I have been part of the team at MCN as a physical therapist and McKenzie therapist since June 2019. I trained as a physical therapist at Thim van der Laan in Nieuwegein, and later specialized as an accredited McKenzie therapist.

Why did I choose McKenzie therapy? It is a science-based method that encourages active patient engagement, which I think is very important. I primarily see patients with neck, upper and lower back pain, with or without radiation to arms or legs.

Human movement has always fascinated me, and treating complaints of the spine appeals to me a lot. But it is mainly the person behind the complaint that fascinates me.

As a physical therapist, I want to make a difference by listening carefully to the patient and working with them to create a treatment plan. It gives me satisfaction to offer people tools so that they can regain control of their symptoms and take steps toward recovery.

Why do I work at FysioMCN? It is an enthusiastic, fine and close-knit team, with many different specializations under one roof. This makes it possible to take any complaint to one of our specialists. Moreover, there is good cooperation among themselves and a diverse and exciting patient population.

Outside of work, I am a mother of three children. In my free time I like to cook, play tennis and enjoy the beach or the woods with our dog Stientje.