Health Connectors Content

Author: Martine Tiel

  • Health Connectors ➰ Ilse

    Discover Ilse’s story and what drives her in the way she supports others.

    〰️ As a lifestyle coach and NEI therapist, specialising in supporting people with rheumatic conditions and Sjögren’s syndrome, I sometimes do things a little differently 〰️

    That did not happen by chance. In 2013, I was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome myself. The message I received at the time was: learn to live with the condition. Medication was the way forward, and I was told I could live a “perfectly fine” life with it.

    For years, I faithfully took my medication, which was gradually increased as my symptoms worsened. By the end of 2019, I reached the point where I could no longer work. Completely unable to function. That was my turning point.

    I started looking for anything other than medication that might help me. And I found it: not a miracle cure, but a combination of factors that helped me start living again instead of merely surviving.

    To better support others facing similar challenges—people who are often told that they have little or no influence over their condition—I continued my education and specialised further.

    Fortunately, perspectives are shifting. There is growing scientific evidence that lifestyle can influence rheumatic conditions. And rebuilding trust in your body is essential to the healing process—something that still receives too little attention within conventional healthcare. That is why I value initiatives like Health Connectors. They make it easier to discover what possibilities exist beyond conventional healthcare, including complementary, holistic, alternative and integrative approaches. This helps make the search I once had myself—for the right person or approach—more accessible and easier to navigate for others.

    I am therefore very happy that Health Connectors has welcomed me into its network, making it easier for clients to find me. Because if I could go from barely being able to stand to living an almost normal life without medication, then I believe that possibility exists for you too.

    It is beautiful to see how Ilse has translated her personal experience into her work as a lifestyle coach.

    Was your own personal experience also what inspired you to choose this path as a health professional? We would love to welcome you to our network of professionals who, like you, work with passion and authenticity from a broader perspective.

    #OneNetwork #LifestyleCoach #ConventionalHealthcare #ComplementaryApproach #IntegrativeApproach #HolisticApproach

  • Health Connectors ➰ Patricia

    Discover Patricia’s story and what inspires the way she supports people.

    〰️ Good guidance and care start with the person 〰️

    Beyond diagnosis, but also beyond titles, registrations, diplomas or visibility.

    Looking at the person behind the behaviour, beneath the patterns and the stories surrounding them. Making genuine contact and exploring together how a request for support can become an opportunity for growth.

    Insights can bring a lot. Understanding, moving beyond shame and guilt. And from there, being able to move forward with new behaviours.

    That cannot be achieved through talking alone.

    Connection is the foundation of and a prerequisite for growth. A conscious connection between body, brain and mind, with attention to context and personal history.

    This applies to both the person receiving support and the professional providing it.

    Only then can people make conscious choices that support their wellbeing.

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    Meaningful encounters show us what suits us and help us gain clarity about what we stand for.

    When Martine from Health Connectors approached me about joining the network, the shared vision immediately felt familiar.

    Health Connectors creates space for the person behind the request for support and makes professionals with a broader perspective on health more visible.

    Health Connectors brings together professionals who work from their own expertise and share a vision of person-centred support and making possibilities more visible.

    By carefully considering what someone needs and which professional connects with those needs.

    Personalised support. Exactly how I work.

    Joining this network feels like another way of contributing to a movement that is becoming increasingly visible.

    Do you, like Patricia, work from a personalised approach? By truly listening to the person behind the request for support and understanding what they need. With attention to the conscious connection between body, brain and mind, as well as the context and personal history of each individual. Because connection is the foundation of and a prerequisite for growth. 🌿

    #OneCareNetwork #HealthProfessionals #ComplementaryCare #ConventionalCare #IntegrativeCare #HolisticApproach #Connection #BodyAndMind

  • Health Connectors ➰ Yvonne


    For many people, finding the right care and support is not always straightforward. Where do you start? Who can truly help you? And who makes you feel heard and understood?

    That is exactly why we believe it is important to make different care and support options visible and accessible.

    We are therefore very happy that Yvonne recently joined our network.

    Discover her story and what drives her in the way she supports people.

    〰️ As a holistic physiotherapist specialising in back, neck and headache complaints, as well as a Health & Wellness Coach, I like to do things a little differently〰️

    For years, I have seen people who feel stuck. People who are sent from one place to another and eventually fall through the cracks.

    How is it possible that people struggle to find their way to care that is right and effective for them?

    Fortunately, more and more people are taking matters into their own hands and actively searching for the support they need.

    But how do you know where to turn? Who can help you with your specific complaint? And who makes you feel comfortable enough to take that next step with confidence?

    That question was answered when I came into contact with Health Connectors.

    A network where health professionals come together. Through a personal conversation and a carefully designed questionnaire, you gain insight into different care and support options that align with your needs and situation. This makes your search more manageable and helps you more easily discover which possibilities may be right for you.

    So, joining Health Connectors and becoming part of this network felt like a natural choice!

    Because this is not only an accessible way for you to discover which care and support options may suit your situation. As a practitioner, I also value it when people make informed choices and know what to expect when they come to my practice.

    Health Connectors truly lives up to its name: it connects people seeking care and support with professionals who look beyond the complaint itself and are open to a broader perspective on health and support.

    Are you a professional who, like Yvonne, believes in a broader perspective on health and support? We would love to invite you to become part of our network.

    #OneCareNetwork #HealthProfessionals #ComplementaryCare #ConventionalCare #IntegrativeCare #HolisticApproach

  • A Truly Valuable Network!

    For anyone who feels stuck with their health concerns, has been told there are no further treatment options, or simply doesn’t know where to turn for the right support, Health Connectors offers a great way to find a suitable professional through a short questionnaire.

    Based on your answers, Health Connectors does the searching for you and provides a top five of professionals who match your wishes and needs. You then decide for yourself who you would like to contact, so you remain in control while getting the support you need to see the possibilities more clearly.

    A truly valuable and much-needed initiative!

  • 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 | 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

    Twice a year, we open the doors of our office in Amsterdam to bring the professionals in our network together.

    Because a network is not just about knowledge and expertise. It is also about people.

    During these gatherings, professionals have the opportunity to meet each other in person, exchange experiences, share ideas, and have meaningful conversations. A moment to step away from the screen and connect face to face.

    We believe these personal encounters add something special to our network. They put faces to names, strengthen connections, and create opportunities for new collaborations.

    From online connections to real-life conversations.

    𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
    The link between people, expertise and possibilities.

  • Personal, professional, and efficient service.

    I’ve had a really positive experience with Health Connectors. They take the time to understand your individual care needs and use smart technology to help connect you with the right professional quickly and efficiently.

    They’re still a relatively young company, but what I’ve seen so far is very promising. I’m excited to see how they continue to grow and how our collaboration develops over time.

  • Building a future together where everyone can find their way to new possibilities.

    At Health Connectors, we have a clear mission: to support people in discovering the many possibilities within the broad landscape of care and support. By making different forms of conventional, complementary and integrative care, coaching, and other forms of support more visible, we aim to help people make informed choices that align with their personal situation and individual needs.

    We are incredibly grateful that more and more professionals and organisations are joining our network and sharing our belief in this mission. Every new connection contributes to a stronger and more diverse network where people can more easily discover the different possibilities available to them.

    In the coming period, we hope to share our mission with many more people and continue to expand our network. Together, we want to ensure that valuable knowledge, expertise, and initiatives become more visible, allowing more people to find their way within the possibilities that exist.

    Thank you to everyone who is already part of Health Connectors and contributes to this movement. Together, we are building greater connection, insight, and freedom of choice within care and support.

    Health Connectors – Connecting people, expertise and possibilities