Health professionals for Back problem in Etterbeek

I am an independent physiotherapist with a passion for sports and exercise. My goal is to address any type of pathology in an active and qualitative way in order to achieve physical and mental well-being. In some cases, rehabilitation requires a more passive and manual approach for which I am always attentive and make room. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to our cooperation.

From a young age, I have been passionated about the human body and how it functions.

It was therefore a natural choice for me to study osteopathy, driven by a genuine desire to help people and relieve their discomfort. Over the course of my practice, I have developed a clinical approach that is precise, holistic, and patient-centered.

My training at ULB, along with my experiences both in private practice and in a hospital setting, taught me the importance of a personalized approach and collaboration between healthcare professionals.

I place great value on listening, empathy, and tailoring care to each patient’s needs, ensuring that everyone feels heard and understood.

I continue to pursue ongoing training to provide care that is effective, safe, and supported by the latest scientific knowledge.

Curious to understand the functioning of the human body and passionate about manual medicine, I completed a 6-year course at the Université Libre de Bruxelles before obtaining my osteopathic diploma. Today, I consult in several multidisciplinary practices in Brussels where I ensure a precise, gentle and patient-friendly treatment. As an osteopath, and in a general way, I am interested in musculo-articular pains as well as in their relief by the hand and by the movement. I am particularly interested in the treatment of pregnant women, the jaw joint and its relationship with the cervical spine, and acute situations such as torticollis or lumbago.

Mme Anissa Boulaâres est ostéopathe D.O. et kinésithérapeute. 

Diplômée de l’institut Parnasse-ISEI avec une spécialisation en lombalgie, elle a également poursuit une formation en ostéopathie à la BELSO.

Elle adopte une approche globale et holistique pour traiter la source des douleurs, qu’elles soient d’origine musculosquelettique, viscérale ou posturale, offrant ainsi un soulagement durable et un bien-être amélioré pour ses patients.

Engagée dans un apprentissage continu, Mme Boulaâres enrichit régulièrement ses connaissances en participant à des formations et séminaires. Elle prend également en charge des stagiaires, contribuant à leur apprentissage pratique.

Depuis 2022, elle exerce à l’hôpital universitaire Saint-Pierre, dans le service d’orthopédie ambulatoire et post-opératoire. Elle consulte également en cabinet privé pour répondre aux besoins individuels de ses patients.

HELLO, I AM ALEXANDRU

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Physiotherapy, a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy from KU Leuven, where I specialized in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy, and the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy.

Alongside my clinical work, I am a PhD Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and a member of the Pain in Motion Research Group. My research focuses on chronic pain, psychological factors such as anxiety, and how psychologically informed approaches can be integrated into evidence-based physiotherapy to provide more personalized and effective rehabilitation. I am also a member of the Belgian Pain Society’s Young Researchers Panel, supporting initiatives that connect and promote early-career pain researchers in Belgium.

MY APPROACH

I provide individualized, evidence-based physiotherapy adapted to each patient’s symptoms, goals, preferences, and daily life. I consider not only the physical aspects of pain, but also factors such as stress, anxiety, sleep, movement confidence, and previous experiences that may influence recovery.

Some of the techniques I use and specialize in include:

Exercise therapy and progressive strengthening

Graded activity and graded exposure

Manual therapy, when appropriate

Pain education

Relaxation and body-awareness exercises

Strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties

Support in gradually returning to work, exercise, and meaningful daily activities

I specialize in treating the following conditions:

• Chronic Pain Disorders: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Widespread Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, etc.
• Chronic Spinal Pain: Chronic Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain, etc.
• Cancer Rehabilitation: Breast Cancer Survivors with Chronic Pain, Post-Cancer Rehabilitation, etc.
• Spinal Disorders: Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Stenosis, Hernia, etc.
• Post-Surgeries: Fusion, Discectomy, Laminectomy, Total Hip/Knee Replacement, etc.
• Rheumatic Diseases: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, etc.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders
• Headaches: Cervicogenic Headache, Tension-Type Headache, etc.
• Migraine
• Dizziness: Cervicogenic Dizziness, etc
• Vestibular Disorders: Vertigo, BPPV, Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine
• Temporomandibular Disorder
• Bell’s Palsy: Facial Paralysis, Facial Nerve Paralysis, Hemifacial Paralysis, etc.
• Somatic Tinnitus
• Tendinopathies: Achilles, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, etc.
• Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

My goal is to help you better understand your symptoms, regain confidence in movement, improve your daily functioning, and return to the activities that matter to you. Treatment is always developed collaboratively and adjusted according to your progress.

Please feel free to contact me by SMS, WhatsApp, or email if you have any questions before booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Missed appointments or late cancellations may be charged up to the full consultation fee.

With a Master's degree in Physiotherapy, I take care of all types of patients, from back and neck problems, to sports injuries, postnatal and lymphatic drainage. Do not hesitate to make an appointment in one of my two private practices located in Brussels (1000) and Etterbeek (1040).

Kinésithérapeute soucieuse du bien-être. Je souhaite vous accompagner avec écoute et bienveillance afin de prendre en charge dans les meilleures conditions votre pathologie.

Passionné par mon métier et exerçant depuis bientôt 8 ans, je me suis spécialisé en kiné du sport. Je vous accompagne dans votre rééducation, dans la prévention de vos blessures, et dans l’optimisation de vos performances afin de vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs.

Je m’intéresse plus particulièrement aux pathologies spécifiques en course à pied, au trail mais également aux sports collectifs comme le basket-ball et le football. Vous pouvez me retrouver sur le terrain où j’encadre l’équipe de football du Sporting Brussels.

Suivant depuis 4 ans une formation complémentaire en ostéopathie, j’aime approcher le patient dans sa globalité afin de fournir une prise en charge ciblée et individuelle, le tout dans la bonne humeur.