Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht

What Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht does

Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht is a privately held physiotherapy practice operating from a single clinic at Dorpsplein 40, Duivendrecht, Netherlands, within the multi-disciplinary Paramedisch Centrum Duivendrecht (PMCD) facility. The practice was taken over in May 2021 by co-owners Sanne Lugard and Tamar Samson, both registered physiotherapists, and now operates with a team of approximately eight staff including six clinicians plus a practice assistant. It delivers general physiotherapy alongside twelve or more specialized services — manual therapy, McKenzie therapy, sports physiotherapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, sleep coaching, lymphatic/oedema therapy, scar treatment, medical taping, fall analysis, oncology training therapy, and FNS (Functional Neurological Disorder) therapy — all delivered by BIG-register and CKR-credentialed practitioners. Service is accessible via Directe Toegang Fysiotherapie (direct patient access without GP referral) and through GP/specialist referrals, with billing routed directly to all major Dutch health insurers (CZ, Menzis, Achmea, Zorg en Zekerheid).

The business operates a hybrid revenue model. Core revenue derives from insured individual physiotherapy treatments reimbursed by Dutch health insurers, with chronic-condition treatments covered under basic insurance (deductible applies) and non-chronic treatments under supplementary insurance. A secondary recurring-revenue stream comes from subscription-based group programs — Senioren Fit, Jonge Senioren Fit, OncoFit, and Fysiofitness priced at €35–€50 per month — plus unit-priced courses such as the Mindfulness program (€70 for five sessions). Distribution is exclusively local and physical: patients book via phone (020-7704182), email, in-person at PMCD reception, or through GP/specialist referral, with no e-commerce or tele-rehabilitation product evidenced. Marketing channels include the practice website, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, supplemented by word-of-mouth and GP referrals. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, no patents, no app, and no AI/ML capabilities — the business is a conventional, locally rooted clinical service provider.

The strategic posture is incremental capacity expansion within the existing footprint: the practice has added clinicians and launched new service lines (notably FNS Therapy in June 2025) while deepening course/program offerings, but has not pursued geographic expansion, M&A, or external capital. Partnerships with Coherente and Fysiotherapie Spits for fall-prevention programming and the deep PMCD co-location model provide ecosystem support, and the broad insurer contract base eliminates reimbursement friction. Overall the practice is a stable, multi-specialist local clinic operating in a favorable Dutch physiotherapy market (~2.5M annual patients nationally, with 60% of the population under-active) but constrained to single-site, organic growth.

Name

Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht

Legal name

Paramedisch Centrum Duivendrecht / Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht

Website

https://fysiotherapieduivendrecht.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht is a privately held Dutch physiotherapy clinic in Duivendrecht co-owned by Sanne Lugard and Tamar Samson, offering general physiotherapy plus twelve specialized services (manual therapy, McKenzie, sports, oncology, oedema, FNS, etc.) to local patients, with direct billing to all major Dutch health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI), Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Lymph drainage therapy
• Oncology rehabilitation
• Corporate fitness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Duivendrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy treatments: Individual physiotherapy treatments billed to health insurers or patients directly. The practice has contracts with all major Dutch health insurers (CZ, Menzis, Achmea, Zorg en Zekerheid). Treatments for chronic conditions are covered by basic insurance (with deductible applying), while treatments for non-chronic conditions are covered by supplementary insurance (not counting toward deductible).
2. Group courses and fitness programs: Revenue from group exercise programs including Seniors Fit (€35-50/month), Fysiopilates, Mindfulness (€70 for 5 sessions), OncoFit training, and Fysiofitness membership (€35-50/month).
3. Insurance reimbursements: Direct billing to health insurance companies for insured treatments. Patients with supplementary insurance receive full reimbursement for covered treatments without out-of-pocket payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht is a primary-care physiotherapy practice delivering hands-on clinical physiotherapy and specialized treatment techniques (manual therapy, McKenzie therapy, sports physiotherapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, lymph drainage, sleep coaching, oncology rehab, FNS therapy) to individual patients. In addition to one-on-one treatments billed to health insurers or paid directly, the practice operates group programs (Fysiofitness, Senioren Fit, Jonge Senioren Fit, OncoFit, Valpreventie fall prevention, Mindfulness, Fysiopilates) at its clinic in Paramedisch Centrum Duivendrecht under the Directe Toegang Fysiotherapie (direct access) model.

Product overview

Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht is a physiotherapy practice offering a comprehensive range of therapeutic services and wellness programs. The core offering includes general physiotherapy and multiple specialized services: Manual Therapy (manuele therapie), McKenzie Therapy (MDT), Sports Physiotherapy, Dry Needling, Sleep Coaching, Shockwave Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage/Oedema Therapy, Scar Treatment, Medical Taping, Fall Analysis, and Oncology Training Therapy, plus FNS (Functional Neurological Disorder) Therapy. The practice also operates Fysiofitness (Medical Training Therapy) and offers courses including Senioren Fit (senior fitness), Jonge Senioren Fit (younger senior fitness), OncoFit (cancer patient fitness), Fall Prevention, Mindfulness, and Fysiopilates. Services are delivered by a team of specialized physiotherapists with individual patient focus, ensuring the right specialization is applied to each patient's complaint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fysiotherapie (General Physiotherapy) General physiotherapy services for patients with posture complaints, movement problems, sports injuries, work-related complaints, accident or illness-related conditions; includes exercise therapy, massage, physical techniques, and preventive advice for patients of all ages.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Examination and treatment of joints of the back, neck, arms, and legs using manual techniques including manipulation ('cracking') to restore joint mobility or stabilize excessive movement through training; provided by certified manual therapist.
• McKenzie Therapie (MDT) Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy according to McKenzie for non-specific back and neck complaints, based on pattern recognition across three syndromes: Derangement, Dysfunction, and Postural syndromes.
• Sportfysiotherapie (Sports Physiotherapy) Sports-focused physiotherapy for beginning athletes (advice and guidance), active athletes (performance optimization), and injured athletes (treatment and rehabilitation).
• Dry Needling Treatment method using thin acupuncture needles to target triggerpoints in muscles, relieving muscle knots through a 'dry' needling technique for rapid and lasting muscle relaxation.
• Slaapcoach (Sleep Coach) Treatment for sleep problems including extensive intake, sleep diary, sleep education and hygiene, relaxation and breathing exercises, anti-worry training, and addressing negative thoughts.
• Shockwave Therapie Treatment using a shockwave device for chronic tendon complaints including heel spur, Achilles tendon pain, jumper's knee, frozen shoulder, chronic neck/shoulder/back pain; reported 50-85% success rate depending on complaint type.
• Lymfdrainage en Oedeemtherapie (Lymph Drainage & Edema Therapy) Therapy for lymphedema, venous edema, or lipedema combining manual lymphatic drainage, exercise and breathing therapy, scar treatment, compression therapy, lymph taping, and patient education.
• Littekenbehandeling (Scar Treatment) Treatment to reduce and eliminate scars caused by accidents or surgery, performed by a specialized physiotherapist using special connective tissue massage technique.
• Medical Taping Form of taping using elastic tape that supports muscles without limiting movement; can bring flaccid muscles to tension or relax tense muscles.
• Valanalyse (Fall Analysis) Fall risk assessment considering mobility issues, fear of falling, eye problems, medication use, and dizziness; includes Valrisicotest fall risk test for people aged 65 and older.
• Trainingstherapie bij Oncologie (Oncology Training Therapy) Individual training program for men and women during and after cancer treatment, including intake, fitness testing, and customized training to reduce fatigue, increase endurance, and improve strength and balance.
• FNS Therapie (Functionele Neurologische Stoornis) Treatment for people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FNS), provided by Fysiotherapist Adaja Ameling who completed specialized FNS therapist training.
• Fysiofitness Medical Training Therapy / fitness program delivered as individual training or group sessions with physiotherapist present; includes intake, individualized training program, and periodic fitness measurements; €35/month for 2x/week self-training or 1x/week group, €50/month for 2x/week group training.
• Senioren Fit Binnen en Buiten Weekly course for seniors focused on physical condition and age-related limitations, improving condition, balance, strength, and load capacity through the exercise room and fitness equipment or outdoor sessions with small equipment; €35/month for once per week, €50/month for twice per week.
• Jonge Senioren Fit Senior fitness course aimed at younger elderly; one-hour Tuesday evening training with physiotherapist guidance focused on condition, reaction speed, leg/arm/trunk strength, and balance; €35/month on Wednesday 16:00-17:00.
• OncoFit Weekly Monday afternoon small-group training that supports cancer patients in becoming more active to tackle fatigue from cancer treatment; given by a specialized physiotherapist (Sandra Scheerder-Moons).
• Valpreventie (Fall Prevention) Fall prevention course developed in collaboration with Coherente (and Fysiotherapie Spits), providing information about common fall risks and prevention strategies for the elderly; free of charge, offered multiple times throughout the year at PMCD.
• Mindfulness Cursus Mindfulness course teaching awareness of physical experiences, feelings and thoughts ('attention training' or 'acceptance of what is'); 5 sessions, trainer Sandra Scheerders-Moons, €70 per course, max 8 participants.
• Fysiopilates Training focused on improving trunk balance and strength of back and abdominal muscles; delivered in small groups by a physiotherapist specialized in pilates; twice weekly group class.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shockwave therapy achieves 50-85% good to very good results depending on condition type and severity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CoherenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Coherente for developing and delivering fall prevention courses for elderly patients. The Valpreventie course is offered multiple times throughout the year at PMCD and is provided free of charge to participants.
• Fysiotherapie SpitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fysiotherapie Spits in developing the fall prevention (Valpreventie) course for seniors. Jointly developed program to address common fall risks and prevention strategies.
• Paramedisch Centrum Duivendrecht (PMCD)coreOthersFysiotherapie Duivendrecht operates within the PMCD facility. This paramedical center houses multiple healthcare providers enabling cross-referrals and integrated patient care. The practice shares reception services and physical space with other healthcare professionals.
• Dutch Health Insurers (CZ, Menzis, Achmea, Zorg en Zekerheid)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe practice has contracts with all major Dutch health insurance companies, allowing direct billing for insured physiotherapy treatments. This arrangement benefits patients (no out-of-pocket payments) and the practice (direct reimbursement from insurers).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fys'Optima: Network of Dutch physiotherapy practices offering outpatient general and specialized care with health insurer contracts. Comparable in service mix (manual therapy, sports, geriatrics) and in serving insured Dutch patients via direct-to-consumer access.
• Topfysio: Dutch network/chain of outpatient physiotherapy practices offering general and specialized services to insured and self-pay patients. Directly comparable as a multi-specialization physio operator in the Netherlands; differs from Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht primarily by being a multi-site brand rather than a single independent clinic.
• Rugpoli: Dutch outpatient chain specialized in back and neck complaints, using evidence-based protocols (including McKenzie/MDT). Directly comparable on back/neck specialization and Dutch insurer contracting; broader geographically.

Broad incumbents

• Xpert Clinic: Dutch specialized clinic chain focused on hand and upper-extremity therapy and surgery. Comparable as a high-specialization outpatient musculoskeletal provider operating across multiple Dutch sites; differs by being procedure-led and sub-specialized in hand/wrist.
• Annatommie mc: Dutch orthopedic and musculoskeletal care network with multiple outpatient locations across the Netherlands. Comparable in offering orthopedic/sports rehabilitation and outpatient musculoskeletal care; larger and more multi-disciplinary than Fysiotherapie Duivendrecht.
• Equipe Zorgbedrijven: Dutch rehabilitation network offering outpatient physiotherapy and revalidation programs including oncology and geriatric rehab. Comparable in geriatric/oncology therapy services and Dutch insurer contracts; broader footprint and corporate structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fysiotherapieduivendrecht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fysiotherapie-duivendrecht
• Instagraminstagram.com/fysiotherapieduivendrecht1

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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