A team to rely on!
Our international team of physiotherapist are ready to help you overcome your complaints as soon as possible!
Pieter Faasse
Physiotherapist / ART soft tissue specialist
Pieter is the founder of Art of Physio.
He is the most experienced Active Release Techniques physiotherapist in the Netherlands and therefore our soft tissue specialist! You can come to him with work- and posture-related complaints and sports injuries.
Clients call him committed, professional and extremely effective!
Besides being a physiotherapist and entrepreneur, he has a young family, is a passionate hobby cook and loves reading.
Languages: Dutch, English
BIG: 99162236604
Qualifications:
- Active Release Techniques Instructor
- Active Release Techniques Full Body Certification (upper, lower, spine) Level 2 (ART®),
- Active Release Techniques Full Body Certification (upper, lower, spine) Level 1 (ART®)
- Active Release Techniques Nerve and Long Nerve Tract Certification
- Physis 6 domains specialist
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
- Upper Extremity, Dutch Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine (Cyriax®)
- BHS Physiotherapy, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Sabine Tilta
Physiotherapist / ART soft tissue Specialist
With almost a decade of hands-on experience, our physiotherapist Sabine is your go-to expert for all things musculoskeletal. Recently, she took her skills to the Netherlands for a Master’s adventure. But guess what? The books couldn’t keep her away from patients, leading her straight to Art of Physio.
She’s your go-to physiotherapist for joint injuries, surgery recovery, pre-surgery prep, those annoying headaches, and guess what else? Running injuries! Yep, she’s got a soft spot for runners. From shin splints to IT band issues, she’s tackled them all. With her analytical ability, she is very good at the diagnostic process and finding the most effective and evidence-based approach.
People love working with her—she’s committed, straight to the point and a pleasure to work with. And when she’s not busy fixing folks up, you’ll find her sipping coffee, hitting the trails in the mountains, watching some Netflix series or learning Dutch.
Languages: English, Latvian
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2023
- Active Release Techniques ® Upper Extremity Level 1
- Active Release Techniques ® Lower Extremity Level 1
- Active Release Techniques ® Spine Level 1
- Active rehabilitation, tests and assessment by Uwe Hallmann
- Shoulder rehabilitation: course by Ann Cools
- Mulligan manual therapy/ upper and lower quadrant
- Medical screening for physiotherapists by Dr. Kerstin Luedtke
- Maitland manual therapy level 1 and 2a
- The Dry Needling Level 1
- Medical Taping/Kinesio Taping
- BHS physiotherapy Riga Stradiņš University, Riga, 2011-2015
William Pajamandy
Physiotherapist / ART soft tissue specialist
In 2020 William transitioned from a corporate job to embark on a new path in physiotherapy. Being a physiotherapist allows him to directly contribute to the improvement of people’s lives.
His speciality lies in running injuries, shoulder injuries, geriatrics, fall prevention, and phyical conditioning. With his diligent and dedicated work ethic (some call that stubborn
), he persists until a solution is successfully achieved.
In addition to his role in physiotherapy, he works as a personal trainer, specializing in sport injury rehabilitation and optimizing running performance.
Outside work, he finds joy in football, expresses passion through running, and holds a deep love for hiking
Languages: English, French
Stina Sachse
Physiotherapist / ART soft tissue specialist
Stina, originally from Germany, began her physiotherapy journey in 2018, earning her Bachelor’s in Germany and in 2024 her Master’s degree at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. She is specialized in Pain Science.
Her advanced education has sharpened her clinical skills and reflective practice.
Stina is an allround physiotherapist. In her previous roles, she has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. She also has had the pleasure of working with field hockey and tennis players, among others. As a passionate sportswoman, she loves treating dedicated athletes.
She offers clinical expertise, transparency, evidence-based practice, and personalized care. She wants to understand your body and tailor the therapy to your needs. Sounds good? Schedule an appointment with Stina!
If Stina is not in the clinic, you will find her at the gym, on the running track or in one of Amsterdams nice coffee spots.
Languages: English, German
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Applied Physiotherapy Science at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, Germany
- M.Sc. in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (soon)
- Medical Screening for Physiotherapists by Dr. Kerstin Luedtke
- Manual Therapy Certificate by SAMPT Manual Therapy (based on the CFT concept by Peter O’Sullivan)
Lewis Tibbott
Physio therapist / ART soft tissue specialist
Lewis studied physio therapy in the Netherlands and has since gained experience in both the UK and the Netherlands.
He combines his expertise in physiotherapy with sports massage and personal training to help clients recover from injuries, improve their performance, and stay active.
Passionate about healthy living and staying active himself, he regularly spends time in the gym and enjoys running.
Caterina Pedri
Physiotherapist / Movement specialist
Caterina is passionate about sport and movement — from archery to strength training, cycling, and surfing. She believes recovery should be both effective and enjoyable. With a personalized approach grounded in scientific knowledge, she helps you build strength and confidence again.
Languages: English, Italian
Nicolas Bestari
Integrated health coach / Personal Trainer
Nicolas’ holistic approach to health and longevity helps you to overcome issues, niggles and optimized your health.
His background in Kinesiology and movement science gives you a multi-dimensional approach that covers the body as a whole, through exercise, nutrition, breathing and sleep.
Together you’ll build a plan suited to you that builds your capacity, increases your functional movements and soothes pain.
With a tailored therapy plans you will create a solid foundation that will allow you to achieve your health goals.
Jim de Kock
Psychodynamic Personal Trainer/ Leadership boxing coach
Jim uses movement to unlock the mind-body connection, making you feel better, more capable and energized.
Pulling from his own experiences in overcoming PTSD and burnout related challenges through movement: you’ll experience a uniquely tuned in coaching style that emphasizes the understanding of high stress lifestyles.
Jim swiftly identifies the most bang-for-buck lifestyle changes you will focus on. Crafting a tailor-made plan to streamline your path to mind-body wellness, significantly reducing the time and effort you need to invest.
Nicolette van Wijk
Burnout, stress and chronic pain specialist and personal trainer/coach
As a personal trainer, Nicolette is specialized in burnout recovery. She has a passion for all kinds of sport.
Getting back into movement after a burnout can feel daunting. You want to regain your energy, but how do you avoid pushing yourself too hard — or holding back too much?
As a personal trainer specialized in burnout recovery, I help you rebuild your body and your confidence step by step. Together we’ll find what works for your situation: starting gently, learning to recognize signs of overexertion, and creating space for rest and recovery.
You don’t have to do this alone. I’ll guide you with care for both the physical and mental aspects, so you can move again from a place of trust instead of doubt.
Ready to take the first step? Let’s meet and explore what works for you.
Andrea Bergh
Pilates teacher
With a background in ballet, she became a pilates instructor after having a baby. She’s worked in several studios across Amsterdam and she’s available for 1-on- 1 pilates
