​OUR FANTASTIC CARE PROVIDERS ON BIKES​

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.

CHARLOTTE

Hello, I am Charlotte, a mum, 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, human, 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 guide women, men, and couples in a more holistic way through everything involved in the transition to parenthood: from the desire for 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 counts.

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 a meeting that matters.

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.

CHIARA

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

After years of working in various fields, my values, feminism, and spirituality ultimately led me to choose to become a midwife. It feels like my calling.

I am dedicated to women’s reproductive and sexual health and see it as my mission to enhance women’s and communities’ health knowledge. That’s why I feel so at home at 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 fueled by the women and families who give me the privilege of being part of such an intimate moment in their lives. I also draw much inspiration from the midwives who came 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

Hey there! I'm Cin.

During my nursing studies in Antwerp, I moved to Brussels. At my internship placements, you could see me making drawings 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 various forms of expression and media. In 2024, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Engraving and Printed Image at 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 that we should all take care of 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.

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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 places people and the planet at its core, values that resonate with me completely and that I also wish 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 degree in psychiatric nursing and tropical nursing in my pocket, I came to discover Belgium with my Dutch bicycle.  

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

Wheel of Care is the crème de la crème for me. Helping someone with slow personal care and attention when necessary is the best thing there is. People receiving us in their home situation feels like a privilege.

I combine this with my current position within the Expertise Center for Dementia.  

In my spare time, I like to see my family and friends. I love the beauty of new travel destinations, art and good food.

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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 worked in various places around the world: from Cameroon to Congo, from South America to the USA. Closer to home, I also gained experience in England, Denmark, and the Sint-Jan Clinic in Brussels, where I worked in areas including dialysis, maternity, 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 began? Read my story here

GLADYS

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 particularly 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.

In addition to individual treatments, I also offer group acupuncture and provide Qi Gong sessions, a gentle yet powerful form of movement that helps to balance your energy (qi).

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HANNAH

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Hello, I am Hanna, founder of Fluxion3000.

Fluxion3000 is my personal mix of what is essential to me: yoga, boxing, meditation, sound, and creating a space where you truly feel good. Movement, presence, sweat... and sometimes even a touch of trance. No miracles or cosmic promises, but a place to breathe, to feel, to express yourself, and to reconnect with yourself.

My passion for yoga and Thai boxing began in 2016. In 2019, I travelled to India and Thailand to further immerse myself in both disciplines. Back in Europe, I started developing colourful, audiovisual experiences: in shades of pink, purple, blue, and full of music — where different types of sessions come together:

✨ YOGA / BOXING (at Wheel of Care on Friday evening)

✨ YOGA TEKNO & guided meditation

✨ HATHA YOGA & guided meditation

At Wheel of Care, I feel completely at home. The warm atmosphere, the open community, and the holistic approach to care align perfectly with my own way of working. It is a place where I can not only give but also be nourished time and again.

Want to know more? Checkfluxion3000.com

HUGO

I studied nursing in France in Orléans, worked in the cardiology department in Tours and moved to Brussels in 2005.

I first worked as an interim worker in several hospital services in Brussels and then started working as a home care nurse in 2006.

A few years ago, concerned about mobility and sustainability, I swapped my car for a bicycle and discovered the Wheel of Care project. I was very enthusiastic and happily joined the team in September 2019!

I also work part-time in a mobile team that supports caregivers in the Brussels region. Next to my nursing work, I am a member of the collective of artists Srendip who carry out participatory art projects in the public space of Brussels. I also really enjoy spending time in my kitchen garden with my two boys!

JOHANA

I am Johana, a sophrologist and musician on a bike in Brussels.

I ride my bike all year round: it gives me energy, activates my senses, and ensures a reliable arrival time.

I offer sophrology consultations to patients at home and within organisations (hospitals, care homes, businesses, schools & nurseries). Through a colleague, I discovered Wheel of Care, which I was keen to join. I believe in multidisciplinary care that is tailored to everyone's needs.

With a background in international trade and a passion for music, I later experienced the power of Sophrology during the natural birth of my first child.

With 15 years of experience, I would be happy to guide you on your path to well-being.

Discover my workshops and collaborations in Brussels:

https://souffledesoi.be/

JULIE

I have followed Wheel of Care from the very beginning through social media, until I got the chance to join this amazing adventure myself in 2018!

Fascinated by sustainability, the environment, and health, I combined my master's degree in cheese-making with a bachelor's in nursing. A particularly memorable experience was the year I worked in a psychiatric hospital in South India. That journey taught me how valuable autonomy, flexibility, and adaptability are in healthcare.

Today I work as a wound care specialist at the Iris Zuid hospital, and in addition, I am the team coordinator for the nurses at Wheel of Care. I strongly believe in the power of home care: tailored care, with attention to the person in their environment. It provides the space to build a genuine, honest relationship with the patient, and that is for me the essence of good care.

If I'm not on my bike, I'm a beekeeper, I enjoy taking on sporting challenges, I spend time with my family, or I explore new places in the world.

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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.

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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.

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!

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.

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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

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!

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.