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Getting results is what defines us.
Changing lives is what drives us.

Dan Hunter

CEO, Owner and founder, Coach

Spoken languages: English, French, Dutch

Bio

Once a professional triathlete, Dan started DH with outdoor transformational bootcamps some 8 years ago. Building on their success, he then opened the DH Transformation Centre in May 2016. Dan’s leading edge holistic approach and unquenchable thirst for knowledge has enabled him to obtain unequalled results with his clients over the years and inspired his team to become one of the best in the business. Dan was even acknowledged as one of the top 30 coaches in the world by the world famous Charles Poliquin.

Education

Basic:

ACE – American Council on Exercise – Personal Trainer
Precision Nutrition – Level 1

Specialisation Training:

YPSI – Functional Anatomy
YPSI – Biomechanics
YPSI – Program Design
Charles Poliquin – Advanced Program Design
Ido Portal – Corset Course
Ma Strength – Olympic Weightlifting
Tom Hibbert – Strongman Training
Charles Poliquin – Sports Specific Program Design
KILO – Optimising Strength Ratios
KILO – Long-term Periodisation
Christian Thibaudeau – Principles of Strength Training
Christian Thibaudeau – Hypertrophy Program Design
Sebastian Oreb – Strength System Levels 1&2
Christian Thibaudeau – Neurotyping
Crossfit Level 1

Specialisation Nutrition and Lifestyle:

Dr Bryan Walsh – Nutritional Biochemistry
Dr Bryan Walsh – All about detoxification
Dr Bryan Walsh – All about glucose
Dr Bryan Walsh – Blood work interpretation
Layne Norton – Prepping the stage athlete
Dan Garner – Optimising Human Performance
Charles Poliquin – Bioprint Modulation

Rehab:

Dr Mark Scappaticci – Performance Taping and Fascial Abrasion
Peter Lundgren – Soft Tissues Techniques
The Ready State Movement and Mobility 101

Internships/Symposiums:

Charles Poliquin – Ultimate Performance hosts
Preston Green – 2 Day Training camp Florida Gators
Ben Prentiss – 5 Day Internship
2 x SWIS symposium (Society of Weigh-training Injury Specialists)
ISI symposium (Irish Strength Institute)
5Rings – The Athletic Genesis
KILO – Sports Specific Training Camp
YPSI – Internship
3 x DH Transformation Genesis

Jen Hunter

General Manager

Spoken languages: English, French

Bio

Originally from England and based in Belgium for over 23 years, Jen brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to her role at DH. With a background in operations and client services, she has spent years building and supporting teams, including scaling operations during her time at Bolt.

Outside of her professional experience, Jen has spent over 15 years in gyms and competed in powerlifting for more than a decade, reaching international level. This journey has shaped her appreciation for long-term health, consistency, and doing things properly — without shortcuts.

At DH, Jen oversees operations and supports the ongoing growth of the business, working closely with the team to keep everything running smoothly. Her focus is on supporting coaches, caring for clients, and helping DH grow in a sustainable, people-first way.

Léa Depagneux

Head Physio - Coach

Spoken languages: English, French

Bio

Léa is a graduate in Physiotherapy and also holds a Masters in Manual and Orthopedic Therapy. Her approach is very much based around encouraging physical movement whilst respecting the patient’s pain tolerance. Prior to specialising in physiotherapy, she also attended the University of Sport in Nice where she focussed on sports training. Passionate about sport, Léa has a varied sporting background having spent 15 years as a synchronised swimmer before becoming actively involved in Street Workout competitions. She has competed in World Championships and became Vice World Champion in 2022. We are delighted that Léa has joined our DH Team and that she is working as both a Physio and a Coach. With her background she has a deep understanding of how the body works and realises the importance of aligning physio and rehab therapy with strength training. Léa mainly works at our Brussels location, W16.

Education

Specialisation Physiotherapy:

Uclouvain – Master in Manual Therapy
Haute école Léonard de Vinci – Master in physiotherapy

Specialisation Nutrition and Lifestyle:

DH Health Assessment Trilogy – Skinfold Measurements & Interpretation
DH Health Assessment Trilogy – Symptomatic Questionnaire Interpretation
Université Nice – DEUG Staps

Internships:

Dan Hunter

Tristan Baars

Senior Coach

Spoken languages: English, Dutch, Spanish

Bio

Tristan has a strong coaching background and has followed a number of courses in his career as a Personal Trainer. He is very dedicated and serious about helping clients reach their goals and improve their lives.

His calm and caring manner are appreciated by his work colleagues and clients alike and he fully buys into the DH philosophy. He walks the walk and is serious about his continued education to further expand his knowledge in the field.

Alongside his passion for coaching and strength training, Tristan is an accomplished musician and holds a Masters (MA) in Music having studied Jazz at the Royal Conservatory in Belgium, The Hague and also Barcelona.

We are very happy to have Tristan in our DH Team.

Education

Specialisation Training:

DH Health Assessment Trilogy Part 1 – Symptom Based Questionnaire
DH Health Assessment Trilogy Part 2 – Skinfolds & Interpretation
DH Health Assessment Trilogy part 3 – Blood Chemistry for PTs
DH Exercise Execution
DH Nutrition for Body Composition
DH Conditioning Course
NASM certified Personal Trainer (EREPS level 4)
PCA certified Physical Trainer (EREPS level 3)
PCA Program Design
PCA Lower Back Training
PCA Suspension Training
PCA Combat level 1 (Boxing)
DAN+ CPR/AED First Aid Certification
KILO Conditioning for Fatloss
KILO Optimizing Strength Ratios
Precision Nutrition level 1

Books:

Pre-Script level 1
Science and Development of muscle hypertrophy
The Max Muscle Plan
NASM

Seminars:

Ben Prentiss Quad Current System – 3 day Seminar in Prague

Internships: Dan Hunter

Coached by: Dan Hunter

Sam Karimi

Coach

Spoken languages: English, Persian

Bio

With a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Sam brings a diverse coaching background to our team. His expertise spans powerlifting, bodybuilding, and competitive stage performance, making him a well-rounded coach.

Sam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and a Master’s degree in Business from Solvay Business School. His commitment to excellence is evident in his dedicated approach to helping clients achieve their fitness goals. Outside of coaching, Sam holds a Black belt in Taekwondo, took 1st place in the Tehran Men’s Physique competition and 6th place in whole Iran and is also passionate about speed skating and swimming which further enhances his discipline and focus.

Sam’s motivation, dedication, and seriousness about client success make him a valuable addition to our DH team. We are confident that his varied background and deep knowledge will inspire and empower our clients on their fitness journeys.

ELIAS JACOBS

PHYSIO - COACH

Spoken languages: English, French, Dutch

Bio

Elias is a graduate in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. His practice is centered around empowering patients to understand their bodies, helping them work towards becoming healthier and stronger than ever before. Treating everyone with the same care and dedication is a core value that drives his approach.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Elias spent years competing in Belgium’s top hockey division before transitioning to triathlon events. Currently, his focus is on track and field running. In addition to his passion for running, Elias is exploring the challenges of mountain climbing and ski-mountaineering.

His personal mission is to build a resilient and high-performing body capable of venturing into remote places and pushing physical limits in extreme environments. This commitment aligns perfectly with his dedication to the DH mindset, embracing growth and performance in every aspect of life.

Elias mainly works at our Brussels location, W16.

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherpy and Rehabilitation at the KU Leuven
Master in Sports Physiotherapy at the KU Leuven
Postgraduate IOC Diploma in Sports Physical Therapies
Trigger Dry Needling Diploma

Lucas Abeels

COACH

Spoken languages: French, English, Spanish

Bio

Lucas is a graduate in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and also holds a Masters in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation from UCLouvain.

During his clinical rotations, Lucas worked with a wide range of patients, from children to the elderly, addressing various pathologies. However, his approach is deeply rooted in his own experience: having overcome significant football-related injuries himself, he understands the long road of rehabilitation and the patience it requires. This background gives Lucas a profound sense of empathy. He truly understands what you are going through and is dedicated to guiding you back to optimal health.

Passionate about sports and movement from a young age, Lucas is committed to continuous learning, dedicating time each week to deepening his therapeutic knowledge. Always attentive, he also likes to challenge his patients, encouraging them to look beyond their injury and take an active role in their long-term health.

For Lucas, physiotherapy and coaching form a continuum, both leading toward what we cherish most: our health. More than just a physiotherapist, Lucas is there to support you for as long as it takes to reach the physical condition you aspire to.

Anna Chatzaki

Coach

Spoken languages: English, Greek

Bio

Αnna has more than 10 years of experience in exercise and wellness. She holds a degree in Physical Education & Sport Science and a Master’s in therapeutic exercise. Additionally, she is a certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, with a strong focus on therapeutic exercise, postural correction and functional training. She believes that learning never stops and growth is continuous.

Anna has worked with a wide range of individuals, including office workers, adults, seniors, and children, always adapting training to individual needs and abilities. She is passionate about promoting holistic health through strength training, injury prevention, and efficient movement. Outside the studio, she enjoys swimming, running, and strength training, which further inspire her coaching approach.

Education

Bachelor in Physical Education & Sport Science- Aristotle University | Thessaloniki.
Master in Molecular & Applied Physiology/Specialization: Therapeutic Exercise – Medical school of National and Kapodistrian University | Athens

Certification:

Certification on Personal training – National academy of sports medicine (NASM)
Certification on Corrective exercise – National academy of sports medicine (NASM)
First Aid & CPR/AED Certification – American Safety Training Institute
Certification as a Spinning Instructor – Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.

DH Health Assessment Trilogy- Symptomatic Questionnaire Interpretation

Member of Exercise is Medicine Global Network

Luca Beller

Coach

Spoken languages: German, English, and currently learning French

Bio

Luca is a coach with 5 years of international coaching experience. He is an all-rounder in terms of knowledge and skills. Coming from a background as an athlete himself, he also grew up in a health- and recovery-focused environment before joining DH in October 2025.

Luca is originally from Germany, and after spending some time in Spain, he has now settled in Brussels.

When he’s not coaching, he’s most likely training himself for multiple events and goals, leading by example and showing how it can be done.

Aim high, achieve higher — working together to reach your goals and go beyond.

Andrew Annear

Physio - Coach

Spoken languages: English, French

Bio

Andrew is a New Zealand–trained physiotherapist with international experience across New Zealand and Australia. He has worked in a wide range of clinical and performance settings, including full-time roles with elite athletes at High Performance Sport New Zealand.

During this time, Andrew supported athletes across multiple sports, with a particular focus on New Zealand’s elite track cycling team. He has accompanied athletes to major international competitions, gaining extensive experience in high-performance environments.

Andrew’s approach is performance-driven and outcome-focused. He is motivated by helping clients not only return to full function after injury, but to improve their performance beyond rehabilitation. His practice combines evidence-based physiotherapy with strength and conditioning principles to ensure a complete return to sport, work, and daily life.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy

Additional Qualifications & Courses:

Australian Physiotherapy Association : Sports Level 1 & 2
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association – Level 2
Dry Needling Certification

Major International Events Worked:

Paralympic Games – Tokyo 2021
UCI Track Cycling World Championships – 2022 & 2024
UCI Downhill & Mountain Bike World Championships – 2022
World Cup events in Rowing, Canoe Slalom a

Brien Guillaume

PHYSIO - COACH

Spoken languages: French, Dutch, English

Bio

Brien has been a physiotherapist since 2021, graduating from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve (UCL). He’s passionate about and practices strength sports, such as powerlifting and weightlifting, as well as endurance sports like ultra-cycling. Brien joined the DH Brussels team in January 2026.

In addition to his physiotherapy qualifications, Brien has completed several training courses. So far, his training has focused primarily on the upper limb and its sports-related management (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand).

Noé Abeels

PHYSIO - COACH

Spoken languages: English, French

Bio

Noé holds a master in Physiotherapy and a second master in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT). Attentive to his patients and clients, he advocates a human approach to therapy, based on close collaboration between patient and physical therapist or client and coach.

Noé has always been passionate about sports. A tennis and soccer player during his childhood and adolescence, he turned to running in 2015, a sport he is more passionate about than ever. He is committed to sharing his passion for sports and pushing boundaries with his patients and clients, helping them achieve their own athletic and lifestyle goals.