About me

Who I Am

I am Annabelle Khalil, and from a young age, I’ve been fascinated by the connection between body, mind, and emotions. This curiosity led me from physiotherapy and sports therapy into the world of holistic healing, where I can support people on a deeper, more natural level.

During a trip to Australia and Fiji, I discovered acupuncture and the body’s self-healing potential. This experience inspired me to guide my patients not only physically but also emotionally and energetically. I’ve seen how even small blockages in the body can have a profound impact on overall wellbeing.

My Vision

I believe that avoiding our emotions eventually leads to imbalance. Unprocessed feelings and experiences settle in the body and mind, potentially leading to stress, burnout, or depression. Our thoughts are powerful forces that influence how we feel and function.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer gentle, natural ways to release these blockages. My practice is a safe space where you can be fully yourself – without judgment, without masks – a sanctuary where everything you feel is welcome.

How I Work

People often learn to suppress emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, or guilt. This creates stagnation in body and mind, which can manifest physically (palpitations, stiffness) or psychologically (irritability, mood swings, brain fog).

I compare psychological blockages to being trapped in a too-small wetsuit: you cannot breathe or move, and often you’ve been stuck for years without noticing. Together, we explore where your energy is blocked and how to free it, helping you regain breath, calm, and connection with your true self.

Why I Do This

What drives me? Seeing people rediscover their strength, finally breathe freely, and reconnect with their core. Every person who sits in front of me teaches me something about humanity, vulnerability, and resilience. That is why I run my practice with such passion and dedication.

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My Background and Education

My studies in physiotherapy gave me a solid foundation in the body and science, but my curiosity about the connection between body and mind kept growing. My thesis focused on patients with eating disorders and the influence of media and society on self-image – a topic that has always deeply moved me.

I then completed a postgraduate program in acupuncture, with a final project on “Depression as a Result of Emotional Imbalance.” Since then, I’ve guided people with psycho-emotional challenges and continue to expand my knowledge.

My degrees and certifications:

Degree's

Master in Physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Specialisation : manual therapy – and disease prevention and therapeutic applications of physical and sporting activities) @ KULeuven
Postgraduate diploma in Traditional Chinese Medecine : Acupuncture @ ICZO
Postgraduate diploma in Traditional Chinese Medecine : Chinese Herbal Medicine@ ICZO
Stage in ziekenhuis Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM, Hangzhou, China (the first affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University) – 2017

Certifications

Integrale aromatherapie & Hydrolaten - Veerle Waterschoot - CIAN
Curious Organs & Chinese Medicine - Jeffrey Yuen, Krakau
Alchemy in Chinese medicine - Jeffrey Yuen, Dublin
Essential oils & Luo channels - Jeffrey Yuen, Nederland
Advanced Acupuncture - Dynamic Pulse Diagnosis - Ann Cecil Sterman, New York
Clinical Cases - Ann Cecil Sterman, Barcelona
All illnesses are rooted in the Spirit - Jeffrey Yuen, Riga
Advanced Acupunture : Luo and Sinew channels - Ann Cecil Sterman
Psycho-emotional disorders and the 8 Extraordinary Vessels – Yvonne Farrell
Sexuologie volgens de Chinese Geneeskunde – Dr. Sun Peilin

Rookstop – Danny Van Laethem
Polsdiagnose – Frances Turner
Alchemische Spagyriek – Nancy Popieul
Obesitas, gezien vanuit de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde – Dr. Sun Peilin
Acupunctuur bij Psycho- emotionele klachten – Bruno Braeckman
Abdominal acupuncture – Tuvia Scott
Application of Five Elements in Treatment of Depression – Dr. Sun Peilin
Oncology Acupuncture – Dr. Yair Maimon
Five Elements Theory – Tuvia Scott
Scalp acupuncture & Moxa therapy – Suzanne Robidoux
ICCM Congress – Tel Aviv, Israël
Sports physiotherapist (Rugby : BBRFC-Celtics)
One needle treats 1000 diseases – Dr. Yair Maimon

Treatment of Pain – Suzanne Robidoux
Jade Herbal – Herbology – Medichin
Psychodynamica (2 jaar) – intuïtieve ontwikkeling en transpersoonlijke psychologie
Sportacupunctuur – Whitfield Reaves
Elektro-acupunctuur – Danny Van Laethem
Ear-acupuncture according to Nogier – Bruno Braeckman
Western herbal medecine according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine: East meets West
Energetische Orgaanstudie – Veerle Wouters & Veerle Waterschoot
Causale voetreflexologie (2 modules) – An De Mulder
Flanders International College of Osteopathy – First Structural module

Let’s Meet

My mission is to help you reconnect with yourself naturally and holistically. Together, we’ll explore who you truly are, beyond expectations and patterns, so you can discover your unique blueprint and step into your power.

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