Fysio Vitaal

What Fysio Vitaal does

Fysio-Vitaal is a single-location physiotherapy practice organised as a Dutch maatschap (medical partnership) and based at Vaart Zuidzijde 29, 7833 AB in Nieuw-Amsterdam, Drenthe, Netherlands. The practice delivers general physiotherapy under the Directe Toegankelijkheid Fysiotherapie (DTF) framework, allowing self-referred patient access without a physician's note, and serves local residents across the Drenthe region through both physician referrals and direct-access bookings. The current partnership comprises three physiotherapists — Fenneke Arends, Robert Sepers, and Justin Vording — following Justin Vording's succession of long-time partner Jacqueline Schuldink on April 1, 2023; the broader clinical team numbers six people including specialist therapists Aniek Westerhof (geriatric), Marjolein Noeverman (pelvic floor), and administrative support.

The practice's core product is multi-specialty outpatient physiotherapy built around evidence-based, hands-on modalities rather than proprietary technology. Specialised service lines comprise manual therapy (Robert Sepers, Justin Vording), pelvic floor physiotherapy / bekkenfysiotherapie (Fenneke Arends, Marjolein Noeverman), dry needling (Robert Sepers), geriatric physiotherapy (Aniek Westerhof, MSc), supervised walking training for claudicatio intermittens, exercise-based COPD and lung rehabilitation with pulse-oximetry monitoring, and shoulder rehabilitation linked to the Schoudernetwerk Groot Drenthe. Technical infrastructure is deliberately low-tech: standard rehabilitation equipment, a spacious oefenzaal (exercise room), comfort-fit behandelkamers, saturatiemeter for lung patients, and the VECOZO platform for insurer verification. No APIs, software products, or digital tools are commercially offered.

Fysio-Vitaal operates a fee-for-service healthcare revenue model under the Dutch basic-and-supplementary insurance regime. Pricing is fixed by session type (€47 for general physiotherapy, €57 for manual / pelvic floor / geriatric sessions, €17-€118 for screening and intakes) and is billed through two main channels: direct contracts with major insurers (VGZ/IZZ/Unive and Menzis/Ander Zorg groups) and out-of-pocket invoicing for patients insured with Zorg en Zekerheid, Salland, or other non-contracted carriers, who self-claim reimbursement. A secondary recurring revenue stream comes from Fysio-Fitness memberships at €27.50/month (1× weekly) or €55/month (2× weekly). Go-to-market is overwhelmingly patient- and referral-driven, drawing patients from regional GP practices, Scheper Ziekenhuis and Treant Zorggroep via the Chronisch Zorgnet, Schoudernetwerk, and Longnetwerk Emmen en Omstreken, with a minimal marketing footprint consisting of a content website, occasional newsletters, and direct-access walk-ins. Strategic differentiation rests on network participation, certified specialist credentials, and continuity of the partnership structure rather than technology or pricing aggression.

Name

Fysio Vitaal

Legal name

Fysio-Vitaal

Website

https://fysio-vitaal.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fysio-Vitaal is a single-location Dutch physiotherapy partnership in Nieuw-Amsterdam, Drenthe, delivering specialised musculoskeletal, pelvic floor, geriatric, respiratory, and vascular rehabilitation services to local patients via direct-access appointments and contracted Dutch health insurer billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAIAO

Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT

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

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy
• Pelvic floor therapy
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Dry needling

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuw-Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Treatment Sessions: Primary revenue from individual physiotherapy treatment sessions billed at fixed rates per session type. Sessions include general physiotherapy (€47), manual therapy (€57), pelvic floor therapy (€57), and geriatric physiotherapy (€57). Additional fees for intake, screening, and equipment.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Revenue collected through insurance reimbursements from Dutch health insurers. The practice has contracts with most major Dutch insurers (VGZ, IZZ, Unive, Menzis, Ander Zorg). Treatments for chronic conditions on the 'chronische lijst' are reimbursed from basic insurance starting from treatment 21. COPD GOLD 2-4 and claudicatio intermittens receive basic insurance coverage.
3. Fysio-Fitness Memberships: Recurring membership fees for supervised exercise programs: €55 per month for 2x weekly sessions, €27.50 per month for 1x weekly sessions. These are typically not covered by insurance and paid directly by patients.
4. Out-of-Pocket Patient Payments: Self-paying patients (including those without insurance contracts or with specific insurers like Zorg en Zekerheid and Salland) pay directly and claim reimbursement themselves. Also includes fees for missed appointments (€42) and telephone consultations (€15).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fysio-Vitaal is a Dutch physiotherapy practice providing direct-access (DTF) general physiotherapy and a portfolio of specialized rehabilitation services including pelvic floor therapy, manual therapy, dry needling, geriatric physiotherapy, supervised walking training for claudicatio intermittens, COPD/asthma rehabilitation, and shoulder therapy. Services are delivered by KNGF/KRF-registered physiotherapists from a single clinic in Nieuw-Amsterdam, with reimbursement handled via major Dutch health insurer contracts and direct self-pay options.

Product overview

Fysio-Vitaal is a physiotherapy practice offering a coordinated portfolio of specialized treatment services. The core offerings include general physiotherapy with direct access (DTF), supported by five key specialized services: Manual Therapy, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Dry Needling, Geriatric Physiotherapy, and specialized programs for respiratory conditions (COPD), circulation disorders (Claudicatio Intermittens), and shoulder rehabilitation. The practice also provides exercise facilities and Fysio-Fitness programs. All services are delivered by a team of qualified physiotherapists with various specializations, coordinated through networks including Chronisch Zorgnet (for chronic conditions) and regional professional networks for shoulders, lungs, and pelvic floor care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bekkenfysiotherapie (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) Treatment service for pelvic floor dysfunction including urinary/fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related conditions, and pre/post-gynecological surgery rehabilitation, provided by registered pelvic floor physiotherapists Fenneke Arends and Marjolein Noeverman. Priced at €57.00 per session.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Specialized physiotherapy using joint mobilization techniques to improve joint function, reduce pain, and enhance posture and movement. Provided by registered manual therapists Robert Sepers and Justin Vording. Priced at €57.00 per session.
• Dry Needling Western anatomy and neurophysiology-based treatment using thin needles to release myofascial triggerpoints, producing local twitch responses to treat muscle knots. Provided by trained therapist Robert Sepers.
• Geriatrie Fysiotherapie (Geriatric Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy for elderly patients focusing on mobility, balance, fall prevention, and maintaining independence, including coordination with home care providers (Buurtzorg) to enable aging in place. Provided by master-level geriatric physiotherapist Aniek Westerhof. Priced at €57.00 per session.
• Gesuperviseerde Looptraining (Supervised Walking Training for Claudicatio Intermittens) Evidence-based supervised walking training program for peripheral arterial disease (intermittent claudication/etalagebenen), covered by basic Dutch health insurance up to 37 treatments when delivered by a Chronisch Zorgnet certified physiotherapist. Research-cited potential to increase maximum walking distance by 50-200%.
• Fysiotherapie bij Longaandoeningen (Physiotherapy for Respiratory Conditions) Supervised exercise training, breathing techniques, and mucus clearance methods for asthma and COPD patients, including pulse oximetry monitoring during sessions. Provided by Aniek Westerhof and Justin Vording, affiliated with Longnetwerk Emmen en Omstreken. COPD GOLD stages 2-4 covered by basic Dutch health insurance.
• Schoudertherapie (Shoulder Therapy) Specialized shoulder rehabilitation including treatment for tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, post-surgical recovery, rotator cuff injuries, and instability. Provided by Robert Sepers in affiliation with Schoudernetwerk Groot Drenthe.
• Directe Toegankelijkheid Fysiotherapie (DTF - Direct Access Physiotherapy) Direct-access physiotherapy service enabling patients to book appointments without a physician's referral, with initial screening to assess care fit before starting treatment or referring to a physician if needed. Available since 2006 in the Netherlands.
• Fysio-Fitness Supervised exercise program available 1x or 2x weekly at €27.50 or €55.00 per month respectively, complementing physiotherapy treatment. Typically not covered by insurance and paid directly by patients on a recurring membership basis.
• General Physiotherapy Sessions Core general physiotherapy treatment sessions for musculoskeletal complaints, pain, mobility issues, and rehabilitation, priced at €47.00 per session, with screening (€17) and intake (€61) assessments available separately.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supervised walking training for claudicatio intermittens can increase maximum walking distance by 50-200%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chronisch ZorgnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational care network for patients with chronic conditions (COPD, asthma, claudicatio intermittens/etalagebenen, and heart conditions). Fysio-Vitaal's Aniek Westerhof is a certified Chronisch Zorgnet therapist. The network facilitates referral pathways and ensures evidence-based treatment aligned with national guidelines.
• Schoudernetwerk Groot DrenthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network coordinating orthopedic care between Scheperziekenhuis in Emmen, Röpcke-Zweers Ziekenhuis in Hardenberg, and specialized physiotherapy practices in Drenthe and northern Overijssel. Therapist Robert Sepers participates in this network for shoulder rehabilitation.
• Longnetwerk Emmen en OmstrekencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional lung care network coordinating physiotherapy for patients with lung conditions. Partnership between Treant Zorggroep, Scheper Ziekenhuis, and regional physiotherapists including Fysio-Vitaal. Therapists Aniek Westerhof and Justin Vording provide specialized lung disease treatment.
• Scheper Ziekenhuis (Scheper Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital in Emmen with coordinated care pathways for lung conditions (via Longnetwerk) and shoulder disorders (via Schoudernetwerk). Patients can be referred for post-surgical rehabilitation back to Fysio-Vitaal.
• Treant ZorggroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare group in the region participating in the Longnetwerk Emmen en Omstreken for coordinated lung care.
• NVFB (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Fysiotherapie bij Bekkenproblematiek)coreOthersProfessional association for pelvic floor physiotherapy in the Netherlands. Therapists Fenneke Arends and Marjolein Noeverman are registered members. Provides continuing education, guidelines, and consumer information website (bekkenfysiotherapie.nl).
• NVMT (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Manuele Therapie)coreOthersProfessional association for manual therapy in the Netherlands. Therapist Robert Sepers is registered in the KNGF quality register as an recognized manual therapist.
• VGZ, IZZ, Unive (Insurance Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Dutch health insurer group under unified contract. Fysio-Vitaal has contracts for direct billing with these insurers.
• Menzis and Ander Zorg (Insurance Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Dutch health insurer group under unified contract. Fysio-Vitaal has contracts for direct billing with these insurers.
• KNGF (Koninklijk Nederlands Genootschap voor Fysiotherapie)coreOthersRoyal Dutch Association for Physiotherapy. Fysio-Vitaal is affiliated with KNGF and its therapists are registered in the KRF (Kwaliteits Register Fysiotherapeuten). KNGF also provides the Keurmerk for physiotherapy practices and handles patient complaints.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rugpoli: Dutch specialty clinic network focused on back and neck pain rehabilitation. Comparable in offering specialized musculoskeletal therapy with evidence-based protocols, though more narrowly focused than Fysio-Vitaal's diversified portfolio.
• FysioHolland: Large Dutch physiotherapy chain with multiple clinics across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as an outpatient PT operator serving similar patients with general and specialty services, though at greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Fys'Optima: Regional Dutch physiotherapy group with multiple locations in Drenthe and surrounding provinces. Closest geographic comparable to Fysio-Vitaal, with overlapping regional referral networks and similar specialty mix.
• TopzorgGroep: Network of Dutch physiotherapy practices offering general and specialized PT services. Comparable to Fysio-Vitaal in service mix (manual therapy, sports rehab, chronic conditions) and direct-access model, with multi-site scale.
• Xpert Clinics: Dutch network of orthopedic and hand therapy clinics. Comparable as a specialized outpatient PT/rehab operator with hospital affiliations and insurer contracts, though focused on hand and orthopedic conditions.
• FyNet: Dutch physiotherapy practice network with KNGF-affiliated clinics. Comparable to Fysio-Vitaal as a multi-clinic outpatient PT provider offering general physiotherapy and specialty services under the same Dutch insurer-contract framework.

Others

• KNGF-affiliated solo physiotherapy practices: Royal Dutch Society for Physiotherapy network of independent practices. The ecosystem KNGF supports (quality register, Keurmerk, complaint handling) directly anchors Fysio-Vitaal's regulatory and quality positioning.

Regional players

• PMC (Paramedisch Centrum) regional practices: Independent regional physiotherapy practices in the Netherlands offering general PT, manual therapy, and chronic-disease rehabilitation. Comparable business model to Fysio-Vitaal as small partnership-structured clinics serving local Dutch patient populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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