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Together for care <\/span>that goes further<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

Together for care <\/span><\/p>\n
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that goes further<\/p>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div>

Plus 4 Health Care VZW is a non-profit offering a medically supervised care pathway, built on warm, person-centred care. Alongside our supporting members and sympathisers, who contribute their knowledge, our team consists of the following doctors and therapists:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Plus<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The people behind Plus 4 Health Care VZW<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The people behind Plus 4 Health Care VZW<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Our organisation is run by a small but dedicated team that works every day to build care that goes further. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Chair,<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dr Bart Devos<\/h5><\/div>

Chair, integrative physician and surgeon: The driving force behind Plus 4 Health Care VZW and its vision that warm, complementary care deserves to be an essential part of every care pathway. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Coordinator:<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Marie-Am\u00e9lie de Potter<\/h5><\/div>

Coordinator: The point of contact for patients, doctors, therapists and partners. She schedules intakes, follows up on care pathways and safeguards the quality of our care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Appointment<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Carine Vanzandweghe<\/h5><\/div>

Appointment planner: Makes sure every patient is scheduled quickly and correctly with the right doctor or therapist. Carine also supports the day-to-day operations behind the scenes.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lieven Callewaert<\/h5><\/div>

Vice-chair and bioengineer: Responsible for the business plan and policy within the non-profit. <\/span>Lieven is also our go-to person for scientific research.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our team of healthcare professionals<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Our team of healthcare professionals<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Christel Fontaine<\/h5><\/div>

Oncology: Oncologist with an open mind towards evidence-based integrative care, tailored to the needs of the patient. Board member of BelSIO, the Belgian Society for Integrative Oncology. Motto: the patient as a partner in care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dr Rita Dousselaere<\/h5><\/div>

Integrative holistic physician, general practitioner: Combines conventional medicine with more than 35 years of experience in various complementary therapies. Neural therapy and EFT are her main tools for creating balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ann Groosman<\/h5><\/div>

Nursing and acupuncture: Has been practising acupuncture for more than 25 years. Supports every person with genuine attention and respect, and tailors her holistic approach to the unique needs of the patient. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Koen<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Koen Mahieu<\/h5><\/div>

Physiotherapist, osteopath C.O. and acupuncturist: Three complementary perspectives. Physiotherapy works on movement and recovery, osteopathy uses the hands to look for the cause of a complaint throughout the whole body, and acupuncture stimulates the body’s own balance through specific points on the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bavo Baets<\/h5><\/div>

Anthroposophically inspired nurse: Using wraps and compresses, I aim to support and strengthen the life forces.
\nAs a nurse, my mission is also to look for answers together when the illness gets in the way of everyday functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Frauke Depauw<\/h5><\/div>

PhD in Biology, integrative nutritional advice: Molecular biologist and integrative nutritionist. In chronic conditions, she looks for underlying causes rather than symptoms, and combines scientific insights with phytotherapy and personal guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Bernard Opsomer<\/h5><\/div>

Naturopathy: Starts from a holistic view: not only the physical body but also emotions, thoughts, the subconscious and one’s life purpose. Through homeopathy, plants, nutrition, lifestyle, minerals, vitamins and flower remedies, patient and therapist look together for balance and self-healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vincent Gouwy<\/h5><\/div>

Osteopathy: Certified osteopath D.O. (2008) and psychotherapist (2018), member of both professional associations. As a body-oriented therapist, he combines hands-on bodywork with conversation, making the body a source of embodied knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Catherine Verhelst<\/h5><\/div>

Osteopathy: Master’s degree in physiotherapy with a specialisation in osteopathy. Has been working as an osteopath D.O. for 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Chris Naenen<\/h5><\/div>

Foot and nerve reflexology: A professional reflexologist for more than ten years. The whole body is reflected in the feet. By working on zones for organs and nerves, she stimulates natural balance and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vicky Willems<\/h5><\/div>

Foot and nerve reflexology: <\/span>Is happy to help you slow down and soften, so that you can experience deep rest and live in touch with your feelings. To do so, she works with foot reflexology, EFT or nature coaching, depending on what suits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Veronique De Grauwe<\/h5><\/div>

Comfort and aroma massage: Certified comfort and aroma massage therapist and energetic bodyworker, active at the Majinhuis in Ghent since 2019. Works in a tailored way on deep relaxation, body awareness and quality of life, including in the palliative and terminal phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ot Meersdom<\/h5><\/div>

Ayurvedic massage: Abhyanga is a warm oil massage of the whole body and head, rooted in traditional Ayurveda. The rhythmic movements relax deeply and bring body and mind back into harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Wendy Van Kerschaver<\/h5><\/div>

Relaxing massage: Runs her own practice in Knokke-Heist, where inner peace is central. Through massage and energy therapy, she offers patients a moment of relaxation, away from the daily struggle with illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Marie-Am\u00e9lie de Potter<\/h5><\/div>

Movement and life-purpose coaching: Master’s degree in Oriental Philology. Has been practising and teaching yoga and qi gong for more than 30 years. She also writes books on Vedanta and teaches this wisdom in an inspiring way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Karen Cuypers<\/h5><\/div>

Yoga & Pilates: Yoga connects body, soul and mind, supporting your overall well-being. Pilates gently builds strength, stability and functional movement, so that you can keep moving safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ann Nackaerts<\/h5><\/div>

Relaxation therapy and stress management: Oncology nurse with fourteen years of experience in oncology care. Guides people towards deep relaxation, with individual sessions and group sessions of Yoga Nidra that combine bodywork, breath regulation and visualisation. An approach that brings calm and supports the recovery of the nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Katelyne Wille-Guillaume<\/h5><\/div>

Sound and singing therapy: Master’s degree in Economic & Social Sciences, but music is her lifeblood. Trained in piano, organ, transverse flute and (choral) singing, complemented by music therapy and workshops on voice and sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Portrait<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Alana Boone<\/h5><\/div>

Psychotherapy and sleep therapy: Draws on existential, cognitive behavioural and anthroposophic psychotherapy. Through talking therapy and an integrative sleep programme, she supports people with psychological complaints and sleep problems, and helps them through the process of illness and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Contact us<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Contact us<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Contact Plus 4 Health Care VZW with questions, for collaboration or to sign up.
\nWe would love to hear your story or idea.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Coat<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>