Since 2005, I’ve practiced acupuncture and cranio-sacral therapy in Gouda, Holland. I began my acupuncture studies at the Qing Bai Academy and studied cranio-sacral therapy at the Upledger Institute.  I’ve had additional training in Holland and in other countries like India, China and the United States. I am passionate about supporting people towards better health. Using acupuncture and cranio-sacral therapy, I have been able to help people finding a better physical and emotional health.

Biography

2010

- workshop 'Interactive skills for the 5 phase constitutional types', Josep Müller, Amersfoort
- 10-day trip wildernessacupuncture with David Ford, Aug. '10, Alaska, USA
- Course module: Feldenkrais techniques, 'Moving into Stillness', Donald van Howten, Elspeet, Holland
- Course module: 'Strain-Counter strain', IMT institute, Nieuwegein
- Course module: ‘Sphenoid', Cranio-sacral therapy, Institute Peirsman, Breda
- Gave a lecture on 5 Element Acupuncture for therapists, Gouda
- One-on-one training with David Ford, American specialist in 5 Element Acupuncture, Gouda, Holland
- Organisation of workshop 'Tao & 5 elements', by David Ford, in Gouda, Holland, May 2010

2009
- Various 5 Element Acupuncture courses, Portland, Oregon, USA (June)
- One-on-one training with David Ford, American specialist in 5 Element Acupuncture, Portland, Oregon and Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (June, July and October)
- Course module: Life Impressions/Feldenkrais techniques, Donald van Howten, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (October)
- Course module: ‘Abdomen I’, Visceral Manipulation, Barral Institute, Doorn
- Gave a lecture on 5 Element Acupuncture for therapists, Gouda

2008
- Completion of Cranio-sacral therapy certification, American Upledger Institute, Doorn
Participation in various seminars:
- Hormonal imbalances according to Matsumoto acupuncture style
- Gynaecology, Bob Flaws
- 5 Element Acupuncture, Josep Müller

2007
Participation various seminars:
- 'Moving Blockages in Women's Lives', Heather Bruce
- 'Healing with Whole Foods', Paul Pitchford
- Publication of columns on acupuncture in the 'Journal of Gouda'
- Training with Taiwanese doctor, acupuncturist, and Zen Master, Cuckoo, Goa, India (December)

2006-2008
- Cranio-sacral therapy training, the American Upledger Institute, Doorn;
  CST1, CST2 en SER1, SER2 and final certification
- Kinesiology training, Touch for Health 1-4, with Ki Mano, Alphen aan de Rijn
- Relocation of private practice to Healthcenter Dunantsingel 168a, Gouda

2005-2006
- Basic training in Western Medicine at the HvNA te Arnhem
- Began private practice at Korte Tiendeweg, Gouda, Holland (November 2005)

2003-2004
- One year of training in Chinese Medical Herbs, Dr. Yifan Yang, Shenzhou University, Amsterdam

2002-2003
- Training: Ear-acupuncture, Qing Bai Academy
- Training at TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Hospital, Qingdao, China (August 2003)
- Participation in International Congress of TCM and Sexuality in Amersfoort
- Various trainings with TCM therapists in Holland

2000-2004
- Training in Classical Acupuncture at Qing Bai Academy, Breda and Amersfoort