INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS OFFERING THE BEST PRIMARY CARE AND PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN BARCELONA

The consulting specialists at Healthcare Barcelona are top-level and internationally renowned, with certifications obtained in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and the USA, and with experience in multiple countries and regions around the world. Our general practitioner, physiotherapists, coach and nutritionist speaking English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Arabic. Get to know them!

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KOEN WILLEMS

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  • My name is Koen. I'm from the Netherlands where I got my degree in Physiotherapy, with specialisations in cognitive psychology, chronic pain and psycho-somatic problems.

    After my graduation, I started working as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. In 2008, I decided to settle in Barcelona and started my own health center under the name Running Barcelona and Physiotherapy Barcelona. A highlight of my career was the mental coaching of marathon runner Nacho Cáceres at the London 2012 Olympics.

    In all those years, I noticed that the international community in Barcelona lacked proper CARE and CURE, as people used to have in their countries of origin. Therefore, I founded Healthcare Barcelona, a multidisciplinary and multilingual center with high level international professionals to treat the clients in the same way they expect and deserve.

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Dr. ILHAM ABDELRAHIM

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  • I am Dr. Ilham Abdelrahim. I studied in Belgium and graduated in 2003 from the Catholic University of Louvain and then went on to specialize as a Family Physician. I also obtained a postgraduate in Tropical Medicine and International Health from the Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine.

    I have a varied professional experience, having worked in different settings with a very diverse international patient base, in GP practices in Brussels and London, and Barcelona, a psychiatric day care centre, and the European Commission Medical Service. Here I discovered my passion for preventative and functional medicine with a focus on what creates optimal health.

    I believe in a holistic approach and providing solutions with the patient to better improve their health

    I have a special interest in all aspects of family medicine, including preventative medicine, nutrition, psychology, and women’s health. I offer a holistic approach, providing personalised care to help the patient achieve better health. Having been an expat several times, I understand the specific challenges to expatriation.

    I am fluent in English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

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DANIELA KUNZ

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  • I'm Daniela, born in Germany. In 2001 I moved to the Netherlands where I also completed my bachelor studies in physiotherapy with a specialisation in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

    After working in various physiotherapy practices in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, I moved with my family to the beautiful city of Barcelona. To meet my colleague Koen in this city and having the possibility to work together with him at Physiotherapy Barcelona, allowed me to continue working following my philosophy of physiotherapy and being able to offer individual treatments with an active approach which makes our profession so interesting.

    As well as manual therapy I also specialize in dry needling, core stability training and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. 

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Dr. HELEN KRAAK

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  • My name is Dr. Helen, and I am a general practitioner from The Netherlands.

    I mostly lived in Utrecht, where I studied biomedical science, later medicine, including my specialization in family medicine.

    I have been working as a GP since 2018 in different clinics in The Netherlands.

    I am an all-round doctor, practical and accessible, and very passionate about my work. I aim to stand next to my patients to see how we improve your health. I treat both children and adults and have affinity with the elderly as well. Besides offering general medical care, I am also trained in performing minor surgery, local corticosteroid injections, IUD insertion and Pap smears.

    In august 2022 I moved to Spain with my husband and two kids, we currently live in el Maresme. In my free time I like to explore everything that Catalunya has to offer, including the good food. I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, skiing and I play padel.

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VINCE VAN ELSEN

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  • I graduated as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands and after that I specialized in sports rehabilitation, manual therapy and jaw physiotherapy.

    Over the years i have gained extensive experience in treating knee injuries guiding many football and racket-sport athletes through their recovery processes.

    Beyond clinical work, I have conducted scientific research, collaborated with orthopaedic specialists in joint consultations and gave education to general practitioners in training.

    After coming to Barcelona in 2025 together with my girlfriend I embrace the Spanish lifestyle and the Mediterranean cuisine. Besides my work my passions are making music, playing football and tennis.

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TIM TAYLOR

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  • My name is Tim Taylor and I am a physiotherapist at Healthcare Barcelona. I obtained my diploma from the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam. During my school career, I gained experience in the Netherlands and Belgium where I completed my final internship in the field of sports and neurorehabilitation.

    After graduating, I worked in the Netherlands for 14 months before coming to Barcelona. During my time as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands, I saw many patients with sports injuries, neck/shoulder complaints, back problems, and ankle problems. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to healthcare. In which we work together to create the most effective treatment plan that focuses on recovery and prevention. In addition to my work as a physiotherapist, I am currently studying chiropractic. In this five-year program, I want to further develop my knowledge and skills. This way I can provide my patients with more extensive care and can offer more treatment options.

    Besides my work, I am a sports addict. In my spare time, I like to play futsal/football and padel. I also enjoy a relaxing round of golf.

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YORICK TURKSMA

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  • I am Yorick, I graduated in the Netherlands as a physiotherapist. After graduating, I worked 2,5 years in the Netherlands as a physiotherapist. I have now started studying again to become a chiropractor with is a 5-year study.

    During my time working as a physiotherapist, I treated a lot of different patients with all sorts of different health problems.

    Together with the patients I create a treatment plan that works the best for them to get a good and fast recovery.

    Next to my study and work, I like to run, cycle, do kitesurfing and drive on my motorcycle to see beautiful Catalunya.

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JUANITA BOOLAUKY

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  • I am Juanita, Healthcare Barcelona’s receptionist. I come from Mauritius, which I left to study. First in psychology, after that in translation of English to French.

    I lived in Pamplemousses in Mauritius, where I was born. Then I moved to France, to study in Toulouse and Paris, and moved afterwords near Bristol in England, to improve my English. I spent in Barcelona nearly half my life now and I’ve always worked with an international public as a secretary, or as a teacher of French or English.

    I love meeting new people, and if I can help you situating you better here, I will.