Michele Matsubara

Degrees

• University of Toronto, Bachelor of Kinesiology (High Honours)
• University of British Columbia, Master of Physical Therapy

Post-Graduate Credentials

• CPA Orthopaedic Division AIM Level 1

Memberships

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Ontario Physiotherapy Association

Awards and Accomplishments

• University of Toronto Scholars Award Recipient
• R. Tait McKenzie Society Inductee
• University of Toronto Excellence Award (UTEA) – Natural Science and Engineering (NSE)

Volunteer Work

• Member of U of T Women in Sports
• Supporter of mental health initiatives during undergrad such as U of Thrive
• Mental Health committee rep at UBC PT school
• Grad Rep at UBC PT school

Languages

• English, Japanese

Registration

• Michele is Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Click HERE to see her up to date registration status

Michele is a high-achieving clinician with a passion for what she does. She intentionally takes a ‘whole person’ approach to care, understanding the connection between mental well-being and physical rehabilitation. Her patients benefit from a unique combination of technical expertise, empathy, and understanding. She loves that her job gives her the chance to meet new people and help them in meaningful ways.

Michele was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to Kelowna with her family at the age of 12. She was a pre-professional ballet dancer until 17 years of age and still leads a very active lifestyle. Michele loves the diversity that Canada, and in particular, Toronto has to offer. Ask Michele about the time she tore her ACL rock climbing while she was in the middle of conducting research on ACL reconstruction!

Favourite Quote

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

Pets

• Yorkie-poo named Monaca back home in Kelowna!

Playlist

• Daniel Caesar, Mt Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Hozier

Binge Watches

• Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, Downton Abbey