Natural Waves
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Integrative Women’s Health Specialist
Holistic care, support & education: from preconception to menopause
The female body moves in cycles — from fertility and pregnancy to cycle recovery and menopause. Natural Waves based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is an integrative practice specialized in women’s health, offering holistic care and education to support these waves, allowing you to move with confidence through every transition.
WHy Natural Waves?
✅ HBO Medical Basic Knowledge
As a qualified therapist, I combine a grounding in basic medical knowledge with an integrative specialism in women’s health.
✅ Certified & Reimbursed
My consultations are (partially) covered by most Dutch health insurers under supplementary insurance.
✅ Quality
A registered member of BATC and affiliated with the NAP umbrella organisation – Quality assurance of Dutch complementary healthcare.
Fertility & Preconception Support in the Netherlands
Your reproductive journey does not begin with pregnancy.
It begins with the state of your cycle, your nervous system, your hormonal balance.
Natural Waves offers holistic fertility and reproductive health support in the Netherlands, helping women prepare for pregnancy, navigate fertility challenges and move through pregnancy and postpartum with confidence.
Preconception support combines cycle awareness, hormonal balance, and nervous system regulation to prepare the body for conception — whether naturally or alongside medical fertility treatment. Aligned with how obstetric and fertility care works in the Netherlands.
🌸 Spring Wave — Tides of Possibility
“The first whispers of life, soft and delicate.”
- Gentle currents of awakening and curiosity
- Seeds of growth, preparation, and intention
- Blooming with hope and new beginnings
A Soft Start — Your 90-day Holistic Path to Conscious Conception
A transformative journey for couples choosing to enter pregnancy grounded, connected, and deeply aligned. Focus on cycle awareness, nervous system regulation, body-mind-based fertility support, and partner integration. Supported by clinical understanding of the reproductive system. Creates a strong foundation for pregnancy and reduces stress patterns. Investment €1500
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation for Expats
Birth is not a medical event alone — it is a rite of passage.
Through integrative birth preparation, nervous system regulation and embodied awareness, you prepare for labour with clarity and grounded confidence.
🌞 Summer Wave — Tides of Radiance
“The sunlit surge of creation and joy.”
- Flowing with passion, exploration, and courage.
- Vibrant energy and full-bodied vitality
- Expanding experiences, relationships, and dreams
The Integrated Birth Path – More Than a Hypnobirthing Course
Structured pregnancy support including hypnobirthing, partner integration, body-mind-based support, and birth plan preparation. Ongoing guidance prepares you for the entire transition — not just one day. Investment €1400.
🍁 Autumn Wave — Tides of Harvest
“The warm, amber currents of reflection.”
- Deepening connections and embracing transformation
- Gathering wisdom, savoring achievements
- Letting go of what no longer serves you
This season honors postpartum recovery and menstrual health — integration after expansion.
❄️ Winter Wave — Tides of Renewal
“The quiet, silver hush before a new horizon.”
- Preparing the spirit and body for a fresh spring
- Rest, restoration, and inner reflection
- Honouring cycles, consolidating lessons
This season supports perimenopause and menopause — a powerful threshold of recalibration and renewal.
Personalised 1:1 Care for Every Stage
Not every wave requires a full guided journey. Personalised care offer flexible, focused guidance tailored to your specific life phase, such as personalised fertility massage & support. Available for:
🌸 Preconception ☀️ Pregnancy & Birth 🍁 Postpartum & Menstrual Health
❄️ Perimenopause & Menopause
Starting from €650 per 5 session plan at €130 per session. Eligible for reimbursement through complementary health insurance plans, depending on your coverage.
Supporting Waves of Life — Not Just Moments
Life does not unfold in isolated events.
It moves in waves.
At Natural Waves, we integrate body, mind, and life stage to prepare you for each reproductive transition: menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
This work is not about quick fixes.
It is about preparing you for the full arc of transformation — with steadiness, softness, and clarity.
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A Cyclical Approach to Women’s Health
Women are cyclical beings — not linear performers.
Your body shifts.
Your hormones fluctuate.
Your emotional landscape evolves.
Instead of pushing through transitions, I guide you to listen.
With over 10 years of clinical experience in integrative health and specialised expertise in fertility and women’s healthcare, Natural Waves provides a sanctuary for women navigating life’s reproductive thresholds.
As a qualified specialist and experienced childbirth educator, having guided couples through group and private courses for over four years, I combine grounded medical knowledge with an embodied presence. Whether you are preparing to conceive, giving birth, recovering postpartum, or entering menopause, your journey deserves dedicated preparation, integration, and expert care.
This is work that prepares you — not only for a moment, but for the transformation that follows.
About MariseChoose the Path That Matches Your Season
Calm, informed support across all reproductive stages.
If you are unsure which form of support aligns with your current life phase, begin with a conversation. Together we explore what your body and life are asking for — and which path supports you best.
FAQ
Yes! Many women choose personalised 1:1 treatment plans to focus on specific needs, whether it’s menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy comfort, postpartum recovery, or menopause support. Our guided journeys are optional — you can combine them with personalised care at any stage.
No. Our guided journeys and therapeutic sessions complement medical support — they do not replace it. We work alongside healthcare providers in the Netherlands to offer holistic guidance for body, mind, and life-stage transitions.
Each guided journey varies depending on the stage and focus. For example:
A Soft Start (Preconception) Journey: 12-16 weeks
The Integrated Birth Path: Typically 8 weeks, with ongoing postpartum support
All guided journeys and treatment plans are offered in English. We coordinate seamlessly with Dutch healthcare providers so that expat women can receive clear, informed guidance without language barriers. Also, for other international and English-speaking women and couples in the Netherlands.
Absolutely! Many guided journeys include partner integration, especially preconception and pregnancy support, to ensure both of you feel prepared and supported.
We offer full life-stage support, integrating body, mind, and partner involvement. Our focus is on structured guided journeys combined with personalised 1:1 care — supporting transitions, not just moments.
Book a Free Introductory Call — Let’s talk about your personal journey.