Meet our team

Tessa Backhuijs
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sport PHISICIAN
Tessa Backhuis has been a sport physician and medical specialist in movement since 2015, focusing on exercise physiology and optimizing athletic performance through sports nutrition and balanced training loads. She practices at Amphia Hospital and is an avid cyclist, participating in road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel racing—any sport on two wheels inspires her. Tessa is motivated by athletes who are passionate about their sports. Typically, athletes consult her due to injuries or complaints that hinder their sporting activities. Her primary goal is to help athletes recover from these issues and return to their sports even stronger than before, ensuring both she and the athlete come out as winners from the recovery process.
Naomi Dek
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OSTEOPATH
Naomi Dek is your expert in osteopathy for this online course. Her journey in healthcare began in 2007 when she graduated as a physiotherapist from Avans University of Applied Sciences in Breda. She has worked in various practices, treating a diverse range of patients and conditions. Driven by curiosity, Naomi pursued further studies at the Flanders International College of Osteopathy in Antwerp. This deepened her understanding and highlighted the need for unique treatments for each patient. After earning her diploma, Naomi continued at the college as an assistant and later as an instructor, sharing her expertise while continuing to learn. Currently, she collaborates with multiple schools and works in various fields, staying updated with the latest advancements. 
Maddalena Ferrari
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psychologist

Maria Maddalena Ferrari is a Sports Psychologist, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, and EMDR practitioner, also specializing in organizational psychology and emotional intelligence training. In addition to her clinical work, she has over twenty years of experience in mental training for high-level, Olympic, and Paralympic athletes. Ferrari has worked with the Institute of Sports Medicine and Science under the National Olympic Committee and teaches at the School of Sport as well as lecturing at various universities. She has participated as a Sports Psychologist in several Olympics.

Christian Coccia
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HEALTH & PERFORMANCE COACH
Christian Coccia, former Italian boxing champion, is the founder of Proformance Academy and a leading Health and Performance Coach in the Netherlands. With an MSc in Psychology from La Sapienza University and expertise in breathing techniques, HRV, and conditioning, he applies a science-based, results-driven approach. His coaching helps entrepreneurs maximize daily performance, athletes train efficiently without injury, and individuals recover from medical treatments. Christian’s philosophy focuses on sustainable, personalized strategies to achieve optimal health and performance.
Patrick Esquinas
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PHySIOTERAPIST
Patrick Esquinas Koppier is a physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in manual therapy (Maitland concept) and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has been a lecturer in the Netherlands' largest dry needling program since 2016 and owns SocialFysio, a clinic in Etten-Leur offering physiotherapy, manual therapy, dry needling, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and EPTE therapy. In the physiotherapy module of the online course, Patrick will guide you through the world of physiotherapy. He will share his knowledge with you, covering the basic topics of physiotherapy.
Fabrizio Micciche'
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NUTRITIONIST
Fabrizio Micciché is a Health Coach and Nutrition Specialist, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry and years of experience as a corporate scientist. He holds accreditations from the International Coaching Federation (ICF-ACC) and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC), reflecting his dedication to well-being and personal empowerment.
Fabrizio focuses on empowering clients to make sustainable changes. His expertise includes nutrition optimization, stress management, and lifestyle interventions designed to improve health, enhance energy, and manage chronic conditions.

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