# Michaela Toffoli

Registered Physiotherapist

College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) · Practicing since 2017

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## How Michaela can help

-   Managing persistent or chronic pain
-   Pregnant or in your postpartum journey
-   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

-   [Pelvic Health](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/pelvic-health)
-   [Pregnancy & Postpartum](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/pelvic-health)
-   [Women's Health](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/pelvic-health)
-   [Incontinence](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/pelvic-health)
-   [AN-IMS](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/dry-needling)
-   Healthy Aging

## 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](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/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](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/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](https://ateasephysio.ca/services/visceral-manipulation) to provide comprehensive care.

> “My goal is to assist you in fully understanding your injury or condition, to provide supportive therapies that enhance your recovery, and to empower you to take your health to its fullest.”

## Qualifications & training

### Education

-   Master of Physical Therapy (2017) – University of British Columbia
-   Continued Undergraduate Education in Psychology and Animal Welfare – UBC (2012-2015)
-   B.Sc. Biochemistry – UBC (2009-2011)
-   Associate Degree in General Science – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2006-2009)

**Manual Therapy & Certifications**

-   [Orthopaedic Division Level 1 (2017) (opens in a new tab)](https://orthodiv.org/)
-   The Application of Evidence and Manual Therapy to Spinal Pain (2017)
-   [Mulligan Concept – Lower Quadrant Mobilizations with Movement (2017) (opens in a new tab)](https://bmulligan.com/)
-   [Anatomical IMS - Certified (2018) (opens in a new tab)](https://www.foundationsedu.ca/)
-   [Visceral Manipulation Level 1 (2025) (opens in a new tab)](https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses)

**Pelvic Health Solutions - Course Completion (2018-2024)**

[Pelvic Health Solutions - Course Completion (2018-2024) — provider website (opens in a new tab)](https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/)

-   Pelvic Floor Levels 1, 2 & 3
-   Innovative Exercises for the Sensitive Nervous System
-   Ultrasound for the Pelvic Floor
-   Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain
-   Pessaries: Clinical Integration and Management of POP/SUI
-   Staying active in pregnancy
-   Body mechanics with baby
-   Return to joy

**Specialized Training**

-   [Concussion Management Level 1 (2019) (opens in a new tab)](https://www.shiftconcussion.ca/)
-   [GLAD Canada (2020) (opens in a new tab)](https://gladcanada.ca/)
-   [ROST Therapy Pelvic Girdle Pain (2020) (opens in a new tab)](https://www.rosttherapy.com/)
-   [Antony Lo – The Female Athlete Level 1 - Course Completion (2023) (opens in a new tab)](https://mypteducation.com/courses/the-female-athlete-course-level-1/)

## Outside the clinic

When not treating patients: Horse training & riding, Reading, Spin sessions, Outdoor activities

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