{"id":1249,"date":"2017-07-13T12:41:08","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T10:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andromeda-osteopathie.nl\/behandelaars\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:10:42","slug":"practitioners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/andromeda-osteopathie.nl\/en\/practitioners\/","title":{"rendered":"Handlers"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”150″ bottom_padding=”100″ left_padding_desktop=”4%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”4%” top_padding_tablet=”125″ bottom_padding_tablet=”75″ left_padding_tablet=”4%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”4%” top_padding_phone=”100″ bottom_padding_phone=”50″ left_padding_phone=”4%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”4%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%235cc9bc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”20px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” constrain_group_2=”yes” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″ column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][team_member image_url=”1882″ bio_alt_image_url=”1878″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”lazy-load” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”M.M.M. (Marc) van Leeuwen” job_position=”Osteopath MSc. Ost. DO – MRO” team_member_mini_bio=”Marc van Leeuwen graduated from the International Academy of Osteopathy (I.A.O.) and obtained a Master of Science degree in Osteopathic Medicine (MSc. Ost. Med.) from Bucks New University (UK) in 2020.” social_icon_1=”fa fa-linkedin” social_link_1=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marc-van-leeuwen-4633241a\/” social_icon_2=”fa fa-grav” social_link_2=”https:\/\/pro-osteo.com\/osteopathy-for-kids\/”]Marc van Leeuwen graduated from the International Academy of Osteopathy (I.A.O.)<\/a> and earned the Master of Science degree in Osteopathic Medicine (Msc. Ost. Med.) through Bucks New University (UK) in 2020. Before that, he worked as a Manual Therapist and Sports Physical Therapist (MSc) for over ten years. In 2022, he completed the specialization ‘<\/a>Osteopathy in Children‘<\/a>. This two-year training provided him with much knowledge and new insights into examining and treating children and newborns. As of 2023, Marc is an instructor at PRO Osteo<\/a> and teaches within the course \u201cOsteopathy in Children. He also travels regularly to England to take courses at the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy (SCCO<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Every day, he works with great enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best possible outcome together with the patient. As an osteopath, he sees people with a wide variety of complaints. He treats infants and children as well as adults; athletes and non-athletes.<\/p>\n

What fascinates him, among other things, is the relationship of the various tissues and body systems within the human body. The body is a whole and everything works and moves together. Knowing this connection and recognizing its importance ensure that the osteopath always looks for the cause behind a complaint. Marc also sees finding the cause as a major challenge. Because he knows that only there can optimal results be achieved. He is therefore very grateful for the daily cooperation with his experienced companion Ton van der Heiden. Marc has since been able to implement the unique method of examination within his own osteopathic research.<\/p>\n

Training<\/h3>\n

\u00b7 2026 – NEI in de osteopathie; de rol van het autonome zenuwstelsel met Ren\u00e9 Zweedijk DO
\n\u00b7 2025 \u2013 Abdominal Motions \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2025 \u2013 Establishing Oxygenation & Vascular Flow \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 Developing Brain & Emergent Behaviours \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 The First Year of Life SCCO M9 \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 Neural Manipulation with Alain Croibier (PRO Osteo)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 Functional Face M8 \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 Plagiocephaly, Torticollis and Cranio-Facial asymmetries, Sylvie Lessard (PRO Osteo)
\n\u00b7 2024 \u2013 Manual Approach to the Brain Part II \u2013 Jean-Pierre Barral (PRO Osteo)
\n\u00b7 2023 \u2013 Living, Breathing Bone M6 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2023 \u2013 In Reciprocal Tension M5 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2022 \u2013 The Lymphatics, Dr. R. Perrin DO PhD (Pro Osteo)
\n\u00b7 2022 \u2013 Osteopathic Medicine SCCO M3 \u2013 SCCO Stroud (VK)
\n\u00b7 2022 \u2013 Osteopathy in the Cranial Field M2 SCCO \u2013 Londen (VK)
\n\u00b7 2021 \u2013 Revised mid-range spinal manipulations techniques for osteopaths \u2013 Antwerpen (FICO)
\n\u00b7 2021 \u2013 Manual Approach to the Brain Part I \u2013 Jean-Pierre Barral (FR) PRO Osteo
\nEvolutionary nutrition, lifestyle and osteopathy (PRO Osteo)
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Sten has been affiliated with Andromeda Centrum voor Osteopathie since 2024. In the same year, he completed his training at the International Academy of Osteopathy (I.A.O.)<\/a>\u00a0and obtained his Master of Science at Bucks New University (UK). Before that, he worked as a physiotherapist for seven years. During this period, he discovered that some complaints remained persistent and difficult to explain. His curiosity and the need for a broader view of health brought him to osteopathy. The holistic approach to people, with a focus on supporting the body’s self-healing capacity, gave him the knowledge and skills he was looking for.<\/p>\n

As an osteopath, Sten looks beyond the complaint alone. He looks for possible disruptions and mutual connections in the body that can contribute to the development or maintenance of complaints. He likes to actively involve his patients in the treatment process by providing insight into the origin of their complaints. His friendly, calm and analytical approach ensures that you as a patient feel heard and understood.<\/p>\n

Sten continues to develop within his profession. He is currently specializing in osteopathy for babies and children. A logical next step, given his experience and interest in this target group. He has also fully integrated the research method, which was developed by osteopath and former colleague Ton van der Heiden, into his approach. This makes his treatments both personal and effective, for both acute and chronic complaints.<\/p>\n[\/team_member][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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