We do speak English, Spanish, Dutch, German and French fluently.
Mijas/Fuengirola |
Mariëlle, Melushka, Peter |
phone +(34) 670 663 910 | ||
Calahonda | Stanley | phone +(34) 629 529 447 | ||
Home visits | Melushka | phone +(34) 670 663 910 |
At our practice, we are proud to have an experienced and dedicated team that has been providing expert care on the Costa del Sol for over 30 years. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and specialisation in physiotherapy and osteopathy, allowing us to offer personalised treatments aimed at reducing pain, restoring mobility, and enhancing your overall well-being. Learn more about our professionals below.
With over 30 years of experience as a physiotherapist and 12 years as an osteopath, Mariëlle offers expert care and advice on the Costa del Sol. In addition to her extensive background in physiotherapy and osteopathy, she has recently begun sharing her knowledge and insights through columns in local magazines. Mariëlle specialises in sports injuries, posture correction, and both acute and chronic care. With a personalised approach and extensive practical insight, she tailors her treatments to the unique needs of each patient, enabling them to maximise their physical capabilities and experience an improved quality of life.
Stanley Groot began his practice in Fuengirola in 1991 after gaining experience in the Netherlands at a rehabilitation hospital and a private practice. He graduated as a physiotherapist in 1980 and further specialised as a Manual Therapist in 1990. Stanley is dedicated to delivering high-quality physiotherapeutic care with a focus on manual treatments. He takes an individualised approach to each patient and collaborates with doctors and specialists when needed to ensure comprehensive care.
Melushka Quandus is a multi-talented and experienced physiotherapist who completed her education in the Netherlands in 2017. After gaining work experience in the Netherlands, Aruba, and Spain, she joined our practice in 2023. As a true globetrotter, Melushka speaks six languages fluently, which further emphasises her international experience and fresh, contemporary approach to physiotherapy. Her passion lies in general orthopaedic care and developing personalised rehabilitation programmes tailored to the individual needs of each patient. With her diverse work experience in private practices, geriatrics, and hospitals, along with her specialisations in lymphatic drainage, dry needling, and respiratory therapy, Melushka brings a unique value to our team.
Peter Van der Linden brings over 25 years of experience as a physiotherapist and orthopedic manual therapist (OMT) to our practice. With extensive training in physiotherapy and OMT, he provides expert care with a personal approach. After many years of experience in the Netherlands and ten successful years in France, Peter is now based on the Costa del Sol. His keen analytical insight and customized treatment plans effectively address both acute and chronic conditions. Thanks to additional coaching and guidance, the results remain long-lasting and effective.
At the first appointment the therapist will discuss your condition with you and ask you about your medical history and experiences with previous treatments. When available X-rays or scans will be useful.
Next, the therapist will examine you to find out the area and nature of your problem. A decision will be made upon the most appropriate treatment for your case and a programme made tailored to your needs.
The therapist may also advise you on how you can treat or prevent your condition yourself, for example with some exercises to do at home or even you could be referred to someone else that could help you.
The previous treatment will be reviewed to see if it has been successful. If necessary the treatment will be adapted.
For more information about the methods we use, you can visit the following sites:
Usually patients contact us because they find themselves lacking mobility, caused by pain and/or stiffness. However, thanks to our specialism, we are able to treat a much bigger number of conditions.
If you cannot find your condition in this list, but you would like to know if we can treat you, please contact us.
Regularly patients ask us if their insurance company will pay for our treatment. This will depend on the insurance you have and the country you are from. We always recommend that you ask your company first. The following information is based upon the experience of our patients over the last years:
We are registered in the Spanish Official Register of the "Ilustre Colegio de Fisioterapeutas de Andalucia" as number col. nº 2923 resp. col. nº 3140.