Our Team
Experienced, English-speaking physiotherapists dedicated to your recovery.
Koen Willems
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, TRAINER & HEALTH COACH
I'm Koen Willems, from the Netherlands, born in 1977. I obtained my title in Physiotherapy in 2000 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands and the title in Health Sciences in 2003 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. During both degrees, I chose to do additional courses in cognitive psychology and chronic pain to educate myself more in psychosomatic problems.
During and after my studies, I worked in the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, Germany and the UK. I had the pleasure of working in several private physio practices, a sports medical center and a job rehabilitation institute. Next to my work as a physiotherapist, I founded the ICARA institute for rehab in the workplace and a chronic pain management institute Real Health NL both in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. After coming to Barcelona in 2008, I seized the opportunity to follow my dream and start my own business with PhysiotherapyBarcelona and Running Barcelona. Over the last few years I have worked with clients from all over the world and had the pleasure of coaching the marathon runner Nacho Cáceres in the London Olympic Games in 2012.
I specialize in treating (chronic) back pain & sport injuries, health at job, running therapy and Health Coaching.
Daniela Kunz
PHYSIOTHERAPIST & MANUAL THERAPIST
I'm Daniela, born in 1981 in Germany. In 2001 I moved to the Netherlands where I also completed my bachelor studies in physiotherapy in 2006. After this I went on to specialize in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, which I completed with my Masters in 2010.
After working in various physiotherapy practices in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, in 2014 I moved with my family to the beautiful city of Barcelona. To meet my colleague Koen in this city and having the possibility to work together with him at Physiotherapy Barcelona allowed me to continue working following my philosophy of physiotherapy and being able to offer individual treatments with an active approach which makes our profession that interesting.
As well as manual therapy I also specialize in dry needling, core stability training and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.
Tim Taylor
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
My name is Tim Taylor and I am a physiotherapist at Healthcare Barcelona. I obtained my diploma from the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam. During my school career, I gained experience in the Netherlands and Belgium where I completed my final internship in the field of sports and neurorehabilitation.
After graduating, I worked in the Netherlands for 14 months before coming to Barcelona. During my time as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands, I saw many patients with sports injuries, neck/shoulder complaints, back problems, and ankle problems. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, in which we work together to create the most effective treatment plan that focuses on recovery and prevention. In addition to my work as a physiotherapist, I am currently studying chiropractic. In this five-year program, I want to further develop my knowledge and skills so I can provide my patients with more extensive care and offer more treatment options.
Besides my work, I am a sports addict. In my spare time, I like to play futsal/football and padel. I also enjoy a relaxing round of golf.
Yorick Turksma
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
I am Yorick, I graduated in the Netherlands as a physiotherapist. After graduating, I worked 2.5 years in the Netherlands as a physiotherapist. I have now started studying again to become a chiropractor, which is a 5-year study.
During my time working as a physiotherapist, I treated a lot of different patients with all sorts of different health problems.
Together with the patients I create a treatment plan that works the best for them to get a good and fast recovery.
Next to my study and work, I like to run, cycle, do kitesurfing and drive on my motorcycle to see beautiful Catalunya.
Vince van den Elsen
PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Sport & Jaw) | MANUAL THERAPIST
I graduated as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands and after that I specialized in sports rehabilitation, manual therapy and jaw physiotherapy.
Over the years I have gained extensive experience in treating knee injuries, guiding many football and racket-sport athletes through their recovery processes.
Beyond clinical work, I have conducted scientific research, collaborated with orthopaedic specialists in joint consultations and gave education to general practitioners in training.
After coming to Barcelona in 2025 together with my girlfriend I embrace the Spanish lifestyle and the Mediterranean cuisine. Besides my work my passions are making music, playing football and tennis.
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