Podotherapie Daelenbroeck

What Podotherapie Daelenbroeck does

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck is a privately-held Dutch podotherapy practice founded in 2006 by Ellen Schmitz and headquartered in Roermond, Netherlands. The practice operates six clinical locations across the Midden-Limburg and Zuid-Limburg regions (Roermond, Heel, Haelen, Ospel, Montfort, and Bunde) and delivers a comprehensive podotherapy service catalog built around custom orthotics, 3D foot scanning and machine-milled insole production, manual therapy using the Feet in Motion method, diabetic foot care (care profiles 1-4), pediatric podotherapy, oncological foot care, rheumatism care, and sports podotherapy. The practice also operates the Daelenbroeck Schoenen retail sub-brand at its main site, selling comfort and therapeutic footwear from brands including Durea, Hartjes, Xsensible, and Remonte, plus custom slippers, sandals, and house shoes via FITS and COMFYS partnerships.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with direct-access (DTP) booking since 2011, accepting patients without physician referral while also receiving referrals from physiotherapy and oncology networks. Revenue is generated through one-time professional service fees (€79 standard exam, €93 complex exam), custom orthotic and footwear packages (€285-€308 insole packages, €311-€366 custom slippers/sloffen), and Dutch basic and supplementary health insurance reimbursements — notably basic-insurance coverage for diabetes care profiles 2-4 and chronic-condition foot care. Pricing is publicly disclosed on the website for 2026, and the practice offers direct billing to all major Dutch health insurers.

The practice is founder-owned, employs approximately 10 team members across clinicians, medical pedicure staff, assistants, and administrative roles, and holds the Praktijkkeurmerk quality certification, Kwaliteitsregister Paramedici registrations for all practitioners, and NVVP membership. It carries a 9.9/10 patient rating on ZorgkaartNederland. The 2026 takeover of two additional practices (Bunde and Montfort), Ospel relocation, and HFL FungiSmart treatment launch indicate continued measured, owner-led regional expansion rather than scaled institutional growth.

Name

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck

Legal name

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck

Website

https://podotherapieroermond.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck is a privately-held Dutch podotherapy practice founded in 2006, operating six locations across Limburg and offering custom orthotics, 3D foot scanning, manual therapy, and specialized diabetic, pediatric, oncological, and sports foot care, with integrated therapeutic footwear retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatry Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Nail Disorders (Onychology) (HLAKACAJ), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Foot Care & Callus Treatment Services (HSALACAI)

Keywords

• Podotherapy services
• Custom orthotic insoles
• Diabetic foot care
• Manual podiatric therapy
• Comfort footwear retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultations: Revenue from initial examinations, complex examinations, and follow-up appointments. Billed directly to health insurers or patients.
2. Custom Orthotics and Aids: Custom podotherapeutic insoles, orthoses, and nail braces. Sold as one-time products with follow-up care included.
3. Custom Footwear: Custom-made slippers, sandals, and sloffen (house shoes) from FITS and COMFYS brands, processed with custom insoles
4. Insurance Reimbursements: Services reimbursed through basic health insurance for diabetes patients (care profiles 2-4) and other chronic conditions with high risk. Additional insurance coverage from supplementary plans.
5. Manual Therapy: Additional charges for manual therapy treatments beyond standard podotherapy sessions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck is a Dutch podotherapy practice that diagnoses and treats foot, knee, hip and back complaints through custom-made orthotics (machine-milled from 3D foot scans), manual therapy (Feet in Motion method), and specialized treatment modalities. The practice operates across six locations in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, serving general patients, diabetes patients, oncology patients, rheumatism patients, children, and athletes, while also retailing therapeutic slippers, sandals and comfort shoes.

Product overview

Podotherapie Daelenbroeck offers a comprehensive suite of podotherapy services centered around custom orthotics (podotherapeutische steunzolen) and therapeutic treatments. The core offering includes diagnostic examinations (podotherapeutisch onderzoek), various treatment modalities such as medical taping, felt therapy, nail braces, and orthoses, as well as specialized services for children, diabetes patients, oncology patients, and athletes. The practice also provides Podo Manuele Therapie using the Feet in Motion method, custom-made slippers/sandals/slippers through FITS and COMFYS partnerships, and operates a retail comfort shoe store under the Daelenbroeck Schoenen sub-brand. Services are delivered across six locations in Roermond, Heel, Haelen, Ospel, Montfort, and Bunde.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podotherapeutisch onderzoek (Podiatric Examination) Comprehensive examination including body posture assessment, mobility testing, and gait pattern analysis to identify the root cause of complaints, for patients experiencing foot, ankle, knee, hip or lower back issues.
• Podotherapeutische steunzolen (Custom Podiatric Orthotics) Custom-made removable orthotics created using 3D foot scan technology and precision milling, finished by an in-house sole maker, to address foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain.
• Podo Manuele Therapie (Manual Podiatric Therapy) Manual therapy service using the Feet in Motion method by Saskia de Waal to detect and treat joint blockages in feet, knee, hip, and SI joint, followed by online exercise training.
• Orthese (Toe Orthosis) Custom silicone orthosis placed between, on, or under toes to influence toe alignment, prevent toe friction, and correct crooked positioning.
• Nagelbeugel (Nail Brace) Custom-made brace from remanium wire placed on toenails to influence nail shape and prevent or correct ingrown nails.
• Medical taping Flexible therapeutic tape applied to skin and muscles for supportive and stimulating treatment, used for accelerated healing of foot and ankle injuries and overloading issues.
• Vilttherapie (Felt Pressure Therapy) Temporary pressure redistribution therapy using felt material with zinc oxide adhesive layer to relieve painful pressure points such as corns, calluses, and wounds.
• HFL FungiSmart behandeling (Fungal Nail Treatment) Natural fungal nail treatment using beneficial fungus to eliminate harmful fungal infections, combined with FungiCheck diagnosis, nail wraps, footbaths, and an 18-week home treatment protocol with oil and powder.
• Schoenadvies (Footwear Advice) Professional shoe selection guidance including fitting tips, heel height recommendations, and footwear advice for various conditions.
• Op maat gemaakte slippers, sandalen en sloffen (Custom Therapeutic Footwear) Custom therapeutic slippers, sandals and house shoes with integrated orthotics, sourced through FITS and COMFYS brands and processed with custom insoles at the practice.
• Kinderpodotherapie (Pediatric Podotherapy) Specialized podotherapy for children addressing foot and lower extremity complaints, stance abnormalities, gait pattern issues, and skin/nail problems, from infants through age 8 and older.
• Diabetes voetzorg (Diabetic Foot Care) Comprehensive diabetes foot care including screening, preventive care, and coordination with medical pedicure services based on care profiles 1-4, for patients with diabetes mellitus requiring specialized foot care and risk stratification.
• Oncologische voetzorg (Oncological Foot Care) Specialized foot care for cancer patients addressing hand-foot syndrome, skin conditions, nail problems, and neuropathy resulting from cancer treatments.
• Reuma voetzorg (Rheumatism Foot Care) Foot care for rheumatism patients addressing painful pressure points and joint loading through custom orthotics and footwear advice.
• Sport podotherapie (Sports Podotherapy) Sports podotherapy including sport-specific orthotics, medical taping, and footwear advice to address injuries from shoes, surfaces, and training load for recreational and professional athletes.
• Gratis voetencheck (Free Foot Check) Free 10-15 minute preliminary foot assessment for new patients to evaluate complaints and recommend appropriate treatment.
• Daelenbroeck Schoenen (Comfort Shoe Retail Store) Comfort shoe retail store featuring brands Durea, Hartjes, Xsensible, and Remonte, available in sizes G through K width for men and women, offering a complete foot care ecosystem alongside podotherapy services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of practice and growth recognized by external audit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fysiotherapie DaelenbroeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiotherapy practice operating from same health center, providing integrated musculoskeletal care alongside podotherapy services
• Kinderfysiotherapie DaelenbroeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric physiotherapy specialist working with children's foot care and development
• FYSIO plusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional physiotherapy network with multiple practitioners
• Fysiotherapie PankenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional physiotherapy practice in the network
• Synergie Fysiotherapie & FitnessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotherapy and fitness combined practice
• Fysio OspelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal physiotherapy practice in Ospel, host of relocated practice location
• Helwegen & PetersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional physiotherapy practice
• Fysio SertonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional physiotherapy practice
• Fysio HeelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal physiotherapy practice in Heel
• RevaSports FysiotherapieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports physiotherapy specialist for athlete referrals
• Medisch Centrum BredewegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical center housing the main practice location, shoe store, and multiple healthcare providers for integrated care
• Oncologisch Expertise Centrum WeertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology expertise center for cancer patient referrals and specialized oncological foot care
• Roumen, Pol en SandersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional medical practice for patient referrals
• DG SchoentechniekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoe technology specialist for orthopaedic footwear and specialized shoe solutions
• FITS FootwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom sandal and slipper manufacturer whose products are processed with custom insoles at the practice
• COMFYSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom sandal and slipper manufacturer whose products are processed with custom insoles at the practice

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Superfeet Worldwide: Global premium insoles and footcare brand with extensive retail distribution. Comparable in the custom and premium insole category but at a much larger scale and via consumer/retail channels rather than clinical podiatric service delivery.
• Foot Levelers: US-based global leader in custom-made functional orthotics and foot care products. Comparable as a vertically integrated custom-orthotics provider, though operating at vastly larger scale and primarily B2B via healthcare practitioners rather than direct clinical services.
• Ottobock: Global orthotic, prosthetic, and orthopedic footwear group with strong DME presence across Europe. Comparable as a major incumbent in the orthopedic & orthotic appliance category that Podotherapie Daelenbroeck's in-house orthotics manufacturing capability also serves.
• Birkenstock: Global orthopedic/contoured footwear manufacturer with deep heritage in footbed technology. Comparable as the dominant brand in the comfort/orthopedic footwear space that plays into the same end-customer use case (relief from foot pain via footwear design).

Direct peers

• Topaz Podotherapie: Regional Dutch podotherapy practice group offering custom orthotics, manual therapy, and specialized foot care. Directly comparable in service scope and target patient segments within the Dutch podotherapy regulatory framework.
• Wender Podotherapie: Regional Dutch podotherapy network operating across several provinces. Comparable as a multi-location podiatry operator with focus on custom insoles, diabetes care, and integrated care partnerships with physiotherapists and medical centers.
• Podozorg: National Dutch podotherapy practice group offering custom insoles, diabetic foot care, and sports podotherapy. Comparable as a multi-branch operator with direct insurer billing and similar service mix targeting the same Dutch patient segments.
• Hallux Podotherapie: One of the largest Dutch podotherapy networks, with branches across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a multi-location podotherapy operator delivering custom orthotics, manual therapy, diabetes and sports foot care under the same 'podotherapeut' regulatory framework.
• Voetcentraal (Podocentrum): Dutch podotherapy chain with multiple regional branches. Directly comparable in business model: multi-practitioner podotherapy practices, custom orthotic services, direct insurer billing, and similar patient demographics.

Emerging players

• Aetrex: US-based comfort and orthotic footwear/insoles brand with growing clinical-channel distribution (Albert 3D scanning). Comparable intersection: combines custom orthotic technology with comfort footwear retail — overlapping with the practice's in-house orthotics + Daelenbroeck Schoenen model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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