Rehab tourism in Vellore for Brazilian patients
Brazilian patients travel to Vellore for 4–8 week intensive neuro and ortho rehab at roughly one-third of São Paulo private-clinic pricing.
At a glance
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
- Flight time
- 24–30 h (1–2 stops via DXB / DOH / AUH)
- Visa
- e-Medical Visa (60 days)
- Approx. savings
- 65% vs. Brazil
Physiotherapy in Brazil vs. Vellore
| In Brazil | In Vellore (INR) | In Vellore (your currency) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per session (typical) | R$250–R$600 | ₹700–₹1500 | R$47–R$100 |
| 4-week intensive programme | R$15,000–R$40,000 | ₹45,000–₹85,000 | R$3,000–R$5,667 |
| Approximate savings | — | ~65% off | ~65% off |
Home-country pricing is a typical private-clinic range; actual quotes vary by insurer and city. Vellore pricing is our published rate card. Currency conversion at ₹15 per R$1 — indicative only.
What Brazilian patients most often travel for
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Post-total knee / hip replacement
- Paediatric cerebral palsy intensive
- Sports injury rehab
Brazilian private plans (Amil, Bradesco) occasionally reimburse international rehab — we issue itemised Portuguese-translated summaries on request.
Getting to Vellore & where to stay
Flights
24–30 h (1–2 stops via DXB / DOH / AUH) from GRU. Land at Chennai (MAA) or Bengaluru (BLR), then 2.5–3.5 hr road transfer to Vellore. Airport-pickup partners handle the drive.
Accommodation
Vetted guesthouses within 500 m–1 km of the clinic. Budget from ₹1,200/night; mid-range ₹2,500; premium apartments up to ₹6,000/night.
Food
Halal, vegetarian, South Indian, North Indian and Continental options within walking distance. Kitchen-equipped apartments for long-stay families.
Language
English throughout. Written reports in English; Portuguese-speaking coordinator available on request.
What your rehab week looks like
Rehab week — for Brazilian patients
- 1
Morning block (2 hours)
Neuromuscular retraining, gait or functional-movement work with a senior clinician. Weekly progress reviews with the clinical director.
- 2
Midday break
Meal at partner restaurant or guesthouse. Prayer / rest time for those who need it.
- 3
Afternoon block (2 hours)
Manual therapy, strength training, adjunctive modalities (electrotherapy, hydrotherapy where indicated). Family-attendant coaching once a week.
- 4
Evening
Optional home-programme practice under supervision. Rest day on Sunday with an optional tourism excursion (Vellore Fort, Golden Temple).
- 5
Weekly written report
Every 7 days: functional scores, milestones met, and any changes to the plan — shared with your home-country physician on WhatsApp or email.
Using Brazil insurance for rehab in India
What we provide
Itemised English invoices with ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT-equivalent session logs, a signed discharge summary, and a doctor's letter of medical necessity — the standard packet most Brazilian insurers ask for.
Before you travel
Ask your insurer for a pre-authorisation for "out-of-network intensive outpatient physiotherapy in India". We are happy to complete any provider-side forms your insurer sends over WhatsApp or email.
We do not offer cashless billing with overseas insurers. Reimbursement is between you and your insurer; we support the paperwork.
Estimate your trip cost in BRL
Trip-cost calculator
Indicative all-in cost for your rehab trip. Final quote after tele-assessment.
Excludes international flights, imaging (MRI/X-ray), medications and medical devices. Currency conversion at ₹15 per R$1 — indicative rate only.
A typical 4-week trip from Brazil
4-week itinerary from Brazil
- 1
Day −7 to −1 · Book & prep
Confirm programme on WhatsApp, receive visa invitation letter and tele-assessment plan. Apply for e-Medical Visa (usually approved in 3–5 working days for Brazilian passport holders).
- 2
Day 1 · Arrival
Land at Chennai (MAA), met by our transfer partner, road transfer to Vellore, check into guesthouse within 1 km of the clinic.
- 3
Day 2 · Onboarding
In-person assessment with the clinical director, baseline outcome measures, goal-setting conversation with you and your attendant.
- 4
Week 1–3 · Intensive rehab
6 days/week, 4–5 hours/day. Sunday rest with an optional short excursion (Vellore Fort, Sripuram Golden Temple, Yelagiri hills).
- 5
Week 4 · Consolidation & handover
Reduce clinician-led hours, increase home-programme practice. Final report, video home programme, letter to your referring doctor in Brazil.
- 6
Departure day
Guesthouse checkout, road transfer to Chennai (MAA), return flight. First WhatsApp follow-up scheduled for day +14.
What to bring from home
Medical documents
Latest imaging (MRI / CT / X-ray) on CD or PDF, discharge summaries, current medication list with generic names, and any orthoses / splints you already use.
Medications
A 6-week supply of prescription medication in original packaging with a doctor's letter. Most medications are available in Vellore at ~20% of Brazil prices if you run short.
Clothing & gear
Loose exercise clothing, non-slip shoes, a light rain layer (monsoon: Oct–Dec), and a universal power adapter (India uses Type C / D / M plugs, 230 V).
Rehab tourism guides for patients from Brazil's region and beyond
Comparing options with family or friends in nearby countries? Every guide has the same pricing, visa, flight and accommodation breakdown — tailored to that country.
What Brazilian patients say about their rehab trip to Vellore
- Feb 2026
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for vellore rehab for brazilian patients — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Rajesh B.Vellore Fort, Vellore - Nov 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for brazilian patients in Chittoor. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Balaji V.Chittoor, Vellore - Jul 2026
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for brazilian patients was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Muthu S.Gudiyatham, Vellore - Jul 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for brazilian patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Ganesh P.Walajapet, Vellore - Mar 2025
"My father, a diabetic patient in Ambur, was recovering from vellore rehab for brazilian patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Sowmya R.Ambur, Vellore - Feb 2026
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for vellore rehab for brazilian patients — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Rajesh B.Vellore Fort, Vellore - Nov 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for brazilian patients in Chittoor. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Balaji V.Chittoor, Vellore - Jul 2026
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for brazilian patients was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Muthu S.Gudiyatham, Vellore - Jul 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for brazilian patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Ganesh P.Walajapet, Vellore - Mar 2025
"My father, a diabetic patient in Ambur, was recovering from vellore rehab for brazilian patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Sowmya R.Ambur, Vellore
- Jun 2025
"Great experience from Sholinghur. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for vellore rehab for brazilian patients rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Vignesh T.Sholinghur, Vellore - Mar 2026
"a working mother here from Katpadi. Had chronic vellore rehab for brazilian patients for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Radhika G.Katpadi, Vellore - Mar 2025
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for brazilian patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Jaya M.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Jul 2025
"Post-surgery rehab for vellore rehab for brazilian patients was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."
Deepa K.Viruthampet, Vellore - Jun 2026
"Compared three clinics in Vellore before choosing this one. What convinced me was that the assessment for my vellore rehab for brazilian patients was proper — orthopedic tests, movement screen, and a written plan. No generic ultrasound-and-go treatment like elsewhere."
Anitha N.Ranipet, Vellore - Jun 2025
"Great experience from Sholinghur. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for vellore rehab for brazilian patients rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Vignesh T.Sholinghur, Vellore - Mar 2026
"a working mother here from Katpadi. Had chronic vellore rehab for brazilian patients for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Radhika G.Katpadi, Vellore - Mar 2025
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for brazilian patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Jaya M.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Jul 2025
"Post-surgery rehab for vellore rehab for brazilian patients was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."
Deepa K.Viruthampet, Vellore - Jun 2026
"Compared three clinics in Vellore before choosing this one. What convinced me was that the assessment for my vellore rehab for brazilian patients was proper — orthopedic tests, movement screen, and a written plan. No generic ultrasound-and-go treatment like elsewhere."
Anitha N.Ranipet, Vellore
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