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Valkyrie Festival

La Tania’s Valkyrie Festival kicks off today with perfect blue skies for the event.

Held over Saturday and Sunday, the festival hosts a brilliant display of freestyle and freerider jib sessions, including a live gig by the Black Flowers and after parties.

For spectators the action will take place at the top of the Col de la Loze chair, its sunny so don’t forget sunscreen!

March 06 2010

X GAMES

Extreme sport fans will be flocking to Tignes next weekend as it hosts the first ever European Winter X Games.

The competition will run from the 10th to the 11th of March, some of the best freestyle riders from around the world will compete in events such as Super Pipe and Slopestyle Ski and Snowboard.

The event and all entertainment associated with the games is free (David Guetta playing on the Thursday evening) and there will be special areas on the sidelines for people to get close to the action.

The Ski Physio’s sure aren’t missing it!

March 05 2010

Meribel 3 Valley Rally

Ski physio speed skier Lisa Cordwell took part in Meribel’s 3 Valley Rally yesterday.

The team (Rich, Lisa, Spuggy and Milky) were required to include one snowboarder and one female.

Completing the course in 2 hours 55 minutes, Lisa says all technique went out the window with poor visability on the mountain, managing to do some of the biggest jumps she has done without the intention to.

The team didn’t win (only 6 minutes behind first place) which probably isn’t a bad thing, considering the prize was a keg of beer!

March 04 2010

Trail des Neiges

One very fit member of our SKI PHYSIO team is training to compete in the Trail des Neige held on the 14th of March.

Louise Body will tackle a 14km night race of footpaths around La Plagne, starting and finishing in Plagne Centre at the bottom of the slalom stadium.

Lou is raising funds for a number of worthwhile causes, including save the Beaver, Cornish RNL1 and a personal Chy fund.

If anyone is in the area around this time, keep watch for a runner in a beaver suit – yes that will be our Louise.

GOOD LUCK!

February 26 2010

Altitude Festival 2010

The Altitude festival will return to Meribel this year from the 20th to the 26th of March, show casing a range of comedy and music acts.

More than 9 thousand people flocked to last years event, highlights including KT Tunstall’s performance in the Olympic Centre and Marcus Brigstockes stand up comedy.

Watch this space for confirmed 2010 acts.

February 22 2010

Half Term

More than 34 thousand vehicles are expected to clog the roads between Albertville and Moutiers as holiday makers roll into the French Alpes for half term holidays.

Tomorrow the 20th of February is one of the busiest days on the road for motorists as the UK and French school holidays overlap.

So unless absolutely necessary perhaps leave the car in the garage, especially between the peak hours of 6am and 3pm.

February 19 2010

Olympics Win

Our Australian administrator Chanel has asked for a special congratulations to go out to fellow Aussie Torah Bright, picking up a gold medal in last nights women’s Halfpipe at the Vancouver Olympics.

It was Australia’s first gold.

Chanel has been out on the slopes practicing her ‘gnarliest’ board moves, we haven’t the heart to tell her she might not be representing Australia in the 2014 Russian Olympics.

February 19 2010

Ski Total Football Match

A 5 aside football match plus ski and snowboard slalom will be held for Total and Esprit staff in the Tarentaise on the 18th of March.

The day kicks off at 10.30am, finishing with live music, dinner and hot tubs with prizes including a massage or physiotherapy session from ski physio, probably much needed after the day’s frivolities!

February 11 2010

Europa Cup Meribel

The Winter Olympics are only days away, but if you’re craving some pre game skiing action head to Meribel on Monday the 8th for the Men’s FIS Alpine Skiing European Cup.

Competitors from 11 nations will race over two days, some who haven’t been selected for the Olympics trying to earn points, others attempting to qualify for the World Cup.

The event takes place in Meribel’s Corbey Stadium.

February 06 2010

Snowing Snowing Snowing

Although skiers were enjoying the heavy snowfall today, motorists were finding it difficult travelling up and down the mountain. Cars were banked up along roads while drivers struggled to get chains on, police stopping any car without them.

Unfortunately this driver didn’t pop his on in time and his final resting place was here, just outside the ski physio office.

February 05 2010

X Factor

Ski Physio have helped raise funds for the Macmillan Cancer Charity. An X Factor Karaoke night was held at La Tsaretta in Meribel raising 1 thousand euro’s on the night. Acts were awarded by our spoof celebrity judges Cheryl, Simon and Louis, with a charity auction also held through the evening.

Good luck to Sara and Lisa who will take part in the London Marathon in April to continue raising money for the charity.

February 04 2010

Ballon Ballai

Members of the Courchevel ski physio team took part in a very serious Ballon Ballai tournament. For those who have no idea what this game is, it involves running around an ice rink, attempting to hit a soft football into the opposition’s goal with a broom.

Although we didn’t win (Ski School New Generation picked up the trophy) we managed to come away with minimal scratches and bruises, thanks to our helmets, wrist guards and Alex’s protective bottom gear.

January 20 2010

Inghams Slalom event

Ski Physio staff have conquered Courchevel 1850’s Slalom’s course for Inghams 75th anniversary.

Snowboarder Alex Smart came down in a time of 1.04, with Chanel Gallen achieving 52 seconds.

Skiing Amber Gallen crossed the line in 48 seconds with Claire Painter blitzing the course with an amazing 40 seconds, picking up the prize of fastest supplier.

A special congratulations to Alex who slid most of the run on his back!

January 17 2010

Dali in Courchevel

Have you visited Courchevel recently and wondered why there are giant sculptures of melting clocks, long legged elephants and headless bodies?

We are hosting the ‘Dali au Sommet’ exhibition, some of the best original works by Salvador Dali scattered around resort until the end of April.

So if you are coming to the three valleys grab some information from the tourist information centre and stroll around our museum on the slopes.

January 16 2010

Let it snow

The snow has been bucketing down in Les Deux Alpes this week, even some road closures to avalanche blast the roads. It doesn’t seem to be stopping with a further 41cm predicted by the end of the week.
Those holidaying in Les Deux Alpes get ready for some fresh tracks.

January 14 2010

Inghams 75th Anniversary

Inghams are hosting their first ever open ski race today in celebration of their 75th anniversary.

The slalom event is open to guests, staff and suppliers, held at the stade in Courchevel 1850.

Prize categories include fastest Inghams guest, best fancy dress, best Inghams resort partner, best young skier under 16 and best senior over 55.

Prizes include a free holiday, ski lessons and a massage by one of our ski physiotherapists.

Good Luck.

January 14 2010

New Resorts

Ski Physio proudly announce our arrival in the French Southern Alps. We have Physios now in resorts of Les Deux Alpes and Alpe D’Huez.
Remember to look us up if you’re holidaying in these areas for physiotherapy or for a selection of relaxation, deep tissue or sports massage.

January 11 2010

The new team

Ski Physio welcomes our team for 09/10.

From back left: Sian Lewis, Louise Body, Jenny Chancellor, Lucy Lougher, Sally Appleby, Alex Smart and Ciara Hannan

Front left: Sophie Rodley, Laura Martin, Lucy Rath, Lisa Cordwell, Chanel Gallen, Claire Painter, Chris Maher.

Absent: The one and only Johnny Sandbach

December 09 2009

Sian has done it !

As you may have been aware Sian (ski-physio boss) ran the New York Marathon on the 1st November in aid of the Cystic fibrosis Trust. We are proud to tell you that she completed it in a fantastic 4 hours and 25 minutes. This was the first time sian had run this distance and knocked 5 minutes of her predicted time.

Although she vowed never to run one again I can tell you that she is already thinking of more running events. Watch this space.

November 14 2009

www.ski-massage.com

Ski-Physio is proud to announce to launch of it’s sister site http://www.ski-massage.com

It will offer all the quality and professionalism you have come to expect, but cater for those of you who don’t need our clinical services. 

Click on the link and see what massage best suits you.

November 09 2009

New York Marathon

Sian the boss of Ski-Physio is doing the New York marathon in aid of the CF Trust.

Sian is not a runner so this is a big undertaking for her and as usual she is putting her all into it. Any sponsorship would be well received and this can be done at justgiving.com/siansmarathonattempt

We all wish her good luck.

October 04 2009

Tour de France

The 2009 Tour de France has arrived in the Savoie.

Stage 16 arrives from Martigny to Bourg-saint-Maurice a distance of 159 km then departing to Le Grand-Bornand before the time trial in Annecy.

With the overall general classifications still in the balance it promises to be an exciting few days.

We here at Ski-Physio are looking forward being in Annecy to cheer on all the riders.

July 21 2009

Pre Season Ski Clinics

Make the most of your potential and take advantage of a full skiing biomechanical assessment.

Inc. Assessment with written report of findings and recomendations.

Special off season rate of 80€.

July 17 2009

Summer opening

Ski Physio is happy to announce that it is open this summer.

The clinics are open by appointment and we are still offering the popular chalet visits.

Take advantage of the special off season rates:

Massage from 35€

Physiotherapy Assessment from 35€

July 17 2009

Val D’ Isere V Spot Kicker Day

Ski-Physio were happy to support Riders Aid in this end of season event in Val D’Isere. The event was a great success and raised 693€. The money will buy 11 Biosand water filters for Africa.

April 27 2009

Team Dual Slalom

Ski-Physio has jumped behind efforts to raise funds for skiing for the disabled, sponsoring “The Seasonnaires Team Dual Slalom”.

Staff throughout the three valleys will head to Courchevel for the event, teams of 2 skiers, 1 snowboarder and 1 blader or telemarker battling it out for prizes that include ski-physio massages.

There is no charge for the competition, however donations will be collected for skiing for the disabled.

March 17 2009

British Land National Ski Championships

We are proud to announce we are the official partners for the British Land National Ski Championships.

This is the second year we have been part of this event, which attracts competitors from countries all over the world.

The Senior and Junior Championships will be held in Méribel between the 28th March and 6th of April, the Children’s Champs between the 7th and 10th.

February 28 2009

Annual International Festival of Pyrotechnic Art

More than 8 thousand people will attend the Annual International Festival of Pyrotechnic Art in Courchevel.

This is the 7th year the event has been held, a competition that allows specialist pyrotech companies show off their work.

This year Austria, Belgium, Poland and France are in contention, each artist given a level in Courchevel – 1850, 1650, 1550 and Le Praz to light up sky on different evenings.

The most beautiful display will be awarded in a ceremony on the 6th of March.

February 24 2009

Petit Tom

We here at Ski Physio are extremely proud of our little ski gun Thomas Maher.

Tom is shooting through his ESF ski exams. He passed his premier (1st star) in early January, passing his deuxieme and troisieme (2nd and 3rd star) only weeks apart.

Well done Tom.

February 20 2009

Alpine Skiing World Championships

On Monday the 2nd of February the 2009 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships kicked off in Val d’Isere.

73 Nations registered for the 40th annual event, hosting 11 women’s and men’s ski events over the 2 week period.

Physio’s Kelly and Emma were lucky enough to meet World Champion Bodie Miller at the event.

February 17 2009

Broken Wrist

Wrist guards are a MUST on the mountain, as Ski-Physio administrator Chanel has learnt. On Thursday the 29th of January she broke her wrist snowboarding and was shipped off to Chambéry for surgery to have a metal plate put in her wrist.

Although she isn’t allowed on the mountain for a couple of weeks, at least she knows some great physios for rehab!

February 06 2009

Courchevel welcomes in 2009

More than six thousand people crowded on the piste of Courchevel 1850 to welcome in 2009.

The New Year was brought in with style, with DJ Karv entertaining, a colourful fireworks display mixed with a downpour of snow.

January 02 2009

Early Season Snow in Val d’Isere

Val d’Isere experienced some extreme weather conditions and heavy snow falls early in the season. Around 1m of snow fell overnight on the 17th December, continuing through the week to total approximately 2m. The entire resort was blocked and closed off. Luckily Emma from Ski-Physio is great at shovelling snow. That’s her car under there!

December 17 2008

Hotel des Deux Domaines

An exciting partnership has been formed between SKI-PHYSIO and Esprit holidays, Hotel des Deux Domaine in Belle Plagne.

Two of our physiotherapists, Adrian and Lorraine now occupy the treatment rooms in the hotels spa. So if you are a guest in the hotel, you can now have your massage or physiotherapy treatment in the luxury surroundings of swimming pool, saunas and Jacuzzis. If you are staying anywhere else in La Plagne we can come to visit you in the comfort of your hotel or chalet.

Not bad after a day on the slopes!

December 09 2008

New Courchevel Clinic

Our clinic in Courchevel 1850 has now moved to a bigger, better and new improved venue.

Located near restaurants La Cloche and La Saulire on the Place du Roche, the clinic is a comfortable roomy space for resort guests to either have a massage or physiotherapy treatment.

Courchevel clinic is one of two in the three valleys, our second in Meribel 1600. We also offer a mobile service, bringing treatment to your chalet or hotel.

December 08 2008

Ski-Physio new website launches

We have just launched the brand new Ski-Physio website. We hope you like it - to give us your feedback, get in touch with us from our contact form.

November 17 2008

Ski-Physio now in eight Alpine resorts

We are proud to annouce the expansion of the business into eight resorts throughout the Tarentaise region of the French Alps, for the 2008-09 Winter season. As well as Méribel and Courchevel, we are now in Val Thorens, Les Menuires, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Val d’Isère and Tignes.

November 07 2008