Meet our experts

Learn from experienced rehabilitation specialists, therapy experts, researchers, and faculty members in the healthcare field.
Physical Therapist

Pernille Thomsen, PT

Specialist in neurophysiology-based therapy for anxiety, stress, and mental health in children and adolescents.

In her private practice in Denmark, Pernille uses “Seahorse Training” to help children with various diagnoses improve their mental health. Since 2009, she has focused on the neurophysiology of an overloaded nervous system from a physical therapy perspective. Through evidence-based research, she has studied the effects of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and autism—with a particular focus on children and adolescents. In addition to her work, Pernille volunteers as a coach for people with developmental disabilities and the Danish Special Olympics women’s national team. Through movement, fun, and social connections, she lays the foundation for health and well-being.

Physical Therapist

Franzi Spreitler, MSc., PT

Specialist in neurorehabilitation and SMART goal-setting in pediatric therapy.

Franziska is the Director of Therapies and a member of the clinical management team at Kinder-Reha Schweiz at the University Children’s Hospital of Zurich. She earned a Master of Science in Neurorehabilitation Research from Danube University in Krems and holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Leadership and Management as well as a CAS in Business Administration in Social and Health Care. For years, she has managed the goal-setting process in the context of rehabilitation within the clinic and has given numerous presentations on SMART goal setting.

Physical Therapist

Thomas Schick, MSc., PT

Specialist in functional electrical stimulation (FES) and neurorehabilitation.

Thomas Schick is a physical therapist with a Master of Science in Neurorehabilitation, and he teaches Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) at several universities and continuing education institutions. Thomas also heads the STIWELL division at MED-EL in Innsbruck and is now your instructor at foxstudy.

Physical Therapist

Janne Säkkinen, PT

Specialist in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) and occupational musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Anne Säkkinen is a passionate physical therapist. Her focus is on promoting physical performance and functional well-being—particularly in the workplace. Since 2010, she has been actively involved in occupational physical therapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He currently works at Terveystalo in both traditional and digital occupational health services. His core areas of expertise include Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT), ergonomics, and evidence-based physical therapy. Over the years, he has specialized in treating complex musculoskeletal problems and helping people achieve sustainable physical performance in their daily lives and careers. Whether it’s dentists with chronic neck pain or office workers with stiffness in the lower back—he is driven by the challenge of finding practical and customized solutions.

Physical Therapist

Myrtha Nussbaumer, MSc. PT

Specialist in vestibular vertigo therapy and concussion management.

Myrtha Nussbaumer is a physical therapist with an MSc in Sports Physical Therapy and a coach specializing in vestibular vertigo therapy, neuro-centered training, and concussion management. She combines neuroscientific principles with practical, everyday rehabilitation and loves helping people reduce pain, build resilience, and better manage their daily lives. In addition to her work in youth competitive sports, she is committed to sharing her knowledge and providing individualized coaching for complex rehabilitation processes.

Orthoptist

Sue Santschi

Specialist in orthoptics and low vision care.

Sue Santschi is a certified orthoptist. After completing her orthoptics training at the Lucerne Eye Clinic and the German-Swiss School of Orthoptics in St. Gallen, she worked at several ophthalmology practices in Central Switzerland; she has been with Pilatus Ophthalmologists in Lucerne since 2019. In 2008, she completed a training program to become a specialized orthoptist in low vision.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Kevin Wingeier, Ph.D.

Specialist in clinical neuropsychology and executive function disorders.

Dr. phil. Kevin Wingeier is a clinical neuropsychologist who works at the University Children’s Hospital of Zurich and in a private practice in Zürichberg. He is an expert in neuropsychological therapies for cognitive impairments, learning coaching, and support and therapy for specific learning disabilities (reading, spelling, and math). He also regularly gives lectures to professionals and parents. In the course “Executive Functions,” he highlights key considerations for therapy and the current state of scientific research.

Physical Therapist

Nora Kern, MSc. PT

Specialist in neurodynamics in neurorehabilitation.

For more than 20 years, Nora’s goal has been to integrate existing knowledge and established tests and techniques from neurodynamics into neurorehabilitation. Peripheral nerves are structures that should be assessed alongside muscles, joints, and scars and treated as needed, with different areas of focus depending on the professional group: they, too, are part of the nervous system! Peripheral nerve dysfunction can severely impair rehabilitation.

Neuroorthopedist

Prof. Reinald Brunner, M.D.

Specialist in neuroorthopedics and gait analysis.

Prof. Dr. med. Reinald Brunner headed the Neuroorthopedics Department at the University Children’s Hospital in Basel and its associated gait laboratory. He considers it essential to understand normal walking and muscular control. Only with this knowledge can one understand the processes involved in gait disorders. In his course “Normal Gait,” when describing normal walking, he focused not on the electromyogram—that is, muscle activity—but on muscle strength. This allows for a better assessment of the nature of muscle activity and its significance.

Pediatricians and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists

Beat Knecht, M.D.

Specialist in pediatric rehabilitation and the ICF model.

From 1984 to 2010, Beat served as chief medical officer of what is now known as Kinder-Reha Schweiz, and during that time he played a key role in shaping and influencing pediatric rehabilitation. He participated with particular enthusiasm in the development, introduction, and implementation of the ICF for children and adolescents. For him, the ICF serves as a foundation and a guide for our current understanding of rehabilitation.

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Dr. Judith Graser, PT

Specialist in pediatric physical therapy and motor learning.

Judith works as a physical therapist in her own pediatric physical therapy practice and is a sought-after speaker and president of the Association of Swiss Pediatric Physical Therapists (physiopaed.ch). She dedicated both her Master of Science degree and her doctoral dissertation to the topic of motor learning.

Physical Therapist

Karin Läubli, PT

Specialist in Prosthetic Fitting Following Amputation

She has been working as a physical therapist at ZURZACH Care in the Zollikerberg Rehabilitation Clinic since 2025. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in 2011 from ZHAW Winterthur.

From 2014 to 2025, she worked at Balgrist University Hospital, with a clear professional focus on the treatment of amputees. From 2017 to 2019, she also served as the department head for the amputation program there.

In addition to her clinical work, she has been serving as an instructor since 2017 in the elective module “Amputation” for sixth-semester bachelor’s students in physical therapy at ZHAW Winterthur. Since 2022, she has also been a member of the board of the APO (Swiss Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics). 

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Jan Lieber, M.Sc.

Chief Visionary Officer

Occupational Therapist

Jan has been working as an occupational therapist at the Children’s Rehabilitation Center Switzerland at the University Children’s Hospital of Zurich since 2011, and he has been a member of the research group since 2015. He earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Danube University in Krems and regularly taught occupational therapy students in the field of neuropediatrics at the Medical Academy in Freiburg. He himself has attended over 25 continuing education and professional development courses lasting several days, for which he had to use up numerous weekends and vacation days—not to mention the hotel and travel expenses.

"There's got to be an easier way to do this!"

That is why he founded foxstudy with Petra and Rob—to make continuing education in evidence-based treatment methods and tests across a wide range of therapeutic and medical fields not only easier but also more affordable.

Jan Lieber, M.Sc.

Chief Visionary Officer

Occupational Therapist

Petra Marsico, Ph.D.

Chief Therapy Officer

Physical Therapist

Petra completed her training as a physical therapist in Basel and successfully earned her Master of Science degree in Bern. In 2024, she earned her Ph.D. in Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research at Queen Margaret University. She works as a postdoctoral researcher and physical therapist at Kinder-Reha Schweiz.
In her research, which is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation, she focuses on gaining a better understanding of body perception in children and adolescents with neurological impairments. The goal is to develop innovative treatment approaches.
Knowledge transfer is particularly close to her heart: she teaches in the Master of Advanced Studies in Developmental Neurological Therapy at the University of Basel, in the Master of Health Science program at the University of Lucerne, and in various Bobath courses in Germany.
Together with Rob and Jan, she is working with foxstudy to take knowledge transfer to a new level.

Petra Marsico, Ph.D.

Chief Therapy Officer

Physical Therapist

Rob Labruyère, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.

Chief Knowledge Officer

Neuroscientist

Rob studied biology at the University of Zurich and kinesiology at ETH Zurich. In 2011, the Dutch-born researcher completed his doctorate in neuroscience at ETH Zurich and worked in the research department at Kinder-Reha Schweiz until 2024. In 2021, he earned his habilitation at the University of Zurich’s medical school. His research focused on improving therapeutic interventions, particularly in the areas of robot-assisted gait therapy and sensor-based activity tracking. He always played card games during boring lectures, which is why he worked with Jan and Petra to develop practical alternatives.

Rob Labruyère, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.

Chief Knowledge Officer

Neuroscientist

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Empowering healthcare professionals through continuing education.

We are committed to providing high-quality courses for therapy and healthcare professionals.

Our mission: To make specialized knowledge accessible, practical, and directly applicable in everyday clinical practice.

Through expert-led continuing education and flexible digital learning, we help healthcare professionals stay up to date, expand their skills, and improve their patients' treatment outcomes.

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How It All Began

foxstudy was founded by Jan Lieber, Petra Marsico, and Rob Labruyère. The pandemic has made it clear: continuing education in therapy and medicine must become more accessible, and knowledge must reach the people who need it more quickly. Our mission: to break down barriers and simplify access to knowledge.

2020

Two Types of Expertise

We are developing our first course with the support of digital learning specialists. In addition to our clinical knowledge (the “what”), we are mastering digital teaching methods (the “how”) to convey knowledge in a truly engaging way.

2021

Launch Online

We're launching our first website, an e-learning platform, and our course store, and we're selling our very first courses.

2022

Our first institutional partner

We are entering into a partnership with the University Children's Hospital Zurich, our first institutional partner, and our courses are being used in team and group settings for the first time.

2023

Enrollment in College Programs

We are launching a partnership with the University of Continuing Education Krems, marking the start of our courses as part of accredited university programs.

2024

"Self-Strong" Kicks Off

We’re starting with the development of selbst-stark, a learning platform designed specifically for people with cerebral palsy, so that knowledge reaches the people it’s intended for even faster.

2025

foxstudy goes global

The Addis-Guzo Project is getting underway. We are conducting our first on-site audit and developing a training program for pediatric physical therapy in Ethiopia that is tailored to local needs.
2026

How It All Began

foxstudy was founded by Jan Lieber, Petra Marsico, and Rob Labruyère. The pandemic has made it clear: continuing education in therapy and medicine must become more accessible, and knowledge must reach the people who need it more quickly. Our mission: to break down barriers and simplify access to knowledge.

 
 

2020

Two Types of Expertise

We are developing our first course with the support of digital learning specialists. In addition to our clinical knowledge (the “what”), we are mastering digital teaching methods (the “how”) to convey knowledge in a truly engaging way.

 
 

2021

Launch Online

We're launching our first website, an e-learning platform, and our course store, and we're selling our very first courses.

2022

Our first institutional partner

We are entering into a partnership with the University Children's Hospital Zurich, our first institutional partner, and our courses are being used in team and group settings for the first time.

2023

Enrollment in College Programs

We are launching a partnership with the University of Continuing Education Krems, marking the start of our courses as part of accredited university programs.

2024

"Self-Strong" Kicks Off

 

We’re starting with the development of selbst-stark, a learning platform designed specifically for people with cerebral palsy. This way, knowledge reaches the people it’s intended for even faster.

2025

foxstudy goes global

The Addis-Guzo Project is getting underway. We are conducting our first on-site audit and developing a training program for pediatric physical therapy in Ethiopia that is tailored to local needs.

2026

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