Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie

What Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie does

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie is a regional physiotherapy practice headquartered in Midden-Limburg, Netherlands, founded in 1979 and operating across approximately nine locations. The practice delivers a broad range of physiotherapy services, including manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, EPTE (percutaneous neuromodulation), and ultrasound-based diagnosis, alongside specialized programs such as ZwangerFit (pregnancy-related fitness) and, more recently, the Spier & Pees Expertise Centrum Limburg sub-brand focused on tendon and muscle caseload. The practice also runs subscription-based fitness programs and integrated chronic disease management tracks covering COPD, diabetes, oncology rehabilitation, and secondary care post-operative recovery delivered via the RAP Revalidatie partnership.

The business employs approximately 31 staff, comprising around 20 physiotherapists, 5 fitcoaches, and 6 administrative personnel, with clinical credentials including ISO 9001 certification and the Keurmerk Fysiotherapie quality mark. Revenue is generated primarily through health insurance reimbursement for clinical treatment, supplemented by subscription and out-of-pocket income from fitness programs and specialized vertical services. The practice is a founding member of De Preventieve Zorgpartner, a regional preventive-care ecosystem that connects it to broader primary and secondary care referral flows.

Ownership transferred in 2022 to Manon Kemp-Delnooz and Ralf Henderickx, who have since driven a multi-year expansion of the location network, opening new sites in Hunsel (October 2021), Grathem (January 2023), and Stevensweert (December 2023). The strategic emphasis is on geographic densification, specialized sub-brand development, and integration into regional care pathways rather than on technology-led disruption.

Name

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie

Legal name

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie

Website

https://helwegen-peters.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie is a regional Dutch physiotherapy practice operating across nine locations in Midden-Limburg, offering manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave, EPTE, ultrasound imaging, specialized fitness programs, and chronic disease management to local patients since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy (HSADAIAF), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK), Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK), Balance, Fall Prevention & Gait Training In-Home (HSABADAH), Functional Fitness / Cross-Training Groups (HSADABAH)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Manual therapy treatments
• Rehabilitation care
• Specialized physiotherapy
• Chronic disease management

Headquarters

HQ city

Maasbracht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 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 Services: Health insurance-funded physiotherapy treatments covered by Dutch health insurers. All major Dutch health insurers are contracted with comprehensive agreements.
2. Fitness Programs: Monthly membership fees for fitness services including 55+ Gym, youth fitness, and general fitness programs.
3. Specialized Programs: ZwangerFit (YVLO certified, often reimbursed by insurance) and MamaFit specialized pregnancy and post-partum fitness programs.
4. Specialty Treatments: Additional treatments such as shockwave therapy, EPTE, dry needling, and therapeutic elastic stockings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie is a Dutch physiotherapy practice delivering general and specialized physiotherapy treatments, manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, pediatric and geriatric care, neurological and chronic disease rehabilitation, and occupational physiotherapy across 9 locations in Midden-Limburg. The practice also operates an in-house RAP Revalidatie secondary-line rehabilitation center and subscription-based fitness programs (EGYM, functional fitness, group classes, 55+ Gym, youth fitness, peutergym, and ZwangerFit/MamaFit).

Product overview

Helwegen & Peters Fysiotherapie is a physiotherapy practice with multiple locations in Midden-Limburg (Maasbracht, Heel, Wessem, Thorn, Ittervoort, Grathem, Stevensweert) offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized physiotherapy services. The practice operates as a unified service combining core physiotherapy treatments (manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, ultrasound imaging, EPTE, medical taping) with specialized care programs (geriatric, pediatric, oncology, neurological, Parkinson's, MS, pelvic floor, occupational, sports) and rehabilitation services (RAP Revalidatie for secondary line care). Additionally, the practice offers complementary fitness and wellness programs including H&P Fitness (EGYM, functional fitness, group classes), 55+ Gym, Youth Fitness, Toddler Gym, and ZwangerFit/MamaFit programs. The Spier & Pees Expertise Centrum Limburg provides specialized muscle and tendon treatment. The practice emphasizes integrated care with collaborations across sports, municipalities, secondary care, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H&P ZwangerFit: Specialized program for pregnant women to promote physical health and reduce pregnancy-related complaints
• Spier & Pees Expertise Centrum Limburg
• H&P Fitness
• 55+ Gym
• Jongerenfitness
• Peutergym
• RAP Revalidatie

Products and services

• Manual Therapy (Manuele Therapie) Treatment of joint and spine complaints using targeted manual techniques for patients with musculoskeletal issues.
• Sports Physiotherapy (Sportfysiotherapie) Treatment of sports-related injuries and guidance of athletes in their recovery and return-to-sport.
• Pediatric Physiotherapy (Kinderfysiotherapie) Treatment of motor and physical problems in children from 0 to 18 years, including developmental motor issues and rehabilitation.
• Geriatric Physiotherapy (Geriatrie Fysiotherapie) Treatment focused on improving mobility and self-reliance in elderly patients, including fall prevention.
• Pelvic Physiotherapy (Bekkenfysiotherapie) Treatment of complaints from pelvic floor dysfunction including incontinence, constipation, prolapse, and pain.
• Occupational Physiotherapy (Arbeidsfysiotherapie) Specialized treatment of work-related complaints and optimization of physical capacity in the workplace.
• Oncology Physiotherapy (Oncologiefysiotherapie) Physiotherapy care for cancer patients focused on recovery, strength, and mobility after treatment.
• Neurological Physiotherapy (Parkinson, MS, CVA) Specialized physiotherapy for neurological conditions including Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and stroke (CVA) rehabilitation to improve mobility, strength, balance, and coordination.
• Chronic Disease Programs (COPD, Claudicatio, GLA:D) Evidence-based programs for chronic conditions including COPD, intermittent claudication, and the GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis, delivered through Chronisch ZorgNet-affiliated therapists.
• RAP Revalidatie (Secondary Care Rehabilitation) Specialized rehabilitation for complex care questions emphasizing multidisciplinary care, integrating 0th, 1st, and 2nd line care under one umbrella at the Dr. Engelsoord location.
• ZwangerFit & MamaFit (Pregnancy and Postpartum Programs) YVLO-certified exercise programs for pregnant women (ZwangerFit) and mothers after childbirth (MamaFit) combining theory with active exercise over 10 weeks; often reimbursed by health insurance.
• Spier & Pees Expertise Centrum Limburg (Muscle & Tendon Expertise Center) Specialized center for muscle and tendon problems using innovative treatment techniques including dry needling, shockwave therapy, EPTE, and ultrasound-guided diagnostics combined with targeted exercise therapy.
• H&P Fitness (EGYM Fitness Facilities) Modern EGYM fitness equipment, functional fitness, and group classes at locations in Grathem and Heel, guided by specialized physiotherapists.
• 55+ Gym Gym classes for adults aged 55 and older, suitable for those with chronic conditions or physical complaints, focusing on maintaining fitness and health.
• Youth Fitness (Jongerenfitness, ages 14-18) Saturday fitness program for teenagers aged 14-18 at the Heel location, guided by fitcoaches (€24.50/month).
• Toddler Gym (Peutergym, ages 1.5-4) Movement and play activity for children aged 1.5 to 4 years, led by pediatric physiotherapist Ylva (€18.50/month).
• Specialized Treatment Modalities (Dry Needling, Shockwave, EPTE, Echografie, Medical Taping) Suite of specialized procedures including dry needling of trigger points, focused and radial shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided EPTE for tendons, diagnostic ultrasound imaging, and medical taping, available as add-on treatments alongside core physiotherapy.
• Therapeutic Elastic Stockings (TEK) Measurement and advice on therapeutic compression stockings for edema and circulation problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• No waiting lists - patients can be seen quickly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RAP Revalidatie MaasbrachtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed partner for secondary care rehabilitation in Maasbracht. Daily collaboration with other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting for specialized rehabilitation care.
• De Preventieve ZorgpartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator and participant of the preventive care partnership - unique collaboration between 1st and 2nd line care with multiple practices in Midden-Limburg experienced in occupational prevention and care.
• Anytime Fitness (Panheel en Maasbracht)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration enabling patients to use Anytime Fitness facilities for 30 days after treatment, supporting transition from recovery to sustainable healthy lifestyle.
• Chronisch ZorgNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork membership ensuring best possible care for chronic conditions including COPD, claudication, and Parkinson's disease.
• YVLOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for ZwangerFit program enabling insurance reimbursement.
• Gemeente LeudalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community health initiatives and fall prevention programs.
• Gemeente MaasgouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community health initiatives and fall prevention programs.
• HuisartsenpuntminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with general practitioner center for coordinated patient care.
• HSZuydminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership serving as internship location for physiotherapy students.
• Fontys HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership serving as internship location.
• SOMTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for physiotherapy education and training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fysius: Dutch specialist physiotherapy network focused on lower back and neck complaints with structured treatment protocols. Comparable in offering clinically specialized programs within Dutch insurer reimbursement frameworks, though narrower in scope than H&P.
• Rugpoli: Specialized Dutch spinal rehabilitation network offering intensive multidisciplinary back and neck programs. Comparable in delivering specialist secondary-care rehabilitation under Dutch healthcare reimbursement, but focused on spine rather than full-body physiotherapy.
• Spinal Balance: Dutch rehabilitation provider offering specialized physiotherapy for spine and musculoskeletal conditions. Comparable in targeting chronic and complex musculoskeletal cases with structured program offerings within Dutch healthcare.

Direct peers

• TOP Fysiotherapie: Dutch physiotherapy network with multiple locations delivering broad physiotherapy services under health insurer contracts. Comparable in multi-site operating model and full-service musculoskeletal care delivery.
• FysioHolland: Dutch multi-location physiotherapy chain offering similar broad-spectrum physiotherapy services across multiple regions. Directly comparable in service breadth, multi-site model, and Dutch health insurer contract structure, though at greater national scale.
• Cura+Care: Dutch physiotherapy and rehabilitation network providing multi-specialty care including manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, and chronic care programs. Comparable in offering integrated care across multiple locations with similar Dutch health insurer contracts.
• PMC (Paramedisch Centrum): Dutch paramedical care organization offering physiotherapy and rehabilitation services across multiple locations. Comparable as a multi-site Dutch allied health provider operating under health insurer reimbursement frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Basic-Fit: Largest low-cost fitness chain in the Netherlands and Europe with extensive membership model. Comparable as an adjacent fitness/wellness provider competing in the same regional Limburg market for fitness subscriptions, though not a clinical care provider.
• Livit: Dutch orthotics, prosthetics, and therapeutic elastic stocking supplier operating nationally with health insurer contracts. Comparable in delivering allied health products (e.g., therapeutic elastic stockings) under Dutch health insurance funding, though specialized in DME rather than clinical care.

Others

• Anytime Fitness: Global 24/7 fitness franchise with multiple locations in Limburg; Helwegen & Peters has a formal partnership enabling patients to use Anytime Fitness facilities for 30 days post-treatment. Relevant as a strategic partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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