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Physiotherapy in Gorinchem

Helping you move better

Located in Gezondheidscentrum De Colvenier since 2009. A dedicated team of physiotherapists with master's-level specialisations — for all ages. All our physiotherapists speak English.

  • Treatment in English
  • No GP referral needed
  • Contracted with all Dutch health insurers
  • Lift access, parking at the door
A physiotherapist guiding a patient through exercises in the gym
Our specialisations

Treatments

After an intake and assessment, we draw up a treatment plan together with you. All treatments fall under “physiotherapy” in your health insurance.

A patient exercising under supervision in the gym

Physiotherapy

For problems with muscles, joints and movement — from a stiff neck to rehabilitation after surgery. Using exercise therapy, advice and hands-on treatment where needed.

The practice's spacious exercise room
For seniors

Fall prevention & Beweeg je Fit

Keep moving with confidence as you get older. Our fall prevention training and our exercise group Beweeg je Fit work on balance, strength and mobility at a comfortable pace.

More about Beweeg je Fit

Manual therapist treating a patient's neck

Manual therapy

Specialised treatment of spine and joint problems, such as neck pain, back pain and headaches. Our manual therapists are trained at master's level.

Paediatric physiotherapy

Paediatric physiotherapy

For children aged 0–18 with difficulties in their motor development:

  • babies (e.g. positional preference)
  • gross motor skills: movement, balance, sport
  • fine motor skills: e.g. handwriting
  • orthopaedic problems
Sensory processing therapy for children

Sensory processing

Some children find it hard to process sensations such as touch, sound or movement. We assess how your child processes these and help child, parents and school deal with them.

Sports physiotherapy

Sports physiotherapy

Injured, or experiencing pain during sport? Our sports physiotherapist treats the injury and guides a safe return to your sport. Sports consultation by appointment.

Pelvic physiotherapy

Pelvic physiotherapy

For problems in the pelvic area, including during and after pregnancy, pelvic pain and pelvic floor problems.

Orofacial therapy for jaw problems

Orofacial therapy

Treatment of jaw and facial problems such as jaw pain, clenching or limited mouth opening — often related to neck pain and headaches.

Dry needling

Dry needling

A thin needle is used to treat overactive, painful spots in a muscle (trigger points). Effective for persistent muscle pain.

Shockwave therapy

Shockwave

Acoustic waves that stimulate healing of chronic tendon, muscle and joint problems, such as heel spurs, tennis elbow and calcific shoulder. Usually 4 to 10 short sessions of 5–10 minutes.

Who will treat you

Our team

Nine physiotherapists, each with their own specialisation.

The full team of Fysiotherapie De Colvenier
Portrait of Mirjam van der Lee

Mirjam van der Lee

  • Pelvic physiotherapy
  • Dry needling
  • Bowen therapy
About Mirjam

Qualified in 1993 and co-founder of the practice at De Colvenier in 2009. Specialised in pelvic problems during and after pregnancy, and trained in dry needling since 2015.

Portrait of Gwen van Vuuren

Gwen van Vuuren

  • Paediatric physiotherapy
  • Sensory processing
About Gwen

Qualified in 1990 and specialised in paediatric physiotherapy since 2004, with additional training in sensory processing. Her motto: let a child be a child — adults should adapt to the child, not the other way round.

Portrait of Daan Castien

Daan Castien

  • Manual therapy MMT
  • Sports physiotherapy
  • Dry needling
About Daan

Qualified in 2000, then specialised in sports physiotherapy and manual therapy (master's 2008). Treats headaches in relation to the neck and jaw. A keen road and mountain biker.

Portrait of Tom Spithoven

Tom Spithoven

  • Manual therapy MMT
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Jaw problems
About Tom

With the practice since it opened in 2009. MSc in Manual Therapy (SOMT, 2019) with additional training in orofacial (jaw) problems. Regularly supervises physiotherapy students.

Portrait of Nathalie Boelen

Nathalie Boelen

  • General physiotherapy
  • Fall prevention
About Nathalie

General physiotherapist at the practice since 2016, treating patients of all ages. She enjoys the variety most.

Portrait of Anna van den Dool

Anna van den Dool

  • Paediatric physiotherapy MPPT
  • General physiotherapy
About Anna

Joined in 2021 after years of working with children abroad in rehabilitation and neurology. Master's in paediatric physiotherapy and trained in sensory integration. Also treats adults.

Portrait of Katja Shelmakova

Katja Shelmakova

  • General physiotherapy
  • Dry needling
About Katja

Former gym trainer, specialised in dry needling. Believes everyone deserves good care, with attention and good listening.

Portrait of Ryan van Wijk

Ryan van Wijk

  • General physiotherapy
  • Manual therapy (in training)
About Ryan

With the practice since 2024 and currently completing a master's in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in Utrecht. Driven to help people understand their body and get moving again.

Portrait of Selin Yilmaz-Barçin

Selin Yilmaz-Barçin

  • General physiotherapy
  • Paediatric physiotherapy (in training)
About Selin

Qualified in 2019. Works with patients to find the cause of their complaint — looking at how they move and how they think — to prevent problems from coming back.

Supervised exercise

Physio fitness & Beweeg je Fit

Physio fitness

Train at your own pace, always supervised by a physiotherapist. For example to:

  • improve your fitness
  • safely restart exercise after a long break
  • stay active with a chronic condition
  • rehabilitate after illness or surgery
  • exercise during pregnancy
Fitness rates
Intake€ 43.50
Monthly, once a week€ 43.50
Monthly, twice a week€ 78.65
Quarterly, once a week€ 118.45
Quarterly, twice a week€ 215.20

Training times by arrangement, daytime sessions available.

The exercise room

Beweeg je Fit — for seniors

An exercise group especially for seniors in Gorinchem. In a small group and at a comfortable pace, supervised by a physiotherapist, you maintain and improve your mobility, strength and balance.

Interested? Call +31 183 620 275.

Is it covered by insurance?

We have contracts with all Dutch health insurers. For children under 18, basic insurance covers treatment. For adults, physiotherapy is usually covered by supplementary insurance (aanvullende verzekering) — with no deductible. Insured abroad? Please contact your insurer before your first visit.

Insurance & rates explained
Contact

Make an appointment

No referral needed. Call or email us — in English is fine.

+31 183 620 275

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Main location

Gezondheidscentrum De Colvenier, 1st floor (lift available)
Colvenierstraat 1/D, 4205 JN Gorinchem
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Second location

Van Hoornestraat 38, 4206 XE Gorinchem
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Parking: blue zone near the health centre (parking disc required). Disabled parking space at the main entrance; bicycle racks at the front.

Opening hours
Monday08:00 – 20:30
Tuesday08:00 – 20:30
Wednesday08:00 – 20:00
Thursday08:00 – 18:00
Friday08:00 – 17:00
Phone for appointments
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday08:30 – 11:30

Outside these hours, leave a voicemail or send us an email. Sports consultation by appointment.