Personal Training, Sports and Holistic Therapy?

[Denz]

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can offer us advice on registering a self-employed personal training, sports and holistic therapy practice. We intend working from our home-based studio. Any recommended French organisations to contact in order to get registered [particularly fitness-related], plus specialist professional insurance companies? I am aware of the FFMBE [federation massage pour bien etre] and am in process of putting application package together. We are aware of the difficulties we may face getting qualifications recognised, plus the difficulties associated with offering medically-related services. All help and recommedations will be most gratefully appreciated.

[Denz]

Hi again,

Slightly disappointed that we have had no replies. It is a genuine request. If anyone is able to offer even a little advice we will be grateful!

Either way, thanks for looking! 

Keith [Denz]

[Frogslegs]

I guess it all depends  where you intend to start this business. Paris may work but here in the Deux Sevres...forget it! In the 6 years we have lived here I have never heard either locals or fellow brits suggesting they require such a service. Plus as you mentioned difficulties associated with medically related services.

Bonne chance! 

 

[Rob Roy]

I have several (French and English) friends who have signed up at the local gym, and around here I think people would be interested in this type of thing. What about contacting one of the sports clubs (i.e. in this area Brive Rugby Club) and see if they can give you any information? I know they have their own staff and team of trainers etc, but may be able to point you in the right direction or put you in touch with the right people. Just a thought.