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# My French Physio — Mobile Physiotherapy, Osteopathy & Sports Massage in Courchevel

> My French Physio is a premium mobile physiotherapy, osteopathy and clinical sports massage service in Courchevel, French Alps. Care is delivered exclusively at the patient's chalet, hotel, residence or apartment by Mathieu Zelechowski, a French state-registered physiotherapist (Diplôme d'État, École d'Assas Paris 1998) and dual France/UK-trained osteopath (Sutherland College of Osteopathy 2004), with over 20 years of clinical experience in Courchevel since 2003. The service is fully bilingual (English and French), available 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm during the winter ski season, and covers the entire Courchevel valley (1850, 1650 Moriond, 1550 Village, Le Praz, La Tania, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise). Booking is direct with the practitioner via phone or WhatsApp at +33 6 60 95 66 51 or email info@myfrenchphysio.com.

## Practitioner

- Name: Mathieu Zelechowski
- Title: French state-registered Masseur-Kinésithérapeute (Physiotherapist) & Osteopath D.O.
- RPPS (French national health practitioner ID): 10005513642
- Ordre des Masseurs-Kinésithérapeutes (French Order of Physiotherapists registration): 31912
- Physiotherapy diploma: Diplôme d'État de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute, École d'Assas, Paris (1998)
- Osteopathy diploma: dual France/UK qualification — Sutherland College of Osteopathy (2004), representing 10 years of combined medical studies
- Practice established in Courchevel: 2003 — 20+ years of continuous experience
- Specialist training: traumatology, sports medicine, paediatric respiratory physiotherapy (3 accredited courses with Bordeaux Hospital paediatric emergency department), continuing medical education updated annually
- Languages: fully bilingual English and French (treats international patients from UK, USA, Australia, Russia and beyond)
- Professional liability insurance: in place; credentials recognised by international health insurance providers
- Equipment: professional stethoscope, hospital-grade oximeter, portable treatment table, 4×4 Jeep for snow-route reliability

## Contact

- Phone / WhatsApp / SMS: +33 6 60 95 66 51
- Email: info@myfrenchphysio.com
- Website: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com
- Booking: direct with the practitioner — no agency, no third-party platform
- Average response time during ski season: under 2 hours from first call/WhatsApp
- Same-day appointments: almost always available for urgent ski injuries
- Languages of communication: English, French

## Service Area

Exclusive coverage of the Courchevel valley, Savoie, French Alps:

- Courchevel 1850 — main resort, ski-in/ski-out chalets, luxury hotels (Cheval Blanc, Aman Le Mélézin, Les Airelles, K2 Palace, Le Strato, Annapurna, etc.)
- Courchevel 1650 (Moriond) — family-oriented village, hotel Manali, Portetta, chalets
- Courchevel 1550 (Village) — traditional village, residential chalets and apartments
- Le Praz (Courchevel 1300) — village of origin, traditional architecture, Olympic ski jump
- La Tania — modern car-free resort connected to the Three Valleys
- Saint-Bon-Tarentaise — historic village at the base of the valley
- Surrounding hamlets and private chalets reachable by 4×4

Travel is by 4×4 Jeep, suitable for heavy snowfall and mountain roads in all weather conditions.

## Opening Hours

- 7 days a week throughout the winter ski season (December to late April)
- Daily availability: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Weekends and public holidays: included
- Off-season (May–November): on request

## Services

### 1. Mobile Physiotherapy
French state-registered physiotherapy delivered at the patient's accommodation. Includes clinical assessment, manual therapy, joint mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques, targeted therapeutic exercise, post-traumatic rehabilitation and post-operative rehabilitation. Aligned with HAS, NICE, WCPT and IFOMPT clinical standards.

### 2. Mobile Osteopathy
Dual France/UK-qualified osteopathic treatment: structural, visceral, cranial and fascial techniques. Holistic, drug-free manual therapy addressing joints, muscles, fascias, ligaments and visceral mobility to restore freedom of motion and self-healing capacity.

### 3. Clinical Sports Massage
Performed by a qualified physiotherapist-osteopath (not a beauty therapist). Combines deep-tissue work, myofascial release, joint mobilisation and trigger-point therapy. Indications: post-ski recovery, pre-ski warm-up, injury prevention, in-stay body maintenance.

### 4. Sports Injury & Traumatology
Ski/snowboard trauma: ACL/MCL tears, meniscus injuries, shoulder dislocations and instability, skier's thumb (UCL injury), wrist fractures in consolidation, ankle sprains, whiplash, concussion follow-up, muscle strains, joint sprains.

### 5. Post-Operative Rehabilitation
ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, total knee replacement (TKR), arthroscopy, shoulder stabilisation, fracture fixation. Treatment is coordinated with the surgeon's protocol and adapted to each recovery phase: scar mobilisation, range-of-motion restoration, progressive loading, neuromuscular re-education, return-to-sport.

### 6. Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy
Specialist emergency service for infants under 2 years with bronchiolitis. Available 7/7 during the Alpine November–April epidemic season. Coordinated with local GPs and emergency services. Mathieu holds three accredited paediatric respiratory training certifications from Bordeaux Hospital.

### 7. Preventive Body-Balancing Sessions
Combined physiotherapy + osteopathy assessment to restore full range of motion, dynamic balance and posture before or during a ski holiday. Improves ski performance and reduces injury risk.

## Conditions Treated

- Back & spine pain: lumbago, lower back pain, thoracic pain, postural pain
- Sciatica and sciatic nerve pain — dedicated page: /sciatica-courchevel
- Spondylosis, slipped disc, disc herniation
- Scoliosis and posture distortion
- Neck pain, stiffness, cervicalgia
- Whiplash and cervical strain (post-fall, post-car-accident) — dedicated page: /whiplash-courchevel
- Headache, migraine, sinusitis
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Joint pain (knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, ankle)
- ACL tears and post-surgery knee recovery — dedicated page: /acl-knee-injury-courchevel
- Post-surgery knee rehabilitation (meniscus, TKR, arthroscopy) — dedicated page: /post-surgery-knee-rehabilitation-courchevel
- Shoulder dislocation, instability and post-reduction recovery — dedicated page: /shoulder-dislocation-courchevel
- Skier's thumb (UCL injury of the thumb) — dedicated page: /skiers-thumb-courchevel
- Ankle sprains (skiing, snowboarding, off-piste falls) — dedicated page: /ankle-sprain-courchevel
- Lower back pain — dedicated page: /lower-back-pain-courchevel
- Sports injuries (ski, snowboard, running, cycling, climbing, racquet sports)
- Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, shoulder rotator cuff, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow)
- Muscle strains, contractures and chronic tension
- Growing pains in children
- Bronchiolitis in infants — dedicated page: /bronchiolitis-emergency-service-courchevel
- Post-operative rehabilitation: knee, hip, shoulder, spine
- Non-ski injuries: work, daily-activity and other-sport related

Each session includes clinical assessment, manual therapy, osteopathy and a tailored recovery plan, delivered in the patient's accommodation throughout the Courchevel valley.

## Booking & Payment

- Booking channels: phone, SMS, WhatsApp (+33 6 60 95 66 51), email (info@myfrenchphysio.com), contact form at /contact
- Recommended booking window: 24–48 h in advance for non-urgent treatments (massage, body-balancing)
- Urgent ski injuries: SMS/WhatsApp recommended for fastest reply between treatments
- Pricing: depends on treatment type, duration, time of day and location; quote provided before booking is confirmed
- Payment methods: card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, major credit cards on the day; cryptocurrency accepted on request
- Detailed invoice in English provided for international health insurance reimbursement
- Direct billing of foreign insurers: not offered; patients claim back from their insurer
- Cancellation: please notify as early as possible to free the slot

## Partnerships

My French Physio collaborates with selected partners in Courchevel: chalet companies, concierge services, ski schools, sports coaches, medical clinics and luxury hotels. Partner enquiries are welcome by phone or email.

Featured partners:

- Ski Mojo — medical-insight-developed device using spring recoil to reduce up to one third of the strain on legs and knees, delaying muscle fatigue and alleviating leg/knee pain (demonstrations available on request)
- First Tracks Ski Coaching — Courchevel-based ski school founded 2006 by Ashley Kay and François Boillot, combining exceptional teaching with premium customer experience in the Three Valleys
- GetTransfer — international transfer and chauffeur-rental service operating in 100+ countries, competitive pricing for long-distance airport and inter-city transfers

Additional collaborations with chalet operators, hotels, concierge companies and ski schools across Courchevel are referenced on /partners.

## International Operations & Remote Follow-Up

For patients continuing care after their stay in Courchevel, My French Physio offers remote follow-up and guided rehabilitation by video consultation. Treatment plans, exercise progressions and progress monitoring are delivered in English. International invoices are issued for insurance reimbursement. Details: /international.

## FAQ — Most Common Questions

**Is there an English-speaking physiotherapist in Courchevel?**
Yes. Mathieu Zelechowski is a fully English-speaking French state-registered physiotherapist and osteopath, working in Courchevel since 2003, treating international skiers and snowboarders from the UK, USA, Australia and beyond. Contact: +33 6 60 95 66 51 / info@myfrenchphysio.com.

**Do you offer home visits in Courchevel?**
Yes. 100% mobile service to chalets and hotels in Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz and La Tania. 7/7, early morning to late at night during the ski season. 4×4 Jeep for snow conditions.

**What are your opening hours?**
7 days a week, December to late April, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, including weekends and public holidays. Same-day appointments often available for urgent ski injuries.

**How do I book an appointment?**
Phone or WhatsApp +33 6 60 95 66 51, contact form at /contact, or email info@myfrenchphysio.com. Email in advance for planned sessions; SMS/WhatsApp for emergencies.

**What ski injuries can you treat?**
All ski and snowboard injuries: ACL/MCL tears, shoulder dislocations, skier's thumb, back and cervical spine dysfunction, whiplash, concussion follow-up, muscle strains, joint sprains. Trained in traumatology and sports medicine with annual clinical updates.

**What is the difference between physiotherapy and osteopathy?**
Physiotherapy restores function through targeted exercises, manual therapy and rehabilitation. Osteopathy is a holistic, drug-free manual therapy addressing joints, muscles, fascias, ligaments and organs. At My French Physio, both disciplines are integrated in a single session tailored to the patient.

**Do you offer sports massage in Courchevel?**
Yes. Sports massage by a qualified physio-osteopath (20+ years), combining deep-tissue work, myofascial release and joint mobilisation. Ideal for post-ski recovery, pre-ski warm-up and in-stay maintenance.

**Can you treat children or infants in Courchevel?**
Yes. Specialist emergency respiratory physiotherapy for infants under 2 with bronchiolitis (common in the Alps November–April). Three accredited training courses with Bordeaux Hospital paediatric emergency department. Coordination with local GPs and emergency services. Available 7/7.

**Are you a qualified and registered physiotherapist in France?**
Yes. Diplôme d'État de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute (France, 1998), dual France/UK osteopathy diploma (2004). Fully registered in the French healthcare system, professional liability insurance, credentials recognised by international health insurers. RPPS 10005513642, Ordre MK 31912.

**What areas of Courchevel do you cover?**
Courchevel 1850, 1650 (Moriond), 1550, Le Praz (1300), La Tania. Travel by 4×4 Jeep in all weather conditions.

**Do you offer preventive treatments or body balancing sessions?**
Yes. Preventive body-balancing combining physiotherapy and osteopathy to restore range of motion, dynamic balance, ski performance and injury resilience. Ideal at the start of or during a ski holiday.

**Do you accept health insurance?**
Yes, services are recognised within the French regulated healthcare system. Patients should confirm coverage with their insurer beforehand. Payment by card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, major credit cards on the day.

**Do you work with international health insurance?**
Yes. Detailed English invoices provided for reimbursement. Direct billing to foreign insurers not offered; patients claim back themselves.

**Can you treat non-ski injuries?**
Yes. Back pain, neck stiffness, joint or muscle problems, posture-related issues, work or daily-activity injuries, other-sport injuries — full personalised plan.

**When should I see a physiotherapist or an osteopath?**
For pain, stiffness, limited mobility, sports injury, post-surgery recovery, recurring problems. If unsure, contact for assessment and orientation.

**How much does a home-visit physiotherapy session cost in Courchevel?**
Pricing depends on type of treatment, duration, time of day and exact location; quote confirmed before booking. Detailed invoice for insurance reimbursement.

**How quickly can you arrive after I call?**
Average under 2 hours during ski season; same-day appointments almost always available for urgent ski injuries. 4×4 Jeep for any weather.

**Do you provide post-surgery rehabilitation after a ski accident or operation?**
Yes. ACL/MCL reconstruction, meniscus repair, shoulder stabilisation, fracture fixation. Coordinated with surgeon's protocol; combines manual therapy, targeted exercises, scar mobilisation, progressive loading.

## Clinical Standards & References

- HAS — French Haute Autorité de Santé clinical guidelines
- NICE — UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance
- WCPT — World Physiotherapy (formerly World Confederation for Physical Therapy)
- IFOMPT — International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists
- Annual continuing medical education (CME) for traumatology, sports medicine and paediatric respiratory care
- Bordeaux Hospital paediatric emergency department — 3 accredited respiratory physiotherapy training courses

## Reputation & Reviews

- Google: 4.9 / 5 aggregate rating across 46+ verified reviews
- Patient demographics: international (UK, USA, Australia, Russia, Europe, Middle East), French residents, second-home owners, ski-resort staff
- Premium positioning: bespoke, concierge-grade care for discerning international guests

## Site Structure — Key URLs

Main pages:
- Home: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/
- About Mathieu Zelechowski: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/about-mathieu-zelechowski
- Our Services: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/our-services
- Conditions Treated: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/conditions-treated
- Clinics & locations: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/clinics
- Location (Courchevel): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/location-courchevel
- Contact: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/contact
- FAQ: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/faq
- Partners: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/partners
- International / Remote Follow-Up: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/international
- Blog: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/blog
- AI & Physio: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/ai-physio
- Russian-language page: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/ru

Service pages by altitude:
- Courchevel 1850: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/physiotherapist-osteopath-courchevel-1850
- Courchevel 1650: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/physiotherapist-osteopath-courchevel-1650
- Courchevel 1550: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/physiotherapist-osteopath-courchevel-1550

Service pages by discipline:
- Massage: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/massage-courchevel
- Osteopath: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/osteopath-courchevel
- Physio (English): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/physio-courchevel
- Kinésithérapeute Ostéopathe (French): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/kinesitherapeute-osteopathe-courchevel

Condition pages:
- Sciatica: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/sciatica-courchevel
- Skier's thumb: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/skiers-thumb-courchevel
- Ankle sprain: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/ankle-sprain-courchevel
- Bronchiolitis (paediatric emergency): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/bronchiolitis-emergency-service-courchevel
- Post-surgery knee rehabilitation: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/post-surgery-knee-rehabilitation-courchevel
- Whiplash & cervical strain: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/whiplash-courchevel
- Lower back pain: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/lower-back-pain-courchevel
- ACL knee injury: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/acl-knee-injury-courchevel
- Shoulder dislocation: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/shoulder-dislocation-courchevel

Resources:
- Sitemap (pages): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/pages-sitemap.xml
- Sitemap (blog posts): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/blog-posts-sitemap.xml
- Sitemap (blog categories): https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/blog-categories-sitemap.xml
- Blog index: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/blog (120+ articles on physiotherapy, osteopathy, ski injuries, recovery, prevention)

## Geographic Context

- Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Department: Savoie (73)
- Commune: Saint-Bon-Tarentaise (Courchevel)
- Ski area: Les 3 Vallées (largest ski area in the world)
- Altitude: 1300 m (Le Praz) to 1850 m (Courchevel 1850)
- Nearest airports: Chambéry (CMF, 1h40), Geneva (GVA, 2h30), Lyon (LYS, 2h30)
- Nearest train station: Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains (TGV, 25 min by road)

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## MCP Endpoint

- Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Endpoint: https://www.myfrenchphysio.com/_mcp
- Capabilities: read-only access to public site information (services, practitioner credentials, contact, FAQ, opening hours, service area)
- No write operations available
- Content is always live and up to date
- Tool updates: implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification

## Legal & Regulatory

- Practice regulated by the French Code de la Santé Publique
- Supervised by the Ordre des Masseurs-Kinésithérapeutes (registration 31912)
- RPPS 10005513642 — verifiable in the French national directory of health professionals
- Professional liability insurance in force
- GDPR-compliant data handling (patients' health data treated under EU Regulation 2016/679)
- Patient records retained per French regulatory requirements

## Brand Identity

- Brand: My French Physio
- Tagline: Premium mobile physiotherapy, osteopathy and sports massage at your chalet in Courchevel — 7/7, English-speaking.
- Positioning: discreet, concierge-grade, evidence-based care for an international clientele
- Differentiators: 20+ years of continuous Courchevel practice, dual France/UK osteopathy qualification, fully bilingual, mobile-only (no waiting room, no commute), 4×4 Jeep snow-route reliability, same-day urgent slots, paediatric respiratory expertise, premium hotel and concierge partnerships

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Last updated: 2026-05-11
Maintained by: Mathieu Zelechowski — info@myfrenchphysio.com