running? No problem! Check out our heart Rate blog for tips on exercising in optimal HR zones depending on your activity of choice.

While its on your mind, click the link below to sign up today for the Esquimalt 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run!
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/esquimalt-5k-and-kids-fun-run-2026
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Heart Rate Zones: What are yours?With the rise in popularity of biometric tracking devices like fitbits, apple watches, garmins, etc. heart rate monitoring has become an increasingly popular method of tracking fitness and workout intensity. Using these devices allows instant feedback with a simple g...

03/30/2026

Have you heard about the latest trend in endurance training? As we approach Victoria's outdoor fitness season and strap on our wearable health tech like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Garmins, it has become easier than ever to track your training zones, and "Zone 2" training is gaining popularity!
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Curious about what Zone 2 training is and whether it could help you reach your fitness goals? Check out our blog for the details!
Thinking of kicking off the season with a community-minded event? Register today to run, walk, pole, or roll the Esquimalt 5k and Kids 1k Fun Run today!
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Zone 2 TrainingOver the past year or so wearable health technology like a fitbit, Apple Watch or Garmin shows you which training zone you are in currently while exercising. There is a popular movement among endurance athletes towards aiming for ‘zone 2’ training. Zone 2 refers to a level of acti...

03/18/2026

Running is one of the best ways to strengthen your joints and keep your body resilient, but staying injury-free often comes down to the "24-hour rule" and managing your training load. Understanding how to progress responsibly is the secret to consistent, long-term performance.

Our latest blog post dives deep into the 80/20 training rule and the common signs of tissue stress to be adressed. Check out the full blog to master your mileage, and be sure to book an assessment with one of our practitioners if you’d like advice on safely incorporating more physical activity into your life!
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/
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Injury prevention for runners. A guide to avoiding errors in training load that may harm tissues such as muscle, bone, ligament, and tendon.

03/13/2026

Hey Victoria! We are officially 4 weeks away from the city’s most scenic and community-minded event! On April 11th, it’s time to run, walk, pole, or roll at the Esquimalt 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run!! 🏃‍♀️👨‍🦽✨

Ready to join the fun? Visit our friends at the Esquimalt Rec Center to snag your spot:
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Not sure how to get started? We’ve got your back! 🤝
If you want to participate but aren't sure where to begin, book an assessment with one of our talented practitioners. We’ll help you create a personalized plan to safely add more movement into your lifestyle. 🧘‍♂️💪

https://labhealth.janeapp.com/

✨ The Best Part: From now through March, $1 from every single appointment is being donated directly to the

Support your own wellness and your community at the same time! 🩵🏘️

03/06/2026

The last "Spring Forward" ever? 🌸
British Columbia, its time to find our rhythm. As we shift our clocks this weekend, we're saying goodbye to the "fall back" grind for good. Managing your circadian rhythm is about to get a lot more consistent and we're here to help you optimize it!

Stop by the LAB Lounge to dive into the science of your internal clock and learn how a steady light-dark cycle boosts your mental ans physical resilience.
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What are circadian rhythms?Circadian rhythms are the daily ~24 hour cycles of your body clock. Although we often focus conversations about circadian rhythms to sleep and energy, there are actually other reasons to discuss this essential body clock. The 24 hour cycle is interwoven into a wide variety...

03/03/2026

🌞🚶‍♀️Daily walking offers profound health benefits ranging from improved cardiovascular health and bone density to enhanced mental clarity and sleep quality. This accessible form of movement is particularly effective at combating osteoporosis in women and reducing heart disease risks in men, all while burning significant calories over time.

Walking also provides a wonderful way to connect with the Victoria community, explore local hidden gems, and keep your furry friends happy. To learn more about staying active, click below to read the full article in the Lab Lounge and book an assessment with one of our talented practitioners to get on track!
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Don't forget! $1 from every appointment until March 31st will be donated to the Esquimalt 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run - Victoria's most scenic and community-minded event! Register here:
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Everyone knows exercise is important. Whether that is lifting weights, running, swimming, biking, hiking or whatever it is. But what about the benefits of just walking?Physical activity (such as walking) has many health benefits, including decreasing risk in developing cardiovascular diseases, decre...

02/03/2026

Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of aging for women. Don't let hormonal shifts put a pause on your passions. Book a peri-menopause/menopause physiotherapy assessment with BETH today!
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/locations/lab-health-physio-esquimalt/book?_gl=1*1gdj6vj*_gcl_au*ODg0MDAwNTU0LjE3NzAxNDIzMzk.*_ga*MTk0NjExNjQ2LjE3NzAxNDIzNDA.*_ga_YZX1VPBBKV*czE3NzAxNDIzMzkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzAxNDMzMTAkajU5JGwwJGgw #/discipline/25/treatment/264
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What is Perimenopause?Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of aging for women. Technically speaking, menopause has occurred when a woman has gone 12 months without menstruating. This follows the period of perimenopause, which is when hot flashes, hormone fluctuation, mood swings, memory loss,....

01/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE and join us April 11th for the Esquimalt 5k and Kids 1k Fun Run🏃🏼‍♀️

Did you know that your recovery journey at Lab Health has a ripple effect? 🌊

For every single appointment booked at our clinic January 1st to March 31st, Lab Health will be donating $1 directly to the Esquimalt 5k and Kids 1k Fun Run event.
By choosing LAB Health for your care, you’re helping fund an event that encourages our entire community to get active.
It’s a win-win: get back to your best, and our community gets moving.

📍 Book your next session and help us reach our donation goal!
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the LAB Health Team! 🎄 We’re off to enjoy some quality time with our loved ones, but we haven't forgotten about you!
🛠️ Manage your schedule 24/7: Skip the phone tag and log into your client profile anytime to manage your upcoming appointments. Just click the link below!

https://labhealth.janeapp.com/

We’ll be back in action between the holidays and ready to hit the ground running in the New Year! See you soon! 💪✨

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