Osteopath - Margot Chen-Maenhaut

28/01/2026

Proud of the progress of one of my patients Lana Gobert! 🥇 Hard work, consistency and regular checks pays off! Well done Lana!

Christian Pereira y Lana Gobert ta bira ganadornan overall di 10km Betico Memorial Run 2026

Pabien na Christian y Lana 🙏🏽🇦🇼🔥🏃🏼‍♂️

23/01/2026

Thank you for your trust! 💪🏻🙂

📊 Osteopathy in Belgium speaks for itself:
12.4% of people (15+) consulted an osteopath in the past year — that’s over 1 million patients.

📈 The most consulted non-conventional therapy, growing steadily for 20+ years and now moving toward a recognized place in healthcare.

👉 Now let’s make this happen more in Aruba — discover what osteopathy can do.

Source: Health Survey 2023–2024, Sciensano

Dankjewel voor jullie vertrouwen! 💪🏻👌🏻🙂

📊 Osteopathie in België: de cijfers spreken voor zich
Volgens de Gezondheidsenquête 2023–2024 van Sciensano heeft 12,4% van de Belgen van 15 jaar en ouder in de afgelopen 12 maanden een osteopaat geraadpleegd.
👉 Dat komt neer op meer dan één miljoen patiënten.

📈 Osteopathie is vandaag de meest geconsulteerde niet-conventionele geneeswijze in ons land, met een gestage groei die al meer dan 20 jaar aanhoudt.

🏛️ In dit kader willen de recente regeringsaankondigingen osteopathie een plaats geven binnen het gezondheidszorgsysteem, als een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde therapie.

📄 Bron: Gezondheidsenquête 2023–2024, Sciensano

14/01/2026

Shoulder pain isn’t just for my patients — I feel it too… 😫

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of rotator cuff tendinitis in the clinic over the past few weeks — often from overuse and missing strength work.

As a therapist and beach tennis player, my shoulders take a lot of load, so I need to do my exercises too… 💪

👉 Today I’m sharing part of my shoulder workout routine and exercises I use myself with elastic bands.



**Illustrations thanks to AAOS**

24/12/2025

🎄🌴 Season’s Greetings from Island Osteopath! 🌴🎄

Sending warm wishes from sunny Aruba!
 ☀️ May your holidays be restful, your body balanced, and the New Year full of health and happiness.

Thank you for being part of our community ✨
We’re grateful for your trust and support throughout the year. 🤍

22/12/2025

Still searching for the perfect gift? ✨

A gift certificate for an osteopathic session is a thoughtful way to help someone feel aligned, pain-free, and ready for the new year 🎁

13/10/2025

🦴 Shoulder pain that won’t go away?

It’s often not the joint itself — it’s your muscles.

Worried about a frozen shoulder, arthritis, or joint damage? In most cases, it’s actually muscle overuse and tension behind the pain.

When muscles stay in the wrong position for too long (like at your desk...), they become strained and form trigger points which are small, tense knots that can radiate pain through your shoulder, neck, and arm.

We usually don’t notice until it’s too tense.

💆‍♂️ Osteopathic treatment helps release these tight spots, restore balance, and bring your body back to ease.✨

10/10/2025

🏆 Take a cue from Alcaraz! Just 5 minutes of a stretch/ warm-up routine each morning = a stronger, more mobile body. Let’s go! 🔥

09/10/2025

🌴 So, I’m back on the island! 🌴 ready to help you move and feel better.

A huge thank you to Barbara for the lovely review — Always happy to hear good feedback and see clients get results.

At Island Osteopath, I offer personalised treatments for pain and mobility issues, tailored to each individual.
 Available for both locals and visitors.

✨ Your Health is Our Mission
📍 Island Osteopath – Osteopathy Clinic

09/09/2025

🚫 Myth: Osteopathy is only “sickness of the bones.”

✅ Fact: The word comes from the Greek “osteon” (bone) and “pathos” (suffering/feeling).

When osteopathy was founded in the 19th century, it described how problems in the bones and structure could affect the whole body.

Today, osteopathy is not limited to bones — it considers muscles, fascia, joints, circulation, the nervous system, and even internal organs (viscera). 🌿

It’s a holistic approach to restoring balance and health — not just a focus on skeletons. 🌀

✨ Osteopathy = Whole-body wellbeing, not just bone care.

11/07/2025

🌿 Better to Prevent than to Treat 🌿

Why wait for the pain? 💥 
Osteopathy isn’t just about treating symptoms — it’s about keeping your body in balance before issues arise. 💪

✨ Move better

✨ Feel stronger

✨ Live pain-free longer

Start listening to your body today — Stay aligned. Stay well 🌿 💚




05/06/2025

Aruba now has a beach named after its windsurfing legend — Sarah-Quita Beach! 🇦🇼✨

Congratulations, Sarah-Quita — this is so well deserved! 💙

17/03/2025

✨ 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐯𝐬. 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 ✨

Both osteopathy and physiotherapy focus on improving body function & pain but differ in approach:

Physiotherapy uses various methods like exercise, electrotherapy etc. focusing on specific injury areas and strengthening through movement.

𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, however, is based on three core pillars:

-𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥: Focuses on muscles, joints, fascia, and connective tissues.

- 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥: Addresses the health of internal organs, blood vessels, and the lymphatic system.

- 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐥 Involves the central nervous system, skull, spine, cerebrospinal fluid, and surrounding tissues.

While manual therapy is often confused with osteopathy, it primarily targets the structural aspect. Osteopathy stands apart by also addressing visceral and craniosacral systems—making it a more comprehensive approach.

✨ One isn’t better than the other—they often complement each other for optimal recovery. ✨