Michaela Toffoli

About Michaela

Michaela Toffoli is a Registered Physiotherapist passionate about empowering clients at all ages, stages, and seasons of life on their wellbeing journeys. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2017 with a Masters in Physiotherapy.

As a physiotherapist, Michaela’s goal is to assist patients in fully understanding their injury or condition, provide supportive therapies that enhance recovery, and empower them to take their health to its fullest potential.

Treatment Approach

Michaela takes an individualized whole-person approach to assessment and treatment. Cornerstones of a session with her include clear communication and education, collaborative goal setting, and balanced hands-on and movement therapy. She incorporates various modalities as appropriate to individual needs, including individualized exercise therapy, laser therapy, real-time ultrasound, and manual therapy.

Persistent Pain Management

Michaela utilizes a biopsychosocial approach to persistent pain, recognizing that pain is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. Her treatment integrates:

• Education on pain science and nervous system sensitization
• Nervous System regulation techniques to calm protective responses
• Tissue treatment through hands-on therapies and movement

IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)

Michaela is certified in Anatomical IMS (AN-IMS), an evidence-based technique for treating chronic pain and muscle dysfunction. IMS involves inserting fine needles into tight muscle bands to release tension, restore normal function, and reduce pain. This specialized skill allows her to address persistent musculoskeletal conditions effectively.

Pelvic Health Expertise

As a compassionate physiotherapist and mother who has been through her own pelvic health journeys, Michaela has a special interest in working with healthy aging, seniors health, and women’s/pelvic floor health. She is dedicated to supporting patients with pregnancy and postpartum care, incontinence concerns, core stability, pelvic health for athletes, diastasis recti, pelvic pain and dyspareunia, and general integration of pelvic wellbeing into their lives. She is also trained in visceral manipulation to provide comprehensive care.

Who Should Book with Michaela?

Consider booking with Michaela if you are:

• Managing persistent or chronic pain
• Pregnant or in your postpartum journey (staying active in pregnancy, body mechanics with baby, return to joy)
• Experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction or incontinence
• An athlete dealing with pelvic health concerns
• A senior seeking healthy aging support and rehabilitation
• Seeking women’s health physiotherapy across the lifespan
• Interested in IMS or visceral manipulation therapy