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Amsterdam

Personal and expert osteopath Amsterdam (Center, West & Southeast). Specialized osteopath for babies, back, shoulder and hip complaints, and long-term pain complaints.

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OSTEOPATH IN AMSTERDAM: OSTEOPATHY, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ADDITIONAL METHODS

Why choose Osteopathy 't Hart?

  • Personal and precise approach
  • Investigation into the cause behind the complaint
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in various manual treatment methods
  • Scientifically supported approach
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Osteopath Amsterdam, expert
and personal care for your symptoms

Osteopath treats neck complaints in practice

What is osteopathy in brief?

Osteopathy is a manual therapy in which we not only look at the location of the complaint, but at the person as a whole. The body constantly strives for balance. When something becomes unbalanced, it automatically adapts to create a new, workable situation. These compensations can remain unnoticed for years and manifest themselves in a completely different place than where the original disturbance was. Only when the body can no longer adapt do complaints arise. With osteopathy, we therefore look for the original source of the problem and only then treat the compensations (the symptoms).

During the osteopathic consultation, we examine the body as a whole, from foot to skull. We not only look at bones and muscles, but also involve the organs, connective tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels, and the nervous system, because all these structures can influence the development and maintenance of complaints.

During the treatment, we work with gentle manual techniques to influence the connective tissue, correct joints and relax or activate muscles. By tackling the underlying cause, space is created for recovery and the body can function better again.

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Who is osteopathy for?

An osteopathy consultation is suitable for people of all ages: from babies and children to adults, the elderly and athletes. Because the body is approached as a whole, osteopathy can offer support for a wide range of complaints, both acute and chronic, even if they have existed for longer or if no clear medical cause has been found.

Even without specific complaints, osteopathy can help prevent disruptions. Preventive treatment supports recovery, keeps the body flexible and promotes optimal functioning.

In addition to the complaints described below, I also treat various other physical complaints. These include sports injuries, foot complaints, wrist complaints, jaw complaints, abdominal pain, constipation, bladder problems, hyperventilation, tinnitus, tingling, endometriosis, stress-related complaints and various forms of overuse.

Back complaints and herniated disc
neck complaints
headaches and brain injury
pelvic complaints
scar tissue
sleep problems
digestive problems
knee complaints
tennis elbow
arthritis
Shoulder Complaints
hip complaints
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REVIEWS

I had neck pain for years and had been looking for a good osteopath in Amsterdam for some time.
Through a friend I ended up with Bert, and after several sessions I finally noticed lasting improvement. He not only looked at the pain spot, but at the whole body and the parts that work together. As a result, the movement recovered and my neck felt much freer and more flexible.
Sanne

Neck complaint

Thanks to Bert, I recovered faster from my back pain and was able to play sports again. He looks beyond just the pain spot and looks for the real cause. His combination of osteopathy and physiotherapy has greatly helped me to fully recover from my sports injury.
Aron P

Sports injury

After a difficult birth, we had many problems with our son. He cried a lot, drank restlessly and had abdominal complaints. Bert's gentle way of working immediately gave us confidence and ensured that our child could finally sleep better. After a short time there was clearly less tension and more peace in his body.
Jinno

Reflux and cramps (baby)

I had been suffering from abdominal pain and fatigue for a long time. Bert works with great precision and tailors every treatment to my body. His osteopathic approach really made a difference in my energy and stress levels, and I no longer constantly had a bloated feeling.
Hassan

Abdominal pain

After my pregnancy, I continued to suffer from pelvic instability and pain when moving.
His treatment worked surprisingly quickly. He worked very gently, yet with a remarkably powerful effect. My pelvis feels normal again, and I can move without pain once more.
Sophie

Pelvic instability after pregnancy

I came to Bert with long-term shoulder and back complaints. During the first consultation, I immediately noticed that he has his own view of the human body; he looked beyond the complaint and at how structures work together. The osteopathy treatment was very different from other osteopaths: much more precise and targeted. Already during and immediately after the consultation I clearly noticed more relaxation and freedom of movement. For the first time in a long time, my shoulder and back felt really looser and pain-free.
Thomas

Shoulder and back complaints

After a concussion, I continued to suffer from headaches, sleep problems and concentration problems.
Bert carefully investigated the underlying cause and helped reduce the tension in my neck and connective tissue.
It was remarkable how quickly my body began to recover: the complaints decreased and my energy slowly returned.
An osteopath in Amsterdam who really looks at the whole picture.
Noor

Residual complaints after concussion

A very pleasant experience with a lot of attention and care.
With each visit you learn more about your own body and gain insight into how stress-related problems, sleep complaints and tension in the nervous system are related. Everything is treated with a lot of knowledge, professionalism and a holistic approach in which the entire human body is taken into account. The osteopathic treatment improved my freedom of movement and relieved my physical complaints.
Julian

Stress complaints and sleep problems

My qualifications

As an osteopath, I meet the strictest professional qualifications.

Thanks to my registration with recognized professional associations, I meet the highest professional standards within osteopathy. Treatments are eligible for (partial) reimbursement from supplementary insurance with most health insurers. A referral from a GP is not required.

Osteopath Amsterdam
three locations, one vision

As an osteopath in Amsterdam City Center, I operate from my practice on Czaar Peterstraat. Here, I work closely with the general practitioners of SAG, the physiotherapists of SAG – Amsterdam Health Centers Foundation and local child health clinics.

This collaboration allows for rapid consultation and ensures a care approach that integrates seamlessly with the patient's existing treatment plan.

The osteopathy practice in Amsterdam City Center (Czaar Peterstraat) is located on the edge of the eastern city center, near Artis Zoo, the Tropenmuseum, and Oosterpark. The location is easily accessible from Amsterdam East, the Eastern Docklands, the Dapperbuurt, and Zeeburg.

Accessibility:

  • Tram: lines 7 and 14 (Czaar Peterstraat stop, right at the door)
  • Bus: several bus lines stop within walking distance at Alexanderplein
  • Bicycle: easily accessible from Amsterdam East, Amsterdam City Center, Zeeburg, and the Eastern Docklands
  • Car: paid parking available in the street
  • Czaar Peterstraat 4,
    1018 PR Amsterdam

As an osteopath in Amsterdam West, I practice at Wittenkade, where I share the premises with the Westerpark general practitioners. This ensures direct communication and accessible consultation.

Furthermore, I collaborate with Fysiotherapie Westerpark, the dietitians at De Voedingsbasis, and the foot specialists at PodoPro. This multidisciplinary cooperation makes it possible to approach complaints from various perspectives, resulting in a more comprehensive treatment plan.

Together with the pelvic therapists at Fysiotherapie Westerpark, I regularly treat patients with pelvic issues, tailbone pain, and complaints during or after pregnancy. Through our collaboration, we can combine the strengths of our respective fields to offer more effective, complementary treatment.

The partnership with De Voedingsbasis is particularly valuable for complaints involving the intestines or digestion. In such cases, nutritional advice can provide an important supplement to osteopathic treatment.

The collaboration with PodoPro also adds value for foot-related complaints. A joint assessment leads to a more complete and better-aligned treatment plan.

The osteopathy practice in Amsterdam West (De Wittenkade) is centrally located near the Jordaan and Westerpark. The practice is easily accessible for residents of West, Oud-West, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Accessibility:

  • Tram: lines 3 and 10 (Van Limburg Stirumplein stop, approximately a 3-minute walk)
  • Bus: lines 18 and 21 (Van Hallstraat stop, approximately a 5-minute walk)
  • Bicycle: easily accessible from the Jordaan, Westerpark, and Oud-West
  • Car: paid parking available in the immediate vicinity
  • De Wittenkade 59, 1052AD Amsterdam

As an osteopath in Amsterdam Zuidoost, I work from my practice on Hullenbergweg. Here, I collaborate closely with ArenaFysio, a practice specializing in the guidance of (elite) athletes. Together, we offer multidisciplinary treatment programs that combine osteopathy and physiotherapy. In addition, we develop new programs to further optimize recovery and performance.

Within this collaboration, the following programs are offered:

  • Treatment programs for individuals with chronic back pain
  • Return-to-sport programs following injury or surgery
  • Programs for a disrupted autonomic nervous system, for example after a concussion, burnout, or long COVID
  • Programs for chronic headaches or migraines

Additionally, as an osteopath in Amsterdam Southeast, I collaborate with local midwifery practices and child health clinics. Consequently, I regularly see infants and young children with complaints such as constipation, preferred posture, reflux, and other digestive issues.

The osteopathy practice in Amsterdam Southeast (Hullenbergweg) is located near the Johan Cruijff ArenA and is easily accessible by both car and public transport. A significant advantage of this location is the free parking available directly at the building.

Accessibility:

  • Metro: lines 50 and 54 (Bijlmer ArenA stop, approximately a 5-minute walk)
  • Train: Bijlmer ArenA station is within walking distance
  • Bus: various bus lines stop in the ArenA area
  • Car: free parking directly at the practice
  • Hullenbergweg 250, 1101BV Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions

Many supplementary insurance policies (partially) reimburse osteopathy. The amount of reimbursement and the number of treatments covered vary per policy. Please consult your health insurer for the exact terms and conditions. More information about coverage can be found on Zorgwijzer

Osteopathy focuses on treating the individual as a whole, while physiotherapy often works more diagnosis-oriented. This means that in osteopathy we don't just look at the location of the pain, but examine the entire body to find out where the real cause lies. Pain is often a result of compensation: another part of the body is not functioning properly, and the complaint arises where the body can no longer cope.

Where physiotherapy mainly works with exercises and training, we treat in osteopathy with our hands. We restore movement and balance in the body through subtle manual techniques.

I am also a physiotherapist myself, so if I see that exercises are needed, I will certainly recommend them. The difference is that I don't guide people in an exercise room or during rehabilitation training, that is really the domain of physiotherapy.

That's why I strongly believe in collaboration, especially with complaints where training and muscle building are important, such as after a new hip, rehabilitation after a fracture, or knee surgery. One or two osteopathic treatments can often significantly improve both recovery and the ability to train.

Yes, osteopathy is fundamentally a safe treatment method, provided it is performed by a well-trained and registered osteopath. I use gentle, manual techniques that are completely tailored to your body and situation.

While osteopathy is naturally gentle, my way of working places even more emphasis on safety. With the treatment methods I use, it is essential that movements take place pain-free and without forcing, because otherwise this can have an adverse effect. Therefore, I avoid techniques that carry unnecessary risks and never force a movement. Pain during treatment can cause a protective reaction, such as increased muscle tension or cramping, which hinders recovery. I therefore always move within the limits that your body itself indicates, making the treatment both safer and more effective.

No referral from a general practitioner or specialist is needed for an appointment with the osteopath. You can therefore make an appointment directly, even for your baby. This means you can be seen quickly, without waiting times for a referral. .