Vanessa Keel
Neuromotor Movement Development
I work with children whose development has stalled and with adults who continue to experience pain despite all forms of therapy.
"Your child is developing differently than anyone expected."
Supporting development through the nervous system—in Zurich, in the comfort of your own home, and with no waiting list. For children who are taking their time to take the next step. And for adults whose pain has lingered.
My approach focuses not on the muscle, but on the control mechanism: the nervous system.
For children, this means that movement, perception, and coordination are fostered right where they begin. For parents, it means: no waiting list, 30-minute sessions, and lessons at your home if you prefer.
I am the only certified NeuroHorizons® / NeuroScanBalance® trainer in Switzerland, and I also work with the Franklin Method® and Neuroathletik.
Practice at Klusplatz, Zurich District 7. German, English, Spanish.
Appointments by arrangement: +41 79 680 53 10.
Have you ever experienced that?
Your child stumbles more often than other children and doesn't know why.
At age five, he still can't hop on one leg or ride a bike.
It holds the pencil in such a way that the kindergarten teacher asked you about it.
It can't sit still—not because it doesn't want to, but because it can't.
You've received a diagnosis, and no one has told you what your options are now.
You've been waiting for a therapy spot for months and watch as time slips away.
If you recognize yourself in any of these statements, you've come to the right place.
What My Clients Say
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I had an SI joint blockage on Friday and was able to come in for an emergency appointment three hours later; Vanessa treated me gently. Then she showed me an exercise for my symptoms, which I’ve been incorporating into my routine at home ever since.
Two days later, I went back to Vanessa for another treatment. Afterward, she showed me how to activate the area around the blockage by tapping. During the acute phase, I took exactly one painkiller to relieve the pain from the blockage. After a total of 5 days, I was already feeling much better, and surprisingly, after 10 days, only about 5% of the pain remained.
Fantastic help—and thank you so much!Simone B., June 2024
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Mrs. Keel's gentle treatment worked wonders for me: I got rid of my shoulder pain the next day. Thank you very much!
Ana Maria B., March 2024
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Mrs. Keel has provided excellent treatment for my 11 year old hyperactive son. She has proven to be very knowledgeable and I have noticed significant improvements in my son after treatment. Her ability to make patients feel comfortable contributed positively to the overall experience. I can recommend Vanessa Keel to anyone looking for a professional and alternative approach to managing hyperactivity.
Natalia G., January 2024
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I highly recommend her! Do you want to feel completely at ease in your body and understand how your body works? Do you want to release known or undiscovered blockages and limitations? Then I highly recommend Vanessa Keel. After just two sessions, I felt an intense, positive change in my breathing, in the very well-healed fracture site on my fibula—which apparently still needed a little attention—and in my lower abdomen. Vanessa has an intuitive sense of your body, deep expertise, and explains everything so clearly that you’ll be just as thrilled as I am. Thank you for your calling, which you’re now sharing with the world.
All my love, AndreaAndrea H., October 2024
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I signed my son up for a 7-day lesson with Vanessa in Bulgaria. No matter what I say, it probably won't quite do it justice… I'm just fascinated and thrilled.
My son Bozhidar is 2 years old and has unspecified cerebral palsy as well as retinopathy. This was the first time he received lessons using this method. Before that, he had already gone through many different forms of rehabilitation—each of which became increasingly stressful for him and for me as well.
But this time, everything was different. No crying, no tension… just smiles.
As far as I'm concerned, Vanessa has made a lot of progress with him. After just the second lesson, he started falling asleep at 9:30 p.m. and sleeping through the night until 8:00 a.m. Before that, it was unthinkable that he would fall asleep before 1:30 a.m. and wake up after 6:00 a.m.
He became more communicative and began to seek more attention, interaction, and physical contact. He now lets us pet his head and even cut his nails.
He has become calmer and has improved his balance. Although he still can't sit on his own for long periods of time, he used to flatly refuse to sit—now he tries to do it on his own.
He began using his right hand almost as often as his left. Before that, he had very rarely used his right hand for anything.
He's getting better at stretching his toes and can now stand up on his own from a kneeling position.
After a week-long break, he tried crawling for the first time last night.
I am deeply impressed by Vanessa's work!
Kristina N., January 2025 -
We have now been with Mrs. Keel for over half a year with our one-year-old son and in a nutshell: Neuroscanbalance is absolutely the BEST! Our son had a severe cerebral hemorrhage at birth and now has a hemiplegia. We do all kinds of therapies: Physio according to Vojta, Ergo, Hippo, Craniosacral etc. Everything helps a little. But nothing helps like Neuroscanbalance. Our son can do something new after EVERY treatment. It's hard to grasp when you follow the therapy session, but the success speaks for itself. Ms. Keel is empathetic and responds to our son at all times. We can recommend this form of therapy 100%. At this point: THANK YOU Mrs. Keel!
Daina K., September 2024
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We met Vanessa Keel in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she was offering therapy sessions for children with special needs based on the NeuroHorizons method. Our son Damian is 11 years old and has been hyperactive (ADHD) since birth. We have been working with various therapies since he was five years old (for example, the Melillo method: integration of early childhood reflexes and specific exercises for diagnosed left-brain deficits).
We signed up for 8 sessions with Vanessa, each lasting 45 minutes. After just a few sessions, Damian was already able to move his fingers more independently (his fine motor skills have improved); he’s a little calmer than usual, sleeps better, and—which is very important to us as parents—he’s more cooperative (he procrastinates less). We’re continuing to monitor him, but in such a short time he’s made great strides. We know there’s still plenty of room for improvement, since he has severe dyslexia and his short-term memory is very weak, but we’re very grateful for the results we’ve seen and look forward to new opportunities to work with the neuroplasticity method.”
Varvara V., January 2025
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I’m really pleasantly surprised. We work via video call, and Vanessa helps me connect with the core of my body in a way I’ve never experienced before. I feel much more flexible and am still improving. Vanessa guides me with the perfect steps that are exactly what I need. I can also ask her for advice between sessions. I can truly recommend Vanessa highly—she’s incredibly attentive and genuinely focused.”
Volker B., April 2025
No waiting list—get a therapy spot within 2 weeks
In Zurich, families currently wait up to a year for a spot in therapy. With me, you'll usually get an appointment within two weeks.
Some children act in their own home in ways they would never act in a doctor’s office. That’s why I come to see you, too to your home.
For adults, 60 minutes—not 20—and for children, 30 minutes. I work without insurance requirements and without a prescription. That means I have time to really look at the patient, rather than just going through a set routine.
The only NeuroHorizons® | NeuroScanBalance® trainer in Switzerland, in addition to the Franklin Method® and Neuroathletics. Trained in a field that virtually no one else in Switzerland covers.
The first step is a conversation.
During a brief, free introductory session (15 minutes)
, we'll discuss over the phone whether and how I can best help you or your child.
+41 79 680 53 10
mail@vanessa-keel.com
Office: Hofackerstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich
The practice is easily accessible:
By public transportation:
A few minutes' walk from Klusplatz, City District 7:
Tram: 3 & 8
Bus: 31, 34, 701, 703, 704, and 747/786
By car:
There are blue zone parking spaces in the surrounding area.
opening hours
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.