It quickly became clear that I would work in healthcare, given everything that caught my interest. I want to contribute to people’s health and well-being. Ultimately, I fell in love with the field of Occupational Therapy and, from 2009 to 2013, I enjoyed completing the Occupational Therapy program at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.

Occupational therapy focuses on improving quality of life. Complaints are always considered from both a physical and psychological perspective. This also applies to the treatment of the complaint and advice on how to manage it. Therefore, occupational therapy aligns well with providing care in the broadest sense of the word.

In addition to my role as an occupational therapist in chronic pain rehabilitation and primary hand therapy, I have also worked in mental healthcare since 2020. In 2022, I completed training as a burnout/boreout coach and occupational therapy for energy recovery. The pillars that Cardo Ergotherapie prioritizes align perfectly with my therapist’s knowledge and vision when it comes to providing care:
• Resilience and energy distribution
• Hand therapy
• Postural therapy

Effective treatment is educational and useful. But in my opinion, treatment should also be accessible and enjoyable. This creates healthy and natural motivation. If a client goes home with a smile on their face, I’m satisfied, and I’ll be there too!