Denise Palma

Being enthusiastic about movement and motor development, I have explored several areas of physical education and physiotherapy throughout my professional career. The contact with adults, patients, children and special needs population gave me an overview of how a teacher can influence one's engagement, interest in the topic discussed during lessons and ultimately their health. That is why I find teaching young children challenging and especially fulfilling. 

Personal Trainer and Physioterapist, 2020-nu  FT&rgonomie. Provide coaching, physiotherapy and training sessions.

Physiotherapist- YorBody 2021-2022. Assessment and treatment plan of orthopaedic and neurological patients.

Jr. Physiotherapist and student coordinator, AAC Rugby Amsterdam 2017-2020. Worked with youth and female teams; assessment of acute injuries, emergency services, treatment plan development for pre and post-operative patients, and stock control. Responsible for organising the student’s schedule at different clubs/ events and promoting the program to new members.

Social Media Executive, Booking.com Amsterdam 2011-2017. Liasion between partners, guests and media via Social Media channels. 

Health at the workplace coordinator, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre 2008-2011. Responsible for staff scheduling and continuous development through the planning of workshops. Developed a program to prevent work-related injuries and reduce chronic pain among employees. 

Sports teacher in a second language, CETE, POA_brazil 2007-2008: guidance of athletics and basketball in English to children between 6 and 9 years old.

PE teacher 2006-2008; Protasio Alves primary school; Porto Alegre Brazil: Curriculum planning and teaching classes to kids from 5- 7 years old.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) Physical Education POA Brazil-Physical Education, 2003-2007.

Hogeschool van Amsterdam HvA- Bachelor of physiotherapy with a minor in Sports rehabilitation 2017-2020.