About Evelien Hoevenaars
Evelien Hoevenaars has been working as a clinical psychologist at RealHealth Sint Maartenskliniek since 2016, where she is part of the multidisciplinary treatment team for patients with persistent spine-related pain. Her work includes cognitive behavioural therapy group sessions, intakes and scientific research.
Her interest in the scientific basis of the RealHealth programme led to the start of her PhD research in 2024 at the Sint Maartenskliniek and Radboud UMC Nijmegen, under the supervision of Prof. M. de Kleuver and Dr M. van Hooff. The research focuses on non-invasive treatment for adults with spinal deformity (Adult Spinal Deformity), in collaboration with the European Spine Study Group.
Previously, Evelien gained clinical experience as a psychologist in disability care and youth care. She studied Educational Sciences at Radboud University Nijmegen and subsequently obtained her BIG registration as a clinical psychologist.