Have you ever attended a shoulder conference AND skied at the same time? 🙂

The Physio Ski Conference in a nutshell:
-We ski in the mornings for 4 hours
-We learn in the afternoons from 2-7 pm
-5 international shoulder experts
-Each speaker presents a 50-minute lecture over three consecutive days
-Unique experience to be able to ski together with the speakers and pick their brains during breakfast, skiing and dinner

Dates: 6 January – 10 January 2027

How to join:
Send us a DM via the Whatsapp button to join the waiting list and be the first to get notified when the sales start.

Bonus: 
Participants of this Physio Camp will receive an original Trust me, I’m a Physiotherapist T-shirt.
*Ticket order needs to be received 4 weeks in advance to be eligible for the shirt.
(It has to be shipped to the location in advance)

What you get:
-Stay in Hotel du Bourg in Valmorel, with 165km of ski slopes and 200 meters from 2 ski lifts
-Good snow reliability
-Avoid the crowds and long lines
-50 min by car from the Les Trois Vallées ski resort, so you could extend your trip there
-4 mornings of Continental Breakfast Buffet
-4 restaurant dinners
-3 half-day ski passes
-Shoulder conference with experts Jo Gibson, Jeremy Lewis, Ben Ashworth, Ian Gatt and Anju Jaggi (15 hours in total)
-Trust me, I’m a Physiotherapist T-shirt

Post-Conference workshop:
If you want a full week of skiing and learning, you can combine the Physio Ski Conference (6-10 January 2027) with the Physio Ski Camp with Jo Gibson (10-14 January 2027).

What does it include:

• 4 Nights’ accommodation in the hotel
• 4 Days of Continental Buffet Breakfast
• 4 x 3-course Dinners in the local restaurants
• 3 Half-Day Ski Passes for Valmorel
• 3 Afternoons of Shoulder Conference (15 hours in total)
• Social Access to All Group Activities

Not included:

• Ski or Snowboard Equipment Rental
• Travel Costs to and from the Venue
• Visa
• Insurance

Travel options:

You can drive directly or take public transport via Moutiers, aka the “Gateway to the French Alps”.

Train:
The TGV stops in Moutiers, at the station called: Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains.
You can take the TGV from Lyon, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Paris.
From Paris to Moutiers by TGV takes about 4 hours.
From the train station, you can take a shuttle bus to Valmorel or take a taxi. (30min)

Airplane:
You can also fly into Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, and Chambery.
The best option is to rent a car, since public transport doesn’t work that well.
If you want to take a bus, the best airport to go from is Geneva. From there you can take a bus via www.altibus.com.

Accreditation:

Belgian physiotherapists can earn 24 accreditation points by joining this Physio Camp.
Click HERE for more information.

Italian physiotherapists can earn 20 ECM points by joining this Camp.
For more information, click HERE.

Accreditation has been requested for Dutch physiotherapists.
Please send a DM via Whatsapp if you are Dutch and want to join the waiting list.

Business expense:

If you are a clinic owner or self-employed physiotherapist, you may be able to claim all or part of the retreat cost as a business expense or tax deduction.
Check with your tax advisor to see how this applies to your situation.

Ski Resort:

Valmorel
Valmorel is a charming ski resort in the French Alps, known for its traditional wood-and-stone chalet architecture. The resort village sits at 1460m, with skiing up to 2550m, offering good snow reliability supported by 389 snow cannons.

It is part of the 165 km Le Grand Domaine ski area, offering 103 trails, 47 lifts, and extensive beginner-friendly terrain, with 70% of runs classified as green or blue.

Thanks to its unique location near Le Col de la Madeleine and its protection by the Lauzières Massif, Valmorel enjoys exceptional snowfall throughout the winter season, around 15% more than other resorts at the same altitude. Its north-facing slopes also help preserve excellent snow conditions for longer periods.

The Grand Domaine
Between forests, gentle alpine meadow slopes, and steeper slopes at the summits, the Grand Domaine gives you the opportunity to enjoy a varied playground accessible to all levels of skiers. Young and old can easily cross the Col de la Madeleine on skis with a simple “blue slope”.

A true paradise for lovers of ski touring and off-piste, with a huge variety of breathtaking landscapes between pine trees and high mountains.

It is less than 1 hour away by car from Les Trois Vallées, so you could extend your ski trip to the biggest ski area in the world.

Black or Red level

The Freeride areas are secure yet ungroomed areas for thrill seekers and powder snow lovers. Don’t wait to discover the 4 zones:

The Gollet freeride
The Mottet freeride
The Riondet freeride
The Procureuse freeride
All these areas are outlined in yellow on the Valmorel piste map.

Click HERE to view the piste PDF map.

Wednesday – January 6: Arrival and Welcome
Check in to the hotel from 5 PM to 7 PM. Unwind and get ready for the Physio Ski Conference.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner prepared in the first restaurant.

Thursday – January 7: Ski and Learn
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Conference Day 1
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Friday – January 8: Slope to Seminar
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Conference Day 2
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Saturday – January 9: 
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Conference Day 3
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Sunday – January 10: Farewell and Departure
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast and goodbyes
Check out and leave with refreshed clinical insights, strong professional connections, and unforgettable alpine memories

Venue: Hotel du Bourg

The Hotel du Bourg sits at the centre of the village of Valmorel and its buzzling shopping and restaurant area and is located 50 meters from the slopes.
With beautiful rock arches and wooden balconies, the hotel reflects the local Savoie architecture that you can see throughout Valmorel.

Our 3-star family-friendly ski hotel is the starting point to great skiing: The chairlift of Altispace and the Telebourg are just round the corner.
Ski rental shops, boutiques, cinema, bars and restaurants are all within 5-minutes walk from the hotel.

The Grand Domaine mountain features 165km of slopes accessible to all. Beginners or advanced skiers. You’ll be able to enjoy your favourite winter sport at your own pace. Valmorel will charm you with its rustic and unique atmosphere, so you will spend unforgettable holidays at the heart of the Tarentaise Valley.

Thanks to its unique location near Le Col de la Madeleine and its protection by the Lauzières Massif, Valmorel enjoys exceptional snowfall throughout the winter season—around 15% more than other resorts at the same altitude. Its north-facing slopes also help preserve excellent snow conditions for longer periods.

Choose a room:

You can choose between 3 room types:

Twin room (2 people in total)

Triple Room (3 people in total)

3 afternoons, from 2 pm until 7 pm.
Conference days: 7,8 and 9 January 2027.

Each speaker presents a 50-minute lecture over three consecutive days.
More information to be announced soon.

Jo Gibson MSc MCSP, Consultant Shoulder Physiotherapist
Jo Gibson worked as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the Liverpool Upper Limb
Unit for 28 years and has been teaching her shoulder course for over 27 years.

During her career she has travelled all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world to work
with and observe some of the World’s leading shoulder experts. Jo now works as a
Consultant Shoulder Physiotherapist at Shoulder Success in Liverpool, UK and as an
Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Liverpool Hope University.
Her involvement in original research, study at Masters level and vast experience of
treating patients with shoulder problems has enabled her to develop a simple,
evidence-informed approach to rehabilitation of the shoulder that is immediately
applicable in practice.

Jeremy Lewis, PhD, FCSP, Consultant Physiotherapist | Professor of Musculoskeletal Research

Professor Jeremy Lewis has been awarded a Bachelor in Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy (Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia). He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy (Curtin University, Western Australia) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Biomechanics (Strathclyde University Glasgow, Scotland). He has an MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Coventry University, United Kingdom).
He has completed an MSc Module in Joint and Soft Tissue Injections (Keele University, UK), a PhD (UK), a postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound) [Distinction] (University of Leeds, UK), and has qualified (with distinction) as a non-medical independent pharmacology prescriber (University of Hertfordshire, UK).
He was born in New Zealand and works clinically in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service as a consultant physiotherapist.
He also works pro bono and has volunteered his skills around the world. He provides consultancy to pharmacology, start-up, and established companies globally. He is professor of musculoskeletal research, visiting professor, and adjunct professor in four universities in the UK and Europe. He has co-edited and authored four books and has more than 200 publications. His focus of clinical practice and research are musculoskeletal conditions involving the shoulder. He loves carpentry, playing guitar, and tai chi, but admits he isn’t very good at any of his hobbies.

He is frequently invited to present keynote and invited lectures internationally, has appeared on news programs and presented podcasts talking about shoulder problems. His research and publications have been picked up by international news organisations.

Ben Ashworth, MSc (S&C) MSc (Physio) BSc (Hons) ASCC

Ben is a consultant specialising in solving complex shoulder performance challenges for teams and individuals. With over 20 years of experience and Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning, he has worked across all levels of sport, from First Team Physiotherapist roles at London Wasps and Arsenal Football Club to senior leadership positions including Lead Physiotherapist (London) for the English Institute of Sport and Director of Performance in European football. His expertise in shoulder performance developed during his time in professional rugby and was further shaped through his work with the British Judo team and Team GB in the lead-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Ben is the creator of the Athletic Shoulder testing and monitoring philosophy, combining clinical expertise with over 15 years of athlete monitoring to minimise injury risk and maximise performance. He has been recommended for a PhD at Liverpool Hope University, focusing on fatigue, return-to-play markers, and neuromuscular profiling in baseball athletes, building on his published work and the widely adopted ASH testing and Athletic Shoulder framework now used across multiple sports worldwide.

Dr. Ian Gatt PhD | Head of Physiotherapy – Inspire Institute of Sport

Ian is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 25 years in elite sport, supporting athletes at multiple major events including; Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and professional events. He is an internationally recognised specialist in upper limb injuries and has supported a wide range of high-performance organisations. In addition, he has held leadership roles focused on enhancing athlete health and availability, using effective multidisciplinary approaches.

Ian is also deeply committed to education. He delivers international workshops, webinars, conference presentations, and contributes to university programmes. His academic work includes a PhD in upper limb biomechanics, and an MBA in executive leadership. Alongside his research contributions, he is passionate about sharing knowledge with both professionals and the wider public through a range of platforms, including social media.

You can follow Ian on; Twitter: @iangattphysio), Instagram: iangattgattman, and Linkedin: Ian Gatt (The Boxing Physio).

Anju Jaggi, Consultant Physiotherapist & Clinical Director of Therapies at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOHT)

Anju is a Consultant Physiotherapist & Clinical Director of Therapies at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOHT). She has worked at the RNOHT for 30 years, specialising in managing shoulder dysfunction with a specific interest in atraumatic shoulder instability and chronic persistent rotator cuff pain. She has lectured internationally and presented at numerous scientific meetings. She has published over 30 peer reviewed papers, co-supervised post graduate student projects and is involved in funded research studies collaborating with commercial and academic partners. She is a member of the British Shoulder & Elbow Society, served on the Education committee and been a member of BESS council, she was awarded the prestigious BESS Copeland fellowship. She is currently the BESS board representative on the International Committee for the Society of Shoulder & Elbow Therapists (ICSSET). She was President of the European Society of Shoulder & Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER) from 2012-2015 and served on the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) committee for guidelines in hip/knee and shoulder arthroplasty. She has a passion for improving the management of shoulder dysfunction as well as globally promoting physical therapy and rehabilitation.

1. Who is this conference ideal for?
The Physio Ski Conference is perfect for physiotherapists and allied health professionals looking to combine alpine adventure with high-quality clinical education. Both students and experienced clinicians are welcome.

2. Do I need to be an expert skier?
Not at all. The ski sessions are relaxed and adaptable.
Optional ski or snowboard lessons are available (not included in the camp fee).
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, you’ll be able to enjoy the slopes at your own pace.

3. What is included in the cost of the camp?
The camp fee covers 4 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, ski passes, full access to conference content, and evening group activities.

4. How do I get to the venue?

You can drive directly or take public transport via Moutiers, aka the “Gateway to the French Alps”.
The TGV stops in Moutiers, at the station called: Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains.
You can take the TGV from Lyon, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Paris.
From Paris to Moutiers by TGV takes about 4-5 hours.
From the train station, you can take a shuttle bus to Valmorel or take a taxi.

You can also fly into Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, and Chambery and take a bus/train from there.

5. What is the refund or cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 60 days before the camp start date are eligible for a full refund. If you cancel between 30 and 60 days before the camp, you’ll receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are non-refundable.

6. Is the course accredited?

Yes.
Belgian physiotherapists can earn 24 accreditation points by joining this Physio Camp.
Click HERE for more information.

Italian physiotherapists can earn 20 ECM points by joining this Camp.
For more information, click HERE.
If there are 3 or more Italian physiotherapists joining, we will apply for Italian accreditation points.

Accreditation has been requested for Dutch physiotherapists.
Please send a DM via Whatsapp if you are Dutch and want to join the waiting list.
With 3 or more Dutch physiotherapists joining, we will apply for Dutch accreditation points.