Jurgen Bernaers
Ubud
Summary
I'm a physiotherapist and acupuncturist with almost three decades of experience in various settings and have a passion for achieving the maximum potential with my clients and in my business.
Over the last decade I have gained expertise in starting up high-end wellness centers and a deep understanding of hospitality. With a strong spirit, open mind and willingness to take on new exciting challenges I'm strongly motivated to join your team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder, Co-owner, Therapist
East West Healing Bali
Bali
12.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Therapy and Health Center
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Assessment/examination of clients with injuries. Administered physiotherapy, acupuncture, and foot reflexology treatments. Anti-stress treatments. Wellness: massages, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, and YBR classes.
Physiotherapist
Paradigm Wellness Singapore
Singapore
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Boutique Wellness Centre
- Physiotherapy, organized and taught Yamuna Body Rolling teacher trainings, taught YBR classes, taught Gyrotonic sessions, organized and presented health-related lectures and workshops, hired teachers, implemented class schedule, and organized retreats.
Bodyworks Program Manager and Physiotherapist
The Living Room by Octave
Shanghai
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: The first comprehensive Urban Wellness Center created in China providing holistic wellness and learning programs rooted on Mindfulness
- Start up a high-end wellness centre, within the center's programming team I designed the Bodyworks section for the center, sourced and hired staff, Physiotherapy
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
Physiotherapist, Movement Specialist
Paradigm Wellness Singapore
Singapore
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Boutique Wellness Centre
- Physiotherapy, developed content for proprietary lectures and workshops, advised clients on healthy movement and posture correction.
- Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
- Conducted group sessions for specific conditions such as low back pain.
Physiotherapist
AZN Jan Palfijn
Antwerpen
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: General hospital
- Physiotherapy in the following departments: orthopaedic, neurology, intensive care, oncology, pulmonology, and geriatric.
Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist
Jurgen Bernaers
Brasschaat
09.1998 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Private Practice
- Administered Physiotherapy, Manual therapy, Acupuncture,
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their diagnosis and condition.
- Organized and taught proprietary movement classes, Tao Body Dynamics.
Physiotherapist
Rehab and MS centre Overpelt
Overpelt
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological rehabilitation centre
- Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to physiotherapy practice standards.
Assistant Manager
Easy Fit
Kalmthout
03.2003 - 10.2005
- Company Overview: Gym and Health Club
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Wellness coaching.
- Designed personal training programs.
- Coordinating staff, PR, sales.
Education
Practical course in Tuina -
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing
Nanjing, China08.2008
Dip. TCM Herbal Medicine -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Antwerp, Belgium06.2003
Dip. TCM Acupuncture -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Antwerp, Belgium06.2001
Diploma in Auriculotherapy -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Bruges, Belgium06.1997
Diploma in Foot Reflexology -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Ghent, Belgium06.1997
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Higher Institute for Physiotherapy
Antwerp, Belgium09.1995
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Foot reflexology
- Pre- and postoperative care
- Manual therapy
- Wellness massage
- Health and Wellness
- Sports medicine
- Sports injuries
- Wellness coaching
- Team management
- Bodywork
- Anti-stress therapy
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Yamuna Body Rolling, 04/14 - present, Training and certification in Singapore
- Yamuna Body Rolling Teacher Trainer, 03/15 - 03/17, Training in Singapore and Los Angeles, certification in Germany
- Certified Gyrotonic level 1 instructor, 03/15 - 03/17
- Movnat level 1 and Level 2 certification workshop, 04/17 Melbourne
Accomplishments
- Presenter at IADMS, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science: Hamstring stretching, are we missing the point? A holistic view. 10/16 Hong Kong
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, yoga, cycling, swimming, fly fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, traveling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder, Co-owner, Therapist
East West Healing Bali
12.2018 - Current
Physiotherapist
Paradigm Wellness Singapore
08.2015 - 02.2018
Bodyworks Program Manager and Physiotherapist
The Living Room by Octave
12.2013 - 05.2015
Physiotherapist, Movement Specialist
Paradigm Wellness Singapore
04.2013 - 12.2013
Physiotherapist
AZN Jan Palfijn
12.2012 - 03.2013
Physiotherapist
Rehab and MS centre Overpelt
03.2010 - 12.2012
Assistant Manager
Easy Fit
03.2003 - 10.2005
Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist
Jurgen Bernaers
09.1998 - 03.2013
- Yamuna Body Rolling, 04/14 - present, Training and certification in Singapore
- Yamuna Body Rolling Teacher Trainer, 03/15 - 03/17, Training in Singapore and Los Angeles, certification in Germany
- Certified Gyrotonic level 1 instructor, 03/15 - 03/17
- Movnat level 1 and Level 2 certification workshop, 04/17 Melbourne
Practical course in Tuina -
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing
Dip. TCM Herbal Medicine -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Dip. TCM Acupuncture -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Diploma in Auriculotherapy -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Diploma in Foot Reflexology -
Jing Ming College of Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Higher Institute for Physiotherapy
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