ParkinsonNet

What ParkinsonNet does

ParkinsonNet is a national healthcare provider network organization headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, founded in 2004 and structurally embedded with Radboudumc's Department of Neurology and Center of Expertise for Parkinson and Movement Disorders. It operates as an ANBI-status nonprofit whose core product is a network of more than 4,700 certified healthcare providers spanning physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, nursing, neurology, pharmacy, psychology, social work, dentistry, and music therapy. Providers enroll by completing a mandatory basic training (basisscholing) at €1,495 for paramedici or €2,995 for nurse training, then maintain participation through annual re-registration, multidisciplinary meetings, and continuing e-learning. Patients access the network through the Parkinson Zorgzoeker (Care Finder) tool, with over 50,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the Netherlands as the downstream beneficiary base.

The platform combines a provider-facing portal (MijnParkinsonNet), an e-learning webshop, the Voice Trainer speech-therapy application with progress dashboard, and a Siilo secure messaging integration used by 77% of participants under NEN7510 certification. Revenue derives primarily from training fees, recurring annual participation fees by discipline (e.g., €135/year for dentists), e-learning unit sales (€0–€290 per course), and an annual congress. Go-to-market is community-led: regional coordinators recruit providers, the Zorgzoeker channels patient demand, and community events like BikevoorParkinson sustain awareness.

Distribution is domestic to the Netherlands, with an explicit international landing page (parkinsonnet.com) and recent vertical extension into ataxia care commissioned by Zorgverzekeraars Nederland in partnership with the Ataxia Association. The organization has no disclosed venture funding, no subsidiaries, and a core staff of 11–50, operating a high-leverage asset-light model where research-grade clinical outcomes (25% fewer fractures, 30% fewer pneumonias, 10% fewer complications) form the core evidence base and brand differentiator.

Name

ParkinsonNet

Legal name

ParkinsonNet

Website

https://parkinsonnet.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ParkinsonNet operates a national Dutch network of 4,700+ certified healthcare providers delivering specialized multidisciplinary care to people with Parkinson's disease, monetized through training fees, annual participation subscriptions, and e-learning. The platform is structurally anchored to Radboudumc academic medical center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Healthcare Network Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parkinson’s & Movement-Disorder Personal Care Support (HSABABAJ)

Keywords

• Parkinson's care network
• Healthcare provider certification
• Specialized medical training
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Speech therapy software

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Provider Membership Fees: Annual participation fees charged to healthcare providers to remain members of the ParkinsonNet network
2. Training and Education: Basic training courses for healthcare providers to join the network, along with specialized courses and e-learning modules. Pricing varies by discipline and course type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ParkinsonNet operates a national Dutch network of more than 4,700 certified multidisciplinary healthcare providers delivering specialized care for people with Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. Revenue-generating offerings center on annual provider membership fees, the Basiscursus basic training course required for network admission, specialized e-learning modules, and the annual ParkinsonNet Congress. Patient-facing support is delivered through the Parkinson Zorgzoeker care-finder tool, the Voice Trainer speech-therapy application, and the ParkinsonSupport palliative care program.

Product overview

ParkinsonNet is a national healthcare network platform connecting over 4,700 specialized Parkinson's disease providers across the Netherlands. The core offering is the ParkinsonNet Network, which enables coordinated multidisciplinary care through the Parkinson Zorgzoeker (care finder) tool. The platform integrates secure messaging via Siilo and provides the Voice Trainer with dashboard for speech therapy. Supporting offerings include the annual ParkinsonNet Congress, a podcast series, and the comprehensive ParkinsonSupport program for palliative care. Training is delivered through the mandatory Basiscursus (basic training) and an e-learning webshop covering specialized topics like nutrition, cognition, breathing, and boxing therapy. Additional initiatives extend the network model to related conditions (ataxia) and support patients in areas like employment and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parkinson Zorgzoeker: Healthcare provider search tool to find specialized ParkinsonNet healthcare providers in the user's area
• ParkinsonNet Podcast
• MijnParkinsonNet
• ParkinsonSupport
• Voice Trainer
• BikevoorParkinson
• Parkinson Lintje
• ParkinsonTV

Products and services

• ParkinsonNet Network National network of more than 4,700 specialized healthcare providers (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, nurses, neurologists, and related disciplines) delivering coordinated Parkinson's and parkinsonism care across the Netherlands; providers join via membership and basic training.
• Parkinson Zorgzoeker (Care Finder) Online searchable tool enabling patients and families to find certified ParkinsonNet healthcare providers in their local area across the Netherlands.
• Voice Trainer and Dashboard Digital speech-therapy application for people with Parkinson's featuring a patient progress dashboard used by speech therapists to monitor and tailor treatment.
• ParkinsonNet Basiscursus (Basic Training) Mandatory paid foundational training program certifying healthcare providers to join the ParkinsonNet network; priced at €1,495 for paramedici (2026) and €2,995 for Parkinson's nurse training.
• E-Learning Course Catalog Online paid educational courses sold individually via the MijnParkinsonNet webshop, covering nutrition, cognition, breathing training, boxing therapy, palliative care, and sport training; priced from €0 to €290 per course.
• ParkinsonNet Congress Annual national paid congress for healthcare professionals featuring accredited sessions and workshops; the 2026 edition was held online.
• ParkinsonSupport Program improving palliative care for people with Parkinson's and their loved ones, including training materials, conversation aids, care planning documents, and blended e-learning courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• People treated by ParkinsonNet physiotherapists and exercise therapists have 25% fewer fractures than patients receiving regular treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiilocoreTechnology or IntegrationSiilo is a national secure messaging service for healthcare professionals. ParkinsonNet partners with Siilo to provide private messaging capabilities for its network of over 4,700 healthcare providers. The app meets all legal requirements for secure messaging including NEN7510 certification and end-to-end encryption. 77% of ParkinsonNet participants use Siilo.
• Rock Steady Boxing NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkinsonNet collaborates with Rock Steady Boxing Nederland for organizing boxing training courses for physiotherapists and exercise therapists to learn about the benefits of boxing for Parkinson's patients.
• Boksschool SedneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoksschool Sedney in Zeist partners with ParkinsonNet to provide practical boxing training education for healthcare providers, combining Parkinson's expertise with boxing knowledge.
• Radboudumc (Radboud University Medical Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkinsonNet is connected to the Neurology Department and Center of Expertise for Parkinson and Movement Disorders at Radboudumc in Nijmegen. The website disclaimer states the website is associated with this academic medical center. Radboudumc conducts research on Parkinson's care and provides scientific evidence for the network's effectiveness.
• Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (Dutch Health Insurers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkinsonNet was commissioned by Zorgverzekeraars Nederland to explore how specialized network care developed for Parkinson's could be applied to other conditions like ataxia.
• Ataxie Vereniging (Ataxia Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between ParkinsonNet and the Ataxia Association to develop specialized paramedical care for people with ataxia, leveraging ParkinsonNet's expertise and infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LSVT Global: LSVT Global trains and certifies clinicians worldwide in LSVT LOUD (speech) and LSVT BIG (physical/occupational therapy) for Parkinson's disease — directly paralleling ParkinsonNet's training-and-certification model for Parkinson's-specific allied therapies.
• PD Warrior: PD Warrior is an international Parkinson's-specific exercise and physiotherapy training program that certifies clinicians and runs a provider directory — directly competing with ParkinsonNet's multidisciplinary training and network model.
• Rock Steady Boxing: Rock Steady Boxing operates a global network of affiliate gyms offering boxing-based exercise for Parkinson's patients and trains instructors — directly comparable to ParkinsonNet as a Parkinson's-specific certified-provider network (and is already a minor partner of ParkinsonNet).

Others

• Zorgverzekeraars Nederland: Dutch association of health insurers that commissioned ParkinsonNet's ataxia extension work. A payer-side ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but a critical strategic counterpart that effectively sets reimbursement dynamics for ParkinsonNet's network.
• Radboudumc: Radboud University Medical Center — ParkinsonNet's structural parent/host institution and research partner. Operates the Center of Expertise for Parkinson and Movement Disorders and provides scientific validation, governance, and physical infrastructure.
• Davis Phinney Foundation: US-based Parkinson's foundation focused on helping people with Parkinson's live well today through education, programs, and provider resources — thematically aligned with ParkinsonNet's quality-of-life and multidisciplinary care focus.
• Parkinson Vereniging: The Dutch Parkinson's patient association — linked from ParkinsonNet's site as the primary patient-facing advocacy partner. Not a direct competitor but the closest ecosystem peer for patient community, education, and advocacy in the Dutch Parkinson's market.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation: Largest Parkinson's research and patient-advocacy funder globally, with growing investments in care delivery and outcomes research. An adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but a potential international partner for evidence-generation efforts.

Regional players

• European Parkinson's Disease Association (EPDA): EPDA is the European umbrella Parkinson's patient and advocacy organization. It operates at a regional (European) level with overlapping patient-education and provider-network interests, making it a regional peer rather than a Dutch-market direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Ataxie Vereniging Nederland: The Dutch Ataxia Association is ParkinsonNet's collaborating partner on extending specialized paramedical care to ataxia — making it a credible emerging peer in the adjacent movement-disorder network space ParkinsonNet is actively expanding into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/parkinsonnet1
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkinsonNet
• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/company/parkinsonnet
• Xx.com/ParkinsonNet

Compliance2 records

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