Angela is a registered dietitian (BSc, RD), a certified specialist in sport dietetics (SCAS), an internationally certified fitness professional (NSCA-CPT) and charts body composition as an anthropometrist according to international protocol (ISAK).

Angela does her work with passion, love and convictionand has a no-nonsense evidence-based approach. She is fascinated by the importance of good quality nutrition and makes everyone think about it. This often results in sustainable lifestyle changes.

Angela’s drive and ambition motivates. She continually invests in herself by following new courses and programs. Through her curiosity, she’s always up to date on the newest developments in the fields of nutrition, supplementation and sports. She prefers strength sports, martial arts, athletics and all sorts of other explosive sports.

In addition to 1 on 1 guidance, Angela also likes to give guidance to teams/groups and gives workshops, masterclasses and lectures.

Specialties

Education 

• 2019-2020 Post-HBO (Top) athletes and eating disorders – Psydi Scholingen voor Professionals
  – Signaling on time
  – How to deal with the physical risks
  – Advice on nutrition and training intensity
  – Weight classes and growth curves for young athletes
  – Consultation with other disciplines such as trainers/coaches, physical therapist and sports doctor.
• 2018-2019 Post-HBO Lifestyle coaching for dietitians – Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen
  – Inform: designing and executing interventions aimed at optimizing a healthy lifestyle (Activity, smoking, liquor and relaxation)
  – Treating: Based on an analysis of clients making a diagnosis concerning activity, smoking, alcohol and relaxation & designing a treatment plan.
  – Coaching: Guiding and coaching for behavioural changes in activity, smoking, alcohol and relaxation based on MGV.
• 2017-2018 Post-HBO Treating eating disorders
  – Knowledge of the different kinds of eating disorders and the ability to diagnose them
  – Knowledge of having the right attitude in conversations and being able to apply this skill.
  – Knowledge and skills for designing a treatment plan and executing it. This includes calculating nutrition, keeping possible issues as refeeding in mind, and assessment of growth curves in youths.
  – Knowledge of possible psychiatric comorbidity.
  – Knowledge of recognizing dysfunctional thoughts about nutrition, weight and self-reflection in a patient.
  – the ability to recognize function and meaning of the dysfunctional behaviour in a patient and to discuss this together.
• 2017-2018 ISAK level 1 Measuring body composition following international protocol, The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen
  – Basic anatomy
  – Tools and calibration
  – Methods of measuring body composition
  – Somatotype and calculation
  – Creating insight on mistakes in measuring
  – Body composition in sports
• 2017-2018
  International conference by NOC*NSF on sports nutrition
  International Leaders in sports performance conference, NOC*NSF Papendal- The future of sports nutrition
  – Periodization of nutrition for performance
  – Dietary protein to support muscle and strength gains and plant-based protein
  – Vitamin D levels in athletes
• 2016-2017 Post-HBO Specialization in sports dietetics – Hereafter to be called Sports dietitian (protected title), Hogeschoolvan Amsterdam
  Specialization in nutrition for professional athletes with integration of:
  – Clinical sports nutrition
  – Exercise physiology
  – Training theory
  – Basic sports nutrition
  – Nutrition and activity
  – Weight and fat percentage
  – Sport-focused case studies on nutrition and activity
  – Sport psychology
  – Doping and supplements
  – Research/Evidence Based Medicine
  – Multidisciplinary collaboration
• 2012-2016 Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics, Hereafter to be called dietitian (protected title)
  – Nutrition of the Healthy Human
  – Foods (composition and qualities)
  – Lifestyle diseases
  – Nutritional physiology
  – Epidemiology
  – Research skills
  – Dietary consultation
  – Cardio Vascular Risk Management (the consequences of eating too much and having too little activity: cardio-vascular diseases)
  – Evidence Based Action (nutritional care based on the needs and possibilities of the client and scientifically based knowledge)
• 2015-2016 Certified Zumba instructor
  – Skills in creating a dancing and fitness class
  – Skills in creating aerobics choreographies
  – Skills in dancing and fitness experience
  – Basic dance elements: salsa, meringue, cumbia, bachata, reggaeton
• 2015-2016 Medic First Aid Europe (MFA, AED)
• 2015-2016 International Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer NSCA-CPT
  – Assessing the medical history and health; assessing fitness; Basic nutrition evaluation. Planning. Setting goals; designing a training schedule; adapting training; special populations. Training techniques. Machine resistance exercises; exercises with free weights; flexibility exercises; callisthenic and body weight exercises; sports specific and performance related activities; cardio vascular machines; non-machinal cardio vascular activities; Alternative training activities. Safety, emergency procedures and legal issues, Emergency procedures; Emergency help; Professional, legal and ethical responsibility.

• 2014-2015 course Direct accessibility dietetics – screening process and communication to the client and doctor/paramedic.
• 2008-2012 Bachelor of Design Fashion design and communication, Hogeschool voor de kunsten Utrecht
• 2002-2008 Atheneum + Trajecto Español Het Amsterdams Lyceum

Niels is a CIOS certified movement therapist and personal trainer. He likes to explain the role of mobility, motor control and functional patterns in fundamental movement. His FMS-screenings provide valuable feedback throughout the training process to ensure you meet your short and long-term movement goals for lifelong health and vitality.

He maintains strong ties with his clients. He feels a strong responsibility for the well-being of the people under his care. The people he guides are always his priority.

Niels established his basis at a young age when he started serving in the army. This shaped him and made him very disciplined. His calm approach in times of stress(also during heavy exercises) work therapeutically. His army fundamentals are also reflected in the exercises he uses for his training. This makes his training courses exceptionally creative and different.

Within Body Masters, Niels takes care of the strength and fitness training, Functional Movement Screening and the sports massages. He works closely together with various chiropractors and physiotherapists, so you’re always ensured of the most optimal care.

Specialties

Education 

• 2018 – 2019 NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine
  International certificate
  – Optimum performance training model (OPT)
  – Training methods for beginners, advanced and professional athletes
  – Behavioural change
  – Anatomy
• 2018 Livis EHBO
• 2018 – 2019 KNKF – Koninklijke Nederlandse Kracht en Fitnessbond
  Training Powerlifting Instructor
  – Specialisation squat, bench press and deadlift
  – posture correction
  – periodization
• 2017-2018 ISAK level 1 Measuring body composition following international protocol, The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen
  – Basic anatomy
  – Tools and calibration
  – Methods of measuring body composition
  – Somatotype and calculation
  – Creating insight on mistakes in measuring
  – Body composition in sports
• 2017-2018
  International conference by NOC*NSF on sports nutrition
  International Leaders in sports performance conference, NOC*NSF Papendal– The future of sports nutrition
  – Periodization of nutrition for performance
  – Dietary protein to support muscle and strength gains and plant-based protein
  – Vitamin D levels in athletes
• 2016-2017 Lead Coach Fundamentals – Rotterdam– coaching techniques
  –listening and asking during conversations
  – group coaching
  – setting goals
  – process management
• 2016-2017 Medic First Aid Europe (MFA, AED)
• 2015-2016 Personal Training Journey – London
  Internal training David Lloyd Leisure– individual coaching
  – physiology
  – giving advise
  – various training methods
  – training techniques
• 2015-2016 Training principles – London
  Internal training David Lloyd Leisure– activity physiology
  – training theory
  – training techniques: kettlebell, VIPR, TRX
  – safety procedures
• 2015-2016 Medic First Aid Europe (MFA, AED)
• 2015-2016 Hogeschoolvan Amsterdam
  Course sports nutrition
  – optimal basic nutrition for an athlete
  – adjusting to types of exercise
  – nutrition during training
  – nutrition during competitions
• 2015- 2016 Functional Movement systems (FMS) – Helsinki
  Advanced corrective exercises Level 2– performance and sustainability
  – correcting exercises
  – conditioning of motion patterns
  – re-education of motion patterns
  – reactive neuromuscular training
• 2015-2016 Functional Movement systems (FMS) – Helsinki
  Functional movement screening Level 1
  – standardisation of motion pattern analyses
  – screening system
  – analysing motion patterns
  – determining short- and long-term motion patterns
• 2014-2015 Medic First Aid Europe (MFA, AED)
• 2010-2014 Central Institute of Sports (CIOS)
  – movement therapist
  – personal trainer
  – sports masseur
  – sports and motion coordinator http://www.ciosgoes.nl/opleidingen/uitstroomprofielen/sport-en-bewegingsagoog