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Hello.

My name is Natalie Hudec, a Canadian living in the Netherlands with a passion for helping people heal, teaching people how to move, and to helping them to feel strong in their bodies again. I love spending time with family and friends, getting outside, lifting heavy things and cooking for people with love!

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My story

Movement has always been a part of my life. From the moment I could walk, I was doing flips off the couch, constantly seeking new ways to test my limits. That love and curiosity of movement eventually took me from Canada to the Netherlands, where I had the incredible opportunity to play professional basketball. That journey not only deepened my understanding of athletic performance and recovery but also ignited a passion for helping others achieve their physical best.

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But my path wasn't without struggles. Injuries challenged me in ways I never expected, leading to frustrating setbacks that made me question whether I'd ever return to what I loved. Yet, those experiences shaped me. They taught me not just the science of recovery but also the patience, resilience and mindset required to come back stronger.

 

​That's why I do what I do. As a Human Movement scientist, physiotherapist and CrossFit coach, I've dedicated my life to helping others navigate their own movement journeys. Whether you're an athlete pushing your limits, someone working through an injury, or just wanting to be the best and strongest version of yourself, I understand the challenges - because I have lived them.

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At my core, I believe movement should empower you, not hold you back. My approach is hands-on, personal and always rooted in the belief that with the right guidance, you can return to the activities you love - and go beyond them.

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I'd love to meet you, hear your story and help in whichever way I can. 

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Experience

Education

2025 - current

Movement scientist, physiotherapist & CrossFit Level 3 trainer

Hudec Integrated Training

Physiotherapist & CrossFit Level 3 Trainer

Freelancer for several employers​

2010 - 2024

2009 - 2011

Personal trainer & fitness instructor 

Studio Sport 

2021 - 2024

Master Human Movement Science
Focus area: Biophysics in Sport

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

2010 - 2014

Bachelor Physiotherapy
Hogeschool Saxion Enschede

2002 - 2011 

Professional basketball player 

Several basketball clubs in the Netherlands and Germany

2000 - 2004

Bachelor Kinesiology
University of Calgary

2007 - 2009 

Personal trainer 

Innovative Fitness (Canada)

2007 - 2009 

Strength and Conditioning Coach

National Sport Development Basketball (Canada)

Strength and Conditioning Coach Women's Basketball

University of Calgary (Canada)

2007 - 2009 

Certificates

​Training

  • CrossFit Level 3

  • ​PowerMama 

  • CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1

  • CrossFit Weightlifting Level 1

  • CrossFit Powerlifting (Conjugate Methods)

  • CrossFit Kettlebell Sport

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Physiotherapy

  • Marsman Manuele Therapie

  • Instrument Assisted Fascial Mobilisation

  • Several knee- and shoulder courses

  • Seminars: Post COVID rehabilitation training, dizzyness, tennis elbow, etc.

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