Gezond in Zuid

What Gezond in Zuid does

Gezond in Zuid is a private multidisciplinary paramedical center headquartered in Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands, founded on May 1, 2011, by Humbert Buur and Veikko Hansen. The center delivers physiotherapy, manual therapy, dry needling, oedeem (lymphedema) therapy, exercise therapy (Mensendieck/Cesar), podiatry, occupational therapy, psychology, acupuncture, osteopathy, and orthopedic shoe technology through a team of more than 20 (para)medical professionals. It also offers condition-specific rehabilitation programs covering musculoskeletal complaints (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, neck), post-operative recovery, breast cancer rehabilitation, claudication intermittens, central neurological conditions, and chronic pain management, supplemented by wellness services (Yoga, Pilates, Mindfulness). A distinctive technical asset is the Flex-Chair, a computer-controlled back-rehabilitation training system using a flexible stool for active seated movement coordination training.

The center operates from two Amsterdam locations: the main clinic at Ruysdaelstraat 49A and Apollo Health & Fitness at Apollolaan 4, which provides supervised sport and rehabilitation halls integrated into the Gezond in Zuid ecosystem. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service physiotherapy and paramedical care billed to Dutch health insurers under contracted agreements (all major insurers except Aevitae for 2026), with supplementary and basic insurance coverage varying by patient age and condition chronicity. Patients access care either via direct access under Direct Toegankelijkheid Fysiotherapie (DTF) since 2006, or through physician and specialist referrals from a network including OLVG, Jan van Goyen kliniek, Bergman Clinics, and DC Klinieken. The practice aims to schedule all patients within two working days with no waiting lists. The center holds mandatory Dutch healthcare registrations (BIG-register, CKR, KNGF) and operates under WBGO and WPB compliance frameworks. The co-founder, Humbert Buur, holds ownership stakes across an integrated ecosystem that includes Apollo Health & Fitness, Revalide Amsterdam (second-line medical specialist rehabilitation), and Tigra Amsterdam (occupational healthcare).

Name

Gezond in Zuid

Legal name

Paramedisch centrum Gezond in Zuid

Website

https://gezondinzuid.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gezond in Zuid is a multidisciplinary paramedical center in Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands, operating since 2011 with 20+ professionals delivering physiotherapy, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and specialized care (lymphedema, podiatry, psychology, acupuncture) under contracts with all major Dutch health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy and Paramedical Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Offices of Chiropractors (62131)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs (HLADAJAL)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Paramedical care
• Manual therapy
• Rehabilitation services
• Occupational physiotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 and Paramedical Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery. Contracts with all Dutch health insurers except Aevitae (EUCARE) for 2026. Patients pay co-payment if not covered by supplementary insurance. Chronic conditions covered from 20th treatment onwards from basic insurance.
2. Insurance Contract Revenue: Direct billing to health insurers through contracted agreements. Treatment fees covered by supplementary insurance policies up to policy limits. Basic insurance covers chronic conditions after 20th treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gezond in Zuid is a multidisciplinary paramedical center in Amsterdam Zuid delivering physiotherapy, manual therapy, occupational physiotherapy, lymphedema therapy, podiatry, exercise therapy, psychology, acupuncture, osteopathy, orthopedic shoe technology, and condition-specific rehabilitation programs through more than 20 healthcare professionals. Patients are triaged through a multidisciplinary intake and receive integrated treatment plans drawing on multiple specialties under one roof, with scheduling targeted within two working days. Services are billed per treatment session, either directly to contracted Dutch health insurers or to patients who then claim reimbursement.

Product overview

Gezond in Zuid is a multidisciplinary paramedical center in Amsterdam Zuid offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services under one roof. The center provides physiotherapy (Fysiotherapie) as its core service, along with specialized services including Manual Therapy (Manuele Therapie), Occupational Physiotherapy (Arbeidsfysiotherapie), Lymphedema Therapy (Oedeemtherapie), Back Training with Flex-Chair, Podiatry (Podotherapie), Occupational Therapy (Ergotherapie), Mensendieck/Cesar Exercise Therapy, Psychology, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and Orthopedic Shoe Technology. The center also offers condition-specific treatments for shoulder, hip/groin/pelvis, elbow/hand/wrist, knee, ankle/foot, neck/whiplash/hernia, claudicatio, lymphedema/lipedema, breast cancer rehabilitation, and central neurological conditions. Additional wellness services include Yoga, Pilates, and Mindfulness programs. The center operates a multidisciplinary model where over 20 healthcare professionals collaborate to provide integrated patient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fysiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy services focused on the musculoskeletal system, including screening, assessment, and treatment through guided training, personal exercise programs, massage, mobilization techniques, posture correction, and taping. Intended for individual patients with musculoskeletal complaints in the Amsterdam region.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Physiotherapy specialization restoring or optimizing joint mobility, with particular focus on the spine, through targeted examination and specific manual techniques. For patients with spinal and joint mobility restrictions.
• Arbeidsfysiotherapie (Occupational Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy specialization addressing physical complaints related to work, including prevention, treatment of complaints and absenteeism, workplace analysis, and training. Includes the option of home treatment when referred by a physician. Targeted at working adults and employers managing occupational health.
• Oedeemtherapie (Lymphedema Therapy) Specialized treatment of fluid, scars, and the lymphatic system through gentle massage techniques, training, bandaging, and compression garment advice. Indicated for patients with lymphatic and fluid-related conditions.
• Rug Training (Back Training) with Flex-Chair Computer-guided back training using the Flex-Chair, a flexible stool enabling active movement in a seated position for maximum coordination training. Intended for patients requiring structured back rehabilitation.
• Podotherapie (Podiatry) Treatment of foot complaints or posture and movement system complaints arising from abnormal foot function or position, including correction insoles, shoe advice, and exercises. For patients with foot-related and posture complaints.
• Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy) Occupational therapy providing inclusive care for people with persistent pain and fatigue complaints, focusing on personalized, accessible care. For patients with chronic pain and fatigue conditions.
• Oefentherapie Mensendieck/Cesar Exercise therapy focused on posture and movement, providing exercises to reduce complaints and promote muscle awareness for self-management. For patients with posture and movement disorders.
• Psychologie (Psychology) Psychological services within Dutch basic mental healthcare (BGGZ) for adults with stress, burnout, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related complaints, and chronic physical symptoms, using CBT, EMDR, ACT, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Reimbursement arranged through the Caredate partnership.
• Acupunctuur (Acupuncture) Oncological acupuncture services, including dry needling and nutritional advice, provided by certified practitioners affiliated with the NVA. Intended for oncology patients and those seeking complementary acupuncture treatment.
• Osteopathie (Osteopathy) Osteopathic treatment focused on understanding the cause of complaints through thorough listening, investigation, and hands-on treatment. For patients seeking holistic manual medicine.
• Orthopedische Schoentechniek (Orthopedic Shoe Technology) Custom orthopedic products including insoles, orthotics, B-shoes, A-shoes, and modifications to improve foot, ankle, and knee complaints. For patients requiring bespoke orthopedic footwear solutions.
• Yoga, Pilates & Mindfulness Guided exercise programs including Pilates classes at multiple times and mindfulness sessions, focused on prevention, relaxation, and posture improvement. For individuals seeking preventive wellness programming.
• Revalidatie & Herstel (Rehabilitation & Recovery) Multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for post-surgery recovery, trauma, chronic complaints, and professional training guidance, including collaboration with revalidatiearts, psychologists, and the Revalide network, plus supervised training at Apollo sports halls. For patients recovering from surgery, accidents, or chronic complaints.
• Schouder Behandeling (Shoulder Treatment) Treatment for shoulder pain from sports, work (RSI), accidents, or frozen shoulder, including targeted exercises and dry needling. For patients with shoulder complaints.
• Heup/Lies/Bekken Behandeling (Hip/Groin/Pelvis Treatment) Treatment for groin complaints, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, and hip replacement rehabilitation. For patients with hip, groin, and pelvic complaints.
• Elleboog/Hand/Pols Behandeling (Elbow/Hand/Wrist Treatment) Treatment for tennis elbow, RSI complaints, work-related overuse, and post-surgery or fracture rehabilitation. For patients with elbow, hand, and wrist complaints.
• Knie Behandeling (Knee Treatment) Treatment for knee pain, sports injuries (meniscus/ligament), osteoarthritis, and rehabilitation after knee replacement or ACL reconstruction. For patients with knee complaints.
• Enkel/Voet Behandeling (Ankle/Foot Treatment) Treatment for foot/toe pain, ankle sprains, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, and abnormal foot positions such as hallux valgus. For patients with ankle and foot complaints.
• Nek/Whiplash/Hernia Behandeling (Neck/Whiplash/Hernia Treatment) Treatment for neck pain, whiplash, tension headaches, hernia, radiating pain in shoulder/arm, and difficulty turning the head. For patients with cervical and whiplash complaints.
• Claudicatio Intermittens Behandeling Evidence-based treatment for vascular claudication and intermittent claudication (etalagebenen) through walking training and exercise programs to increase pain-free walking distance. For patients with peripheral arterial disease.
• Lymfe-oedeem/Lipoedeem Behandeling Treatment for lipedema, primary and secondary lymphedema, scars, fluid accumulation, post-cancer rehabilitation, and post-radiation care. For patients with lymphatic and lipedema conditions.
• Revalidatie na Borstkanker (Breast Cancer Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation after breast cancer treatment including scar treatment, addressing radiation effects, and fluid accumulation management. For breast cancer survivors.
• Centraal Neurologische Aandoeningen (Central Neurological Conditions) Treatment for central neurological conditions including Parkinson's, Bechterew's, Scheuermann's, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). For patients with chronic neurological and rheumatological conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction score of 8.9 on Zorgindex (2015)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RugpijnNetwerk (Back Pain Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Multidisciplinary network of physiotherapy practices specializing in back expertise, established in collaboration with OLVG-Oost, OLVG-West, and VUMC. Humbert Buur is co-founder. Strong network presence in Amsterdam region for chronic back complaints with multidisciplinary approach.
• Apollo Health & FitnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Owned by Humbert Buur since 2007. Sport facility in Apollohal with 250 members where patients can exercise and rehabilitate under professional supervision. Part of Gezond in Zuid ecosystem.
• OLVG (Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect collaboration with orthopedists at OLVG hospital network. Physiotherapists work closely with specialists and participate in network organizations. Active participation in RugpijnNetwerk alongside OLVG.
• Jan van Goyen kliniekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with specialists at Jan van Goyen medical clinic for orthopedic consultations and patient referrals.
• Bergman ClinicsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist collaboration with Bergman Clinics for orthopedic care and medical referrals.
• DC KliniekenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagnostic center partnership for medical diagnostics and specialist referrals.
• Revalide AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical specialist rehabilitation (second-line care) co-owned by Humbert Buur. Provides multidisciplinary rehabilitation trajectories including rehabilitation physician, physiotherapists, and psychologist.
• Tigra AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for occupational-related healthcare, co-owned by Humbert Buur, providing work-related physiotherapy services.
• SchouderNetwerk (Shoulder Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network for shoulder complaints, connecting specialized physiotherapists for knowledge sharing and coordinated care.
• ClaudicatioNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network for claudication (intermittent claudication) patients, providing evidence-based walking therapy and specialist care coordination.
• VAF (Vereniging Amsterdamse Fysiotherapeuten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonodisciplinary collaboration of Amsterdam physiotherapists. Humbert Buur serves as treasurer.
• FydeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch organization offering physiotherapy practice collaboration, management systems, product development, and policy influence with health insurers. Humbert Buur is partner.
• NAOMT (Nederlandse Associatie van Orthopedisch Manueel Therapeuten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for orthopedic manual therapists. Humbert Buur serves on congress committee.
• CaredateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for psychological care delivery within basic mental healthcare (BGGZ). Cecile van Beurden's treatments are reimbursed through this partnership.
• LoRNA (Longrevalidatie Netwerk Amsterdam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLung rehabilitation network in Amsterdam. Shahram Abbasi is connected as respiratory physiotherapist specialist.
• NVA (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Acupunctuur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional acupuncture association ensuring practitioners meet strict education, ethics, hygiene and business standards.
• KNGF (Koninklijk Nederlands Genootschap Fysiotherapie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Dutch physiotherapy society. Gezond in Zuid is registered member, in BIG-register, Centraal Kwaliteitsregister voor Fysiotherapeuten (CKR). Governed by Dutch law WBGO, BIG and WPB.
• Fysiotherapeutisch Collectief AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of Amsterdam physiotherapists for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Hoofdpijn NetwerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadache network for specialized headache treatment and coordination between healthcare providers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TopzorgGroep: Dutch network of physiotherapy and paramedical practices with contracted health insurer relationships across the Netherlands; directly comparable in clinical scope and patient-acquisition model.
• FysioHolland: Largest physiotherapy franchise network in the Netherlands with multidisciplinary paramedical offerings and insurer contracts; directly comparable multidisciplinary paramedical model to Gezond in Zuid, but at national scale.
• Rugpoli: Specialized Dutch back and neck pain clinic offering fast-track diagnostics and multidisciplinary care; closely overlaps with Gezond in Zuid's RugpijnNetwerk-affiliated spinal and back-rehabilitation service line.
• Medifit: Multidisciplinary paramedical centers offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation services with insurer contracts in the Netherlands; matches the practitioner-mix and insurance-led model.
• Xpert Clinics / Hand&PolsCentrum: Dutch outpatient network specializing in hand, wrist, elbow, and orthopedic conditions with multidisciplinary care; overlaps with Gezond in Zuid's elbow/hand/wrist, knee, and orthopedic post-surgery rehabilitation services.
• Fysius Rugexperts: Dutch chain of back specialist clinics delivering evidence-based back and neck treatment; competes for the same spine and chronic-pain patient segment using a comparable insurer-contracted, multidisciplinary model.

Broad incumbents

• Bergman Clinics: Large Dutch network of focused private clinics covering orthopedics and related specialties; active referral partner of Gezond in Zuid that competes more broadly for orthopedic and post-surgical patient pathways.
• DC Klinieken: National chain of Dutch independent treatment centers providing diagnostics and outpatient specialty care; serves as both a referral partner and an adjacent provider competing for musculoskeletal patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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