Healing Grounds
Nature — Healing Grounds

Trust.

Your body really does have something to tell you. At Healing Grounds you are welcome whenever something doesn't feel right, whether that is physical, mental, social or spiritual in nature.

At Healing Grounds you can come for guidance in improving your health from a holistic perspective.

We envision a world in which you feel connected to yourself, others and all natural life. At Healing Grounds we guide you towards the right support, tailored to you, on your journey towards health. There is a great deal you can do yourself, but if you would like company along the way, there are Healing Grounds professionals to guide you. They know one another and one another's therapies very well, so they can point you towards the right colleague whenever that is helpful.

Healing Grounds is a Dutch foundation, registered with the Chamber of Commerce: 94923094.

[ WHO WE ARE ]

Learn more about us

Healing Grounds was born from the wish to create a place where you can turn when something doesn't feel right. We believe your body gives you important signals, and we understand that it is often challenging to make sense of them. That is why at Healing Grounds we offer guidance to support your journey in improving your health.

Our approach is holistic: we see body, mind and soul as a single whole. Together with dedicated health professionals, we work to support you on your unique path towards health.

“Body, mind and soul are inextricably connected. Just as humanity is inextricably connected with all life.”

Isabel Brouwer (1984) is the initiator and founder of Healing Grounds. Life showed her several times how important it is to trust the signals of your own body, and that this can even be life-saving. But she also knows how difficult it can be to interpret these signals correctly. In the Netherlands you have access to a wide range of independently working health professionals, who you can see without a referral. What is missing, however, is someone to guide you in choosing the right freely accessible health professional, just as a GP refers you to medical specialists. In addition, these independent health professionals rarely collaborate, whereas collaboration enables them to offer even more complete support in improving holistic health.

Isabel has committed herself to founding Healing Grounds to make this happen. Her ultimate wish is to enable people to consciously experience their connection with all life, because she expects that a more caring attitude towards all life will arise from it.

[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ]

Frequently asked questions

I am unsure whether to go to Healing Grounds or my GP

Always consult your GP if you have doubts about what you are experiencing. Healing Grounds is not a replacement for a GP. For information you can also consult www.thuisarts.nl.

Through Healing Grounds you can also see Doctor Chantalle Burgers.

What does a Clarity Session cost?

A Clarity Session lasts 80 minutes and costs €75 incl. VAT.

You receive an invoice afterwards. You can pay for the session directly by card or after receiving the invoice.

How long does a Clarity Session last?

A Clarity Session lasts 80 minutes and costs €75 incl. VAT.

You receive an invoice afterwards.

I'd like to learn more first, is that possible?

Of course! We completely understand.

You can reach us with all your questions by email (info@healinggrounds.org), by phone on +31 6-83489358, or via WhatsApp.

What do holistic and integrative mean?

Holistic means that we look at the person as a whole: body, mind and emotions are considered together. Instead of only treating symptoms, we look for the cause of a complaint. Holistic healthcare focuses on promoting balance and wellbeing in all aspects of your life.

Integrative goes a step further by combining different treatment methods and insights. Integrative medicine brings together the best of different worlds: conventional medical knowledge is combined with complementary therapies and attention to lifestyle, nutrition and mental wellbeing. The aim is to create a tailored approach that suits your unique situation and needs.

I don't know what my health desire is, can I still come to Healing Grounds?

Absolutely! We guide you in clarifying your health desire. We also look at which step you can take yourself, alone or within your social environment. If you want individual guidance from one of our health professionals, you'll be doing the work yourself; if you want to sit back or are looking for a "quick fix", then unfortunately we cannot guide you.

What is Positive Health and how does the Spider Web work?

Positive Health is a broader approach to health that looks not only at the absence of illness, but also at what someone can do themselves to promote their wellbeing. It focuses on six dimensions of health: bodily functions, mental wellbeing, meaningfulness, quality of life, social participation and daily functioning. It is a holistic approach that supports people to work actively on their own health and wellbeing.

The questionnaire with the Spider Web is a tool to visualise your Positive Health. With it you look broadly at your own health. At Healing Grounds we then guide you in defining your health desire. That is naturally what you want to work on, and for that you come up with a first step yourself. Should you want individual guidance, we introduce you to a number of health professionals who can support you.

If you would like to know more about Positive Health, do take a look at mijnpositievegezondheid.nl.

What are freely accessible or independent health professionals?

You can visit freely accessible or independent health professionals without a referral from your GP. These include lifestyle doctors, but also all kinds of complementary therapists.

You can find an overview of the different types of complementary therapies at the RBCZ, for example. Doctors and nurses are registered in the BIG register.

Many Healing Grounds health professionals are also members of a professional association. They are skilled health professionals who work holistically or integratively.

Are the health professionals at Healing Grounds qualified?

Yes, all our health professionals have completed a recognised training, usually at bachelor's or master's level. They are skilled in their discipline. Most are also affiliated with relevant professional associations and a complaints committee. Doctors are of course BIG registered.

The Clarity Session is guided by Healing Grounds team members who have successfully completed the Positive Health training. They guide you in clarifying your health desire and (if desired) which health professional(s) can support you.

Can I offer my therapy through you as a health professional?

Healing Grounds health professionals are:

  • Inspired, meaning they know "this is what I am here to do now"
  • Trustworthy
  • Experienced
  • Motivated to collaborate and connect with other professionals

The health professionals affiliated with Healing Grounds go through a whole process. You can find more information on the page for professionals.

You can express your interest in joining a Healing Grounds network by sending an email to Isabel at info@healinggrounds.org. It helps if you add a short motivation and indicate your area of work. We will then get in touch with you.

How do you know the match between visitor and health professional is right?

Trust is the key word for us, which is why we always have a conversation with both the health professional and the visitor to hear how the match between them is, without going into the content of the guidance. This way we keep a constant finger on the pulse and learn to predict ever better which health professional best suits which health desire and which person.

What am I actually starting when I come to Healing Grounds?

The short answer is: that is entirely up to you.

The slightly longer answer is that you take the next step on your journey towards health. You look broadly at your health: the physical aspects, the mental ones, meaningfulness in your life, your daily life. How are things really going? And then the question: what would you like to change or improve? Through a Clarity Session you find answers to that. You are not committing to anything further, but if you feel the need, individual guidance is also available for you, and we help you to choose.

Do I have to buy anything when I come to Healing Grounds?

No, certainly not. Nothing is as individual as your journey towards health. After a Clarity Session it can go in any direction; that depends entirely on the insights you gain. If you feel the need, our health professionals are ready for you.

Can I also start a Healing Grounds location?

That is exactly how we envision the growth of Healing Grounds. If you feel called to it too, do get in touch via info@healinggrounds.org. We love to see specialised Healing Grounds emerge for a target group close to your heart, and we want to guide you in making it happen. See also the page on locations.

Can I come and work in the Healing Grounds team?

There are currently no vacancies. As soon as we have vacancies, we will certainly put them on our website.

Are you a health professional or would you like to start a location? Then do get in touch with Isabel via info@healinggrounds.org.

My question isn't listed here...

We are sorry that you don't immediately find an answer to your question. If you send us an email with your question, we will answer it as soon as possible. You can reach us via info@healinggrounds.org.