Chiropractic in The Hague

Kumaran Pillay

, Dutch Chiropractor of the Year 2016

“Motion is lotion. For me, good care is all about staying active, recovering, and working step by step toward a body that functions as well as possible.”

Chiropractic in The Hague

Kumaran Pillay

, Dutch Chiropractor of the Year 2016

“Motion is lotion. For me, good care is all about staying active, recovering, and working step by step toward a body that functions as well as possible.”

Dr. Kumaran Pillay is a highly experienced chiropractor with nearly twenty years of international clinical experience.

Throughout his career, he has worked in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands, among other places, and combines chiropractic care with extensive knowledge of sports, rehabilitation, and movement-related conditions.

Kumaran has a particular interest in sports-related injuries, back and neck pain, and functional recovery.

His background extends beyond the treatment room. In addition to his work as a chiropractor, he has spent many years teaching at universities, mentoring students, conducting research, and holding various leadership positions in higher education.

Among other roles, he worked as a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at the International Medical University in Malaysia and as Head of the Allied Health and Chiropractic program at the University of South Wales.

Kumaran also has extensive experience in the world of sports. He has worked with professional and amateur teams in various countries, including the PEC Zwolle youth academy, various soccer and rugby teams, and national sports teams in Malaysia.

“Great personalized guidance and a top-notch approach.”

Kumaran really takes the time to listen carefully and explains very clearly what he’s investigating. You can tell right away how much experience he has. His calm, professional approach inspires a lot of confidence.

Brief Profile of Chiropractor Kumaran Pillay

Kumaran was born and raised in South Africa, where his interest in health, sports, and exercise developed at an early age. He studied chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology and earned his master’s degree there in 2006. After graduating, his career quickly took an international turn.

He worked as a chiropractor in South Africa and the United Kingdom, combining his clinical practice with teaching and mentoring students. Later, he worked in Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. Through his international career, Kumaran has gained experience with many different types of patients, conditions, and healthcare systems.

His broad background has taught him to always look beyond the complaint to the person behind it and to consider how movement, physical stress, sports, and daily functioning are all interconnected.

Kumaran treats a wide range of muscle, joint, and mobility issues, but has three distinct areas of focus.

Kumaran believes that every patient requires a different approach. That is why he begins with a thorough consultation and physical examination.

During this process, he looks not only at where a person is experiencing pain, but also at posture, range of motion, daily activities, and personal goals.

His treatment style is strongly focused on movement and function. In his assessment, Kumaran takes into account, among other things:

“Motion is lotion” is a key principle in his approach: according to Kumaran, movement plays a central role in how people feel and function.

Kumaran has extensive experience in chiropractic, sports medicine, and academic education. In addition to his training as a chiropractor, he has further specialized in sports, rehabilitation, and mentoring both patients and students. Thanks to his international career, he combines nearly twenty years of clinical experience with experience in elite sports, research, and university education.

His athletic background and chiropractic training together form the foundation of his functional approach to movement and recovery.

In addition to his clinical work, Kumaran has built an extensive academic career. Among other roles, he has served as a lecturer, clinical supervisor, research advisor, and administrator at various universities.

At the International Medical University in Malaysia, he worked as a lecturer and later as a senior lecturer and clinical supervisor.

He was involved in teaching, assessment, student advising, and research. Later, he became Head of Subject for Allied Health and Chiropractic at the University of South Wales, where his responsibilities included curriculum development, student outcomes, and staff leadership.

This experience ensures that explanation and education also play an important role in his patient care.

In 2016, Kumaran was named Dutch Chiropractor of the Year. He received this recognition while he was working in the Netherlands.

Three years later, he also received the Best Educator Award in Chiropractic from the International Medical University in Malaysia.

This combination of clinical and academic recognition aligns well with the broad role Kumaran has played throughout his career.

Kumeran’s career took him to various countries and healthcare settings. He worked in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia, among other places.

As a result, he has gained experience within a variety of healthcare systems and with patients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of care needs.Throughout his international career, he has regularly combined clinical care with teaching, sports coaching, and academic work.

For example, he worked not only as a chiropractor and sports chiropractor, but also as an instructor, clinical supervisor, and dedicated professional within various sports organizations.

Kumaran also gained several years of experience in the Netherlands. Among other places, he worked at the Rug Zorg Kliniek in Meppel.

He is now returning to the Netherlands to join the teams at Chiropractie Den Haag and Chiropractie Oosterheem.

Despite his many years of experience, Kumaran continues to invest in his professional development.

In addition to his basic training in chiropractic, he has completed additional training in sports medicine, sports chiropractic, injury management, coaching, and research.

He is also a member of various professional organizations.

Dutch Chiropractic Federation (DCF)

International Chiropractic Association (ICA)

SNRC

Kumaran speaks English, Dutch, and Afrikaans. Thanks to his international career, he is accustomed to working with patients from different countries and cultures.

He believes it is important to clearly explain what he is examining, which findings are relevant, and what a patient can do on their own to actively work on recovery and mobility.

Outside of work, Kumaran enjoys reading, hiking, golf, and music.

Sports and exercise have played an important role throughout his career and remain a key part of his approach to health.

His philosophy is simple: “Motion is lotion.” According to Kumaran, movement forms an important foundation for how people function and feel.