Acupunctuur Leiden

Since 1989 I have been working as a physiotherapist with a heart for children and athletes. My journey began in my own practice and as an employee, always putting the client and their environment at the center. My mission: guiding people towards self-regulation over their health.


I discovered Eastern healing methods during my physiotherapy studies and my many travels. This knowledge enriched my perspective and eventually led me to training as a TCM therapist. A new world opened up for me there, full of possibilities to not only treat people, but also coach them with their health issues. With insight into the complaint, nutrition, exercise, and coaching, I have seen how symptoms can decrease or even disappear.


My path as a therapist has been shaped not only by my professional experience, but also by my personal journey with various injuries, illnesses, and grief. These experiences have taught me what it means to live with pain and discomfort, and how important it is to take control of your own health. This personal insight enriches my practice and enables me to offer a deeper level of empathy and understanding to everyone I guide.


After my basic TCM training, I pursued a two-year course in Chinese Herbal Medicine. In 2004, I took the step to establish my own acupuncture practice. I gained my experiences nationally, and since 2018 I have been fully established in Leiden.


My passion for teaching, which I had already developed within physiotherapy and as a coach-trainer for various sports teams, led me to TCMA, where I have been a teacher since my training. Until 2021, I was also a board member, with the aim of realizing our vision of ideal education within Chinese Medicine. I combine teaching with my practice, which not only inspires me, but also gives me the opportunity to inspire and guide students on their way.


Studying is my passion; I am always looking for new solutions and ideas that help both myself and my clients. That's why I continue to develop through additional training and further education.


In my practice, I consider the abdomen as the starting point of health and well-being. It is amazing how often abdominal complaints are the precursor to various conditions. Whether it's digestive problems, emotional stress, physical discomfort, sleep, or migraines, the abdomen often gives the first signal. By treating the abdomen, we focus not only on the symptoms, but also on the underlying causes of the complaints. This holistic perspective is the core of my approach to heal the body as a whole.


Exploring the 'how, what, and why' together is the essence of my approach. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing people leave with a smile - that is a gift for me every day.