Janne Goovaerts
Janne’s Background
As a child, Janne could never sit still, so her parents enrolled her in circus school. That decision would shape her life: it’s where she discovered her passion for movement, a passion that has stayed with her ever since. Sport became her outlet, and she later went on to compete in trampolining. Janne graduated as a physiotherapist with a specialisation in mental health care, where she learned to approach the body as a whole with a strong focus on the connection between body and mind. She went on to start the comprehensive Pilates training. Alongside her work at Waves, she is also active at Antenne3000, where as a psychomotor physiotherapist she supports children and young people with ASD and ADHD, focusing on body awareness, self-confidence, stress regulation, and physical reactivation.
Why She Does What She Does
Growing up, Janne’s many hours of sport came with their fair share of injuries. During the periods when she couldn’t move, she experienced first-hand just how significant that impact can be, both physically and mentally. Those experiences sparked her fascination with the human body and with the human side of physiotherapy. Janne sees body-oriented work as a powerful way to support people: not just toward recovery, but toward greater trust in their own body and capabilities. She finds deep satisfaction in watching the people she works with grow, and she wants to share what she herself has discovered: the positive, transformative power of movement.
Fun Facts About Janne
Outside of work, Janne is happiest in nature. She loves spending time in her garden, going on adventures, and has a special connection with Sweden, the place where she can truly unwind. She’s also creative with her hands: cooking, sewing, and building all bring her energy, and she loves getting lost in a good book. When she travels, she prefers to take her time road-tripping her way through the most beautiful corners of nature.
Janne’s warm approach, her deep-rooted belief in the power of movement, and her broad background make her a wonderful addition to the Waves team.