Mikaela Schubkegel RMT

06/03/2025

Day one of my fourth placement was wonderful! I'm enjoying the lovely space and great team at Accelerated Sport and Spine. Feeling better rested and ready to keep learning! 🤓

05/28/2025

Finished my LAST OSCE (Practical Exam) of the physio program! There is a light at the end of the tunnel ❤️
Even though I still have a few more hills until I am a physio, I am feeling so much closer!

03/11/2025

Already over halfway through my third placement! The time is just flying by. 🤯

So nice to be back in the 'loops, learning from RIH's neuro-rehab team! I'm learning SO much! ❤️

11/27/2024

It's time I gave you a physio school snapshot! Here my beautiful friend Katie and I are learning how to use EMG (electromyography) to better cue muscle contraction.
Essentially here, the better you fire your muscle the more the EMG sings you a song! 🎶
The number scale shows the amount of activity the machine calculates your muscle is doing.

We always find ways to have fun while learning! 😊

10/10/2024

I've been trying to make some video posts about school, but Facebook has not been uploading them! So while I figure that out, let me give you all a taste of what I get in school.

Let me introduce you to Dr. Lara Boyd, neuroscientist, physiotherapist, brain researcher at UBC, and one of my favorite lecturers. :)

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver...

09/13/2024

I have found persistent pain is exhausting, complex, frustrating, and often can become all encompassing... What about you? How would you describe it?
The hardest thing for me on my journey was to learn how to not let pain rule my life (without ignoring it either). This video resonated with me. What have you learned on your journey?

I would love to hear your thoughts

This video is my personal interpretation of my research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain. It took me a long time to understand that acce...

05/04/2024

Today marks the end of week 2 of placement! It's remarkable how much one can learn in a couple weeks. I'm loving it!

I'm currently at a placement focused on rehabilitating knees, hips and shoulders, including knee, hip and shoulder replacements. So in the spirit of true learning and understanding, I headed to the OR to watch a knee replacement surgery! Such a fantastic opportunity, thanks UHNBC!

04/29/2024

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, this past semester was very fast paced! I have now officially completed my first week of clinical placement (practicum)... Only 4 more to go!

It's been wonderful working with clients again and continuing to develop my clinical skills. I miss my practice and clients, but am thoroughly enjoying the program.

I finished the week off with UBC's Run for Rural Medicine in support of Hope Air. Hope Air is an organization dedicated to helping fund health care transportation for people in rural communities. This definitely a much needed cause, consider checking it out!

01/11/2024

I'm very excited to announce that the College of Massage Therapists of BC (our regulatory body) has updated our standards of practice. Evidence based practice is now a mandatory practice standard for massage therapy!

For many years our college has been promoting evidence informed practice. Yes, it may sound silly, but there is a difference between evidence based and evidence informed. While they were promoting a research based approach, there has not been much incentive or obligation to RMT's to keep themselves up-to-date. Research within the medical field has been changing rapidly and I've been feeling our profession has been falling behind for years.

This does my heart so much good! ❤️ I only want the best for my clients!

10/06/2023

Have you every wondered how astronauts exercise in space? Here's an "inside look" with Chris Hadfield. I find it fascinating!

It hadn't really occurred to me before, but exercise is extremely important to maintain astronauts' bone density, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory health. It's so important that 2 hours of exercise is a mandatory daily requirement. Without maintaining strength, integrating back to earth would incredibly difficult.

2013-03-28 - To maintain their bone and muscle mass, astronauts need to work out two hours everyday. CSA Astronaut and Commander Chris Hadfield shares his wo...

09/30/2023

Let's not forget what this holiday is meant for. 🧡

09/10/2023

My first week of the master's of physical therapy program is complete. What a great (and overwhelming) week it has been!

I couldn't have made it here without the support from all the people in my life, including the incredible group at Dimensional Massage. I'm missing my work family, but I'm so excited for all the opportunities this program is already offering!

Off to a strong start! ❤️