Health professionals for Back problem in Etterbeek

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.

À compter du 1er septembre 2026, les honoraires de consultation passeront à 65 €. Le remboursement varie selon votre mutualité.

📞 Pour toute question ou demande de rendez-vous urgent : 0490 21 72 21

Je prends en charge les adultes, femmes enceintes, femmes en post-partum, enfants et nourrissons.

Annulation

Merci de me prévenir au minimum 24 heures à l'avance en cas d'annulation. Toute séance non honorée ou annulée tardivement sera facturée 45 €.

Motifs de consultation (liste non exhaustive)

• Douleurs du dos : lombaires, thoraciques, cervicales
• Douleurs articulaires : épaule, coude, poignet, hanche, genou, cheville…
• Douleurs du bassin
• Douleurs costales
• Maux de tête
• Troubles de l'articulation temporo-mandibulaire (ATM)
• Douleurs liées au système nerveux périphérique (sciatique, névralgies…)
• Douleurs musculaires et tendineuses
• Accompagnement du sportif
• Suivi pendant la grossesse et après l'accouchement

Ostéopathie pédiatrique (dès la naissance)

• Torticolis et asymétries posturales
• Reflux gastro-œsophagien
• Difficultés d'allaitement
• Troubles digestifs (coliques, constipation…)
• Déformations positionnelles du crâne (plagiocéphalie, brachycéphalie…)
• Accompagnement du développement du nourrisson

Diplômée de l'Université libre de Bruxelles avec grande distinction, je vous accompagne dans la prise en charge des douleurs musculo-squelettiques et des troubles fonctionnels, avec une approche individualisée fondée sur un examen clinique rigoureux.

Ma formation comprend notamment la traumatologie sportive, la médecine physique, la sémiologie, la neurologie et la rhumatologie, me permettant d'assurer une prise en charge adaptée à chaque patient.

J'utilise différentes approches ostéopathiques (articulaires, musculaires, fasciales et fonctionnelles) en fonction de vos besoins et de votre situation clinique.

Je vous accueille avec écoute, bienveillance et professionnalisme dans mes cabinets d'Ixelles, Etterbeek, Schaerbeek et Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.

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.

Graduated from a Master in Physiotherapy in 2016, I work mainly in Manual Therapy (Australian Manual Therapy certificate) including a visceral approach and the temporo mandibular joint. I also work at the muscular level in Trigger Point, Dry Needling or with suction cups. The objective is to have a global approach to allow the most individualized treatment to meet the needs of each patient.

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).

Graduated in 2019 from a master in physical therapy at the Haute Ecole Libre de Bruxelles, I immediately trained in sports physical therapy as well as in manual therapy (Kinesport, Kinesitherapy of the Sport Expert). I am also a physiotherapist for the soccer club Royal Racing Club Etterbeek. This has allowed me to deepen my knowledge and expertise on sports pathologies, in order to offer you an optimal treatment that will meet your different objectives. Specialized in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and overload pathologies, post-traumatic/orthopedic surgery of the lower limb (ACL, meniscal pathology...), I also have an affinity for the treatment of cervical and dorsolumbar pathologies.

Substitutes: Oct. 19–Nov. 20—Louan Coquer and Tom Scarpitta—bookings via Hugo Bogaerts’ and Chloé Galerne's DoctorAnytime profile. Louan and Tom specialize in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Running pathologies, Sports Physical Therapy, and Ankle Sprains. 

I am specialised in runners pathologies, orthopaedic manual therapy, elbow, hand and wrist pathologies, TMJ (jaw) pathologies and headaches as well as in the treatment of musicians. I continue to follow regular professional development seminars in order to improve the efficiency of your treatment. As a sportswoman and musician since I was very young, I quickly understood the importance of a good physical condition. I am passionate about the functions and capacities of the human body, and it is with both enthusiasm and benevolence that I accompany you on your treatment journey. I also encourage you to maintain or restart your sporting activities by sharing its many physical and psychological benefits. Hardworking, thoughtful and attentive, I will adapt my practice to your requirements, your objectives and your availability.

Description

Je suis kinésithérapeute, diplômé de la HELB Ilya Prigogine. Je vous accueille dans plusieurs centres pour des prises en charge en kinésithérapie, quel que soit votre âge : adultes, adolescents et enfants.

Je travaille en collaboration avec d’autres professionnel·le·s de la santé dans une démarche pluridisciplinaire, afin d’assurer une prise en charge globale et cohérente de votre problématique de santé.

Je base ma pratique sur l’écoute et la bienveillance, avec pour objectif de vous aider à soulager vos douleurs et à retrouver une meilleure qualité de vie grâce au mouvement.

Adultes

• Douleurs aiguës et chroniques
• Lombalgies, cervicalgies, dorsalgies
• Troubles musculo-squelettiques
• Troubles neurologiques
• Rééducation post-blessure (fractures, entorses)
• Maux de tête, douleurs à la mâchoire
• Prévention des blessures
• Troubles de l’équilibre
• Réathlétisation
• Pelvi-périnéologie (pré- et post-partum, troubles sexuels, rééducation suite à une prostatectomie)

Jeunes / Enfants

• Troubles neurologiques
• Problèmes posturaux
• Douleurs chroniques ou aiguës
• Rééducation post-blessure
• Réathlétisation
• Troubles urinaires et fécaux

Artistes de cirque & arts du corps

Étant moi-même artiste de cirque, je porte un intérêt particulier aux besoins spécifiques des acrobates, danseur·se·s, musicien·ne·s et artistes du mouvement.

Je propose un accompagnement en kinésithérapie sportive : adaptation de l’entraînement, prise en charge des blessures, prévention, travail postural et fonctionnel.

Formations

• École de cirque FLIC, Turin (2016–2018)
• Master en kinésithérapie, HELB Ilya Prigogine (2021–2025)
• Prise en charge des troubles sexuels féminins, Alexandrine Close (2025)
• Pelvi-périnéologie masculine, IPPP (2026)
• Pelvi-périnéologie pédiatrique : troubles urinaires et fécaux chez l’enfant, IPPP (2026)

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.

There is no pain whose cause is obvious and immediately attributable to a localized dysfunction. Often the origin of the pain is to be found in areas other than those affected. For example, a common backache may result from excessive fatigue in the foot or a malfunctioning jaw. Similarly, would you ever have imagined that overloading the intestines can induce headaches? Our body is a machine with complex gears and countless transmission belts. Being able to find the right key to interpret when the warning light of pain turns on, identifying its origin, looking at the patient in all his complexity, and being able to guarantee him lasting benefit are the greatest satisfaction that this work can give me.

Graduated in 2013, I specialized in sports physiotherapy in Paris (KINESPORT) until 2015. I now work in a well-equipped multidisciplinary center with a dynamic, specialized and attentive team.

Hortense Kerebel, physiotherapist welcomes you to her office in Merode located in Etterbeek as well as to the City Clinic Louise in Ixelles. Hortense practices general physiotherapy (orthopedic, traumatological and rheumatological pathologies as well as neurological revalidation, treatment of cardio-respiratory disorders as well as musculoskeletal conditions, etc.). Trained in myo-aponeurotic hooking, Hortense is dynamic and keen to offer each person an individualized and holistic treatment.

October 23, 2026 to November 18, 2026 (inclusive): Replaced by Louan Coquer and Tom Scarpitta.

Sports physiotherapist 'déconventionné' (BFSP-GOLD) and manual therapist (IFOMPT), I specialize in the management of back problems and sports-related conditions. My patients appreciate my attentive approach and commitment to their recovery. Member of the medical team of Ligue Belge Francophone d'Athlétisme, I am currently pursuing my doctoral thesis part-time at UCLouvain, focusing on manual therapy in the context of lateral ankle sprains.