I am a member of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Soma Therapeuten (NVST; Dutch Association for Soma Therapists). Soma therapists are therapists who work with the body when treating a client. Examples of these treatment methods are Shiatsu and Foot reflex zone massage.

All NVST therapists have completed a thorough study, and frequently attend further training courses so that quality is guaranteed. In addition, all the members have a Certificate of good conduct. Continuing education, peer supervision, search, and complaint and disciplinary measures form major parts of the quality policy.

Health insurance companies will reimburse the treatments by NVST therapists. On Zorgwijzer you can find an overview of all the reimbursements per health insurance company.

For more information, you can get help from your health insurer; when asking questions you can provide the following information:

Louis Casteelen, shiatsu therapist
member of the NVST (Nederlandse Vereniging van Soma Therapeuten)
membership number L1523
AGB (Algemeen Gegevens Beheer: General Data Control) care provider code 90030193
AGB practice code 90(0)09194

Member of SRBAG (Stichting Registratie Beroepsbeoefenaren Aanvullende Gezondheidszorg: Registration Additional Health Care Professionals Foundation), registrationnumber 123515

Member of RBCZ (Register Beroepsbeoefenaren Complementaire Zorg), licensenumber 107096R