Premium Physical Therapy for Expats

in Costa Rica 

I always believed that recovery should never be rushed.  I understand the unique challenges active individuals face, especially because I am a Team Canada alumni and I’ve experienced a high number of injuries in my life.  

I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum: as a client and as a therapist.  So I have this unique way of understanding your pain, and most of all, I’ve experienced as a client the techniques I’m using with you for treatment.  

I know they work.

Here are 2 things you can be sure about:

1. Your Time is Only Yours:

Every appointment is a full-session, one-on-one treatment with me, your dedicated Physical Therapist. No double-booking.

2. Active Lifestyle Focus:

Whether you're back to surfing, hiking, or just enjoying your Pura Vida routine, our focus is on performance, prevention, and long-term results.

Specialy in Orthopedics Conditions:

BACK

Cervical pain, Lumbar pain,  Sciatica, Postural Dysfunction, Headaches, Osteoarthritis

KNEE

ACL/MCL Rehab, Knee Sprain, Meniscus Tears, Runner’s Knee, Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Pes Anserinus Tendonitis

SHOULDER

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Impingement Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Postural Dysfunction

FOOT

Ankle sprains, Plantar Fasciitis, Instability, Achilles Tendonitis

ANKLE

Ankle sprains, Plantar Fasciitis, Instability, Achilles Tendonitis

HIP

ITB Syndrome, Adductor Strains, Impingement

Appointment Types

Evaluation

  • 40-45 minutes - 1st visit

  • We discuss your health background and the reason why you are consulting

  • We go through a few tests to evaluate your condition

  • You have a part of the treatment that same day

  • We establish a treatment plan that includes home exercises

  • 35,000 colones or 70USD (please bring the exact amount)

Treatment

  • 25-30 minutes

  • Each visit after the evaluation

  • Consists mainly of manual therapy to increase mobility, decrease pain and increase your ability to exercise and function in your daily life.

  • 25,000 colones or 50USD (please bring the exact amount)

Physiotherapy is team work.  

Physiotherapist AND client have to do their part to get optimal results.

I am Fabienne Raphaël,  Team Canada alumni in handball and physical therapist for the last 25 years.

I’ve been privileged to both experience treating others and being treated.

As a former elite athlete, I had many injuries: back, shoulder, fingers, knees, ankles, achilles tendons.

Along my practice, I’ve always been curious about learning more and adding more tools to my care box; I’ve done many extra curricular classes on shoulder, knee, and back injuries, have done my A and B parts of the McKenzie approach, attended many sports symposiums and am highly skilled in kinesiotaping.

What I also know is that part of the rehabilitation is clearly understanding why you have pain and what physiotherapy will help you with.  

It’s also giving you space to express your concerns and helping you the best way possible.

Book your appointment today and let’s work together towards healing that injury!

We are in EcoPlaza Villa Real

Address

C. Quintanilla, San José, Costa Rica

Open Hours

Wednesday: 2 PM – 7 PM

Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

Email

fabienne@physioexpat.com