Magic Johnson once said, “Life doesn’t stop because something happens to you.”
Very few quotes are as befitting to the life of Fabrice Gautier, not only because he is such a big fan of Magic’s basketball career, but because he didn’t let a sports injury deter the path he was meant to take. And what an amazing path it has been so far!
That path has led Fabrice to trusted advisory roles with exciting, innovative companies like Dr. Smood, an organic food brand who just recently partnered with actor Michael B. Jordan to create a sea moss juice beverage. Fabrice is also working with Waff, a work-out tool that is proudly used by LeBron James, among many other elite athletes. But as impressive as this work is, what is truly amazing about Fabrice is his own personal journey of vision, relentless determination and experience that has brought him to where he is today.
Having grown up in France, Fabrice was always both a fan and a player. He proved extreme talent in multiple sports and excelled in nearly every competitive game he played. But he knew that in order to have the best chance of maintaining athletic aptitude, he would need to understand exactly how his gifts functioned. The way in which the body strengthens, heals and rejuvenates for peak performance has been just as fascinating to Fabrice as the game itself.
Fabrice with 4-time NBA defensive player of the year and Minnesota Timberwolves player, Rudy Gobert.
Magic Johnson once said, “Life doesn’t stop because something happens to you.”
Very few quotes are as befitting to the life of Fabrice Gautier, not only because he is such a big fan of Magic’s basketball career, but because he didn’t let a sports injury deter the path he was meant to take. And what an amazing path it has been so far!
That path has led Fabrice to trusted advisory roles with exciting, innovative companies like Dr. Smood, an organic food brand who just recently partnered with actor Michael B. Jordan to create a sea moss juice beverage. Fabrice is also working with Waff, a work-out tool that is proudly used by LeBron James, among many other elite athletes. But as impressive as this work is, what is truly amazing about Fabrice is his own personal journey of vision, relentless determination and experience that has brought him to where he is today.
Having grown up in France, Fabrice was always both a fan and a player. He proved extreme talent in multiple sports and excelled in nearly every competitive game he played. But he knew that in order to have the best chance of maintaining athletic aptitude, he would need to understand exactly how his gifts functioned. The way in which the body strengthens, heals and rejuvenates for peak performance has been just as fascinating to Fabrice as the game itself.
Fabrice with 4-time NBA defensive player of the year and Minnesota Timberwolves player, Rudy Gobert.
“What makes me a little different from some other therapists in the field is that I have two hats. I can be the body mechanic and realign the body. But I can also teach and plant the seed to understand what needs to be done in terms of rehab or strength and conditioning.”
So he began his studies in physical therapy and osteopathy, which he says each have an important role in the process of keeping bodies healthy. Fabrice explains, “Physical therapy is working on the consequence. In osteopathy, you’re working on the causes of the problem.” He is drawn to both. “What makes me a little different from some other therapists in the field is that I have those two hats. I can be the body mechanic and realign the body. But I can also teach and plant the seed to understand what needs to be done in terms of rehab or strength and conditioning.”
As Fabrice was becoming extremely accomplished as a therapist to athletes, this didn’t stop his own athletic journey. After working with a French rugby team, he was asked to join the team and play semi-professionally. This further proves that wherever Fabrice sets his focus, he won’t stop until it’s as close to perfection as possible.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1999 with his wife Alexandra. They opened up LA Main Physical Therapy in 2003 and began to, bit by bit, build a client base full of some of the most top-rated, A-list stars in history. That list includes Rudy Gobert, Terrell Owens, Tony Parker, Kevin Love and also expands to non sports-related superstars, like Usher.
It took a little time to build that roster, though. After befriending French basketball player Ronny Turiaf, who had been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, he was introduced to Boris Diaw and Tony Parker. From there, Fabrice shares, “I became the osteopath of the French basketball team. They won the European championship and went to the Olympics, even taking home the Silver medal this year. Meanwhile, I also started seeing some American players. Over the last twenty years, I’ve been working with some of the best athletes in the world in a lot of different sports, not just basketball.”
Fabrice pictured with French Men’s Basketball team at the 2024 Olympics where they recently won the silver medal.
“It was a game changer. Jerome made me realize the value I could bring and how it could be not only monetized, but more appreciated.”
One such athlete is Olympic Gold-medal winner Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone, who broke the world record at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 400 hurdle. She also took the Gold for the 4x400m relay with the rest of her USA track team. Fabrice has been working with Sydney for the past two years and says he is looking forward to watching her thrive in 2028.
Part of what makes his practice so successful is that Fabrice remains grounded, even when working with some of the biggest celebrities imaginable. However, when working at such a top-shelf level, it was important that he surround himself with trustworthy, top-shelf advisors, as well. The stars aligned when attorney Jerome Fogel was referred to Fabrice’s practice by renowned nutritionist Dr. Goglia to help him recover from a car accident. It just so happens that Jerome, a former athlete, is a partner alongside Constantine Potamianos in the law firm Fogel and Potamianos LLP (F&P). In time, Fabrice and Jerome developed a friendship and both realized that just as Fabrice has helped players get to the next level, F&P could help him do the same.
He shares, “Jerome was a patient first, seeing my wife who is also an osteopath. And when you have someone on your table, you talk and listen. Alexandra came to me and said you’re doing a lot of deals and helping a lot of brands in good faith. Maybe it’s time to talk to the professionals who can help.”
Fabrice agreed. While he was happy with the work he was doing, he decided it was time to level up. He met with Jerome who took a look at what was coming down the pipeline. Fabrice enthusiastically exclaims, “It was a game changer. Jerome made me realize the value I could bring and how it could be not only monetized, but more appreciated.”
Fabrice with his client and Olympic Gold-medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
One such athlete is Olympic Gold-medal winner Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone, who broke the world record at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 400 hurdle. She also took the Gold for the 4x400m relay with the rest of her USA track team. Fabrice has been working with Sydney for the past two years and says he is looking forward to watching her thrive in 2028.
Part of what makes his practice so successful is that Fabrice remains grounded, even when working with some of the biggest celebrities imaginable. However, when working at such a top-shelf level, it was important that he surround himself with trustworthy, top-shelf advisors, as well. The stars aligned when attorney Jerome Fogel was referred to Fabrice’s practice by renowned nutritionist Dr. Goglia to help him recover from a car accident. It just so happens that Jerome, a former athlete, is a partner alongside Constantine Potamianos in the law firm Fogel and Potamianos LLP (F&P). In time, Fabrice and Jerome developed a friendship and both realized that just as Fabrice has helped players get to the next level, F&P could help him do the same.
He shares, “Jerome was a patient first, seeing my wife who is also an osteopath. And when you have someone on your table, you talk and listen. Alexandra came to me and said you’re doing a lot of deals and helping a lot of brands in good faith. Maybe it’s time to talk to the professionals who can help.”
Fabrice agreed. While he was happy with the work he was doing, he decided it was time to level up. He met with Jerome who took a look at what was coming down the pipeline. Fabrice enthusiastically exclaims, “It was a game changer. Jerome made me realize the value I could bring and how it could be not only monetized, but more appreciated.”
Fabrice with his client and Olympic Gold-medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
“For me, there’s a prerequisite if I’m partnering with a brand which is that it has to help people. It has to be aligned with my values.”
Jerome and Constantine have great respect for Fabrice too. As a firm, they exclusively work with clients who share their values and drive which makes their attorney/client relationships symbiotic. Fabrice fits the bill perfectly and inspires the F&P team. Jerome shares, “Not only does Fabrice have a thriving practice, he’s also an advisor to some of the foremost sports companies in the world.”
In fact, Fabrice has parlayed his work into successful business endeavors that include serving as an advisor to brands like Kelvi, Achilles and the aforementioned Waff and Dr Smood. Just as Fabrice has tirelessly dedicated his life’s work to helping others stay strong, each of these brands has created top-notch products in the athletic performance/nutrition realm.
Kelvi is a one-of-a-kind electronic heating/cooling device that provides relief to elite athletes, as well as non sports related clients. Achilles is a truly unique ankle rehab machine used by many celebrities and professional athletes/sports teams, including the Utah Jazz, Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers, to name a few.
One thing all of these companies have in common is that they are products designed with the purpose of getting and staying healthy. “For me, there’s a prerequisite if I’m partnering with a brand which is that it has to help people. It has to be aligned with my values,” says Fabrice.
He uses Dr Smood as an example, sharing “I often talk about how the food here is different than in Europe. How there are more chemicals and pesticides and that affects our bodies. So when I come across people who have the courage to do the right thing and are sourcing the right products, it resonates. They align with a charitable purpose, trying to help and educate. And last but not least, it has to deliver results.” He adds, “The amount of effort being done to try to make a product as close to perfect as possible really resonates with me because that’s what I see in my athletes. They’re always working to be the best they can.”
Fabrice Gautier doing some off-season training with NBA Miami Heat player Kevin Love at LeMain Physical Therapy
“Fabrice has a unique ability to see the potential of a company’s brand, help it attract athlete influencers and capital, and expand both nationally and internationally.”
Jerome adds that the companies Fabrice chooses to partner with and/or advise are quite fortunate. “Fabrice has a unique ability to see the potential of a company’s brand, help it attract athlete influencers and capital, and expand both nationally and internationally. He also has an impressive social media platform and network that amplifies it all. Not only is he a sought-after advisor, he is a force of business.”
Teamwork is one of the main through-lines of Fabrice’s life. He shares, “I’ve always liked team sports more than individual sports.” This theme extends to his business, which makes F&P an excellent fit. Much like Fabrice, they thrive when their entire team thrives. “They’ve definitely helped me gain exposure. We’re moving in the right direction and I understand their value,” Fabrice says.
Fabrice’s meticulous attention to detail is exemplified by the products and people he works with, and so he appreciates that F&P hold themselves to a high standard in terms of results for their clients. They’re also not afraid to push him out of his comfort zone. Fabrice admits, “I was always more into rehab machines, which was in my field. I’d never been in the food and beverage field before. So there are factors in terms of contracts, deals, advisories that I didn’t know. Listening to the counsel and encouragement of someone like Jerome, and understanding the value it can bring, really helped educate me to be better informed. And at the end of the day, get a better deal for everyone!”
The F&P team serves as the lead in deal structuring and negotiation for all of Fabrice’s advisory deals and investments, working diligently to help elevate those deals; it’s never a one-size-fits-all. Just as there are different muscles in an athlete’s body, there are unique skills brought to each client by different team members. Attorney Robert Kramer brings his IP expertise, while Constantine focuses on complex corporate issues, bringing invaluable sophistication and knowledge. So although Fabrice is already extraordinarily proficient, the idea, as Constantine puts it, is to “super charge” the brilliant work that’s already in place.
“F&P is so proud to work side-by-side with Fabrice on his journey of success. It feels great knowing that his success elevates the game for so many people.”
Fabrice has so much in store for the future, and much like an Olympic athlete in training, he is always looking forward to the next four years. And while he shares his unwavering pride for his athletes at the Olympic Games, the next four years will include more of his business ventures and brand building. “We have a rehab machine coming. It’s a younger French physical therapist/osteopath who reminds me of me when I was younger. And he works in football (soccer) with French players. He invented that machine and we’re going to bring it to the U.S.”
They are working on many other licensing deals with creators with the goal of negotiating contracts with big organizations like the NBA. Fabrice sums it up, “At the end of the day, the best quality of a player is to be available and that’s how they can sign those big contracts. Same thing when it comes to investments, or partnerships or advisory deals. It’s instinct, common sense and trying to digest what makes sense.”
Jerome adds, “F&P is so proud to work side-by-side with Fabrice on his journey of success. It feels great knowing that his success elevates the game for so many people.”
Fabrice with 3-time NBA Championship game winner Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs
Fabrice has so much in store for the future, and much like an Olympic athlete in training, he is always looking forward to the next four years. And while he shares his unwavering pride for his athletes at the Olympic Games, the next four years will include more of his business ventures and brand building. “We have a rehab machine coming. It’s a younger French physical therapist/osteopath who reminds me of me when I was younger. And he works in football (soccer) with French players. He invented that machine and we’re going to bring it to the U.S.”
They are working on many other licensing deals with creators with the goal of negotiating contracts with big organizations like the NBA. Fabrice sums it up, “At the end of the day, the best quality of a player is to be available and that’s how they can sign those big contracts. Same thing when it comes to investments, or partnerships or advisory deals. It’s instinct, common sense and trying to digest what makes sense.”
Jerome adds, “F&P is so proud to work side-by-side with Fabrice on his journey of success. It feels great knowing that his success elevates the game for so many people.”
Fabrice with 3-time NBA Championship game winner Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs
