1) Physiotherapy
2) Manual Therapy “Maitland”
3) Backschool
Physiotherapy
A personal approach based on experience, listening and understanding.
Physiotherapy is not only about treating a painful area of the body. Behind every symptom there is a person with a unique history, lifestyle, movement patterns and individual needs.
After many decades of working with people, my approach has always started with careful listening, assessment and understanding the person behind the symptoms.
My aim is to discover the possible causes contributing to discomfort and to support the body’s own ability to restore balance, mobility and function.
My background in physiotherapy
I graduated as a physiotherapist after a four-year professional education and started working in this field in the 1980s, in the Netherlands.
Throughout my professional journey, I have continuously expanded my knowledge through different therapeutic approaches, combining physiotherapy with manual therapy, acupuncture and complementary methods.
Over the years, I have worked with many people with musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain, joint problems, postural issues and movement limitations, also after operations.
Manual Therapy – Maitland approach
One of the important foundations of my work has been the Maitland concept of manual therapy.
This approach uses specific assessment techniques and gentle mobilisations of joints and soft tissues to improve movement, reduce pain and restore function.
Manual therapy is not simply a technique applied to the body; it is part of a process of understanding how the whole person moves and adapts.
What happens during a session?
The first step is always a thorough assessment.
I listen to your health history, your experiences and the way your symptoms affect your daily life. I also take into consideration medical information, previous examinations and relevant tests when available.
Through physical assessment, we look together at movement patterns, areas of tension, restrictions and possible contributing factors.
From there, we create an individual approach adapted to your needs.
Beyond treatment: awareness and prevention, ergonomics & backschool.
A very important part of physiotherapy is learning how to understand and support your own body.
Throughout my career, I have included guidance about posture, daily movements, ergonomics and exercises that help people take a more active role in their wellbeing.
My Backschool programme was created with this purpose: to teach practical ways of protecting the spine during everyday activities such as sitting, lifting and moving.
Today:
After many years of clinical practice, my professional focus has naturally evolved.
I now share my experience through selective individual sessions, teaching and mentoring, combining the knowledge gained from decades of working with the human body with a deeper understanding of balance, awareness and holistic health.