The Story Behind Personal Trainer for Health
Health is no accident, and a strong body doesn’t just happen on its own. Personal Trainer for Health was born out of a shared passion between founders Denise and Daniëlle: bridging the gap between medical knowledge, nutrition, hormonal balance, and effective strength training.
While traditional gyms often focus narrowly on “training harder and eating less,” Denise and Daniëlle quickly began looking at the bigger picture. After all, what if stress, hormonal imbalances, or digestive issues are holding back your progress? With that vision in mind, they built a unique holistic practice in Amsterdam.
Two Different Backgrounds, One Powerful Mission
The Expert by Experience: Denise 
Denise knows better than anyone what it means to be physically and mentally out of balance. More than 15 years ago, she struggled with being overweight, persistent digestive issues, and severe migraines. Countless pieces of advice didn’t help, until she decided to thoroughly research nutrition, the hormonal factor, and targeted strength training.
The result? She lost 18 kilos, reduced her body fat percentage by 19%, and fully regained her energy and vitality. That personal transformation now forms the foundation of her coaching: with deep empathy, practical experience, and genuine dedication, she helps others make the same shift.
The Medical Specialist: Daniëlle
Daniëlle approaches health from a rock-solid scientific foundation. After completing her associate’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, she worked for over 8 years as a dietitian and vitality coach at a family practice. There, she saw firsthand every day how closely lifestyle, nutrition, and chronic symptoms are interconnected.
To really get her clients moving physically, she decided to combine medical care with personal training. With her extensive post-HBO knowledge, Daniëlle looks at the big picture: from blood sugar levels and sleep quality to stress reduction and muscle building.
Our Knowledge & Certified Expertise
To ensure we always provide you with the most up-to-date, safe, and effective guidance, we continuously invest in professional training. Below is an overview of the bachelor’s degrees, post-HBO specializations, and certifications held by our team:
HBO Bachelor's Degrees & Basic Qualifications
- HBO Nutrition & Dietetics (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- HBO in Sports, Management, and Entrepreneurship (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- Certified Personal Trainer (Center of Excellence for Sports and Health)
- Certified Fitness Trainer+ (Royal Dutch Strength Sports and Fitness Federation)
- FitVak Certified Fitness Trainer
Hormonal Balance, Lifestyle & Vitality
- Hormone Factor Trainer (Sonnevelt Training)
- Hormone Coach (Sonnevelt Training)
- Evocircadian Coach (Lifestyle & Biorhythm)
Post-HBO Nutrition & Metabolism
- Sports Nutrition Consultant
- Carbohydrate Restriction & The High-Protein Diet for Muscle Mass
- Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome
- Food Allergies & Intolerances
- The FODMAP Diet for Gastrointestinal Symptoms (IBS)
- Older Adults, Nutrition, and Malnutrition
Post-HBO Program in Medicine, Chronic Conditions & Behavior
- Obesity, Food Addiction, and Behavior Change
- (Pre)Diabetes & Obesity Exercise Coach (EEFA)
- CVRM (Cardiovascular Diseases)
- COPD, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatism
- Burnout, Stress Reduction & Cortisol Management
Training, Recovery & Injury Prevention
- Mylogenics Release (Overload Worldwide)
- Perfect Performance Sport Clinics (Guy Droog & Dogan Tekin)
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation by Physically Trained Professionals
Meet Our Team in Amsterdam
Today, Denise and Daniëlle work alongside a dedicated team of certified male and female personal trainers. Whether you’re working out at our permanent locations in Amsterdam Zuid (De Pijp at Fresh Fitness), Amsterdam West, or outdoors in the park, you can count on 100% personalized attention and professional guidance tailored to your level.
Ready to work on your health together?