Are you suffering from lower back, leg or neck pain? Are you experiencing repetitive strains or other neuromusculoskeletal disorders?
Chiropractors are licensed healthcare professionals who can diagnose and improve the function of your body through manual adjustment of the spine, muscular/soft tissue techniques and other healing therapies. Check out the recommended chiropractors in the Netherlands listed below.
At Chiropractie Cloete, we help people from Almere and the surrounding area with back pain, neck complaints, headaches, shoulder complaints, and sports injuries. We take the time to listen to your story, thoroughly investigate your complaints, and create a customized treatment plan. With more than 16 years of experience, our goal is to help you move more freely, experience less pain, and improve your quality of life.
Conveniently located in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. Our passionate Chiropractors Dr. Martin Gregor (Australian trained, 20+yrs experience) and Dr. Tim Ganzert (German, AECC UK graduate) have a wealth of experience providing high quality, holistic care for our clients and families to help them gain and retain optimum health. Call or book an appointment online.
Located in the heart of the Pijp for more than 15 years, we offer non-surgical solutions to eliminate pain, restore brain vitality, and address chronic health issues, including sports injuries such as cervical/lumbar hernias and spinal decompression. USA graduate with over 25 years of experience.
Solar Chiropractic in Amsterdam West offers holistic, vitalistic care focused on the spine and nervous system. Our international team provides personalised chiropractic for adults, families, athletes and expectant mothers, supporting long-term health and vitality.
Located in the city center since 2015, we provide professional and personalized care to our expat community in English, French and Dutch. Optimum welcomes you in a very unique and peaceful environment, offering the best opportunity for achieving optimal health and the best quality of life.
Discover elevated chiropractic care at One Chiropractic Studio. Each patient receives truly personalized attention in a calm, high-quality setting. Your first visit includes four advanced scans for a clear and tailored treatment plan. Our cold laser therapy helps promote faster tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and support a smoother, more comfortable recovery.
Advanced Chiropractic Studio has been serving The Hague city centre for over 25 years. We help expat families, professionals, and parents improve posture, reduce stress, and restore nervous system function. With specialised training in pregnancy and paediatric care. As expats from South Africa and parents of three, we truly understand the challenges of staying healthy abroad.
At our chiropractic clinic located in the north of Eindhoven, we are dedicated to offering expert care that goes beyond the immediate alleviation of symptoms. Our team, led by a passionate chiropractor with extensive experience in sport, fitness, and relaxation techniques, is committed to providing care that supports not just physical health, but overall well-being.
A chiropractor (also known as a chiropractor in Dutch) is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing, treating and helping to prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, joints and nervous system.
Chiropractic care uses manual, non-surgical treatments to treat conditions like:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Shoulder complaints
- Hip complaints
- Hernias
- Sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Pain during pregnancy
Chiropractic care is increasingly popular in the Netherlands. One survey found that as many as 23% of people have been treated by a chiropractor.
A chiropractor is a clinical profession, and practitioners typically complete undergraduate pre-medical studies and a bachelor’s degree before attending a postgraduate chiropractic college. Graduates must then complete a year of practical training before becoming fully qualified.
However, there are no universities or colleges in the Netherlands that offer such certifications, so chiropractors typically train abroad before opening their practices here.
Two quality registers recognise chiropractic qualifications in the Netherlands: the Stichting Chiropractie Nederland (SCN) and the Stichting Nationaal Register van Chiropractoren (SNRC). Both only register chiropractors who have graduated from an internationally accredited chiropractic college, which typically means qualifications obtained in Australasia, Canada, Europe and the US. Both also check that their chiropractors keep up with ongoing professional development, and registration has to be renewed at least every five years.
Chiropractors who are not native Dutch speakers also need to learn the language. The SCN, for example, requires Dutch at B2 level for full registration, with A2 level as the minimum to start working under conditional registration.
Chiropractors in the Netherlands are also usually members of one of three professional associations: the Nederlandse Chiropractoren Associatie (NCA), the Dutch Chiropractic Federation (DCF) or the Christelijke Chiropractoren Associatie (CCA).
The costs associated with chiropractic care vary significantly according to the clinic, treatment type, and consultation type:
- Initial consultation and assessment: Usually between €60 and €120
- Follow-up sessions: Usually between €45 and €90 per treatment
Many chiropractors also offer packages of treatments at a discounted rate.
Chiropractic care is not covered by basic health insurance in the Netherlands.
However, your treatments may be (partially) covered if you have additional health insurance. The exact reimbursement rate depends on your health insurance provider and the details of your individual policy. Chiropractic treatments do not count towards your eigen risico (mandatory excess).
Health insurers typically treat chiropractic treatments as “alternative medicine” (alternatieve beweegzorg). You can see how much your health insurer might reimburse on the NCA website.
Choosing the right chiropractor is important to ensure your treatment is safe and effective. When selecting a chiropractor in the Netherlands, consider the following:
- Qualifications: Ensure that your chiropractor is listed in one of the two Dutch quality registers, the SCN or the SNRC, and is a member of a professional association such as the NCA, DCF or CCA. Registration indicates they adhere to professional standards and education requirements.
- Location and appointment availability: Especially if you are going to require ongoing care, it’s important that you can attend your appointments easily and conveniently, so a chiropractor with a closeby location and a fairly flexible calendar is a must.
- Experience and treatment specialisation: Some chiropractors specialise in certain problems, such as sports injuries, back pain during pregnancy, or chronic pain management. Ensure your chosen practitioner has experience with your condition.
- Transparent pricing: Ensure that you understand exactly how much you have to pay, when, and how much is covered by your health insurance.
- Patient reviews: Check online reviews and testimonials, or seek recommendations from friends and family.
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