Physiotherapy for musicians in Geneva at KS Therapy

« musicality is born of technique, but also of corporality » M.C. Mathieu

As Physiotherapist specialized in the treatment of musiciansI am committed to helping artists at all levels achieve their goals without hurting or suffering. I play the violin myself and have also practiced the piano in the past. This practical background combined with my specialization allows me today to understand the specific needs and challenges of musicians and to offer a treatment suitable for physical disorders, fatigue, painful syndromes or sensitivity problems.

Trained in Physiotherapy of the Arts by Musician Care In Lyon, I acquired an effective treatment methodology developed by renowned experts such as Xavier Mallamacci and Marie-Christine Mathieu. I propose to musicians a preventive approach in Physiotherapy, in order to avoid the appearance of physical disorders or to optimize performance.

I am convinced that the body and postural aspect is essential in instrumental practice, and I do everything in my power to guide the musician in this direction even before approaching the game technique, which fall within the field of expertise of the music teachers. In short, I don't give music lessons. I am here to offer you a postural approach and guide you towards specific physical preparation.

I have been working in the sports field for many years and, in this field, the interdisciplinarity is obvious. Athletes are surrounded by a team often composed of a Physiotherapist, a Coach, a physical trainer, a Physician and sometimes much more. All these combined skills help the athlete overcome and avoid injuries that move away from his goals and the best possible performance. In music, this accompaniment is not always obvious and the musician must sometimes do the best he can without the help and knowledge of a competent team. I'm here to help you understand the physical mechanisms that influence your posture, body patterns and ultimately impact your performance. With simple and effective tools, you can improve your daily practice and thus get closer to your goals.

My active and easily achievable exercises are designed to increase your muscle and postural consciousness, allowing you to discover an alternative motivating technical path of progression.

Whether you're a beginner or confirmed musician, regular and intensive work can affect your health and instrumental practice. The consequences may include the onset of pain, impairment of physical abilities and performance, deterioration of play comfort, stoppage or work accident, or even a compromised career suite.

With my help, you can work upstream to avoid these undesirable consequences and work more sustainably, avoiding hurting yourself.

I can consult as part of a Physiotherapy prescription under cover of basic insurance if a problem is diagnosed or justified by a doctor. For example, you can ask for a prescription for pain, but also for postural rehabilitation or muscle building work (don't hesitate to contact me for more details on this, because the diagnosis writes to some importance for the justification of the care with the health insurance).

As a preventive measure or as part of performance optimization, it is also possible to come without prescription. I then propose a few sessions spaced in time, which the musician rules for himself, which allow him to experiment with the proposals gradually. 

The non-contracted rate (excluding LAMAL) is CHF 100 for the first session and then CHF 80 per follow-up session I can also intervene outside the firm for additional travel costs.