Anke Koelman

Health and learning center

International

Autism spectrum disorder

Assessments for child development, learning, health, nutrition and lifestyle-related issues and conditions; Private consultations for emotional, learning and health issues such as preparation for a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies, developmental delay, autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergies, asthma, obesity and finding the optimal therapy, diet and lifestyle for each child or adult; Free introductory lectures; Courses

Playing tennis; International folk dancing; Yoga

Doctorandus Degree in Biochemistry and Mathematics, Minor in Theory of Education, Leiden University, Netherlands (1978); Master of Health Science in Nutrition Medicine, University of New England, Armidale and Brisbane; Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, Adelaide Training College of Complementary Medicine (ATTCC); Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine, ATTCC; Diploma in Homeopathy, ATTCC; Coursework in Suggestopedia (Superlearning); Coursework in Educational Kinesiology; Coursework in Presentation Skills, Advanced Training Design, and Advanced Teaching Skills; Training in Lindamood-Bell Method; Coursework in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, ATTCC; Continuing Education in Nutrition

Australian Traditional Medicine Society; Australian Kinesiology Association

Leeuwarden

Health Care

Netherlands

Onno, Elke

2/1/2012

Director, Optimum Learning & Health Centre, Beaumont, SA, Australia (1988-Present); Teacher, Department of Biochemistry, Marischal College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland (1982-1983); Biochemistry Laboratory Teacher, School of Agriculture, Aberdeen, Scotland (1983); Associate Professor of Mathematics and Organic Chemistry, Houston Baptist University (1980-1981); Teacher of Chemistry and Mathematics, Coordinator, MAVO-Project, Bonaventura-Kijckenborg College, Leyden, Netherlands (1975-1979); Author and Trainer, MAVO-Project, Catholic Paedagogic Centers, Helftheuvelweg, s'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (1977-1979)

Level 3 Kinesiology Practitioner; Master of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine

Stewart

The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping children overcome learning problems and recover from autism spectrum disorder.

Vice President, Midweek Ladies Tennis, Kensington Gardens Lawn Tennis Club; President, Adelaide International Folk Dancers

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She attributes her success to persistence, and desire to learn and grow.

She became involved in her profession, after beginning her career as a mathematics and chemistry teacher, because her son was born with a severe brain injury. She researched and discovered ways to help improve his brain function and health.

Ms. Koelman holds a Doctorandus (Master's degree) in mathematics and biochemistry from Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she was born. She taught chemistry and mathematics at a high school and was also employed by the National Catholic Paedagogic Centers to write chemistry textbooks and diagnostic tests. The program was implemented nationally, so Ms. Koelman was also involved in teaching teachers from all over the country. After she got married, her first husband’s job took them to Egypt and then to the United States, where she became an associate professor at Houston Baptist University. She taught mathematics and organic chemistry, and also gave birth to her son Onno. Moving next to Aberdeen, Scotland, Ms. Koelmen taught biochemistry laboratory courses at the College of Agriculture and University of Aberdeen. Her daughter Elke was born at this time. In 1984, the growing family moved to Adelaide, Australia, where Ms. Koelman’s third child, Friso, was born with a severe brain injury. He was born in a coma, but after Ms. Koelman took several pictures of him using the flash on her camera, he opened his eyes. For a while, however, that was all he could do; he was unable to hear or smell, and had no pupil reflex. He was diagnosed with severe spastic quadriplegia. To help her son progress further, Ms. Koelman studied many different practical techniques for improving brain function, and worked with Friso at home. After she had done exercises with him for two hours twice a day, six days a week—with the help of many volunteers—Friso’s pupil reflex and sense of smell had come back, and when his hearing was tested at a children’s hospital, it was found to be normal. Friso was able to cry, suck, chew and indicate “yes” and “no.” These successes spurred Ms. Koelman to learn more, and she decided to take basic kinesiology (Edu-K) and touch for health (TFH) classes. She practiced brain integration techniques and Brain Gym exercises with one volunteer’s son who was repeating the second grade, and his improvements after three sessions were so impressive that Ms. Koelman undertook further training. She became a consultant and instructor in educational kinesiology in 1988. Since that time, she has continued her education—and her success—in treating children and adults with a variety of learning and behavior problems.

Serving as naturopath, herbalist, kinesiologist, nutrition medicine practitioner and homeopath

Fully Registered Teacher, Education Department of South Australia; Professional Kinesiologist (RAKP), Australian Kinesiology Association; Professional Trainer; Certified Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming

Bettalife Distributors and BioReasearch Prize for All-Around Excellence in Studies, Adelaide Training College of Complementary Medicine (2006); Dean's Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Master of Health Science, University of New England (2005); Two-Time Recipient, Award for Outstanding Academic and Personal Achievement, South Australian Chapter, Alumni Association, University of New England (2004, 2003)

In five years, Ms. Koelman intends to publish e-booklets for people.