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Michelle Fraser

Orthopaedic and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. Educator. Learner.

Toronto, Ontario

ABOUT

Co-founder and CEO Libra Pelvic Health. Orthopaedic and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist dedicated to advancing access to pelvic health care in Sub-Saharan African and other underserved areas.

SKILLS

Pelvic Health PhysiotherapyOrthopaedic PhysiotherapyManual and Manipulative TherapyWomen's HealthMen's Pelvic HealthUrinary IncontinencePelvic PainVisceral ManipulationPain ManagementSexual HealthGender Confirmation Surgery CareTrauma-Informed CareAnorectal DysfunctionPrenatal and Postnatal CareMenopause Care
Course DevelopmentContinuing Education InstructionClinical ReasoningPeer MentoringPeer CoachingWorkshop DevelopmentHealth Professional EducationCultural Competency TrainingLGBTQ Health Education
English (Fluent)French (Intermediate/Advanced)Spanish (Intermediate)
International DevelopmentCommunity Health Worker TrainingHIV/AIDS CareSub-Saharan African HealthResource-Poor SettingsHealth EquityPostcolonialism and Health
Literature ReviewsClinical AdvisorySystematic ReviewsHealth Professions Education Research
Cognitive Behavioural TherapyDermoneuromodulationVisceral ManipulationPain ScienceTrauma-Informed PracticeClinical ReasoningProject Management

EXPERIENCE

Co-founder and CEO

2025 - Present

Libra Pelvic Health

Co-founder and CEO Libra Pelvic Health. Orthopaedic and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist dedicated to advancing access to pelvic health care in Sub-Saharan African and other underserved areas. Currently in the concept phase.

Physiotherapist

2016 - Present

Fraser Pelvic Health • Toronto, Ontario

Private pelvic health physiotherapy practice in Toronto, Ontario.

Physiotherapist

2019 - 2021

Fraser Pelvic Health • Bracebridge, Ontario

Private pelvic health physiotherapy practice.

Developer of Covid-19 Clinic Reopening Plan

2020 - 2020

Octopus Garden Yoga Centre

Developed Covid-19 Clinic Reopening Plan for Octopus Garden Yoga Centre.

Rehabilitation Director

2013 - 2016

Synergy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation • Toronto

Directed rehabilitation services at Synergy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Physiotherapist

2012 - 2016

Synergy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation • Toronto

Provided physiotherapy services at Synergy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Physiotherapist

2006 - 2012

South City Physiotherapy • Guelph

Provided physiotherapy services.

Physiotherapist

2007 - 2008

Alliance of Clinical Examiners • Guelph

Worked as physiotherapist with Alliance of Clinical Examiners.

Physiotherapist

2005 - 2006

Arbour Rehabilitation Centre Ltd • Guelph

Provided physiotherapy services.

Physiotherapist

2001 - 2005

First Canadian Medical Centre • Toronto

Provided physiotherapy services.

Physiotherapist

1994 - 2001

Michelle Fraser Physiotherapy • Uxbridge

Operated private physiotherapy practice.

EDUCATION

University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

2014 - 2014

Masters of Education (MEd) in Health Professional Education specialization, Comparative, International and Developmental Education collaborative program

United Yoga Montreal

2005 - 2008

Yoga teacher training (CYT) in Yoga

Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists

2004 - 2004

Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (DipManip, FCAMPT) in Manual and Manipulative Therapy

University of Toronto

1994 - 1994

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BScPT) in Physical Therapy

University of Toronto

1990 - 1990

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Urban Geography and French