Flore Van Assche

Key descriptions

WARM — CARING — ADVENTUROUS

Flore’s background

Born and raised in Leuven, Flore discovered Waves through a university friend who had interned at the practice and her own experience with the Polestar Comprehensive Pilates Series. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, specialising in Manual Therapy, and an Educational Master’s in Health Sciences, both from KU Leuven. She has also completed the Polestar Comprehensive Pilates Series, shaping her holistic and client-centred approach to movement and therapy.

With a lifelong passion for dance, Flore has experience in contemporary, modern dance, jazz and ballet. Combined with her background in physiotherapy and movement therapy, this has deepened her understanding of movement and its potential. At Waves, she works as both a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, helping clients build a positive and sustainable relationship with movement.

Why she does what she does

Flore is driven by a passion for helping others discover the joy and confidence that movement can bring. She specialises in supporting movement enthusiasts, dancers, and individuals with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Her goal is to empower clients to embrace movement as a fulfilling and transformative part of their lives. Currently, Flore is expanding her expertise in women’s health, an area she is eager to develop further in the future.

Fun facts about Flore

Outside of her work, Flore’s love for movement continues through activities like climbing, hiking, running, skiing, and dancing. The mountains hold a special place in her heart, offering her peace and inspiration. Her creativity shines through in both her professional and personal pursuits, as she thrives on finding ways to express herself and connect with others. Flore also loves to travel, share meaningful moments with good company, and indulge in the small pleasures that make life sweeter.