Michiko Caringal

Michiko (she/her) is an exceptionally experienced physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in clinical, research, education and leadership in the health care and fitness industry. She has a specialization in pelvic health and fitness, and also provides education and mentorship as a subject matter expert alongside Trans Care BC. Michiko is a Rhodes Scholar Nominee, and has an extensive list of media publications and journal publications – including Reader’s Digest, Best Health Magazine, CityTV TSC Broadcast, and more. In addition to an extensive list of post graduate and professional development courses, Michiko previously was a physiotherapist at the UBC Bladder Care Centre. Michiko’s personal journey with pelvic health began 10 years ago. She was experiencing burn out, depression and anxiety all while dealing with a new diagnosis of Vulvodynia (a condition that causes severe pelvic pain and has no identifiable cause). After committing to rehabilitation, she saw significant improvements and is now symptom-free 10 years and counting! Her personal experience is a driving force behind her impeccable patient centered care. She strives to provide the type of care that anyone struggling with chronic pain deserves - placing an importance on getting to know you, listening to your concerns and formulating a plan that is meaningful to you. Combining your expertise of your own body with her physiotherapy skills and knowledge. Education: - Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Health and Fitness) at the University of British Columbia - Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto - Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Qualifications / Training: - Vulvar Health: Changes and Conditions Throughout the Lifespan (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Pessaries: Clinical Integration and Management of POP/SUI (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Understanding Endometriosis (Medbridge) - Project ECHO: Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare (CAMH) - Physiotherapy Care for People who are Trans and Gender Diverse (Mount Sinai, NYC) - Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain & The Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Level 2: Female and Male Pelvic Pain (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Level 3: Clinical Skills for Treating Pain (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Level 1: The PT Approach to Urinary Incontinence (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Innovative Exercises for the Sensitive Nervous System (Pelvic Health Solutions) - Project Management (Health Leadership & Learning Network) - Certificate in Clinical Leadership (Health Leadership & Learning Network) - IDEAS 2-day Introductory Quality Improvement Program (U of T) - QI Workshop (Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety) - Creating Employee Engagement (Health Leadership & Learning Network) - Neuro-Physiology of Motion & Peripheral Nerve Injuries (North York General) - 6th Annual Ralph T. Manktelow Lectureship and Interactive HT Course (TWH) - “Back to Basics” of Hand Therapy (St. Joseph’s Health Care) - Patient-Centred Care Course: “Acting” Out Respect (TGH)