Lifestyle Medicine

Knowledge of nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation techniques combined with coaching on behavioral change.
That is lifestyle medicine in a nutshell.
However, the workings of the human body and our behavioral patterns are complex and individually determined.
This makes lifestyle medicine personalized medicine par excellence.

David-Van-Eerd-leefstijlgeneeskunde

Choose Your Own Path and Take Control of Your Life.

There are always multiple roads to a destination, although it is usually not the fastest road that gives the best views.

Choose the approach that suits you best from the treatment offerings to the right, or contact me for no strings attached telephone consultation.

Type of consultations

Lifestyle Basics

In this consultation we go over your medical history, any medication use and your current lifestyle, after which we determine the most effective and achievable lifestyle modifications for you based on your goals.
We will also measure:
– Height, weight, body composition (fat percentage, muscle mass)
– Internal examination (blood pressure, heart/lungs).
– Vision test (eyesight).
Based on this, you will receive a personalized advice so that you can start immediately.

Cost: €100 including reporting and reporting

Lifestyle Plus

The lifestyle check basic, extended with:
– Measurement of resting energy consumption (resting metabolism): for further explanation see explanation under separate examinations.
– Cardiac film (ECG recording)
– Lung function test (spirometry)
– Fasting glucose measurement, urine test.

Cost: €140

Lifestyle package

Interested in more extensive guidance over a longer period of time? After the Basic Lifestyle Check you will receive further guidance in 2 additional consultations in the areas of nutrition, exercise, relaxation and sleep.

Cost: €300.

Measurement of resting energy consumption (resting metabolism)

In this test, the amount of energy you burn is determined through oxygen analysis and heart rate measurement, from which your daily energy needs are calculated. Advice can also be given on how many calories you can consume per day to reach a certain weight goal.

Cost: €60 including report.

Exercise test and sports medical advice

Are you an avid athlete and want to get started with training zones? Or do you want to start exercising and know your fitness level?
After a short intake with measurement of length, weight, fat percentage and blood pressure, this exercise test on the ergometer will measure:
– heart rate zones and heart rhythm (
ECG recording)
– oxygen uptake (VO2max)
– power zones (Wattage)

Cost: €125, including debrief and report with results and training zones.

Training guidance and personal training

Want to prepare properly for a sporting event? Or help building up your training?

Working experience in sports medicine and cardiology and my own background as an elite athlete allow me to provide targeted training guidance with a focus on endurance sports (cycling, running) and strength sports (weightlifting/fitness, gymnastics/calisthenics).

Additional research

Blood tests are available on indication, performed by a certified medical laboratory.
Also, in cooperation with the Microbiome Center, there is the possibility of performing an analysis of the intestinal flora (the so-called microbiome) and, if necessary, prescribing a personalized probiotic.
This is a still relatively new field of research and therapy, which is expected to play a prominent role in the treatment of lifestyle diseases and a range of other conditions in the coming years. More information can be found at: microbiome-center.nl/voor-clienten/

Questions about the treatment offerings?
Feel free to send a message via the contact form

Customized approach

Within lifestyle medicine, we first identify where you are now and what factors are affecting your individual health.
We then explore where the opportunities lie, focusing on effective lifestyle changes that can be sustained over the long term.

Lifestyle Weekend

Join this unique lifestyle retreat under medical supervision, based on the latest science.

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Reimbursement

Lifestyle medicine currently involves unreimbursed care in many cases.
Some health insurers reimburse individual lifestyle care (in part) from the supplementary insurance. Also, employers are sometimes willing to pay for preventative medical treatment to keep their employees healthy, for example from a Ask your employer if such as from a personal development budget.

For more information, see www.blcn.nl/vergoeding-leefstijlcoaching


Contact

Interested in personalized medical counseling?
Lifestyle goals you want to work on, or are considering?
Do not hesitate to contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation.

Practical
The practice is located in a green setting at the gateway to the Limburg Hill Country and has examination equipment, sports racks, weights, a changing room and bathroom facilities.

Behind the practice space is a spacious meadow with orchard, swimming pond and gymnastics rack, providing a variety of outdoor exercise options as well.

Accessibility
The practice is easily accessible by bicycle, with plenty of space to park your bike.

Are you coming by car? You can park in the parking spaces across from the practice for free.