Fysiotherapie Louwers

What Fysiotherapie Louwers does

Fysiotherapie Louwers is a family-owned Dutch physiotherapy practice founded in 1988 by Rinus Louwers in Eindhoven and now operating across five locations in Deurne (Sancta Maria, Kerkplein, Rode Wouw), Bakel, and Venlo, with a team of 31 employees. The practice offers a portfolio of more than 20 specialized services including general physiotherapy, manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, geriatric care, pediatric manual therapy, pelvic floor therapy, craniofacial therapy, dry needling, shockwave, hydrotherapy, ultrasound diagnostics, and rehabilitation programs (field, pool, and sport-medical training), alongside differentiated programs such as GLA:D for osteoarthritis, MamaFit postnatal recovery, and Fysiofit (an EGYM-equipped smart fitness offering). It holds Keurmerk Fysiotherapie/HKZ certification, CKR registration, and memberships in KNGF, NVFS, VFBV, ParkinsonNet, and YVLO, and operates Sportschool Louwers as an affiliated sports and dance school for preventive and post-rehabilitation fitness.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance-reimbursed physiotherapy treatments (basic and supplementary Dutch health insurance), supplemented by recurring Sportschool Louwers memberships and specialized programs. The go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, anchored by general practitioners, medical specialists, and hospital partnerships, with additional enterprise relationships to professional football organizations (VVV-Venlo, PSV Eindhoven, FC Eindhoven, KNVB youth teams, SV Deurne). The practice serves five distinct customer segments — general public MSK patients, amateur/professional athletes, geriatric patients, pelvic floor patients, and pediatric patients — with a horizontal segmentation approach.

Leadership has transitioned to second generation, with sons Sven Louwers and Falk Louwers serving as co-practice owners alongside founder Rinus Louwers and co-owner Karin Louwers (financial administration); Sven returned full-time in 2022 after winding down his PECE-zorg venture. The business remains wholly family-owned with no external institutional investment, no disclosed revenue figures, and operations confined to the North Brabant and Limburg regions of the Netherlands.

Name

Fysiotherapie Louwers

Legal name

Fysiotherapie Louwers

Website

https://fysiotherapielouwers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fysiotherapie Louwers is a family-owned Dutch physiotherapy practice operating five locations across Deurne, Bakel, and Venlo, delivering 20+ specialized therapies (sports, manual, geriatric, pelvic, pediatric, rehabilitation) to general public patients and professional sports organizations under insurance-reimbursed and subscription revenue models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH), Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Sports rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal treatment
• Postnatal recovery program

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurne

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Reimbursed Physiotherapy: Treatments covered by basic health insurance and supplementary insurance plans. Patients typically require referral from general practitioner or specialist.
2. Sports School Memberships: Fitness and sports memberships including summer memberships (12 weeks for €75) and annual subscriptions at approximately €10/week
3. Specialized Programs: Specialized programs like MamaFit offered at €225 per 12-session course, partially covered by supplementary insurance through YVLO certification

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fysiotherapie Louwers is a multi-location physiotherapy practice delivering general and specialized therapeutic services including manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, geriatric care, pelvic floor therapy, pediatric manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, and rehabilitation programs. Treatments are delivered across five locations in Deurne, Bakel, and Venlo, supported by an affiliated sports school (Sportschool Louwers) and a fitness division (Fysiofit) featuring EGYM smart equipment. The practice combines insurance-reimbursed care with subscription-based fitness and specialized programs such as GLA:D and MamaFit.

Product overview

Fysiotherapie Louwers is a physiotherapy practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized therapeutic services organized around their 'Top Traject' (Top Treatment) approach. The core offering includes general physiotherapy alongside 20+ specialized services including sports physiotherapy, manual therapy, geriatric care, pelvic physiotherapy, pediatric manual therapy, craniofacial therapy, and rehabilitation programs (field, pool, and sports medical training). The practice also operates Fysiofit, a fitness division featuring EGYM smart equipment for guided training. Services are delivered across multiple locations in Deurne, Bakel, and Venlo, with the portfolio structured as core therapy services supported by specialized treatment modalities and rehabilitation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sportschool Louwers: A sports and dance school located in the church building at Kerkplein 5 in Zeilberg, offering fitness, group classes (Zumba, Total Body, H.I.T.T., Bootcamp), and personal training. It serves as an extension of Fysiotherapie Louwers for preventive and post-rehabilitation athletic activities.
• Fysiofit
• GLA:D

Products and services

• Algemene fysiotherapie (General Physiotherapy) Core physiotherapy services treating complaints related to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints through exercises, mobilization techniques, massage, guidance, and advice. Targets patients with general musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Specialized physiotherapy technique using specific joint mobilization to improve joint function, posture, and movement. Provided by Master-trained manual therapists.
• Sportfysiotherapie (Sports Physiotherapy)
• Geriatrie Fysiotherapie (Geriatric Physiotherapy)
• Bekkenfysiotherapie (Pelvic Physiotherapy)
• Kinder Manuele Therapie (Pediatric Manual Therapy)
• Craniofaciale / Orofaciale Therapie (Craniofacial/Orofacial Therapy)
• Echografie (Ultrasound Imaging)
• Shockwave Therapie (Shockwave Therapy)
• Dry Needling
• Percutane Electrolyse (Percutaneous Electrolysis)
• David Spine Rug- en Nektraining (David Spine Back and Neck Training)
• Sport Medische Training (Sports Medical Training)
• Revalideren in het Zwembad (Pool Rehabilitation)
• Veldrevalidatie (Field Rehabilitation)
• GLA:D Programma (GLA:D Osteoarthritis Program)
• Claudicatio / Etalagebenen Therapie (Intermittent Claudication Therapy)
• MamaFit Postnatal Recovery Program
• Ademhalingstherapie (Breathing Therapy)
• B-E-St by JeeCee Therapie (Bio-energetic Therapy)
• Fysiofit (Guided Fitness Program)
• EGYM Smart Coaching Fitness
• Sportschool Louwers (Sports and Dance School Memberships)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd most recommended large physiotherapy practice in Netherlands (2017)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PECE-zorgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with PECE-zorg at the original Eindhoven location (Geldropseweg 155) since January 2016. Sven Louwers was co-owner of PECE-zorg, which operates 4 locations in Eindhoven and Weert.
• No.1 FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Fitness center at Brakken 1 in Bakel since October 2016. Physiotherapist from Fysiotherapie Louwers present on Monday morning/evening, Wednesday, and Thursday morning.
• Runners MolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodology services available at the practice every Thursday, with alternating Friday availability. Runners Mol provides registered sport podologists for foot, ankle, knee, and back complaints.
• Sportschool LouwerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sports and dance school in the church building at Kerkplein 5, Zeilberg. Extension of Fysiotherapie Louwers for preventive and post-treatment sports activities under professional supervision.
• ZorgTopicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality association of collaborating physiotherapy practices. Fysiotherapie Louwers participates in Zorgplannen Rugpijn, Nekpijn, and Schouderpijn programs developed by the association.
• FYS'OptimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest national quality network of physiotherapy practices. Fysiotherapie Louwers is part of this network of practices distinguished by service, quality, and transparency.
• Kinderfysiotherapie DeurneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's physiotherapy practice in Deurne operated by Carine van den Boogert, Eefke Bongers, and Marieke Adelaars. Specialized in fine and gross motor development.
• Kinderfysiotherapie BakelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's physiotherapy practice operated by Ellen Velzeboer in Bakel. Specializes in movement and development issues, sensory processing problems in babies and children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rugpoli: Specialized Dutch chain focused on spine and back rehabilitation, participating in the Zorgplan Rugpijn program alongside Fysiotherapie Louwers. Comparable in spine/back specialty and evidence-based program delivery.
• FysioHolland: One of the largest Dutch physiotherapy networks with multiple locations and insurance-integrated services. Directly comparable as a multi-location outpatient PT group serving general public patients.
• Xpert Clinic: Dutch specialist clinic for hand and wrist therapy and orthopedic conditions. Comparable as a Dutch specialty outpatient rehabilitation provider with insurance-integrated services and sports-related exposure.
• Kinderfysiotherapie Deurne: Nearby children's physiotherapy practice in Deurne, a mutual partner of Fysiotherapie Louwers. Operates in the same regional market with comparable pediatric physiotherapy services.
• TopzorgGroep: National collaboration of quality physiotherapy practices in the Netherlands. Fysiotherapie Louwers participates in programs (Zorgplannen) developed with such networks; comparable in certified quality framework and multi-specialty outpatient delivery.
• Fys'Optima: National quality network of physiotherapy practices of which Fysiotherapie Louwers is a member. Both operate multi-location Dutch PT clinics with shared quality frameworks (Zorgplannen) and similar insurance-reimbursed models.
• Fysiomore: Dutch physiotherapy chain with multiple locations and a focus on sports insurance, manual therapy, and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a multi-location Dutch PT provider with similar specialty mix.
• PECE-zorg (Paramedisch Expertise Centrum Eindhoven): Founded by Sven Louwers in 2015 and operated until 2022, PECE-zorg is a multi-location physiotherapy practice in Eindhoven and Weert, directly comparable to Fysiotherapie Louwers in service mix and regional Dutch positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bergman Clinics: Major Dutch private clinic chain offering orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and rehabilitation services nationwide. Comparable in orthopedic and rehabilitation services for Dutch patients, but operates at much larger scale and portfolio breadth.
• Equipe Zorgbedrijven: Dutch orthopedic and rehabilitation care provider with multiple locations. Comparable in orthopedic rehabilitation focus but operates as a broader healthcare services group rather than a single specialty clinic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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