ONZE FANTASTISCHE ZORGHELDEN OP DE FIETS IN BRUSSEL

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.

Ik werk in het Nederlands, Engels, Spaans en Frans en ontvang je graag precies zoals je bent met alles wat je meebrengt. 

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.

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!