ABOUT
Émilie Martin-Chave
Supporting You Through Every Major Life Milestone
Psychomotor Therapist (PMT) & Pediatric Sleep Consultant “1001 dodos®”
Psychomotor Therapist Since 2006 – Helping Children, Parents, and Adults Regain Balance and Well-Being
Since 2006, I have been supporting children, parents, and adults in overcoming challenges, tapping into their inner resources, and moving forward with greater calm and confidence. My approach creates a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each person can (re)discover a harmonious balance between body, emotions, and relationships.
About me
Originally from Marseille, I first studied psychology in Lyon before training in psychomotor therapy at the Institut de Formation de la Sorbonne in Paris.
Driven by curiosity and a deep interest in the cultural dimensions of health, I’ve worked in several countries over the years — France, Syria, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates — before settling in the Netherlands in 2019.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve been supporting children, parents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges: neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, dysgraphia), emotional or relational difficulties, burnout, anxiety disorders, as well as motor or sensory delays.
Today, Amsterdam is my home base — an international and welcoming city that reflects the values that guide my work: openness, active listening, and interdisciplinary care.
In this spirit, I co-founded La Maison de la Santé Amsterdam with two osteopaths — a multidisciplinary practice inspired by the French approach to holistic care. We offer a comprehensive vision of well-being, where each person is supported in their uniqueness, with compassion, humanity, and respect.
A personalized, empathetic, and client-centered therapeutic approach
My work is rooted in a profoundly respectful, collaborative, and non-judgmental attitude. I believe that every person I meet carries a unique story, along with strengths and inner resources that deserve to be recognized and supported.
As a psychomotor therapist and certified sleep consultant, I draw on a strong foundation in child development, while also integrating the emotional, familial, cultural, and sensory dimensions of each individual’s experience.
My support is always personalized, carefully adapted to each person’s pace, temperament, and lived experience.
Core values at the heart of my therapeutic approach
Active listening
To deeply grasp the full scope of your experiences and challenges
Collaborative process
Together, we work side by side — not instead of you.
Respectful Care
Especially during vulnerable moments — such as sleep disorders, developmental challenges, or emotional difficulties.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
As an expatriate and co-founder of La Maison de la Santé Amsterdam, I am deeply attentive to the challenges and opportunities related to multiculturalism and neurodiversity.
Dedicated to ethical practice
Support without imposing, suggest without pressuring, inform without guilt.
Core values I hold dear:
Helping you regain confidence, calm, and connection with those around you… within a reassuring, supportive, and always deeply human environment.
My Career Path and Experience
Psychomotor Therapy Education
2002-2006 Institut de Formation en Psychomotricité, Médecine Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
2021 Primordial Connexion Training, Intégration Motrice Primordiale (I.M.P),Connaissance et évolution, Paris, France
2021 Movement Alphabet, Intégration Motrice Primordiale (I.M.P.), Connaissance et évolution, Paris, France
2022 Formation Né pour aimer, Intégration Motrice Primordiale (IMP), Connaissance et évolution, Paris, France
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training – Psychomotor and Sensorimotor Focus
2003-2006 Body-Mind Approach in Aquatic Mediation, A.F.P.U.P, Paris, France
2018 Autism disorders: psychomotors and sensori-motricity, .A.F.P.U.P, Paris, France
Advanced Training in Graphomotor Psychomotricity
2012 Handwriting seminar, sensitivo-perceptive method, A.F.P.U.P, Paris, France
2023 Specialized Psychomotor Therapy Training for Graphomotor Rehabilitation, GoElan cabinet de psychomotricité, Gaëlle Blervaque.
Sleep Consulting Certification Course
2023 Certification as a Sleep Consultant « 1001 dodos »®
2023 Sleep Consultant Training « 1001 dodos » ®, Angélique Pasquier.
ADHD for Educators Certification Course
2024 ADHD for Educators Certification Course: Evidence-based Skills, Tools & Handouts to Motivate Kids for Lasting Success, Russell Barkley.
Reasons to seek my professional support
Primary reasons clients reach out to me:
→ Delays or disorders in psychomotor development (gross and fine motor skills, coordination, handwriting, muscle tone, body awareness)
→Difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, or hyperactivity
→ Hypersensitivity, Sensory Processing Disorder, Neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, OCD, Anxiety disorder…), High potential (giftedness),
→ Sleep difficulties in infants and young children (falling asleep, night wakings, challenging naps)
→ Supportive parental guidance to better understand your child’s unique needs and behavior
→ Life transitions (birth, relocation/expatriation, starting school, etc.)
Who is a psychomotor therapist for?
I support children, parents, and adults in a variety of situations related to development, sleep, and emotional regulation, adapting to each individual’s life journey.
My consultations are conducted in both French and English, to embrace the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of Amsterdam’s international community.
→ Babies and Young Children (0 to 6 Years)
Supporting babies and young children (0 to 6 years) with challenges related to sleep difficulties, psychomotor development delays, and emotional or sensory regulation issues.
→ Parents
Supporting parents who are looking for guidance in their parenting approach, practical strategies to face daily challenges, or specialized support related to their child’s sleep.
→ School-Aged Children
Supporting school-aged children experiencing attention difficulties, coordination challenges, handwriting issues, muscle tone concerns, or those who are neurodiverse (including giftedness (HPI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and more).
→ Adults
Supporting adults through Body oriented therapy for issues such as stress, anxiety, burnout, eating disorders (ED), body reconnection, and neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, Dysgraphia, OCD…)
What Makes Me Unique
→ French Touch Approach
→ Multicultural expertise,
→ Bilingual consultations in French and English
→ Collaborative and empowering therapeutic style
→ In-Person session or remotely session via video call
Prenez rendez-vous en toute simplicité, selon le format qui vous convient
Certaines consultations peuvent être proposées à distance en visio afin de vous offrir un accompagnement flexible et accessible, où que vous soyez.
Certaines consultations se déroulent en présentiel à la à la Maison de Santé d’Amsterdam Zuid
Book your appointment easily, in the format that suits you best.
Some consultations take place in person at the Maison de Santé in Amsterdam, while others are available remotely via video call, depending on your needs and situation. For certain services, you have the choice between online or in-office sessions, offering you flexible and accessible support wherever you are!
Remotely
Video call
In-Person
At Maison de Santé – Amsterdam Zuid
Psychomotricité Amsterdam, KVK number: 77424557
IBAN: NL18BUNQ2042927120
AGB Code: 90094601
Numéro ADELI: 78 96 0267 9
Registered with the Dutch Psychomotor Therapy (PMT) association
FVB, Federatie Vaktherapeutische Beroepen organization, number: 113997
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