De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid

What De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid does

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid is a private physiotherapy practice (maatschap/partnership) operating from two clinics in Pijnacker, Netherlands — the original site inside Gezondheidscentrum De Kroon at Floralaan 4 (opened 2011) and a second site inside Gezondheidscentrum Ackerswoude at Blauwe Kiekendieflande 6 (opened 1 April 2023). The practice is staffed by approximately 15 physiotherapists, with a permanent core of around 10 covering nearly every recognized specialty (manual therapy, pediatric, oncology, lymphedema/Vodder, geriatric, sports rehabilitation, hand and wrist therapy, claudication, and MSK ultrasound); a large portion of the team holds Master's degrees. Services span general physiotherapy, manual therapy, dry needling, post-operative and sports rehabilitation, oncology physiotherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, pediatric physiotherapy (0–18, fully covered under basic Dutch insurance without deductible), geriatric care, hand/wrist therapy, supervised claudication walking therapy, group rehabilitation (including ReVa Balance & Fit and COPD groups), and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound introduced in February 2024.

Technically, the practice is a hands-on clinical services provider rather than a software or platform business. Its proprietary techniques are manual (DAM three-dimensional arthrokinematic mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, dry needling targeting trigger points) supported by MSK ultrasonography for diagnostic imaging of muscles, tendons, joint ligaments, and bursae. Facilities comprise 5 treatment rooms and 2 exercise halls (~80 m²) at Floralaan and 3 treatment rooms plus 1 exercise hall at Ackerswoude. Operations comply with Keurmerk Fysiotherapie quality standards, GDPR/AVG, and WGBO, and the practice is affiliated with the Claudicationet network for PAD care.

Commercially, the practice runs a direct-to-consumer model under Dutch healthcare regulation: patients can self-refer without a GP referral, with a target of treating within 2 working days. The majority of revenue is paid indirectly via contracts with (for 2025) all Dutch health insurers; uninsured, non-contracted, and supplementary-insurance-exhausted treatments are billed at published rates (€49.50 standard session, €63.00 specialist sessions such as manual, lymphedema, pediatric and extended sessions, €60–78 for intake/assessment, €47.50 per hour or €48/month for group programs, €25 home-visit and phone-consult surcharges, €40 no-show fee). GTM relies on health-insurer inclusion, GP and pediatrician referrals within co-located health centers, community sponsorships (wielerronde, Halve Marathon Oostland, youth athletes, Groene Hart Sport, Ipse-de Brugge), and an active Facebook/Instagram presence, with a bilingual Dutch/English website driving local SEO. After founders Marleen Smeulers and John Engele retired on 26 June 2025, the maatschap is continued by Wendy Tavenier and Andries van Rijnsbergen.

Name

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid

Legal name

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid

Website

https://defysiotherapeutpz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid is a Dutch physiotherapy partnership operating two clinics in Pijnacker, delivering general, manual, pediatric, oncology, geriatric, sports, and post-operative physiotherapy plus dry needling and MSK ultrasound to insured and self-paying patients across Pijnacker-Nootdorp and surrounding municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Shoulder & Elbow (HLAKALAI)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Pediatric physiotherapy
• Sports rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Headquarters

HQ city

Pijnacker

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 Services (Insured): The majority of treatments are reimbursed through Dutch health insurance. The practice has contracts with almost all Dutch health insurers (all insurers for 2025). Insured patients pay no out-of-pocket costs for covered treatments; the practice bills insurers directly.
2. Out-of-Pocket / Uninsured Treatments: Treatments not covered by insurance (e.g., treatments for adults not falling under chronic care, or patients without supplementary insurance) are paid directly by patients at published rates. The practice also charges for missed appointments not cancelled 24 hours in advance.
3. Group Therapy Programs: Group therapy sessions including ReVa group Balance and Fit for elderly rehabilitation, COPD group training, and Claudicatio training supervised walking therapy. Billed at €47.50 per person per hour or €48 per month for the ReVa group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid is a multi-specialty physiotherapy practice operating from two clinic locations in Pijnacker, Netherlands, delivering general physiotherapy alongside specialized services including manual therapy, edema/lymphatic therapy, oncological physiotherapy, pediatric physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, dry needling, hand and wrist therapy, claudication training, geriatric physiotherapy, MSK diagnostic ultrasound, and group rehabilitation programs. The practice provides direct-access care (no referral required), bills all Dutch health insurers directly for insured treatments, and serves more than 12,000 patients over its 14-year history.

Product overview

De Fysiotherapeut Pijnacker-Zuid is a modern physiotherapy practice offering a comprehensive range of treatment services. The practice operates from two locations (Floralaan/Keijzershof and Ackerswoude) with 5 treatment rooms and 2 exercise halls. The core service is general physiotherapy, supported by specialized services including Manual Therapy, Edema Therapy (Manual Lymphatic Drainage), Oncological Physiotherapy, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Hand and Wrist Therapy, Claudication Training, and Geriatric Physiotherapy. Additional diagnostic capabilities include Ultrasound/MSK imaging. The practice also offers group rehabilitation programs and direct access without physician referral.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fysiotherapie (Physiotherapy) General physiotherapy treatment for pain and movement-related complaints, post-surgery recovery, sports injuries, and lung issues using mobilization techniques, exercise therapy, and patient education.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Specialized therapy to improve joint functioning and posture through specific mobilization and manipulation techniques, followed by exercise therapy and advice.
• Oedeemtherapie / Manuele Lymfe Drainage Vodder (Edema Therapy / Manual Lymphatic Drainage) Manual lymphatic drainage massage to remove fluid accumulations, supported by lymph taping, bandaging, and exercise therapy for conditions including lymphedema and lipedema.
• Fysiotherapie bij Oncologie (Oncological Physiotherapy) Specialized training program during or after cancer treatment to maintain fitness, reduce treatment side effects, and support recovery.
• Kinderfysiotherapie (Pediatric Physiotherapy) Specialized physiotherapy for children from 0 to 18 years, treating motor development issues, sensory processing problems, and various childhood conditions through play-based therapy.
• Sportrevalidatie (Sports Rehabilitation) Sport-specific rehabilitation using movement analyses to guide recovery to competition level, with therapists having backgrounds in various elite sports.
• Revalidatie na Operatie (Post-operative Rehabilitation) Gradual exercise and movement rehabilitation following joint, muscle, and bone surgeries including knee, hip, shoulder replacements and spinal procedures.
• Dry Needling Treatment method using dry needles (without medication) inserted into affected muscles to reduce muscle tension and treat trigger points, based on anatomical and neurophysiological principles.
• Hand en Pols Therapie (Hand and Wrist Therapy) Specialized treatment for hand and wrist problems by a trained hand therapist with expertise in managing various upper extremity conditions.
• Claudicatioklachten / Claudicatio Training (Intermittent Claudication) Supervised walking therapy and exercise program for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), affiliated with Claudicationet network.
• Geriatrie Fysiotherapie (Geriatric Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy specialized in care for vulnerable older adults, focusing on exercise therapy to maintain independence and mobility, with advice for family and caregivers.
• Echografie (Ultrasound/MSK) Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging using ultrasonic waves to map superficial tissues including muscles, tendons, joint ligaments, and bursae for diagnostic support.
• Groepsrevalidatie (Group Rehabilitation) Specialized group rehabilitation training program for elderly focusing on condition, balance, and skills, offered as supplement to regular physiotherapy. Billed at €47.50 per person per hour or €48 per month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target to treat patients within 2 working days of calling for an appointment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gezondheidscentrum Ackerswoude (Health Center Ackerswoude)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Second location opened April 1, 2023 in the newly built Gezondheidscentrum Ackerswoude. The health center also houses a general practitioner practice (Huisartsenpraktijk Ackerswoude), a dentist, and a pharmacy. The center was officially opened by councilor van Kuppefeld on Saturday April 15, 2023.
• Gezondheidscentrum De Kroon (Health Center De Kroon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice's primary location has been housed in Gezondheidscentrum De Kroon since 2011. The health center accommodates multiple healthcare disciplines under one roof: general practitioners (Tolhek Huisartsenpraktijk and Keijzershof Huisartsenpraktijk), a dentist (Pijnacker Tandartspraktijk), a pelvic floor physiotherapist (FysioPelvis), and a pharmacy (Keijzershof Apotheek). The co-location enables low-threshold consultation between disciplines.
• Keurmerk Fysiotherapie (Physiotherapy Quality Mark Foundation)minorOthersThe practice is affiliated with the Stichting Keurmerk Fysiotherapie, which represents the interests of physiotherapy and guarantees quality, knowledge, and education. The foundation also provides the official complaints committee for handling formal complaints under the Wkkgz.
• ClaudicationetminorOthersClaudicationet is a nationwide network of healthcare providers specialized in treating patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Member physiotherapists provide supervised walking therapy and guide patients in acquiring and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. John Engele is affiliated with Claudicationet.
• Groene Hart SportminorOthersThe practice is a donateur (donor) of groenehartsport.nl, an organization that promotes and stimulates movement in the Green Heart region and supports a marathon skating team. This is a charitable/community sponsorship relationship.
• Huisartsen (General Practitioners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice works closely with general practitioners in both health centers. After concluding a treatment series, the practice sends a report to the GP (with patient consent). GPs and physiotherapists consult daily and can conduct joint assessments when necessary. Some patient referrals come through GP recommendations.
• Sportpodoloog Jos GernerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice collaborates with sports podiatrist Jos Gerner for cases requiring foot corrections or shoe adaptations, particularly for running-related injuries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kineo: Dutch physiotherapy practice offering manual therapy, sports rehab, and post-operative rehabilitation with multiple sites. Comparable multi-site outpatient model and similar Dutch insurer-contracted service offering.
• Fys'Optima: Dutch physiotherapy practice network offering general physiotherapy plus specialty services including manual therapy, sports rehab, and pediatric physiotherapy. Directly comparable in service mix and Dutch outpatient delivery model.
• Spine & Joint Centre: Dutch outpatient network providing physiotherapy, manual therapy, and rehabilitation across multiple locations. Directly comparable as a multi-site Dutch physiotherapy practice group with similar specialist service mix.
• Topfysiotherapie: Dutch network of independent physiotherapy practices that share quality standards and marketing under a common brand. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty outpatient physiotherapy group operating in the same Dutch market with similar insurer-contracted model.

Broad incumbents

• FysioHolland: Largest Dutch physiotherapy network with dozens of branches nationwide. Comparable because it offers general physiotherapy plus specialist services across similar specialties (manual therapy, sports, pediatric, geriatric), but operates at much greater scale and as a chain rather than a partnership.

Others

• FyNet: Dutch platform/network representing physiotherapy practices for collective bargaining and quality support. Comparable as part of the same Dutch physiotherapy ecosystem, providing shared services (insurer contracting, quality marks) that the subject practice accesses individually.

Emerging players

• Rugzorg Nederland: Dutch network specializing in back and neck complaints using a defined treatment protocol. Comparable because it competes for the same Dutch MSK/manual therapy patient pool, though focused on a narrower subset of the subject practice's service lines.

Regional players

• Cesar-Mensendieck therapeuten (regionaal): Regional Dutch practices offering Cesar/Mensendieck exercise therapy, a sister discipline to physiotherapy covered under Dutch basic insurance. Comparable as an adjacent outpatient musculoskeletal therapy provider competing for similar Dutch patient demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/De-Fysiotherapeut-Pijnacker-Zuid-100057441099429
• Instagraminstagram.com/de_fysiotherapeut_pijnackerz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-fysiotherapeut-pijnacker-zuid

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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