Lab Health Physio - James Bay

12/09/2025

WOW👏 JUST WOW!👏👏
A HUGE, heartfelt THANK YOU to every incredible member of the LAB Health community who showed up and donated socks 🧦 during our November Sock Drive! You absolutely crushed it! 💪

It was our genuine pleasure to drop off your mountain of roasty-toasty sock donations to .kitchen.society in Esquimalt so that they could include the gift of warm, dry feet in their annual holiday gift bags for our community members who need them most this winter. You brought comfort and warmth!

A special mention to who lovingly knit hats and gloves to include ☃️

11/27/2025

DON'T WAIT 💥 We have limited practitioner availability💥 for initial assessment appointments this year.
Already a patient? Don't put your treatment plan on hold over the holidays, book with your practitioner before spots are gone!!
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Did you know we can direct bill most extended health benefit plans? That means less hassle and fewer out-of-pocket fees for you. Whether you're a local or just visiting, we can help you stay on track with your recovery goals without the financial stress.

Book now and let us help with your joint replacement recovery, hip & knee pain, osteoarthritis, back pain, strength loss, post-concussion recovery, vestibular issues, shoulder pain, fall prevention & balance, osteopathic manual therapy & more!
Don't wait—book your appointment today and let us handle the paperwork so you can focus on your health!


Pacific Blue Cross The Johnston Group Manulife Green Shield Empire Life WorkSafeBC SSQ Assurance / SSQ Insurance

11/11/2025

Remembering and Honoring Our Canadian Heroes

Today, November 11th, we pause for Remembrance Day to honor the incredible sacrifices made by the brave military members—both past and present—of the Canadian Armed Forces. Our deepest gratitude goes out to all who have served our country, including those who are part of the broader Lab Health Community.

We stand committed to supporting your health needs year-round. We are proud to offer direct billing to Veterans Affairs Canada and Blue Cross for Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans seeking Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, or RMT services.

A note on clinic hours: All Lab Health clinics will be closed today. If you need to schedule a future appointment or adjust an existing one, please use the secure client profile by clicking the link below
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11/03/2025

🧦🧦The Socks for Success Drive is BACK! Help Keep Victoria Warm This Winter.🧦🧦

Our annual Socks for Success drive is here! A clean, warm pair of socks provides essential comfort during Victoria’s cold, damp winter, and we need your help to make a difference for those in need.

When & Where to Donate: Our drive runs from November 3rd to November 28th. Drop your generous donations (new or gently used socks welcome!) into the collection bins at either of our convenient clinic locations:

Esquimalt Clinic: 527 Fraser Street
James Bay Clinic: 100-230 Menzies Street

Your Impact: Thanks to incredible patients and friends like you, all socks go directly to our valued community partners, Rainbow Kitchen and Our Place, who rely on our contributions for their critical holiday relief efforts.

Three Simple Ways to Contribute:

1️⃣ Donate Socks: Drop off your socks (new or gently used) at one of our clinics.
2️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this email or our social posts with your network.
3️⃣ Check the Blog: For more ways to give back, check out our Socks For Success blog post for inspiring ideas.

Let's make this our biggest sock donation year yet! Thank you for your continued kindness and support.

Because nothing is worse than wet socks!


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10/21/2025

Reclaim Your Strength: The Empowering Role of Exercise in Your Cancer Journey 💖

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to remind you of a powerful tool available at every stage of your journey: EXERCISE! Research overwhelmingly shows that physical activity is safe, beneficial, and a vital component of modern cancer care. By staying active, you take a proactive role in your health, improving both your body and your outlook from diagnosis, through treatment, and into recovery.

Battling Side Effects with Movement and Water 💧

Regular physical activity is an incredible ally during active treatment, helping you navigate challenging side effects. Moving more actually gives you more energy, making exercise one of the most effective ways to manage cancer-related fatigue! It also helps ease nausea and pain while providing a significant boost to your mental health by reducing anxiety and depression.

When traditional exercise feels too strenuous, Hydrotherapy (exercising in warm water) offers tremendous healing benefits.

Key Aquatic Advantages:
🩵Low-Impact Support: Water's buoyancy reduces stress on joints, making movement easier.
🩵Swelling Reduction: The hydrostatic pressure helps reduce swelling and improve lymphatic flow, assisting in the management of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
🩵Bone Metastasis: Pool therapy can be suitable for bone metastasis (when cancer progresses) offering a safe exercise option.
🩵Warmest Pool: We offer hydrotherapy sessions at the Esquimalt Rec Center, home to Victoria's warmest lap pool!

Building Back to Work and Play 💪

As you complete treatment, exercise shifts its focus toward a strong and confident recovery. Physical activity is key to rebuilding lost strength, improving cardiovascular health, and regaining the functional fitness needed to comfortably return to your regular life, including work, hobbies, and family activities. Importantly, studies suggest that maintaining an active lifestyle after treatment can also help lower the risk of some cancers returning and contribute to longer survival.

Your Partner in Recovery 🫂

Ready to harness the benefits of exercise but unsure where to begin? You don't have to navigate this journey alone. A Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will create a safe, tailored exercise program that accounts for your specific diagnosis, treatment side effects, and personal goals. Any cancer related conditions such as cancer related fatigue, radiation fibrosis, chording and/or frozen shoulder can be diagnosed by a cancer physiotherapist, and the appropriate exercise program can then be prescribed.

This October, we encourage you to explore personalized support. Take the first step toward reclaiming your strength and vitality by booking an assessment with our very own cancer physio, Nadine Stunzi!

https://labhealth.janeapp.com/locations/lab-health-physio-esquimalt/book #/staff_member/34
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10/20/2025

Don't Wait to Feel Better—Book Your Physio Spot NOW! ⚡️
Is a nagging injury holding you back, or are you ready to conquer those pain points you’ve been ignoring? This is your week to finally make a change!
Our schedule is filling up fast, but we ARE currently accepting new patients at our James Bay clinic! Don't let this limited window slip away—get in to see one of our amazing physiotherapists this week and take charge of your health.
Physiotherapy is your solution for getting back to what you love.

We can help with:
🩵Osteoarthritis
🩵Hip + Knee Pain
🩵Fall Prevention & Balance
🩵Strength Loss
🩵Back Pain
🩵Shoulder Pain
🩵Dry Needling
🩵Concussion & Vertigo
🩵Return to Work (with WSBC Direct Billing)

Limited spots are available this week—BOOK NOW! 🗓️
We offer direct billing to most major insurance providers to keep your out-of-pocket expense low.
➡️ CLICK THE LINK to grab your appointment!
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10/15/2025

Did you know 💡 Hydrotherapy is a fantastic, low-impact form of active rehabilitation that uses the buoyancy of water to manage pain, offload stressed joints, and restore free, natural movement! This technique is perfect for speeding up recovery from acute injuries, providing traction-like relief for persistent back and sciatic pain, and safely retraining balance that is impossible on land. The great news is that Lab Health brings this incredible healing tool right to you, offering Hydrotherapy treatments at our Esquimalt clinic. Don't wait to start your recovery—book a Hydrotherapy assessment with our expert Kinesiologist, Cole, today, and click below to read the rest of this valuable blog post!
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Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, water rehab, or pool therapy, is any rehabilitation exercise performed using water. The word literally translates as water therapy, so in some cases it has also been used to describe therapeutic processes where water is consumed or inserted into the body....

10/15/2025

What an incredible Royal Victoria Marathon weekend! 🤩

RVM 2025 was a huge success, powered by unbelievable community spirit! Huge congratulations to every single runner who crossed that finish line. And a massive shout-out to the throngs of people cheering and the amazing volunteers—you are the heart of this event!

So proud to be part of the community that makes this happen. See you next year, starting with the Esquimalt 5K!


Royal Victoria Marathon

10/10/2025

🦃Our team will be out wrangling turkeys this weekend. Wishing everyone in our Lab Health community and beyond a safe and happy long weekend!
Remember our 24-hour cancellation policy is always in effect and appointments can be booked, modified, or cancelled by logging into your client profile.
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10/06/2025

Dive into Recovery This October!
​This Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️, it's time to celebrate the amazing benefits of aquatic therapy! For women recovering from a mastectomy, diving into the pool is a fantastic, low-impact way to conquer common challenges. Studies show that gentle pool exercise actively reduces stiffness, pain, and lymphedema, significantly boosting both shoulder range of motion and overall mood! Ready to swap discomfort for revitalization and regain your strength?
​Click to read the full blog and see how pool therapy can transform your recovery! Contact Lab Health today to book your session!
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Pool therapy has many benefits for people of all ages. This includes helping manage pain for patients who have osteoarthritis, chronic pain, post surgical patients and people who are looking to improve their overall fitness. One group of people who may benefit from aqua therapy are patients who have...

09/30/2025

The James Bay and Esquimalt clinics will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We acknowledge that there are 50 Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island, and our clinics have the privilege to operate on the Lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt nations. Join our team while we take time with our families on this important day to learn, grow, and listen.

Please note that our 24-hour cancelation policy is in effect at all times. Appointments can always be booked or modified online by clicking the link in our bio and logging into your client profile👇
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Phone messages and emails will be answered on Monday and regular admin hours will resume on Wednesday.

09/29/2025

Ever wonder why the pool is a game-changer for rehab? The water’s natural buoyancy supports your joints, making exercises feel easier and less painful. It’s the perfect environment to rebuild strength and confidence, whether you’re recovering from an injury or just starting your fitness journey.

At Lab Health Physio, our aquatic rehab sessions with Cole, our Kinesiologist, are becoming incredibly popular. The spots are filling up fast, and we only have a few left. The pool will officially re-open on October 1st, so come and get your feet wet on your exercise journey!
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