Meet the Team
We are a collective of physical specialists in Amsterdam (area Westerpark, Staatsliedenbuurt, Jordaan) and we focus on improving your wellbeing on all levels. As a multidisciplinary team of physical specialists, we collaborate closely to provide you with the most effective guidance throughout your journey. By integrating our expertise, we can identify the right approach, at the right time, based on your needs, goals, and stage of progress. This ensures that every step of the process supports your long-term success..
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Meet Coen, our well-rounded Personal Trainer and certified Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist (L1). A former professional water polo player and competitive swimmer, with more than a decade of experience in teaching loyal and dedicated clients.Coen faced a life-altering accident at 25 in Capetown, experiencing severe physical and mental challenges. Despite disorientation, emotional struggles, and memory loss, he received support from health professionals, gradually rebuilding his life. Reconnecting with his passion for sports, Coen leveraged the benefits of movement to recover fully, both physically and mentally.
Continually seeking new challenges, he delved into classical weight training, gymnastics, calisthenics, olympic weightlifting, rugby, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, bouldering, and more and in the meantime he started his personal training career.
After intensive training and (international) studies in strength- and mobility training and movement, and after many years of working as a personal trainer, STAETSGEHEIM® was founded.
Coen always had a strong conviction and belief that movement grounded in human evolution benefits us most. And so he also became certified as a Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist (L1) and can train you through their method, while he is constantly continuing his own development by learning from the best.
Whether you need to build your (fundamental) movement capacities, or simply want to loose fat and gain lean muscle, increase strength and mobility, develop as an athlete or would like to learn physical skills, Coen can help you out. All levels and goals are welcome.
You can book him for personal- and duo sessions. Either for Personal Training or Functional Patterns. Also he is a teacher for the small groups of Functional Patterns.
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Meet Yaset. Originally from Cuba, he graced international stages as a classical dancer for Het Nationale Ballet in Amsterdam for a decade. Transitioning into health, strength and fitness, he holds international Personal Training Certifications, drawing from his own experiences to specialize in body awareness, movement quality, and injury recovery. Through personalized training, Yaset aims to guide and support those committed to positive life changes and enhanced well-being, offering joyful challenges beyond imagination.Also Yaset is a big fan and skilled teacher of boxing. He taught big classes at SportCity, training up to ten couples at a time. He focuses on solid fundamentals and safety, combining technique with conditioning and partner work. Yaset views boxing as a highly skilled discipline that demands coordination, movement, patience, and focus. With this mindset, he guides participants in learning boxing in a safe, structured, and engaging way.
Yaset can be booked for personal- duo training and for the small group personal training classes.
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Meet Anna, one of our highly experienced Pilates teachers, specializes in guiding seniors with a history of injuries and in pre- and postnatal pilates, bringing a detailed and specific approach to her sessions.With a background in modern dance and a recovery journey with Pilates, Anna has worked with renowned studios in Toronto, New York, and Chicago before establishing herself as a master trainer and assistant director at Smartbody Studio in Amsterdam from 2006 to 2022.
Anna welcomes bookings for personal- or duo sessions. Also she is one of the teachers of our small group Pilates all Apparatus sessions.
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Devon is a Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist and personal trainer with nearly 30 years of experience and hundreds of devoted clients.After moving from Canada to Amsterdam in 1989, he studied graphic design at the Gerrit Rietveld Art Academy and started working in the fitness field as a fitness, step, strength training, and Pilates instructor at numerous gyms and studios. He has since helped a diverse range of clients, ranging from beginners to professional dancers and athletes recovering from injuries.
In addition to his own extensive continuing education, Devon regularly leads teacher training courses, workshops, and retreats in the Netherlands, Ibiza, and Portugal.
Devon’s movement philosophy emphasizes moving with intention in order to develop meaningful, long-term stability, mobility, and vitality. His tailored, holistic approach to each client helps restore balance, cultivate a greater self-awareness, and enhances long-term everyday and athletic performance. Devon is passionate about Functional Patterns’ ability to address chronic pain and structural imbalances in order to restore the body to its ideal state.
You can book Devon for personal or duo sessions and he is the teacher for the small group Functional Patterns classes.
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Steve is our breathwork coach, who has been studying various breathing methods for over 30 years, initially to overcome asthma and later for the broader benefits of healthy breathing.His expertise, cultivated through a diverse range of practices, is applied to help individuals enhance various aspects of their lives. Whether seeking calmness, improved fitness, or better sleep, Steve tailors his approach to address individual priorities.
Beyond immediate goals, the exploration of additional benefits of better breathing becomes a possibility under Steve’s guidance.
You can book him for personal- or duo sessions.
For personal or duo sessions email us at info@staetsgeheim.com
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Meet Daan: a passionate, creative Pilates instructor and former classical ballet dancer trained at the Dutch National Ballet Academy. Drawing from his own healing journey through Pilates after a burnout, Daan emphasizes creating a safe, joyful space for clients to explore and respect their bodies, fostering physical potential and the importance of enjoying the process. Experience Pilates as a path to ease, self-discovery, and playfulness with Daan as your dedicated guide.
You can book him for personal- or duo sessions and for the small groups of mat Pilates.
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Maureen, our specialized trainer with a radiant personality, is dedicated to guiding individuals with an oncological background, drawing from her personal journey of successfully recovering from breast cancer through exercise during and after intensive treatments.She found transformation and empowerment through consistent weight training and mindful dietary choices, resulting in increased self-confidence and a positive mindset.
You can book Maureen for personal sessions and for the small groups of emPOWER for women.
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Meet Dario, a passionate movement scientist with a specialization in Sports, Exercise & Health and over four years of experience as a personal trainer. Certified in functional training and health coaching. Dario guides people who ask a lot of themselves to feel strong, energetic and balanced again: "No standard programs, but guidance that fits who you are and how you live, with an eye for quality and room for growth."
You can book him for personal- or duo sessions.
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Meet Andrea, This Italian bass player brings both musical talent and movement expertise to the team. Besides his passion for playing bass, he specializes in Gyrotonic® and Myofascial Energetic Release.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a unique, holistic approach to movement which addresses the whole human system bringing it into greater balance. Promotes the clearing and awakening of the lymphatic and cardiovascular system. Focusing on the breath it stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system resulting in a sense of calm, well-being and mental clarity.
Some of the benefits of a regular Gyrotonic practice include a healthier, more supple spine, increased range of motion, greater joint stability, improved agility and athletic performance and a deep internal strength.
The ultimate goal of this practice is to create a better body and emotional awareness making the person feel at home in one’s body.
Myofascial Energetic Release is an integrative, holistic, deep form of bodywork. It possess the capacity to alleviate acute and chronic physical pain, simultaneously treating somatic expressions of emotional and mental pain.
It helps releasing frozen energy in the body, rebalancing the tensegrity of deep and soft connective tissues through touch, joint manipulation, myofascial unwinding, assisted stretches and conscious breath.
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Pilates Instructor with a deep passion for classical Pilates and the logic behind human movement. Forever learning and continuously refining technique, with certifications completed at SmartBody in Amsterdam. Always seeking new courses to expand knowledge and deepen understanding of how the body truly works.
You can book Liisa for personal- or duo sessions and for the small groups of Pilates all Apparatus.
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Jade (mom of a lovely son Savion) specializes in prenatal and postnatal training, offering tailored sessions that prioritize safety, recovery, and the unique needs of each client.Her approach is individualized, considering factors such as pregnancy progression, symptoms, and personal experiences.
Jade guides women through pregnancy with adjustments as needed and supports postpartum recovery to ensure an optimal transition into motherhood.
With a goal-oriented, focused, and enjoyable training style, Jade’s success is measured by the satisfaction and progress of her clients.
You can book her for personal sessions. Both for regular Personal Training and for Pre-Postnatal.
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Meet Vito, a personal trainer and movement scientist in training, currently completing his degree in Human Movement Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His fascination with the body’s adaptability started in the gym, but deepened after an injury during his studies forced him into a rough recovery — shaping his understanding of resilience from first hand experience.
With certifications in personal training (MILO Education) and breath coaching, Vito combines evidence-based training with tools for stress regulation. He works with people of all levels, helping them build strength, balance and lasting energy.
Drawing from his experience in powerlifting, Olympic lifting, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and triathlon, Vito tailors each program to your context and goals. Expect personal guidance, grounded in science, shaped around your life’s constraints.
You can book him for personal- or duo sessions.