Your physiotherapist

My name is Karin de Bruijn, I was born in Beek en Donk and have been living in Gemert for over 25 years. I am the proud mother of 3 children and two grandchildren. In 1987 I graduated the bachelor  physiotherapy in Utrecht, after which I continued with a study post-HBO sports physiotherapy during which I have worked at various locations in and around Utrecht.

This is where I first came into contact with the therapy specifically for children which sparked my ambition for further specialization for pediatric physiotherapy, through a wide range of courses.

In 1990 I started in what used to be a ‘Sensorimotor skills for children’ practice in Gemert, which I have taken over in 1992. The practice moved in 1994 to its current location in Gemert. In 2010 I started a location in Beek en Donk and in 2017 another in Boekel.

From 1996 to 1999 I graduated the very first study for pediatric physiotherapist from the Avans Hogeschool in Breda. During that same time I also completed the course for Sensory/Sensorimotor Integration. I have been keeping up to date with developments in my field on a yearly basis, for example with a study ASM (Athletic Skills Model), which emphasizes a broad motorical development.

What I enjoy about my work is the dynamism, authenticity and originality of children. It’s a challenge to find the best way to connect with every child in order to stimulate development optimally. Everything happens with coordination with parents and others in the direct environment of the child.

Besides my passion for my work I have always been an active sporter. I have coached and trained junior field hockey, as well as have trained the youngest youth of 4 and 5 years old (funkey).

I’m very interested in languages and as such speak, besides Dutch, decent English, German French as well as a fair bit of Italian.

BIG registration Nr. 79034703604

Welcome

Welcome to the site of Physiotherapy for Children, a pediatric physiotherapy practice of Karin de Bruijn, who has been working in the municipality of Gemert-Bakel and its surroundings since 1990.

The practice

Fysiotherapie voor Kinderen has been established in Gemert-Bakel since 1990 and has a location in and Boekel.

Pediatric Physiotherapy is a specialization of physiotherapy. The practice has therefore been fully adjusted for children of ages 0 to 18 years old. We treat children with challenges with (Senso-) mobility development, sport related pains and posture problems.

We value a positive approach to the treatment of a child in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Joy in movement and learning through play are the foundation of every treatment of a young child. We value a good collaboration between all parties involved with the development of the child.

Treatment at home is, after consultation and if necessary, possible. Karin de Bruijn works in the practice, a BIG registered pediatric physiotherapist, included in the Central Quality Registry (KRF NL) of the Royal Society for Physiotherapy (KNGF) and the Dutch Association of Pediatric Physiotherapy (NVFK).

Your physiotherapist

My name is Karin de Bruijn, I was born in Beek en Donk and have been living in Gemert for over 25 years. I am the proud mother of 3 children and two grandchildren. In 1987 I graduated the bachelor  physiotherapy in Utrecht, after which I continued with a study post-HBO sports physiotherapy during which I have worked at various locations in and around Utrecht.

This is where I first came into contact with the therapy specifically for children which sparked my ambition for further specialization for pediatric physiotherapy, through a wide range of courses.

In 1990 I started in what used to be a ‘Sensorimotor skills for children’ practice in Gemert, which I have taken over in 1992. The practice moved in 1994 to its current location in Gemert. In 2010 I started a location in Beek en Donk and in 2017 another in Boekel.

From 1996 to 1999 I graduated the very first study for pediatric physiotherapist from the Avans Hogeschool in Breda. During that same time I also completed the course for Sensory/Sensorimotor Integration. I have been keeping up to date with developments in my field on a yearly basis, for example with a study ASM (Athletic Skills Model), which emphasizes a broad motorical development.

What I enjoy about my work is the dynamism, authenticity and originality of children. It’s a challenge to find the best way to connect with every child in order to stimulate development optimally. Everything happens with coordination with parents and others in the direct environment of the child.

Besides my passion for my work I have always been an active sporter. I have coached and trained junior field hockey, as well as have trained the youngest youth of 4 and 5 years old (funkey).

I’m very interested in languages and as such speak, besides Dutch, decent English, German French as well as a fair bit of Italian.

BIG registration Nr. 79034703604

Children physiotherapy

Children develop their senses and motor skills through play. Usually that goes without saying. For some children the development takes longer, it deviates from what is usual or there are postural or sports related complaints. This can be due to a condition, simply because the development is slightly different, due to an accident or due to overload.
In these cases, pediatric physiotherapy can offer concrete help.

How does the pediatric physiotherapist work?
The starting point in the treatment is that the needs of the parents and the child are central.
By means of intake, research and several (standardized) tests, a complete picture is created of the motor level or the motor problem and any additional problems. Based on the findings, a treatment plan is drawn up in close consultation.

The treatment is aimed at getting the most optimal movement possible.
For babies, the treatment largely consists of handling and play advice to the parents, so that they can apply this in their daily care.
For an older child, playing is most important. Skipping, hopping, climbing, jumping and throwing a ball are important skills for children to learn, as are crafts and writing.

If necessary, the treatment can also take place at home. This often applies to children aged 0 to 2 or children with a serious disability.
The number of treatments is of course partly dependent on the complaint and the request for help.
Sometimes advice is enough, for example posture or sports advice. In the case of chronic complaints, treatment may take longer.

Target audiences

Doelgroepen

Information

Under this section you will find all information regarding costs, what will be reimbursed in your case, whether there are waiting times and other practical matters relating to the practice.

Prices

Pricing per 1 January 2024 for uninsured care.
Regular session € 43,50
Session pediatric physiotherapy € 57,00
Screening € 20,00
Intake and research after screening € 65,00
Intake and research after doctors’ reference € 65,00
One-time physiotherapeutic research (through medical indication) € 80,00
Long session for patients with complex and/or multiple care questions € 57,00
Unfulfilled appointment regular session 75% rate
Unfulfilled appointment pediatric physiotherapy 75% rate
Short reports € 43,50
One-time pediatric physiotherapeutic report € 50,00
Complex time consuming reports € 70,00
After hours addition € 20,00
Telephone session € 25,00
Toeslag uitbehandeling € 20,00
Toeslag inrichting €   8,50
Insurance reports € 110,00
Instructions/consultation with patient parents’ € 57,00

Treatment conditions:

  • Appointments that cannot be kept must be made no later than 24 hours before treatment to be cancelled. If you do not cancel in time, the physiotherapist reserves the right to charge 75% of the fee for the operation/session if there are no other patients during the reserved time treated.
  • It is your own responsibility to carefully review your policy conditions regarding the number of treatments that are reimbursed. If the treatment is not billable to your health insurer, it will be billed to you charged.
  • Changes regarding your health insurance need to be communicated a.s.a.p.
  • When paying invoices, you are expressly requested to pay them within 14 days pay incl. the claim number and then your health insurer to you to have it paid out yourself. The declaration in question is also a specification for you health insurance.
  • These rates only apply to care that is not insured.

Karin de Bruijn, KRF NL registered (pediatric) physiotherapist
BIG nr. 79034703604
KvK nr. 17255953

Contact

There is plenty parking space available at all our locations.

For more information please reach out to us via our contact information, or reach out to us directly via the below contact form.

    Contact

    Fysiotherapie voor Kinderen
    Bunder 49
    5421 AG Gemert

    Fysiotherapie voor Kinderen
    Sint Josephplein 25
    5428 GL Venhorst
    (at Gezondheidscentrum Venhorst)
    T 0492361998


    Fysiotherapie voor Kinderen
    Kennedystraat 17b
    5427 CH Boekel
    (at Fysiotherapie Boekel)

    praktijk@fysiotherapie-voor-kinderen.nl0492361998

    There is plenty parking space available at all our locations.

    For more information please reach out to us via our contact information, or reach out to us directly via the below contact form.