History

Our origins

Rondom was founded on the belief that being able to move well helps people to stay healthy and participate in everyday life. That belief still forms the basis of who we are. In this regard, we look not only at the body, but also at mental wellbeing and the impact of health on everyday life.

In 1978, podiatrist Marry Gaasbeek opened her practice in Leusden. At that time, podiatry was still a new profession in the Netherlands. Right from the start, we looked beyond just the feet. We focused on the whole body, on posture and movement, and on what a person needs to live a comfortable and active life.

Rondom Podiatrists

In the years that followed, the practice continued to grow, thanks to the trust of clients and referrers. In 2005, the practice gained new owners and a new name: Podotherapeutisch Centrum Rondom. This signalled that our support had expanded beyond a single location or a single practitioner.

In 2014, we adopted yet another new name: Rondom Podotherapeuten. As an organisation, we continued to develop, whilst our vision remained the same: to support people in staying healthy, moving freely and continuing to participate as fully as possible in daily life.

Keeping pace with developments

For us, growth was never an end in itself. It was a way of keeping pace with developments in healthcare and in society. And, above all, of better meeting people’s needs so that they can stay healthy and continue to lead as pleasant a life as possible.

We have come to realise more and more clearly that health is about more than just one complaint or one form of care. Physical health, mental health and lifestyle are closely interlinked. That is why we have increasingly started to integrate different types of care and support. Not just to treat symptoms, but also to help prevent problems and improve health.

We’ll carry on as Rondom

What began as a podiatry practice gradually grew into a broader organisation. An organisation where health, prevention and appropriate support come together.

To make this connection clear, we have since been operating under a single name: Rondom. Under this name, we are committed every day to supporting physical and mental health, promoting well-being and helping people to remain actively involved in life.