Fysio Donders

What Fysio Donders does

Fysio Donders is a privately held physiotherapy practice headquartered in Arnhem, Netherlands, with three clinical locations — Velperweg Arnhem (headquarters), Indoor Action Arnhem (since 2012), and Villa Daalhuizen Velp (since 2018). Founded by Bert Donders in 1981, the practice has operated continuously for over 40 years and employs a multidisciplinary team of 44 practitioners delivering physiotherapy, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, dry needling, sports physiotherapy, and more than 20 additional specialized modalities including geriatric, orofacial, hand, occupational, and oncological rehabilitation. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

The practice monetizes via professional-services fees for clinical sessions, primarily reimbursed through Dutch health insurance (with direct billing arrangements including insurer Menzis) and supplemented by self-pay services such as personal training, Fysio Fitness memberships, the Combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI) program, podiatry co-located with partner Rondom, and EGYM-equipped fitness facilities. Distribution is direct to consumers through physical clinics, online and telephone booking, and a free walk-in consultation (inloopspreekuur) six days a week that requires no referral letter. Digital touchpoints — the Mijn Fysio Donders patient portal (Spot On Medics) and the Fysio Donders Fitness App (Virtuagym/Digifit, 2,000+ exercises) — support retention and home exercise, while marketing combines Google Ads, Facebook retargeting, a content blog, and an online condition encyclopedia.

The company's go-to-market is anchored in regional brand recognition in Arnhem and Velp, multilingual services for the local international community, partnerships with regional hospital Rijnstate and chronic-care networks (Parkinson, Oncology, Claudicatio), and a no-referral low-friction acquisition motion. No proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no patents, and no certifications or compliance registrations are disclosed; the technology stack is entirely built on third-party SaaS, hardware vendors, and digital marketing tools.

Name

Fysio Donders

Legal name

Fysio Donders

Website

https://fysiodonders.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fysio Donders is a founder-owned Dutch physiotherapy practice founded in 1981, operating three clinics in Arnhem and Velp with 44 practitioners delivering physiotherapy, manual therapy, and 24+ specialized rehabilitation modalities to insured and self-pay patients in the Gelderland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH), General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Sports rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Pain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy consultation and treatment fees: Revenue is generated from patient consultations and treatment sessions. Patients pay for physiotherapy services, which are typically reimbursed through Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering). The practice participates with health insurers for direct billing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fysio Donders is a physiotherapy practice that provides physiotherapy, manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and over 24 specialized treatment modalities to patients with pain, injury, and mobility complaints. The practice operates three physical clinic locations in Arnhem and Velp, Netherlands, and serves individual patients with services ranging from general physiotherapy to specialized treatments including dry needling, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, geriatric physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

Product overview

Fysio Donders is a physiotherapy practice operating across three locations in Arnhem and Velp, Netherlands, serving patients for over 40 years. The core offering centers on physiotherapy services including general physiotherapy, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, dry needling, and sports physiotherapy. These are supplemented by 24 specialized treatment modules covering acupuncture, shockwave therapy, echography, EPTE, occupational therapy, geriatric physiotherapy, hand therapy, jaw physiotherapy, medical tapping, osteopathy, podiatry, dietetics, and various exercise therapies. The practice also operates fitness facilities (Fysio Fitness) with EGYM equipment and personal training services. A combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI) program addresses long-term health improvement. Digital services include an online patient portal (Mijn Fysio Donders via Spot On Medics) and a dedicated fitness mobile app. Free walk-in consultations are offered as a patient acquisition service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mijn Fysio Donders: Personal care portal providing online access for patients to complete intake questionnaires, view appointments, access documents and home exercises, through partner Spot On Medics.
• Fysio Donders Fitness App

Products and services

• Physiotherapy (Fysiotherapie) General physiotherapy treatment for various pain complaints and movement disorders, available at all three locations in Arnhem and Velp. Treats conditions across body regions including neck, shoulder, back, headache, hip, knee, foot, and ankle.
• Manual Therapy (Manuele Therapie) Specialized manual therapy treatment focusing on spinal and joint mobilization, offered by certified manual therapists. Bert Donders obtained his Manueeltherapie diploma from SOMT Amersfoort in 1991.
• Sports Physiotherapy (Sportfysiotherapie) Specialized physiotherapy for sports injuries and performance enhancement. Includes rehabilitation at the Indoor Action gym location and sports-specific exercise programming.
• Geriatric Physiotherapy (Geriatrie Fysiotherapie) Specialized physiotherapy for elderly patients addressing age-related mobility and balance issues. Connected to Parkinson Netwerk, Oncologie Netwerk, and Claudicatio Intermittens Netwerk for chronic condition management.
• Fysio Fitness Fitness facilities and guided exercise programs integrated with physiotherapy treatment. Features EGYM fitness equipment at Arnhem and Velp locations for active rehabilitation and general fitness.
• Personal Training One-on-one fitness coaching and exercise programming available alongside physiotherapy treatment at the practice's fitness facilities.
• Free Walk-in Consultation (Gratis Inloopspreekuur) Free, no-appointment-needed advice sessions available Monday through Saturday at various locations. Serves as the primary patient acquisition funnel, offering initial assessment with no referral letter required.
• Home Treatment (Thuis Behandelen) At-home physiotherapy treatment for patients unable to visit the clinic, extending care delivery beyond the physical locations.
• Combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI) Combined Lifestyle Intervention program addressing long-term health improvement through integrated physiotherapy, dietary counseling, and exercise programming.
• Workplace Assessment (Werkplekonderzoek) Workplace ergonomic assessments to prevent work-related injuries and address occupational health issues.
• Fysio Donders Fitness App Mobile application for fitness tracking, workout logging, class schedules, and progress monitoring with over 2000 exercises and 150 achievements. Supports home exercise programs prescribed by physiotherapists.
• Mijn Fysio Donders (Patient Portal) Online patient portal powered by Spot On Medics for managing appointments, completing intake forms, viewing treatment documents, and accessing home exercise prescriptions.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MenzisminorOthersHealth insurer partner. Fysio Donders participates with Menzis health insurance for direct billing and reimbursement of physiotherapy treatments.
• RijnstateminorOthersRegional hospital partnership. Fysio Donders collaborates with Rijnstate hospital for coordinated patient care and referrals.
• Parkinson NetwerkminorOthersSpecialized care network for Parkinson's patients. Fysio Donders practitioners are connected to this network for specialized treatment protocols.
• Oncologie NetwerkminorOthersOncology care network. Fysio Donders practitioners are part of this network for cancer rehabilitation and treatment.
• Claudicatio Intermittens NetwerkminorOthersWalking/claudication care network. Fysio Donders practitioners in Arnhem and Velp are connected to this specialized network.
• Rondom (Podotherapie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodotherapy partnership at the Velp location. Podiatry services are offered in collaboration with Rondom at the Villa Daalhuizen clinic.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reade: Major Dutch rehabilitation center in Amsterdam offering specialized rehab, including orthopedic and chronic pain programs. Comparable rehabilitation expertise but at institutional scale rather than independent practice.
• DC Klinieken: Dutch chain of independent specialist clinics covering orthopedics, pain management and related specialties. Comparable outpatient clinical capacity to Fysio Donders but with a specialist medical (rather than allied health) orientation.
• Sint Maartenskliniek: Specialized Dutch hospital for orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation located near Nijmegen in Gelderland. Comparable regional rehab/orthopedic provider competing for the same patient pool in eastern Netherlands.
• Bergman Clinics: Large Dutch independent clinic chain offering focused medical specialties including orthopedics. Comparable to the orthopedic consultation offering at Fysio Donders, but operating at chain scale with insurer contracts across the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• TopzorgGroep (Topfysio): Dutch network of independent physiotherapy practices collaborating on quality, branding and back-office functions. Closely comparable multi-site outpatient PT model serving insured Dutch patients with broad modality coverage.
• FysioHolland: Large Dutch physiotherapy network with multiple locations across the Netherlands, offering general physiotherapy, sports rehab and manual therapy. Directly comparable multi-site PT chain competing for similar Dutch insured patients.
• Rugpoli: Dutch specialized clinic chain focusing on back and neck complaints with multidisciplinary teams. Comparable to Fysio Donders' manual therapy and spine/shoulder specialization, though narrower in modality.

Regional players

• Sport Medisch Centrum Papendal: Dutch sports medicine center combining sports physicians, physiotherapy and performance testing. Comparable to Fysio Donders' sports physiotherapy and fitness offerings but operating at a larger specialist sports-medicine scale in Arnhem region.

Emerging players

• Physitrack: Digital physiotherapy platform providing home exercise prescription and patient engagement tools. Overlaps with Fysio Donders' patient portal and fitness app, but as an enabling SaaS rather than a clinic operator.

Others

• Confed: Dutch orthopedic technology and services provider supplying orthotics, prosthetics and rehab aids. Adjacent rather than competing — comparable to the device and modality layer of Fysio Donders' rehab offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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