About NICE

Netherlands Institute of Core Energetics (NICE) was founded in 2005 by Anna Timmermans.

Leadership

On June 18, 2023 NICE celebrated the transition of leadership. Anna Timmermans stepped out of individual leadership and we stepped into a collective one.

For over a year there has been a process of creating a circle that is holding the school. This circle and its members – Anna Timmermans, Bert Stek, Evelien Bus, Klaus Stinshoff, Nuno Salema and Riet Mellink (Riet till January 2025) – represent a new paradigm of leadership, each of them bringing their own unique qualities, creating diversity and expressing a multitude of perspectives in the process of leading the institute. At the same time, the circle as a whole invokes the qualities of unity and integrity.

It is the intention of the circle to represent and uphold the principles of cooperation, trust, spirituality and mutual support that can benefit and inspire the Core community. 

The Netherlands Institute of Core Energetics and the members of the circle are committed to support the development and expansion of Core Energetics by creating a thriving community of teachers, students and alumni that invest in their personal process and can support others in their individual and collective processes, facing the challenges the world is experiencing in our current times.

Anna Timmermans is stepping down as sole director of the institute. She will continue to be involved in the academic content of the professional training, will continue teaching and supervising the third and fourth years, and teach workshops internationally.

Bert Stek works as finance director for a construction company. Because this work mostly brings him ‘into his head’, he did the professional training from 2008 to 2012 with the intention to be able to integrate body, mind and feelings more. He will be responsible for the financial and organizational management of the Institute.

Evelien Bus is a mathematician and she teaches at the teacher training of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She graduated as a Core therapist in 2017. She loves to combine Core Energetics with more subtle energy work (sensing energy). In the circle she holds the spiritual pillar of the school. She is responsible for the internal communication and she leads the student council. She assists in the group supervision weekends for the third and fourth year. Her intention is to bring clarity, ease, joy and spiritual alignment into the school.

Klaus Stinshoff is a medical doctor and a psychotherapist. He trained with John Pierrakos and has his Core Energetics practice since 1991 in Berlin. He is also trained in Psycho-Oncology and Sexual-Medicine. Since 1999 he gives international workshops with Anna. In the circle he is involved in the Post Graduate Training and is keeper of the institutes philosophy.

Nuno Salema is a clinical psychologist and has experience in working with creative expression in corporate situations as well as health care. He graduated from NICE in 2018. Nuno is passionate about supporting the evolution of Core Energetics and together with Anna he will be responsible for the academic content and the organization of the professional training.

Ethical Committee

The ethical committee (EC) has a key role in supporting the ethical foundation of our institute and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for students, faculty, and clients alike. The EC supports NICE in safeguarding ethical standards, advising on complex situations, and reviewing complaints when needed. It meets annually for general review and on an ad-hoc basis when specific cases arise. The committee operates independently and with full confidentiality, offering guidance with integrity and care.

The committee consists of three experienced professionals from the international Core Energetics community: Marcel Vos (Chair), Hana Hniličková, and Ceylan Kara. Together, they bring a wealth of therapeutic, educational, and ethical expertise to this important role.

Marcel Vos (chair) is a Core Energetics therapist, trainer, and group facilitator based in the Netherlands. With extensive experience in personal development, group dynamics, and ethical reflection, he brings grounded leadership to the EC. His professional background includes body-oriented therapy, co-active coaching and non-dual healing. Over the past five years, he has worked extensively as a life coach for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASS), alongside his work as a Core Energetics therapist in his own practice. Marcel is deeply committed to ethical practice and passionate about fostering transparency and accountability in therapeutic work. More about his work can be found at www.marcelvos.info.

Hana Hniličková is based in Prague, where she runs a thriving practice under the name CORE Therapy: www.coretherapy.cz. She is trained in Core Energetics at NICE and works for the Institute of Core Energetics Greece as an assistant.  She integrates her work with a deep commitment to personal and societal transformation. Hana focuses on restoring connection with the body and building inner resilience, and brings a grounded, compassionate presence to the committee.

Ceylan Kara is a complex developmental trauma therapist, executive coach, and educator committed to cultivating a global network of conscious women in leadership. She supports clients internationally through online programs and in-person deep dive retreats. Prior to entering the healing profession, Ceylan was a mergers & acquisitions partner at a top-tier international law firm. Her current work draws on the discernment and clarity developed in her legal career, alongside extensive training in body-centered psychotherapy, trauma resolution, and spiritual inquiry. With over a decade of interdisciplinary experience, she brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to ethical questions in therapeutic practice. You can learn more about her work here: www.ceylankara.com.