Rehab tourism in Vellore for Canadian patients
Canadian patients travel to Vellore for intensive neuro and ortho rehab, at 15–20% of the equivalent private-clinic cost back home.
At a glance
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
- Flight time
- 17–20 h (1 stop via DXB / FRA)
- Visa
- e-Medical Visa (60 days)
- Approx. savings
- 82% vs. Canada
Physiotherapy in Canada vs. Vellore
| In Canada | In Vellore (INR) | In Vellore (your currency) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per session (typical) | C$90–C$180 | ₹700–₹1500 | C$11–C$25 |
| 4-week intensive programme | C$6,500–C$14,000 | ₹45,000–₹85,000 | C$738–C$1,393 |
| Approximate savings | — | ~82% off | ~82% 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 ₹61 per C$1 — indicative only.
What Canadian patients most often travel for
- Post-stroke rehab
- Multiple sclerosis rehab
- Post-fracture and joint replacement
- Chronic pain programmes
Canadian patients typically arrive after 8–12 weeks of provincial-health physio waits; we structure a 4-week intensive block plus a written continuation programme.
Getting to Vellore & where to stay
Flights
17–20 h (1 stop via DXB / FRA) from YYZ. 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 and basic French support available on request.
What your rehab week looks like
Rehab week — for Canadian 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 Canada 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 Canadian 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.
Canada at a glance — Provincial health + private top-ups (Sun Life, Manulife)
- Reimbursement
- Possible — 30–60% via workplace extended-health plans
- Direct billing
- No
- Notable payers
- Sun Life, Manulife, Great-West Life, Blue Cross
See the full insurance & reimbursement matrix for all countries.
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 CAD
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 ₹61 per C$1 — indicative rate only.
A composite Canadian patient story
46-year-old office manager travelled from Toronto, ON — via Frankfurt to Bengaluru (BLR) for a 4-week neuro-rehab. Outcome: Returned to independent community ambulation with a walking pole.
Read the full Canadian patient story →A typical 4-week trip from Canada
4-week itinerary from Canada
- 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 Canadian 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 Canada.
- 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 Canada 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 Canada'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 Canadian patients say about their rehab trip to Vellore
- Feb 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for canadian patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Sundar M.Katpadi, Vellore - Feb 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my vellore rehab for canadian patients, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Yamuna B.Ambur, Vellore - Oct 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Naveen V.Chittoor, Vellore - Jan 2025
"My son's school in Gandhi Nagar recommended this clinic for his vellore rehab for canadian patients. The paediatric therapist made every session fun for him. Parents get a home program too. In 8 weeks the difference is dramatic."
Revathi N.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Sep 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for canadian patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Lakshmi R.Sholinghur, Vellore - Feb 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for canadian patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Sundar M.Katpadi, Vellore - Feb 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my vellore rehab for canadian patients, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Yamuna B.Ambur, Vellore - Oct 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Naveen V.Chittoor, Vellore - Jan 2025
"My son's school in Gandhi Nagar recommended this clinic for his vellore rehab for canadian patients. The paediatric therapist made every session fun for him. Parents get a home program too. In 8 weeks the difference is dramatic."
Revathi N.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Sep 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for canadian patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Lakshmi R.Sholinghur, Vellore
- Mar 2026
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Balaji T.Arakkonam, Vellore - Apr 2026
"Great experience from Walajapet. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for vellore rehab for canadian patients rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Preethi S.Walajapet, Vellore - Jan 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Sathuvachari, was recovering from vellore rehab for canadian patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Hari K.Sathuvachari, Vellore - Mar 2025
"a 19-year-old student here from Arcot. Had chronic vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Priya P.Arcot, Vellore - Dec 2026
"As a 63-year-old from Bagayam, I struggled with vellore rehab for canadian patients for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Shalini G.Bagayam, Vellore - Mar 2026
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Balaji T.Arakkonam, Vellore - Apr 2026
"Great experience from Walajapet. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for vellore rehab for canadian patients rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Preethi S.Walajapet, Vellore - Jan 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Sathuvachari, was recovering from vellore rehab for canadian patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Hari K.Sathuvachari, Vellore - Mar 2025
"a 19-year-old student here from Arcot. Had chronic vellore rehab for canadian 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."
Priya P.Arcot, Vellore - Dec 2026
"As a 63-year-old from Bagayam, I struggled with vellore rehab for canadian patients for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Shalini G.Bagayam, Vellore
10 questions Canadian patients ask before travelling
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