OUR FANTASTIC CARE HEROES ON BIKES IN BRUSSELS

ANA

Hello, I am Ana, mother of two, doula in training, and someone who deeply believes in the power of gentle presence. From that conviction, I support mothers and families during vulnerable, beautiful, and intense periods of life.

At Wheel of Care, I am active as an aromatherapist and provide sessions in sound healing. I see it as my mission to create a space with scent, sound, and attention where parents can land, relax, and reconnect with themselves.

Additionally, I organise the event "Feeding in Connection" in Brussels, where parents come together to share their experiences and find strength in recognition and exchange. I believe that care does not have to be a solo journey, but can be supported by a community.

My journey to parenthood and everything that came with it has deeply touched and shaped me. It has taught me that rest, slowing down, and listening to the body are not luxuries but necessities. I share that message today with much love in my work.

I work in Dutch, English, Spanish, and French, and I welcome you just as you are with everything you bring.

AYLA 

I am Ayla and I am a newly qualified midwife. Since October 2024, I have been part of the wonderful team at Wheel of Care. It is a great honour for me to be able to work with this amazing team in primary care in Brussels.

Before I started working at WOC, I completed an internship in Kuopio (Finland), among other places. Here, I lost my heart, and this was partly due to the midwife-led care that prevails there (in other words, the midwives are in charge). By being able to immerse myself in this, my self-confidence and independence received a significant boost.

Midwifery is more than just a profession for me. It is my passion and my life. In my eyes, midwifery is about more than just giving birth. It is about empowerment and enabling women and their families to harness their own strength. I see it as my duty as a midwife to understand when words fall short. It is my role to support and to let go at the right moment. As a midwife, it is important to have enough courage to allow oneself to be touched.

I am an empathetic midwife who places the whole family at the centre and would love to support you in the intimate and tender atmosphere of the birth of your child(ren). I would feel privileged to earn your trust and to be part of your own, unique story.

You can currently come to me for pre and postnatal follow-ups.

CHARLOTTE S.

Hello, I am Charlotte, a mother, perinatal coach, and a big fan of cycling in the city. From the very beginning, I have believed in the Wheel of Care project, as it makes care more accessible, humane, and conscious. This completely aligns with who I am and how I approach life.

My own experience as a mother and my years of commitment in care have deepened my perspective. I felt the need to support women, men, and couples in a more holistic way through everything that comes with the transition to parenthood: from the desire to have children to pregnancy, postpartum, sexuality, or loss.

Perinatal coaching for me is about slowing down, deepening, and connecting. Together we create a safe space where you can feel, doubt, search, and find your own answers.

Both physically, mentally, and emotionally, everything matters.

I enjoy working in Dutch, French, and English, so that everyone feels welcome and understood.

What gives me energy? The small big moments of trust in the contact with parents, the strength that people show when they are allowed to be themselves, and of course cycling through Brussels on the way to an important meeting.

CHARLOTTE R.

I am Charlotte and I have been working as a midwife since June 2025.

Before I pursued this profession, I studied philosophy and naturopathy. These studies have nourished my thinking about health, care, and emancipation, and have led me to become a midwife.

During an Erasmus in Quebec, I discovered the autonomous practice of midwives in a birthing house. There, I became acquainted with a holistic and continuous care model, fully tailored to the individual. I brought back seeds from there that I want to let grow further here.

In my work, I place great value on informed consent, shared decision-making, and empowering women and families.

It is with great pride that I join the Wheel of Care team to support you as a midwife in your unique experience of parenthood.

I offer prenatal and postnatal consultations, birth preparation, and aftercare in the event of pregnancy loss. Additionally, you can also come to me for naturopathic consultations.

CHIARA

Hello, I am Chiara, a dedicated Italian midwife with a diverse background and many passions – from dancing and climbing to hiking, running, cycling, and cultural events. I am open to everything!

After years of working in various fields, my values, feminism, and spirituality have ultimately led me to choose the profession of midwifery. It feels like my calling.

I am dedicated to the reproductive and sexual health of women and consider it my mission to enhance the health knowledge of women and communities. That is why I feel so at home with Wheel of Care – my dream team!

In addition to my work as a midwife, I also enjoy teaching pre- and postnatal yoga. Through meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques, I help find a balance between emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. These techniques can make childbirth and recovery much easier.

My work is nourished by the women and families who give me the privilege of being part of such an intimate moment in their lives. I also draw a great deal of inspiration from the midwives who have gone before me and the science that strengthens the profession today. All of this motivates me to continually grow and provide the best possible care.

CIN

Hello! I am Cin.

During my nursing studies in Antwerp, I moved to Brussels. During my placements, you could see me drawing in my sketchbook during breaks or passionately talking about the dreams I have for the future. It felt like a logical step to enrol in an art academy after graduating. Here, I further developed my visual language and experimented with different forms of expression and media. In 2024, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Engraving and Printed Image from La Cambre, where I studied on the beautiful green campus of the Abbey of Ter Kameren.

During my years of study, I continued to work as a nurse at UZ Brussels. It is inevitable that I unconsciously drew inspiration from the countless contacts I had with patients in the hospital. What is also close to my heart is the future of our planet, which is a home for both plants, fungi, animals, and humans, and for which we all must care together. That is why I find Wheel of Care, with its punk ideology, such a cool and progressive project. I am proud to be a part of it. Since the autumn of 2024, I have been cycling as much as I can and caring for our people in Brussels.

In addition, I work as a freelancer in the hospital and you can find me in my studio or in nature.

EMMA

After 10 years of experience in the hospital as a nurse, often under high pressure in the emergency department and intensive care, I felt the need for more human contact and more meaning in my work.

That is why I have chosen to join Wheel of Care. Here I have the space to truly take the time for care, and I am allowed to build a different, warmer relationship with my patients, supported by a dedicated and caring team.

With my start at Wheel of Care, I am taking on two challenges: firstly, learning and applying Dutch, a language I have not worked with enough until now. Secondly, the sporting aspect of cycling, although that worries me less: I love to challenge myself physically!

I am super motivated and happy to be part of an organisation that puts people and the planet at its centre, values that resonate completely with me and that I also want to pass on to my son.

See you soon, I look forward to exploring Brussels by bike and meeting you all!

FLEUR

Moving for love? Of course!

In 2017, I moved from the Netherlands to Brussels. With a diploma in psychiatric nursing and tropical nursing in my pocket, I came to explore Belgium on my Dutch bicycle.

I have worked in hospitals, home care, residential care centres, psychiatry, and the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic.

Wheel of Care is, for me, the crème de la crème. Helping someone with slow personal care and attention when needed is the most beautiful thing there is. People who welcome us into their home situation feel like a privilege.

I combine this with my current role within the Dementia Expertise Centre.

In my free time, I enjoy seeing my family and friends. I love the beauty of new travel destinations, art, and good food.

OUR FOUNDER FLORA

I am a midwife, nurse, and founder of Wheel of Care. After my studies in midwifery in Leuven and Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, I have worked in various places around the world: from Cameroon to Congo, from South America to the USA. Closer to home, I have also gained experience in England, Denmark, and the Sint-Jan Clinic in Brussels, where I worked in areas such as dialysis, obstetrics, intensive care, and palliative care.

With Wheel of Care, I wanted to create care that is truly close: warm, ecological, and tailored to people.

Today, together with Julie and Louise, I am taking on the coordination of this care initiative that is very close to my heart.

Curious about how it all started? Read my story here in the tab: "our story".

GLADYS

As a midwife at Kind & Gezin and involved with Wheel of Care since its inception, I strongly believe in the power of a holistic approach. For me, Wheel of Care is the cradle of future care: person-centred, slow where necessary, and with genuine attention.As a midwife at Child and Family and involved with Wheel of Care since its inception, I strongly believe in the power of a holistic approach. For me, Wheel of Care is the cradle of future care: person-centred, slow where necessary, and with genuine attention.

In my acupuncture sessions, I primarily focus on women: from menstrual issues, endometriosis, and fertility concerns to support during or after pregnancy and menopause. Additionally, I also treat common complaints such as stress, burnout, depression, headaches, and digestive problems.

Naast individuele behandelingen bied ik ook groepsacupunctuur aan en geef ik Qi Gong-sessies, een zachte maar krachtige vorm van beweging die helpt om je energie (qi) in balans te brengen.

HANNAH

Hallo, ik ben Hanna, oprichter van Fluxion3000.

Fluxion3000 is mijn persoonlijke mix van wat essentieel voor mij is: yoga, boksen, meditatie, geluid en het creëren van een ruimte waar je je echt goed voelt. Beweging, aanwezigheid, zweet... en soms zelfs een vleugje trance. Geen wonderen of kosmische beloftes, maar een plek om te ademen, te voelen, jezelf uit te drukken en weer contact te maken met jezelf.

Mijn passie voor yoga en Thaiboksen begon in 2016. In 2019 reisde ik naar India en Thailand om me verder onder te dompelen in beide disciplines. Terug in Europa begon ik kleurrijke, audiovisuele ervaringen te ontwikkelen: in tinten van roze, paars, blauw en vol muziek — waar verschillende soorten sessies samenkomen:

✨ YOGA / BOKS

✨ YOGA TEKNO & geleide meditatie

✨ HATHA YOGA & geleide meditatie

Bij Wheel of Care voel ik me helemaal thuis. De warme sfeer, de open gemeenschap en de holistische benadering van zorg sluiten perfect aan bij mijn eigen manier van werken. Het is een plek waar ik niet alleen kan geven, maar ook keer op keer gevoed kan worden.

Wil je meer weten? Checkfluxion3000.com

HUGO

Ik heb verpleegkunde gestudeerd in Frankrijk in Orléans, heb gewerkt op de afdeling cardiologie in Tours en ben in 2005 naar Brussel verhuisd.

Eerst heb ik als interimwerker in verschillende ziekenhuisdiensten in Brussel gewerkt en ben ik in 2006 als thuiszorgverpleegkundige gaan werken.

Een paar jaar geleden, bezorgd over mobiliteit en duurzaamheid, heb ik mijn auto ingeruild voor een fiets en ontdekte ik het Wheel of Care-project. Ik was erg enthousiast en ben in september 2019 met veel plezier bij het team gekomen!

Ik werk ook parttime in een mobiel team dat zorgverleners in de Brusselse regio ondersteunt. Naast mijn verpleegkundige werk ben ik lid van het collectief van kunstenaars Srendip, die participatieve kunstprojecten in de openbare ruimte van Brussel uitvoeren. Ik geniet er ook echt van om tijd door te brengen in mijn moestuin met mijn twee jongens!

JOHANA

Ik ben Johana, een sophrologe en muzikant op een fiets in Brussel.

Ik fiets het hele jaar door: het geeft me energie, activeert mijn zintuigen en zorgt voor een betrouwbare aankomsttijd.

Ik bied sophrologieconsultaties aan patiënten thuis en binnen organisaties (ziekenhuizen, verzorgingshuizen, bedrijven, scholen en kinderdagverblijven). Via een collega ontdekte ik Wheel of Care, waar ik graag bij wilde aansluiten. Ik geloof in multidisciplinaire zorg die is afgestemd op ieders behoeften.

Met een achtergrond in internationale handel en een passie voor muziek, heb ik later de kracht van sophrologie ervaren tijdens de natuurlijke geboorte van mijn eerste kind.

Met 15 jaar ervaring help ik je graag op je pad naar welzijn.

Ontdek mijn workshops en samenwerkingen in Brussel:

https://souffledesoi.be/

JOSE

Ik ben José en ik kom oorspronkelijk uit Brazilië. Ik woon en werk nu al een paar jaar in Brussel. Naast mijn werk bij Wheel of Care ben ik ook parttime verpleegkundige in de gevangenis van Haren.

De combinatie van deze twee werelden geeft me een groot gevoel van voldoening: in beide contexten draait zorg voor mij om nabijheid, respect en menselijkheid.

Bij Wheel of Care voel ik me bijzonder thuis dankzij de filosofie en werkwijze. De tijd nemen, echt luisteren en mensen op hun eigen tempo begeleiden – dit sluit volledig aan bij mijn eigen waarden.

Met veel enthousiasme maak ik deel uit van dit warme team en ben ik blij om zorg aan huis voor u te bieden.

JULIE

Ik volg Wheel of Care vanaf het allereerste begin via sociale media, totdat ik in 2018 de kans kreeg om zelf aan dit geweldige avontuur deel te nemen!

Gefascineerd door duurzaamheid, het milieu en gezondheid, heb ik mijn masteropleiding in kaas maken gecombineerd met een bachelor in verpleegkunde. Een bijzonder gedenkwaardige ervaring was het jaar dat ik in een psychiatrisch ziekenhuis in Zuid-India werkte. Die reis leerde me hoe waardevol autonomie, flexibiliteit en aanpassingsvermogen zijn in de gezondheidszorg.

Vandaag de dag werk ik als wondverpleegkundige in het Iris Zuid ziekenhuis, en daarnaast ben ik de teamcoördinator voor de verpleegkundigen bij Wheel of Care. Ik geloof sterk in de kracht van thuiszorg: op maat gemaakte zorg, met aandacht voor de persoon in zijn omgeving. Het biedt de ruimte om een oprechte, eerlijke relatie met de patiënt op te bouwen, en dat is voor mij de essentie van goede zorg.

Als ik niet op mijn fiets zit, ben ik imker, geniet ik van sportieve uitdagingen, breng ik tijd door met mijn familie, of verken ik nieuwe plekken in de wereld.

KLARA

I am a midwife and provide mental support to mums and dads in Brussels.

Do you want to become pregnant or are you already? The perinatal and postnatal periods often bring uncertainties. Do you feel out of balance, overwhelmed, or just unsure? By talking about it together and taking a moment to reflect on what you feel, we can take steps together towards more peace and clarity.

The mental balance as a woman, future parent, or young mum is of great importance. The pink cloud is sometimes fragile, and the path to appropriate support is not always straightforward.

I work entirely tailored to your request. Together, we outline a path that fits your situation and needs. Conversations with you and your partner, whether as a couple or as parents, are also carefully facilitated.

LINA

Passionate about the human body and its functions, I completed a six-year university course at ULB and specialised in osteopathy, with a focus on women and children.

My expertise lies in paediatrics and perinatal care, a field that is very close to my heart. It is therefore natural for me to collaborate with midwives to provide holistic and compassionate support to mothers and their babies.

I was fortunate to meet the team at Wheel of Care, whose human values and gentle, integrative approach perfectly align with my vision of care.

Their commitment to accessible, quality healthcare and multidisciplinary collaboration immediately appealed to me. Moreover, as an avid cyclist, I enjoy riding through Brussels while bringing my expertise to women and children who need my help.

LORE

I am Lore Tielemans, an enthusiastic psychologist who has recently also been able to call herself a midwife.

Since September 2025, I have been part of the wonderful team at Wheel of Care and I am so happy to be here.

Before I started working as a midwife, I worked for 7 years as a psychologist in a rehabilitation hospital on the children's ward. Here, I supported children and their families during their rehabilitation process. I learned a great deal here and always did this with a warm heart.

Yet I decided to pursue my other dream of becoming a midwife through a distance learning programme. During my various placements, I began to develop more and more as a midwife, and my values became even more apparent. I want to be an autonomous midwife with plenty of time, patience, and calm. Supporting parents with sufficient restraint and empowering them is my mission. All of this is done with an emphasis on a holistic approach.

The combination of psychology and midwifery is one that I am still very happy with and will certainly come in handy in the future.

The philosophy of "Wheel of care" fits very well with me as a person. Brussels, midwifery, and cycling are three things that largely describe me. Add friends, family, and culture to that, and you have me completely described.

I have lived in Brussels for 7 years and I embrace the city with a lot of love.

At Wheel of Care, you can currently come to me for postnatal care, and I am happy to visit you at home during the first few days after the birth of your "little one".

Tot ziens!

LOUISE P.

My name is Louise, a nurse and midwife. Since I was 19, I have been supporting women and families, with experience in countries such as Senegal, Finland, Rwanda, and Canada. My focus is on empowering autonomy and guiding free, conscious choices regarding physical, mental, and emotional health.

After my graduation, I worked in a hospital and quickly joined Wheel of Care as a self-employed midwife. I also obtained the Advanced Clinical Practice certificate, which broadens my guidance even further.

In addition, I am a Sensiplan trainer and I support women and couples in natural fertility management using the sympto-thermal method. I offer consultations at Wheel of Care or online.

I am currently taking on the coordination of the team of midwives at Wheel of Care with great pleasure.

For more info about Sensiplan:https://symptothermie.info/

Contact: ponce.louise@gmail.com​

LOUISE G.

Hi! I am Louise, a midwife and passionate cyclist (in all weather ;)).

After a few years behind a computer screen in the NGO sector, I dared to leap into the wonderful world of midwifery... with a lot of energy and dedication. I gained my first experience in the maternity ward of a large Brussels hospital. Quite quickly, I decided to work as a self-employed midwife.

I am particularly proud to be part of an inspiring team of midwives at WOC. I am happy to support you and your family in the early stages of parenthood and will do my best to address your questions and needs during this very special time.

You can count on me for pre- and postnatal follow-ups.

MICHAELA

I am incredibly happy to be part of the Wheel of Care team, where I help parents safely and ergonomically carry their baby.

As a lawyer turned mom and certified babywearing educator (Die Trageschule), registered with Draagconsulenten Vlaanderen vzv, I bring expertise and a passion for this essential parenting practice.

For several years now, I have been cycling through Brussels to guide parents in the art of babywearing through private lessons and workshops.

Would you like more tips? Follow me on Instagram @carry.coach or read my blog at carrycoach.com/blog.

Sign up for a workshop or session!  I look forward to meeting you and making carrying your little one even more enjoyable together!

PAULINE 

Hallo, ik ben Pauline.

Na mijn studies vertalen en een fulltime kantoorjob ontdekte ik hoe essentieel beweging is voor mijn welzijn. Al meer dan tien jaar is yoga mijn anker, een manier om te bewegen, te voelen en opnieuw verbinding te maken. In 2023 rondde ik mijn 200-uur Yoga Teacher Training af, en sindsdien deel ik deze practice met veel plezier met anderen.

Naast yoga heb ik een grote passie voor het menselijk lichaam en bewuste beweging. Dat bracht me ertoe om verschillende dansstijlen te verkennen en nieuwe manieren te ontdekken om met onszelf en met anderen in verbinding te komen.

Yoga is voor mij een plek waar je rust en balans kunt vinden in een wereld die vaak snel gaat.

Bij Wheel of Care, een echte plek van traagheid en zachtheid in Brussel, geef ik Hatha-yogalessen voor alle niveaus: of het nu je eerste keer is of je al jaren beoefent. In mijn lessen staat de adem centraal, samen met bewuste beweging en verbinding met jezelf. Soms zijn de sessies zacht en traag, soms wat dynamischer om het lichaam wakker te maken, maar altijd zonder druk.

Ik kijk ernaar uit je te ontmoeten op de mat! 

SOFIE

I am a registered dietitian and help (future) moms, dads and children make peace with food and eat healthily. I can help you with the introduction of solid foods, selective eating or nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I can also guide you in case of medical and weight problems, or if you follow a plant-based diet.

Motherhood made me a dietitian with an intergenerational view. My motto is to practice what you preach, also foodwise. I work without restrictions and with attention to emotional health, intestinal flora and nutritional deficiencies.

In 2022, I got to know Wheel of Care during a breastfeeding event in the park. I am very happy to join such a devoted, sustainable and enthusiastic team! You are welcome for a consultation at Huis van het Kind Nieuwland or I will come to your home.

In my spare time, I exercise with my son at the playground, enjoy nature and love to eat together with friends, or go to the market at the Abattoir in Anderlecht.

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SVEN

I love variety in my work life. Since 2021, I have been combining my job in a residential care centre and a psychiatric nursing home with home care at Wheel of Care.

Working in a small, close-knit team where we support each other as equals is a great advantage for me. And what makes it even better is that I cycle through the morning light in Brussels, providing the best care to people from different backgrounds with my full attention. For me, that is the ideal formula.

I also like to seek balance and variety in my personal life. Being active and relaxing, listening to music and going to the theatre, cycling, having a pint with friends or enjoying a nice meal out, discovering new places in Europe by train, but also enjoying a lazy day at home on the sofa.

TERESA

Since 2012, I have been working as a midwife, starting in Chile, and since then I have undertaken various training courses to enrich my professional experience.

Today I am proud not only to be a midwife, but also a doula, holistic guide in perinatology and early childhood, massage therapist, ritual facilitator, and in training to become a sound therapist. This broad expertise enables me to support you with a full range of tools, so that I can provide tailored care that truly meets your needs.

After a long journey of learning and experience, I had the privilege of being part of the special team at Wheel of Care: a group of loving, attentive women who share my life and work philosophy. Values such as kindness, creativity, sport, and a conscious care for our planet connect us.

I am here to guide and support you during this beautiful, often moving journey that you are about to embark on. With my Latin warmth and big smile, I want you to feel safe, that I care for all facets of yourself as a human being, and that together we co-create a path that perfectly fits your wishes and needs.

Thank you for trusting me to guide you through this such an intimate and profound period of your life.

You can count on me for:

• Prenatal and postnatal support
• Holistic guidance in perinatology and early childhood
• Deep relaxation massage and energy restoration
• Sling massage + sound bath
• Mama Blessing
• Postnatal ritual

VANESSA

I am Vanessa, a doula in Brussels.

I am a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friend, a free woman, a creative multipassionate, an optimist, and curious about Life.

As a mother of two children, motherhood has been (and still is) an initiatory journey for me.

After more than 15 years as an architect and project manager in urban development projects, my "matrescence" (the physical, emotional, hormonal, and social transition to motherhood) led me on a personal and professional quest for meaning. It gave me the courage to move towards a life mission that resonates more with the vibration of my heart.

Through my own experiences with pregnancy, home birth, and honoring the postpartum period, I became passionate about the world of perinatal care. I felt called to train as a full-spectrum Doula at the Quantik Doula school (founded by two Canadian midwives). Since 2022, I have embraced the beautiful spectrum of the DOULA profession under the name VANESCENCE.

For me, the bicycle is a great source of freedom, allowing me to travel daily around Brussels, both with my family and for my doula activities. It is with great joy that I have the honor of offering my services within Wheel of Care. I am delighted with the complementary skills of the entire team, which are thus offered to Brussels families.

As a doula, I provide emotional, physical, and logistical support to women and co-parents during the small and large transitions of life, such as welcoming a baby, becoming parents, and creating a new family. I am a little fairy at their service, offering listening, support, care, resources, and the transmission of information so that they can feel fully sovereign in their experience of motherhood.

WIERT

Hi, I'm Wiert. I grew up in the fertile Flemish endive soil, but after my nursing studies in Leuven, I soon moved to Brussels.

In Brussels, I began my career as a nurse in a pediatric department. Gradually, I got to know the city better, with all its residents and diverse cultures. The immense diversity that Brussels has to offer is its greatest asset and made me fall in love with ma Bruxelles ma belle and its people.

Through various connections, I came into contact with Wheel of Care, a project with values and principles I fully embrace. Slow care is something I wish for every patient and caregiver, and the fact that it all happens by bike just makes it even more enjoyable.

Do you see me biking through the city? Feel free to wave—I'll always wave back!