Michelle Ta, Physiotherapist
Michelle completed her Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney, Australia after completing her Bachelor of Kinesiology at UBC. Since returning home, she continues to work in private practice and at Burnaby General Hospital. Michelle strongly believes in taking the time to listen to her client’s needs and empowering them with knowledge about their bodies. Her practice encompasses client education, manual therapy, exercise prescription and liaising with other health professionals to ensure everyone reaches their individual goals.
Michelle has extensive experience working with individuals repetitive injuries, pre/-post operative surgeries, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, metabolic disorders and various musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. She has a particular interest in women's health such as pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence and prenatal, antenatal and postpartum recovery.
Michelle has since completed her Pelvic Health Solutions Levels 1-3 and Cesarean Birth & rehabilitation and continuously finds ways to further her education to help clients.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight training, trying different fitness classes and exploring the local food and coffee roasters around town! She believes laughter and exercise are important parts of therapy, and you can expect a bit of both when you work with her!
Certifications & professional experience
- IMS - Cesarean Birth & Rehabilitation (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Biopsychosocial Reframed: Using Questionnaires to Create a Psychologically Informed Practice (Reframe Rehab) - The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain through a Trauma Informed Lens (Pelvic Health Solutions, Level 2) - The Physical Therapy Approach to Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence (Pelvic Health Solutions, Level 1)
Special interests
- Pre and post natal - Pelvic floor dysfunction - Pre and post surgeries - Weekend warriors - Avid gym goers - Desk workers
Languages spoken
- English
Personal touch
- Exploring local coffee roasters, ice cream/gelatos and restaurants. - Strength training and Olympic lifting - 1/2 marathon training - Bouldering just for fun :)
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