LOF

What LOF does

LOF (Lymfologie Oncologie Fysiotherapie) is a Dutch specialized physiotherapy practice operating as a maatschap (medical partnership) founded in 2015-2016 by Joyce Bosman and José Vos, headquartered in Groningen with additional sites in Assen and Harkstede in Northern Netherlands. The practice delivers evidence-based physiotherapy for four clinical conditions: lymphedema, lipedema, venous edema, and oncology-related complaints (post-surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy). Treatment modalities include manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy (with on-site therapeutic stocking fitting via partner CompressieZorg/HHC), lymph taping, manual therapy, and bespoke oncology rehabilitation programs (LOFFIT), supplemented by LOF Yin Yoga, LEGS lipedema support groups, and post-liposuction aftercare.

The business model is primarily insurance-reimbursed clinical services with all major Dutch health insurers as contracted payers; chronic-condition treatments fall under basic insurance after an initial 20 sessions, with supplementary insurance covering the remainder, while self-pay add-ons include late-cancellation fees, lipedema workout packages (EUR 90 for 20 lessons), and book sales. GTM is referral-led through the ZorgDomein electronic referral system, downloadable referral forms, Siilo messaging, a weekly embedded clinic at Academisch Borstcentrum Groningen, and a free monthly walk-in at Maggie's Center Groningen, augmented by online self-service booking. LOF holds no external funding, has no parent or subsidiaries, and operates with a team of five specialized therapists (all KNGF/BIG registered, several holding Master's degrees) plus three practice assistants. Strategic moat is built on the founders' clinical credentials, embedded hospital referral position, network affiliations (NLNet, NOFG, NOFF, Onconet), and a 9.5/10 ZorgkaartNederland patient rating.

Name

LOF

Legal name

LOF Lymfologie Oncologie Fysiotherapie

Website

https://loffysiotherapie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOF is a Dutch specialized physiotherapy practice in Groningen, Assen, and Harkstede that treats patients with lymphedema, lipedema, venous edema, and oncology-related conditions via insurance-reimbursed clinical services, hospital referrals, and bespoke rehabilitation programs such as LOFFIT and LEGS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Lymphology & Oncology Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Lymphedema & Edema Therapy In-Home (HSABADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Balance, Fall Prevention & Gait Training In-Home (HSABADAH)

Keywords

• Edema physiotherapy
• Oncology rehabilitation
• Lymphedema treatment
• Lipedema care
• Manual lymphatic drainage

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Treatment Services: Revenue generated from providing specialized physiotherapy treatments. Treatments are covered by health insurance - basic insurance for chronic conditions (after 20 treatments) and children under 18, supplementary insurance for other conditions. LOF has contracts with all health insurers and bills directly.
2. Self-Pay Services: Services not covered by insurance, including late cancellation fees (41 euros for treatment, 52.50 euros for intake) and treatments exceeding insurance coverage limits.
3. Book Sales: Joyce Bosman authored 'De benen van m'n oma' - a workbook for women with lipedema, available for purchase at 16.45 EUR (first edition) or 23.95 EUR (second edition).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOF is a specialized Dutch physiotherapy practice (maatschap) delivering lymphology and oncology physiotherapy, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, oncology rehabilitation, and bespoke programs such as LOFFIT oncological training and LEGS lipedema support. The practice treats patients with lymphedema, lipedema, venous edema, and cancer-related complaints across three Northern Netherlands locations (Assen, Groningen, Harkstede). Complementary offerings include Yin Yoga, hay fever taping, venous edema advisory, professional education (scholing) for healthcare providers, and the patient book "De benen van m'n oma."

Product overview

LOF (Lymfologie Oncologie Fysiotherapie) is a specialized physiotherapy practice offering a unified suite of clinical services for patients with lymphedema, lipedema, venous edema, and cancer-related conditions. The core offerings include Oedeemfysiotherapie (Edema Physiotherapy) and Oncologiefysiotherapie (Oncology Physiotherapy), supported by specialized programs such as LOFFIT Oncologische Training (customized oncological rehabilitation), LOF YIN YOGA (yoga for edema and oncology patients), and LEGS (Lipoedeem Expert Groep Support for women with lipoedema). Additional offerings include hay fever taping, professional education/training (Scholing), and a published self-help workbook 'De benen van m'n oma' for women with lipoedema. The practice operates from three locations in Assen, Groningen, and Harkstede, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOFFIT: Custom-made oncological rehabilitation programs offered by LOF for cancer patients.
• LEGS
• LOF Yin Yoga

Products and services

• Oedeemfysiotherapie (Edema Physiotherapy)

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients rate LOF's care with a 9.5 out of 10

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CompressieZorg/HHCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough collaboration with CompressieZorg/HHC, therapeutic elastic stockings are measured and fitted at LOF's practice, providing integrated care for oedema patients.
• ReSculpt CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOF provides post-liposuction aftercare for lipedema patients treated at ReSculpt Clinic.
• Polikliniek de BlaakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOF provides post-liposuction aftercare for lipedema patients treated at Polikliniek de Blaak.
• Bergman ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOF provides post-liposuction aftercare for lipedema patients treated at Bergman Clinics.
• Academisch Borstcentrum GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOF has a weekly clinic at the Academic Breast Center Groningen, ensuring short communication lines with the hospital for breast cancer patients.
• Maggie's Center GroningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOF provides a free monthly walk-in consultation at Maggie's Center Groningen for cancer patients.
• Plants for HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Plants for Health, a scientifically-based lifestyle program that addresses chronic low-grade inflammation relevant to lipedema and lymphedema.
• NLNet (Nederlands Netwerk voor Lymfoedeem en Lipoedeem)coreOthersLOF practitioners serve on the NLNet board for Groningen/Drenthe regions. NLNet organizes three meetings per year for lip- and lymphedema members in the region.
• OnconetcoreOthersOnconet strives to ensure cancer patients throughout the Netherlands can find a qualified physiotherapist for guidance on maintaining or improving fitness around medical cancer treatment.
• NOFG (Netwerk Oncologie Fysiotherapeuten Groningen)coreOthersLOF practitioners serve on the NOFG board. NOFG organizes meetings and professional development for oncology physiotherapists in the Groningen region.
• NOFF (Netwerk Oncologie Fysiotherapeuten Friesland)minorOthersJosé Vos serves as chair of NOFF, the network of oncology physiotherapists in Friesland.
• Oedeemtherapie Vodder NederlandcoreOthersJoyce Bosman founded Oedeemtherapie Vodder Nederland in 2010 in collaboration with the Vodder Schule in Walchsee, Austria. This is a post-HBO study program training physiotherapists to become oedema physiotherapists.
• FysiosportiefminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe lipoedema workout sessions are held at the Fysiosportief training facility at Vechtstraat 52-54, Groningen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CompressieZorg (HHC / Human Healthcare): Provider of therapeutic elastic stockings that fits and delivers compression garments in LOF's Groningen practice. Functions as an ecosystem supplier/adapter on LOF's lymphedema and venous edema care pathway.
• Oedeemtherapie Vodder Nederland: Post-HBO training program for oedema physiotherapists, founded by LOF's Joyce Bosman in 2010. Directly linked training/education entity that strengthens LOF's positioning in the Dutch oedema therapy community.
• Livit Orthopedie: Dutch provider of orthopedic devices including therapeutic elastic stockings for edema patients. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler in the same lymphedema/venous edema care pathway, supporting compression therapy that complements LOF's physiotherapy.
• Academisch Borstcentrum Groningen (UMCG/Martini): Academic breast cancer center where LOF runs a weekly physiotherapy clinic. Functions as a key hospital referral source and ecosystem partner for LOF's oncology physiotherapy services.

Direct peers

• ReSculpt Clinic: Dutch clinic specializing in lipedema liposuction. LOF provides post-liposuction aftercare for its patients, putting both firms on the same integrated lipedema care pathway with shared patient flow.
• Fysiotherapie Buitenpost: General physiotherapy practice in Friesland co-owned by LOF co-founder José Vos since 1990. Operates in the same Dutch outpatient physiotherapy category with overlap in oncology and edema therapy, making it the closest internal comparable to LOF.
• Polikliniek de Blaak: Specialized Dutch clinic for lipedema treatment including liposuction. LOF delivers the physiotherapy aftercare for its lipedema patients, making it a tightly coupled specialty peer in the same patient journey.

Broad incumbents

• FysioHolland: One of the largest physiotherapy networks in the Netherlands with broad outpatient PT services. Comparable as a Dutch ambulatory physiotherapy operator, though without LOF's lymphedema/oncology specialization.
• Bergman Clinics: Large Dutch chain of focused clinical specialties. LOF provides post-liposuction aftercare for Bergman Clinics' lipedema patients (under Drs Loek Habbema), situating Bergman as a broader incumbent partner-overlap in lipedema care.
• DC Klinieken: Dutch chain of focused specialist clinics offering secondary-care outpatient services. Relevant incumbent comparable as a larger multi-specialty ambulatory provider operating alongside hospital referrals in the same Dutch healthcare ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lofgroningen
• Facebookfacebook.com/lofgroningen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lof
• Instagraminstagram.com/lymfologieoncologiefysio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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