Fysiogroep Waterland

What Fysiogroep Waterland does

Fysiogroep Waterland is a private physiotherapy practice established in 1994, headquartered in the Waterland region of the Netherlands. The practice operates three locations across Monnickendam and Marken and employs nine therapists delivering more than twenty service lines, including sports physiotherapy, manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, MSU-echografie (musculoskeletal ultrasound), pediatric and geriatric physiotherapy, hand therapy, jaw therapy, edema therapy, and pregnancy/postnatal training under the Floor program. Patient mix spans all age groups, with referrals originating from general practitioners, regional sports clubs, schools, and direct consumer channels.

The practice's underlying technology stack is modest and largely third-party: clinical service delivery relies on standard diagnostic and treatment equipment (MSU-echografie, shockwave, ultrasound) while remote service delivery is enabled through PhysiApp, a third-party telehealth platform supporting the Fysio op Afstand offering. The practice has added a COVID-19 rehabilitation program and participates in the GLI (Combined Lifestyle Intervention) framework, integrating lifestyle and preventive care into the core physiotherapy offering. The Appeltje Eitje children's lifestyle program is delivered in partnership with Diëtistenpraktijk Suus, embedding the practice into regional preventive-care pathways alongside GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland and ZONH collaborations.

Fysiogroep Waterland operates a hybrid revenue model. The bulk of revenue is generated through direct billing to all major Dutch health insurers, supplemented by GP-referred and direct-pay consultations, insurer-reimbursed GLI and lifestyle programs, and fee-based workshops (notably Floor pregnancy/postnatal training). Under the ownership of Jos Kooistra since November 2014, the practice has pursued incremental service-line expansion and telehealth adoption rather than multi-site geographic scaling, reflecting a community-clinic operating posture rather than a roll-up strategy.

Name

Fysiogroep Waterland

Legal name

Fysiogroep Waterland

Website

https://fysiogroepwaterland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fysiogroep Waterland is a private physiotherapy practice in the Netherlands operating three locations in Monnickendam and Marken. With nine specialized therapists, it delivers more than twenty physiotherapy services plus remote consultations via PhysiApp to patients of all ages in the Waterland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Monnickendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Treatment Sessions: Direct billing to health insurance companies. The practice is contracted with all healthcare providers (Contract met alle zorgaanbieders). Patients with supplementary insurance receive reimbursement; chronic condition patients may qualify for basic insurance coverage.
2. Floor Training Programs: Pregnancy training, recovery training and birth preparation classes sold as strip cards (5/10/20 lessons) or per session. Also offered as group workshops or private sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fysiogroep Waterland operates a multi-location physiotherapy practice providing general and specialized physiotherapy treatments (manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, ultrasound diagnostics, hand therapy, pediatric and geriatric care, and rehabilitation). The practice also delivers remote physiotherapy through the PhysiApp platform and adjunct wellness programs including Floor® pregnancy training, baby massage, dietitian consultations, and lifestyle coaching.

Product overview

Fysiogroep Waterland is a physiotherapy practice with three locations in Monnickendam and Marken, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physiotherapy and wellness services. The core offering centers on general and specialized physiotherapy treatments including manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound diagnostics. The practice differentiates through specialized programs such as the Floor® pregnancy and childbirth preparation method, pediatric physiotherapy, geriatric care, and hand therapy. Digital health services include Fysio op Afstand (remote physiotherapy via telephone, video, and the PhysiApp platform). Supporting services include dietitian consultations, lifestyle coaching, the GLI (Combined Lifestyle Intervention) program, and baby massage. The practice serves patients across all ages, from infants to the elderly, with treatments spanning rehabilitation, preventive care, and wellness education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fysiotherapie General physiotherapy services for various conditions affecting muscles, joints, nerves, and ligaments, tailored to patients of all ages.
• Sportfysiotherapie Specialized physiotherapy for sports-related injuries and performance, including sport analysis and running analysis for athletes.
• Manuele Therapie Manual therapy focusing on the spine and joints, using techniques such as joint mobilization and manipulation ('cracking') to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Dry Needling Targeted needle therapy to release muscle tension and treat trigger points in muscles for pain relief.
• Echografie (MSU-Echografie) Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSU-echografie) for diagnosing conditions affecting joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
• Shockwave Therapie Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) using acoustic wave impulses to treat painful or damaged tissues, commonly used for tendinopathies and calcifications.
• Oefentherapie en Revalidatie Exercise therapy and rehabilitation programs for post-operative recovery, injury rehabilitation, and chronic condition management.
• Oedeemfysiotherapie en Lymfdrainage Lymphatic drainage and edema therapy for patients with lymphedema, often post-oncology treatment.
• Geriatrische Fysiotherapie Physiotherapy services tailored for elderly patients, focusing on mobility, fall prevention, and age-related conditions.
• Kaakfysiotherapie

Quantifiable outcome

• €15,000 raised for KiKa (children's cancer research)

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GGD Zaanstreek-WaterlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJos Kooistra serves as 'beweegmakelaar' (exercise broker) for fall prevention in the municipality of Waterland. Presented at GGD inspiration session on his role in community health initiatives.
• ZONHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ZONH for inspiration sessions on fall prevention in the Waterland municipality.
• Diëtistenpraktijk SuuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Suzanne Vonk (dietician) for joint workshops on nutrition and movement for parents and children. Co-hosts children's lifestyle program Appeltje Eitje.
• Huisartsenpraktijk De Hoed MonnickendamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerActive in Artrose Project - close consultation lines with GPs for joint patient care.
• All Dutch Health Insurance ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted with all healthcare providers (zorgaanbieders) in the Netherlands for direct billing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Plusfysiotherapie: Dutch multi-disciplinary physio network combining manual therapy, sports rehab and lifestyle coaching; comparable service mix and small-clinic operating economics to Fysiogroep Waterland's multi-specialty Waterland practice.
• FysioHolland: Multi-location Dutch physiotherapy brand offering general, sports, manual and specialty therapy under a unified clinic model - directly comparable operating model to Fysiogroep Waterland's three-site Waterland footprint and broad therapy menu.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large US outpatient physical-therapy chain delivering insurance-reimbursed orthopedic and sports rehab across hundreds of clinics; analogous in revenue model and specialisation breadth to Fysiogroep Waterland's PT-led, insurer-billing practice.
• FysiotherapieXL: Dutch chain of outpatient physiotherapy clinics providing insurance-contracted manual therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation in a multi-site format; closely matches Fysiogroep Waterland's clinical mix, insurer relations, and small-clinic operating economics.
• MediFit: Provider of preventive, lifestyle and physiotherapy services in the Netherlands combining clinical rehab with fitness-based programming; overlaps with Fysiogroep Waterland's Fysio Fitness, GLI and lifestyle coaching offerings.
• BeneFysio: Dutch network/brand of independently operating physiotherapy practices offering general, manual and specialty therapy under a shared identity; sits in the same multi-clinic, insurer-billed Dutch PT segment as Fysiogroep Waterland.

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical: US-listed healthcare services company spanning outpatient rehab, critical illness recovery and inpatient rehab facilities; broader portfolio but overlapping outpatient PT services comparable to Fysiogroep Waterland's rehabilitation offerings.
• Concentra: US occupational health and physical-therapy network within a large diversified group; relevant as a scaled operator of employer and insurer-linked PT services at a different size tier.
• US Physical Therapy: Publicly listed US operator of outpatient physical-therapy clinics and employer-of-record platform; broader geographic scale but same core business of multi-site, insurance-billed PT delivery.

Others

• Physitrack / PhysiApp: Digital platform provider Fysiogroep Waterland already uses for Fysio op Afstand telehealth, home exercise prescription and secure patient chat; an enabling technology peer rather than a clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fysiogroepwaterland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fysiogroep-waterland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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