The Story Behind Coaching for Health
Health is not a coincidence, and a strong body doesn’t happen overnight. Coaching for Health was born out of a shared passion by founders Denise and Daniëlle: bridging the gap between medical expertise, nutrition, hormonal balance, and effective strength training.
Where traditional gyms often focus solely on “training harder and eating less,” Denise and Daniëlle quickly looked at the bigger picture. What if stress, hormonal imbalances, or digestive issues are blocking your progress? Guided by that vision, they built a unique holistic practice in Amsterdam.
Two Different Backgrounds, One Powerful Mission
The Personal Transformation Expert: Denise
Denise knows firsthand what it means to be physically and mentally out of balance. Over 15 years ago, she struggled with excess weight, persistent gut issues, and severe migraines. Standard advice yielded no results—until she decided to dive deep into nutrition, the hormone factor, and targeted strength training.
The result? She lost 18 kg, lowered her body fat percentage by 19%, and fully restored her energy and vitality. That personal transformation forms the foundation of her coaching today: delivering deep empathy, practical experience, and genuine dedication to help others achieve their own transformation.
The Medical Specialist: Daniëlle
Daniëlle approaches health from a strong scientific foundation. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, she worked for over 8 years as a dietitian and vitality coach in a primary healthcare practice alongside general practitioners. There, she witnessed daily how closely lifestyle, nutrition, and chronic health issues are connected.
To get her clients truly moving physically, she decided to combine medical care with personal training. Drawing on her extensive clinical knowledge, Daniëlle evaluates the complete picture: from blood sugar regulation and sleep quality to stress reduction and muscle building.
Our Qualifications & Certified Expertise
To ensure you always receive safe, evidence-based, and effective guidance, our team continuously invests in advanced clinical education. Below is an overview of the degrees, post-graduate specializations, and certifications within our team:
Bachelor of Science Degrees & Core Qualifications
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- BSc Sports Management & Business (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- Certified Personal Trainer (Sports & Health Expertise Center)
- Certified Fitness Trainer+ (Royal Dutch Strength Sports and Fitness Federation)
- FitVak Accredited Fitness Trainer
Hormone Balance, Lifestyle & Vitality
- Certified Hormone Factor Trainer (Sonnevelt Academie)
- Certified Hormone Health Coach (Sonnevelt Academie)
- Evocircadian Health Coach (Lifestyle & Biorhythms)
Post-Graduate Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism
- Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor
- Carbohydrate Restriction & High-Protein Diets for Muscle Hypertrophy
- Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome Management
- Food Allergies & Intolerances Specialization
- FODMAP Diet Protocol for IBS & Digestive Health
- Geriatric Nutrition & Malnutrition Prevention
Post-Graduate Medical, Chronic Conditions & Behavior
- Obesity Management, Eating Behavior & Lifestyle Change
- (Pre)Diabetes & Metabolic Health Exercise Specialist (EEFA)
- Cardiovascular Risk Management (CVRM)
- COPD, Osteoarthritis & Rheumatism Exercise Protocols
- Burnout Recovery, Stress Reduction & Cortisol Management
Training, Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention
- Mylogenics Release Specialist (Overload Worldwide)
- Perfect Performance Sport Clinics
- Physical Therapy-Aligned Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Meet Our Team in Amsterdam
Today, Denise and Daniëlle lead a dedicated team of certified male and female personal trainers. Whether you train at our premium indoor facilities in Amsterdam South (De Pijp at Fresh Fitness), Amsterdam North, Amsterdam West, or outdoors in local parks, you can count on 100% personalized attention and high-level professional guidance matched to your level.