Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen

What Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen does

Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen is a privately held, multi-location physiotherapy practice headquartered in Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, founded in 2011 and operating 18 employees across seven clinic locations in Nijmegen, Heumen, Overasselt, and Wijchen (with an eighth site in Heumen scheduled to open on 1 July 2026). The practice delivers direct-to-consumer physiotherapy services under a self-referral, no-doctor's-note model, supported by same-day or 24–48 hour appointment availability and a multi-channel booking system covering web, phone, and WhatsApp. Its service portfolio spans general musculoskeletal care, manual therapy (McKenzie), sports rehabilitation including football-specific protocols, geriatric physiotherapy (OTAGO, fall prevention), psychosomatic physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation (ParkinsonNet, MS, stroke), and chronic disease programmes (COPD, claudicatio intermittens), complemented by home-visit physiotherapy. The Leef Fit sub-brand extends the offering into lifestyle and wellness, bundling eGym circuit-training subscriptions, Perfect Pilates, dietetics, the GLI combined lifestyle intervention, bikefitting, and lifestyle coaching. The practice is contracted with all major Dutch health insurers (CZ, Menzis, VGZ, Zilveren Kruis) and bills through the Dutch aanvullende verzekering system for most clinical services.

Clinical technology is built around in-house diagnostic and therapeutic modalities — physiotherapeutic ultrasound (echografie), EPTE ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis, shockwave therapy, dry needling, and medical taping — augmented by a referral relationship with EchografieNijmegen.nl for imaging collaboration and with Via Sana clinic for specialist sports medicine. A digital layer is provided by FysioHenk, a 24/7 Zapier-hosted AI chatbot tuned for 50+ patients that handles pre-booking queries and patient education in Dutch. Community engagement is delivered through football-club webinars (Quick 1888, SV Blauw-Wit, V.V. Trekvogels, V.V. Overasseltse Boys), a KBO seniors' association partnership, and a Gemeente Heumen-subsidised fall-prevention programme in Overasselt.

The business model is a hybrid of professional services (per-session physiotherapy reimbursed via supplementary health insurance), recurring subscriptions (eGym tiers at €50–€73/month), one-time services (bikefitting at €178.50 per bike), and grant-funded public health programmes. Pricing for clinical sessions is not publicly disclosed and varies by insurer and indication; commercial lines (eGym, bikefitting, Leef Fit lifestyle programmes) are priced and published. The practice is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen

Legal name

Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen

Website

https://fysiotherapienijmegen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Multi-location physiotherapy practice in the Nijmegen region offering general, specialist, and lifestyle physiotherapy — including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, geriatrics, neurorehabilitation, and the Leef Fit ecosystem of eGym, Pilates, GLI, and dietetics — to musculoskeletal, sports, geriatric, and chronic disease patients across seven clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAIAC

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYHSABADAH

Balance, Fall Prevention & Gait Training In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

SECONDARYHSABADAE

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

SECONDARYHSADAIAF

Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Sports rehabilitation
• Geriatric physiotherapy
• Lifestyle coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Treatment Sessions: Revenue generated from individual and group physiotherapy treatment sessions across multiple specialties including manual therapy, sport rehabilitation, geriatrics, psychosomatics, neurorehabilitation, and more. Billed per session, often reimbursed through Dutch health insurance (aanvullende verzekering). The practice has contracts with all major Dutch health insurers including CZ, Menzis, VGZ, and Zilveren Kruis.
2. eGym Fitness Subscriptions: Monthly subscriptions for eGym circuit training at Leef Fit. Members train twice weekly for 30 minutes using digital eGym equipment with chip armband. Subscription tiers available on monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month bases.
3. Bikefitting Services: One-time bikefitting service priced at €178.50 for the first bike, €79 for a second bike. Includes intake, movement analysis, foot measurement, shoe plate adjustment, saddle and handlebar adjustment, and on-the-spot bike fitting.
4. Leef Fit Lifestyle Programs: Revenue from lifestyle programs including the Leef Fit program (nutrition, exercise, relaxation coaching), Gecombineerde Leefstijlinterventie (GLI), and Perfect Pilates. GLI requires GP/specialist referral and is covered by basic health insurance for eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen provides specialist physiotherapy services across seven locations in the Nijmegen region, covering manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, geriatrics, psychosomatic physiotherapy, and neurorehabilitation. The practice supplements treatment with in-house diagnostic and therapeutic technologies such as ultrasound imaging, EPTE, shockwave therapy, dry needling, and medical taping, and runs an integrated Leef Fit lifestyle ecosystem offering eGym circuit training, Pilates, bikefitting, GLI programmes, and dietitian services. An AI chatbot (FysioHenk) provides 24/7 patient engagement.

Product overview

Fy-fit Fysiotherapie Nijmegen operates as a multi-location physiotherapy practice offering a comprehensive range of treatment services and wellness programs. The core offering consists of general physiotherapy treatments including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, psychosomatic physiotherapy, and neurorehabilitation, supported by specialized therapeutic modalities such as shockwave therapy, EPTE therapy, McKenzie therapy, dry needling, medical taping, and ultrasound diagnostics. The practice also operates under the Leef Fit sub-brand offering lifestyle programs including eGym fitness training, the Leef Fit lifestyle program (nutrition, exercise, relaxation), Perfect Pilates, bike fitting, and Gecombineerde Leefstijlinterventie (GLI). Additional services include home physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, and dietitian services. A digital AI-physiotherapist assistant called FysioHenk provides 24/7 chatbot support. The practice serves patients across 7 locations in Nijmegen, Heumen, Overasselt, and Wijchen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leef Fit: A lifestyle coaching program offered by Fy-fit, including nutrition advice, combined lifestyle intervention (GLI), EGym fitness, Perfect Pilates, and bike fitting services.
• FysioHenk

Products and services

• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Specialised physiotherapy focusing on joint complaints, particularly of the spine, using specific hand techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain. Indicated for headaches, neck pain, back pain, dizziness, jaw problems, and wrist and hand complaints. Target audience: adult patients with spinal or peripheral joint complaints.
• Sportrevalidatie (Sports Rehabilitation) Sports physiotherapy for athletes with injuries sustained during sports or daily activities. Includes injury prevention, advice on sports choice, equipment, training programmes, and EHBSO (first aid for sports injuries). Target audience: recreational to competitive athletes in the Nijmegen region.
• Revalidatie Voetbal (Football Rehabilitation) Specialised football injury rehabilitation with sport physiotherapists who have strong affinity for football. Includes chain diagnostics, ultrasound imaging, and network collaboration with sports physicians. Offers same-day appointments and webinars to local football clubs. Target audience: amateur footballers and football clubs in Nijmegen and surrounding region.
• Geriatrie (Geriatric Physiotherapy) Specialised physiotherapy for elderly focusing on combined physical, psychological, and social complaints. Includes fall prevention programmes (OTAGO and Vallen Verleden Tijd), coordination with dietitians, and home-based treatment options. Target audience: older adults (65+) and post-operative patients.
• Psychosomatische Fysiotherapie (Psychosomatic Physiotherapy) Specialised treatment for complaints related to stress, tension, trauma, or unexplained physical symptoms. Offers relaxation techniques, breathing therapy, graded activity, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, sleep coaching, and ACT. Target audience: adults with stress-related or unexplained physical symptoms.
• Shockwave Therapie (Shockwave Therapy) Treatment using shockwaves to stimulate tissue healing, dissolve calcifications, improve metabolism, and improve blood circulation. Effective for heel spurs, shoulder complaints, patellar tendon pain, Achilles tendon issues, elbow complaints, and trigger points. 80% of patients experience noticeable pain reduction after 3–5 treatments. Target audience: patients with chronic tendon or calcification complaints.
• EPTE Therapie (Echogeleide Percutane Electrolyse) Innovative treatment for chronic, poorly healing tendon complaints using ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis. Developed in Spain, effective for patellar tendon, Achilles tendon, chronic elbow and shoulder pain, heel spurs, and hamstring injuries. Target audience: patients with chronic tendon complaints unresponsive to standard therapy.
• McKenzie Therapie (McKenzie Therapy) Method particularly known for excellent results in back and neck complaints with radiation to legs or arms. Uses repeated movements rather than single movements for diagnosis and treatment, focusing on prevention of recurrence. Target audience: patients with back and neck complaints with radiating symptoms.
• COPD Fysiotherapie Physiotherapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focusing on breathing techniques, improving exercise capacity and muscle strength, reducing breathlessness, and providing insight into the importance of exercise. Target audience: patients with COPD referred by GP or pulmonologist.
• Parkinson Fysiotherapie Physiotherapy for Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism delivered through the ParkinsonNet network. Therapists specially trained by experts in Parkinson's disease, working closely with neurologists in the region. Target audience: Parkinson's patients referred via ParkinsonNet.
• Neurorevalidatie (Neurorehabilitation) Therapy for people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), including Parkinson's disease, stroke/CVA, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and dementia. Focuses on relearning functions and skills or maintaining current level through a multidisciplinary approach. Target audience: patients with neurological conditions.
• Claudicatio Intermittens (Claudication Therapy) Walking therapy for patients with intermittent claudication due to arterial narrowing. Includes an activation programme to encourage continued movement and healthy lifestyle habits. Target audience: patients with leg pain from peripheral arterial disease.
• Valpreventie (Fall Prevention) Specialised fall prevention programme based on a chain approach including fall risk test, fall analysis, and preventive interventions (OTAGO Exercise Program and Vallen Verleden Tijd). Designed for elderly with balance problems or muscle weakness. Target audience: elderly residents at risk of falling.
• Fysiotherapie aan Huis (Home Physiotherapy) Home physiotherapy service for people unable to visit the practice due to disability, post-surgery recovery, or lack of transportation. Includes personalised treatment plans adapted to home environment. Requires GP referral. Target audience: homebound or post-surgery patients in the Nijmegen region.
• Bikefitting One-time bikefitting service including intake interview, movement analysis, foot measurement, shoe plate adjustment, saddle and handlebar adjustment, and on-the-spot bike fitting. Available for road/race bikes, mountain bikes, and city bikes. Duration 2 hours, priced at €178.50 (€79 for a second bike). Target audience: recreational and competitive cyclists.
• Perfect Pilates Training method focused on deeper muscles in back and abdomen important for body stability. Especially effective for back complaints. Based on five principles: concentration, control, centre, precision, and breathing. Target audience: adults seeking core stability training and back complaint relief.
• Gecombineerde Leefstijlinterventie (GLI) Combined Lifestyle Intervention programme for adults with overweight (BMI ≥25) plus risk factors, or obesity (BMI ≥30). Includes 24 months of guidance (12 months treatment + 12 months maintenance) on healthy nutrition, exercise, and behavioural change. Requires GP/specialist referral; covered by basic health insurance for eligible patients. Target audience: adults qualifying for reimbursed lifestyle intervention.
• eGym Circuit Training Innovative fitness training using a circuit with digital eGym equipment and a chip armband. Train the entire body in 30 minutes twice weekly with gamification elements. Includes personalised setup by a fit coach, automatic progression tracking via app, and adaptive/kinetic training principles. Sold via monthly subscription with tiered pricing. Target audience: adults seeking efficient, guided strength training.
• Diëtist (Dietitian Service) Dietitian services integrated with physiotherapy, especially for geriatric patients dealing with underweight, reduced appetite, or sarcopenia. Provides close collaboration between physiotherapist and dietitian for optimal care coordination. Target audience: elderly patients with nutritional needs and lifestyle programme participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of patients experience noticeable or complete pain reduction after 3–5 shockwave therapy sessions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Via Sana (Kliniek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFy-fit maintains a referral relationship with Via Sana medical clinic for specialist sports medicine consultations. Short communication lines enable direct referrals and clinical discussions when complications arise in sports injury cases.
• Quick 1888minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball club receiving sports physiotherapy webinars from Fy-fit covering topics such as COVID-19 recovery, injury prevention, and progressive loading. Fy-fit presents using both scientific literature and practical clinic experience.
• SV Blauw-WitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball club receiving sports physiotherapy webinars from Fy-fit on injury prevention and training load management.
• V.V. TrekvogelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball club receiving sports physiotherapy webinars from Fy-fit on injury prevention and training load management.
• V.V. Overasseltse BoysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball club receiving sports physiotherapy webinars from Fy-fit on injury prevention and training load management.
• KBO (Koninklijke Bond van Ouderen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFy-fit collaborated with the KBO (seniors' association) and the 'Overasselt beweegt en ontmoet actief' working group on a subsidised fall prevention programme (Valpreventieprogramma) for elderly residents, funded by the municipality of Heumen.
• Dielke Personal TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Overasselt fall prevention programme alongside Fy-fit and the KBO. Dielke Personal Training contributed to the exercise component of the programme delivered to elderly participants.
• Gemeente HeumenminorOthersMunicipality of Heumen subsidised the fall prevention programme in Overasselt at €240 per participant, reducing the participant contribution to €50.
• EchografieNijmegen.nlcoreTechnology or IntegrationFy-fit collaborates with EchografieNijmegen.nl for physiotherapeutic diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Multiple Fy-fit physiotherapists have completed ultrasound training. Reports are sent to GPs and medical specialists as needed.
• Wagenberg 2-WielersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFy-fit bikefitting sessions are hosted at the Wagenberg 2-Wielers cycling shop in Overasselt (Schoonenburgseweg 4). The partner venue provides the setting for the bikefitting service.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain with a growing focus on wellness and lifestyle programming across thousands of locations. Comparable to Fy-fit's Leef Fit/eGym wellness and subscription layer, but at a vastly broader scale and without the clinical PT specialisation.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large US PT chain with hundreds of outpatient rehabilitation locations and broad specialty coverage (sports, work health, neuro). Same service mix and clinic-based delivery model as Fy-fit, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• FysioHolland: Largest independent physiotherapy chain in the Netherlands with dozens of locations and multi-specialty service lines. Directly comparable to Fy-fit as a multi-location Dutch PT operator serving a similar insured patient base through self-referral bookings.
• Therapydia: US outpatient physiotherapy clinic franchise operating multiple community-based sites with personalised, specialty-backed care. Comparable to Fy-fit's model of multi-location clinics offering specialty MSK, sports and recovery services close to where patients live.

Emerging players

• Sword Health: AI-driven digital MSK and pelvic-health platform delivering virtual PT sessions. Comparable to Fy-fit's FysioHenk AI assistant ambition and digital PT positioning, with overlap in the MSK patient segment and a similar push toward AI-augmented therapy delivery.
• Hinge Health: US digital MSK platform pairing virtual physiotherapy with hybrid in-person care for joint and back pain. Comparable to Fy-fit in target patient population (MSK pain) and in combining digital triage with physical treatment, but operating at employer-sponsored scale.
• Kaia Health: Digital MSK therapy platform offering app-based exercise and education programmes for back pain and related conditions. Comparable to Fy-fit in its MSK patient focus and digital delivery, and in exploring AI-supported self-management that complements clinical PT.
• Physitrack: Global digital platform for physiotherapy home-exercise prescription, patient education and remote monitoring. Comparable to the technology-enabled patient engagement layer Fy-fit uses to extend care beyond the clinic (home exercise programmes, app-based guidance).

Others

• Net Health: US healthcare IT vendor providing EMR, scheduling and outcome-tracking software widely used by outpatient PT clinics. Adjacent infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor, but relevant to evaluating the software backbone Fy-fit would need to scale beyond its current footprint.

Regional players

• Ksyos: Dutch digital healthcare platform providing teleconsultation and triage between primary care and specialists, including physiotherapy pathways. Comparable to Fy-fit as a Dutch healthcare intermediary in the PT referral chain, but operating digitally rather than through physical clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fyfitnijmegen
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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