From classical ballet and contemporary to urban and commercial forms — my dance background has given me a highly refined sensitivity to movement quality, alignment, technical precision and biomechanical detail.
This insider perspective allows me to assess dancers not only as patients, but as performing artists: considering technique, repertoire demands, rehearsal load and performance schedules.
This unique combination of clinical expertise and professional dance experience enables me to deliver comprehensive assessments and develop highly targeted treatment and exercise interventions. The focus is on preventing dance-related injuries, optimising performance capacity, and addressing the specific musculoskeletal challenges dancers face.
Dance Physiotherapy in Amsterdam
Specialist physiotherapy for dancers in Amsterdam Zuid, led by a professional dancer and physiotherapist who understands dance from the inside; for injury treatment, prevention, and a confident return to the stage.
Insider perspective
As a professional dancer embedded in the Dutch dance scene, I understand first-hand the physical demands, artistic standards, and performance pressures unique to every style.
I bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and artistic performance
CLOSE COLLABORATOR WITH
Het Nationale Ballet Academie
AMSTERDAM
Academie voor Theater en Dans
AMSTERDAM
What I specialise in
Dance injuries, understood
I treat and manage the specific musculoskeletal challenges dancers face, from the hip down to the metatarsal and the demands of partnering, floor work, and extreme range.
HIP & PELVIS
Range meets control
Hip impingement (FAI) and labral-related pain
Snapping hip syndrome
SI joint dysfunction
Hamstring and adductor strains
FOOT, ANKLE & LOWER LEG
Dancer's foundation
Flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy
Ankle sprains & chronic ankle instability
Achilles & patellar tendinopathy
Shin splints (MTSS)
Stress reactions & stress fractures
SPINE, KNEE & UPPER BODY
Hyperxtension to lift
Lumbar overload & hyperextension-related pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Shoulder instability
Postural & technique-related dysfunctions
The Difference
Not just rehab.Restoration of the artist.
Performance Optimisation
Treatment never stops at recovery. Every plan extends into restoring and elevating artistic capacity.
Dance-specific Screening
Biomechanical assessments built around technique, repertoire and the realities of life on stage.
Technique-informed Rehab
Exercises and corrections that speak the language of dance, addressing how the body actually moves on stage.
Load Management
Individualised programming through rehearsal cycles, production weeks and intensive performance periods.
Pointe Readiness
Comprehensive assessments to determine when a dancer is physically prepared for pointe work.
Return-to-stage Protocols
Structured, progressive pathways back to class, rehearsal and performance; with the artist's calendar in mind.
FAQs
How long does recovery take?
Recovery time depends on your injury and how your body responds to treatment. We assess your specific situation and give you honest timelines. Some dancers return in weeks, others need months. We won't rush it.
Do I need a referral to book?
Recovery time depends on your injury and how your body responds to treatment. We assess your specific situation and give you honest timelines. Some dancers return in weeks, others need months. We won't rush it.
What do I need to book a session?
Recovery time depends on your injury and how your body responds to treatment. We assess your specific situation and give you honest timelines. Some dancers return in weeks, others need months. We won't rush it.
Can you treat acute injuries?
Recovery time depends on your injury and how your body responds to treatment. We assess your specific situation and give you honest timelines. Some dancers return in weeks, others need months. We won't rush it.
What happens if I cancel my appointment?
Recovery time depends on your injury and how your body responds to treatment. We assess your specific situation and give you honest timelines. Some dancers return in weeks, others need months. We won't rush it.
Care designed with dancers needs in mind
Whether you're preparing for an audition, recovering from an injury, or working toward your first point class, let's build a plan that respects both your body and your art
