Osteopath DO-MRO · Amsterdam Centre
Rob Verdel, English-speaking osteopath in Amsterdam
Rob works as an osteopath every Saturday morning at our practice on Weesperstraat in Amsterdam Centre. Before training as an osteopath, he worked for several years as a physiotherapist in Switzerland. He brings that experience into the way he examines and treats. Rob speaks English, Dutch and German, so you can explain your complaint in the language you are most comfortable with.
Who I help
My areas of focus
People come to me with very different complaints. I don’t only look at the place where it hurts. I also try to understand why a complaint started or why it keeps coming back. Sometimes the cause, or part of it, lies somewhere other than where you feel it. A few situations I can help with:
Neck, back and shoulder pain
Pain, stiffness or restricted movement can have different causes. That is why I examine not only the area where you feel it, but also which other structures might be involved.
Headaches and jaw problems
With headaches or jaw complaints I look at the neck, jaw and skull, and at other parts of the body that may play a role.
More about headaches (in Dutch) →Pelvis, hip and leg complaints
With complaints in the lower back, pelvis, hip or leg I look at how well the area moves and at other structures that may influence it.
More about leg pain (in Dutch) →Persistent or recurring complaints
Sometimes a complaint lingers or keeps returning. In that case I like to look at the body as a whole, to find out which factors may be involved and why it doesn’t fully recover.
My story
About Rob
Before I became an osteopath, I worked as a physiotherapist in Switzerland for many years. I enjoyed the work, but with some patients I ran into limits. Someone would come in with back, neck or shoulder pain, and treating only that area didn’t always give the result I hoped for.
I wanted to understand better why certain complaints kept coming back, so I started studying the body in more depth. That is how I eventually found osteopathy.
What appeals to me is that I can examine much more broadly. Of course I look at muscles and joints, but also at other parts of the body that may be connected to the complaint. That is what makes it interesting for me: with every patient, finding out again where the problem might come from and what I can do about it.
How I work
For me, a treatment starts with listening carefully to your story. I then examine not only the place where you feel your complaint, but also other parts of the body that may be related.
Based on what I find, I decide which techniques to use. These can be gentle mobilisations and other osteopathic techniques, and also manipulations when I think they are appropriate.
So I don’t follow a fixed treatment plan. Every person and every complaint is different, and I try to tailor the treatment to that as well as I can.
Where and when I work
Osteopraktijk Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 104, 1018 DN Amsterdam (Centre). Saturday mornings. Rob speaks English, Dutch and German.
Frequently asked questions
Seeing an osteopath in Amsterdam as an English speaker
Is there an English-speaking osteopath in Amsterdam on Saturdays?
Yes. Rob Verdel treats patients in English every Saturday morning at Osteopraktijk Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 104 in Amsterdam Centre. He also speaks Dutch and German.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. In the Netherlands you can book an appointment with an osteopath directly, without a referral from your huisarts (GP).
Is osteopathy covered by my health insurance?
Many Dutch supplementary insurance policies (aanvullende verzekering) partly reimburse treatment by an NRO-registered osteopath. Rob is registered with the NRO. If you have international health insurance, coverage varies, so check your policy with your insurer.
What does a consultation cost?
A standard consultation takes 45 minutes and costs €98. This leaves room for both examination and treatment, and suits most people. A short consultation of 30 minutes (€68) or a long one of 60 minutes (€112) is also possible.
What happens during the first appointment?
Rob starts by listening to your story and asking about your complaint and medical history. He then examines you and, if appropriate, starts treatment in the same session.
How do I book?
You can book online directly in Rob’s Saturday schedule using the button on this page.
Not the right match?
Meet my colleagues
At Weesperstraat I work alongside Roelof, Saskia and Ronald, each with their own background and area of expertise.
See Rob on a Saturday morning
Rob is at Weesperstraat every Saturday morning. Pick a time that suits you below.