The Team
Specialists who live and breathe neurorehabilitation
At Nextherapy, the whole therapy team specialises in neurological rehabilitation. That focus shapes every session and the quality of our work.
We hire exceptional people. Apply below.
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Nilofar Niazi
Founder, CEO
Founder · Zürich
Nilofar Niazi
Founder, CEO
Nilofar's work is shaped by both personal experience and years of building in neurorehabilitation. As a mother, she was closely involved in her son Nataniel's journey growing up with cerebral palsy, working directly with therapists, doctors, and rehabilitation technologies across different systems and countries. That experience gave her a personal understanding of what makes therapy effective.
She founded TRAINM Neuro Rehab Clinics in Belgium in 2016, and later Nextherapy in Switzerland in 2021.
Nilofar lives between Zurich and Austin, Texas. She enjoys time with her close friends and children, swimming in Lake Zurich, and working on innovative projects focused on advances in neurorehabilitation and neuroregeneration. Nilofar is dedicated to working towards cures for disorders related to brain and spinal cord injuries. It is a promise she made to her son, Nataniel, and one that continues to drive everything she does.

Nadja Fasdryok
Director of Operations & Ergotherapist
Nadja Fasdryok
Director of Operations & Ergotherapist
Nadja is the operational backbone of Nextherapy, bringing over two decades of clinical and therapeutic experience into the way our centers run every day.
Originally trained as an Occupational Therapist (2003), she is a certified Bobath Therapist (IBITA, 2005) with advanced specialization in fall prevention, rolling, and upper extremity rehabilitation. Her clinical training also includes CIMT and multimodal pain treatment.
What sets Nadja apart is her ability to integrate multiple therapeutic approaches into one cohesive system. Her expertise spans neurorehabilitation, trauma-informed care, and emotional processing, with certifications in EMDR+, EmotionSync® coaching, and validation therapy.
At Nextherapy, Nadja leads and manages the clinical team while translating her depth of knowledge into operational excellence, ensuring every patient journey is structured, consistent, and aligned with measurable outcomes.
Clinical Team
Our specialists
Physiotherapists

Manuela Egli
Head Physiotherapist
Zürich
Clinical experience across hospital, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings with a focus on neurological patients.
BSc in Physiotherapy and MSc in Physiotherapy with a specialization in Neurology. Specialised in vestibular rehabilitation, amplitude-based training for Parkinson's, and temporomandibular disorders.
Focus on neurological rehabilitation, balance and vestibular disorders, and modern evidence-based treatment techniques.

Martin Stierle
Head Physiotherapist
St. Gallen
Over two decades of experience in neurological rehabilitation with children and adults, across rehabilitation clinics and long-term paediatric care.
Dipl. Physiotherapist FH. Certified in the Bobath concept (IBITA basic course) and CAS NDT Bobath, in gait analysis (Gehen Verstehen, foundation and advanced paediatric courses) and in manual trigger point therapy and dry needling. Trained clinical educator with many years supervising students from ZHAW and SUPSI.
Focus on cerebral palsy and complex neurological conditions, assistive device provision with orthoses and wheelchairs, and technology-supported therapy at high repetition volumes.

Maya Flury
Physiotherapist
Zürich
Extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation.
BSc Physiotherapy and MAS in Neurophysiotherapy (stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis), including CAS Parkinson's with training in amplitude-based therapy, CAS Multiple Sclerosis, Bobath foundation and advanced courses, vestibular and balance training, gait analysis and fall prevention, and motivational interviewing. Additional training in ataxia and in hypnosis at foundation and advanced level.
Focus on structured neurorehabilitation, including complex neurological cases and interdisciplinary inpatient care.

Anna Nikova
Head of Intensive Rehabilitation & Physiotherapist
Zürich
20 years of clinical experience in the neurological rehabilitation of children and adults. Many years in intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and as Head PT in a multidisciplinary team.
Master's degree in Movement Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive specialisation and continuous international training in neurological rehabilitation.
Clinical focus on the treatment of conditions and injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system (CNS and PNS). Expertise includes DMI (Level B), TheraSuit (Advanced) and Spidercage, Bobath (Advanced), PNF (Advanced Level 4), DNS for children (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation), Clinical Neurodynamics, the McKenzie Method and the Mulligan Concept, as well as manual therapy, mobilisation techniques and therapeutic taping.
Her clinical experience is complemented by modern robot-assisted rehabilitation and virtual reality.
Focus on complex neurological rehabilitation, paediatric neurorehabilitation and individual, evidence-based therapy.

Carolina Sietra
Physiotherapist
Zürich
Experience in neurological physiotherapy with adults and children.
Dipl. Physiotherapist FH. Specialised in paediatric physiotherapy with a focus on neuromotor disorders, orofacial dysfunctions, and prematurity. Further training in manual therapy, NISE-Stim (non-invasive spinal electrical stimulation), plagiocephaly treatment, Therasuit and Spidercage, clinical mat Pilates, baby handling and parent education, and Bobath-oriented therapy. Currently completing the Bobath basic course for the treatment of adults.
Focus on paediatric and neurological rehabilitation.
Languages: German, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Lea Bälack
Physiotherapist
Zürich
Experience with neurological and geriatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
BSc Physiotherapy. Certified in the Bobath concept (IBITA basic course) and Bobath movement analysis, in neurorehabilitation for central neurological conditions, MS-specific strength training, balance assessment and treatment, and dry needling. ESA-trained running instructor with further training in planning running training. Beginning an MSc in Neurorehabilitation in 2026.
Focus on neurological rehabilitation, ADL training, and return to sports, with the goal of promoting the greatest possible independence in daily life and enabling a return to sports, recreational activities, and personal hobbies.
Languages: German, Dutch, and English.

Greta Falz
Physiotherapist
Zürich
Experience in paediatric physiotherapy in a practice specialising in children.
BSc Physiotherapy and enrolled in the Master's programme at ZHAW with a clinical focus in paediatrics. Certified in the Bobath concept for children and adolescents (EBTA), in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI, Level A) and in sensory integration, complemented by Galileo vibration training and a qualification as a yoga teacher.
Focus on paediatric neurorehabilitation, supporting motor development, and guiding parents in Bobath handling.
Languages: German and English.
Virginia Quadrado
Physiotherapist (as of November 2026)
Zürich
18 years of clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation as a physiotherapist and clinician-scientist.
PhD in Motor Behaviour and Neuroscience (University of Lisbon), MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences (University of São Paulo). Specialised in neurorehabilitation assessment, standardised outcome measures, and technology-assisted rehabilitation including VR/AR, EEG, EMG, and motion analysis.
Focus on evidence-based, data-driven neurorehabilitation bridging clinical practice and research.
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian.
Ergotherapists

Stefan Ortmann
Head Ergotherapist
Zürich
19 years of experience in neurorehabilitation at renowned institutions including Klinik Valens, the spinal cord injury unit at Universitätsklinik Balgrist, and Cereneo AG. Extensive experience in research and scientific publication, particularly in technology-assisted therapy.
Master in Neurorehabilitation with a specialisation in upper limb rehabilitation and the treatment of people with spinal cord injuries. Certified in Bobath, CIMT, HoDT, and PANat, trained in amplitude-based training for Parkinson's, and specialised in the provision of assistive devices, orthoses, and wheelchairs.
Clinical focus on restoring and optimising arm and hand function, complemented by modern, evidence-based neurorehabilitation and the targeted use of technology-assisted therapy methods.

Claudia Osterwalder
Head Ergotherapist
St. Gallen
Extensive experience in paediatric, neurological and geriatric rehabilitation, including leading therapy teams.
BSc Occupational Therapy. Specialised in Sensory Integration, Children's Bobath NDT, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Basic), Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level A, and Marburg Concentration Training.
Areas of focus: paediatric and neurological rehabilitation, sensory processing, assistive technology adaptation and development of functional independence.
Languages: German and English.

Nadja Fasdryok
Director of Operations & Ergotherapist
Zürich
With over 20 years in neurorehabilitation, Nadja combines clinical depth with operational precision.
A trained Occupational Therapist and certified Bobath Therapist (IBITA), she specialises in upper extremity rehabilitation, fall prevention, and CIMT.
Her approach integrates evidence-based practice with trauma-informed care, including EMDR+, EmotionSync® coaching, and validation therapy.
As a Child Development Companion and Baby Shiatsu Practitioner, she works where Eastern and Western knowledge of child development meet. This combination is what sets her work with babies and young children apart.
She observes and assesses developmental milestones with great sensitivity, drawing on an in-depth understanding of motor, sensory, emotional, social and behavioural development. She recognises subtle signals in body language, movement patterns and behaviour, identifies each child's individual strengths, needs and developmental patterns, and translates a baby's physical communication into meaningful insights and guidance for parents.

Dorina Murtaj
Ergotherapist
Zürich
Experience in paediatric and neurological rehabilitation across clinical and home-based settings.
BSc Occupational Therapy. Specialised in sensory integration and sensory processing assessment, autism spectrum disorders (including TEACCH approach), dysgraphia assessment and intervention, and developmental therapy. Further focus on stroke and cognitive rehabilitation, hand function, and fine motor skills training.
Focus on paediatric occupational therapy, developmental disorders, and individualised interventions for children and families.
Languages: German, English, Greek, and Albanian.

Becky Ogielegua
Ergotherapist
Zürich
Experience in mental health, palliative care, and community-based rehabilitation.
BSc Occupational Therapy. Skilled in patient assessment, individualised treatment planning, and the PEOP model.
Focus on functional independence, daily living skills, and cognitive and psychosocial support.

Leon Petry
Ergotherapist
Zürich
Experience in occupational therapy for neurological and orthopaedic patients in rehabilitation.
BSc Occupational Therapy. Further training in backwards chaining for severe cognitive impairment in neurorehabilitation, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), hands-on techniques for the upper extremity, and as a health trainer.
Focus on arm and hand function, perception, and individual medical training therapy.
Languages: German and English.
Administrative Team

Nita Büchli
Operations Manager
Zürich & St. Gallen
A structured, multilingual administration professional with leadership experience, a strong service orientation and pronounced intercultural competence.
Responsible for the complete administrative care of our patients: appointment scheduling, accurate and timely invoicing, and all communication with physicians and insurers.
Point of contact at both clinics.
Languages: German, English and French.
What Drives Us
The principles behind our clinical culture
Clinical excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard. Every decision is evidence-based, every outcome is measured.
Human dignity
We see people, not diagnoses. Every patient is treated with the respect and warmth they deserve.
Continuous learning
Neurorehabilitation science evolves rapidly. We train continuously and integrate new evidence as it emerges.
Careers
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