Yoga & Massage in Haarlem

Massage Treatments

The massage treatments I offer are a tailored combination of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage (Nuad Thai), Osteothai, Dynamic Thai, Acupressure, and Chi Nei Tsang. Each treatment is delivered with mindfulness, loving-kindness, compassion, and a deep presence, ensuring a holistic and therapeutic experience for every client.

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage (Nuad Thai)

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, also known as Nuad Boran or Nuad Thai, is a time-honored therapeutic practice that originated in Thailand over 2,000 years ago. Rooted in the principles of energy balancing, it focuses on the manipulation of the body’s energy pathways, referred to as "sen" lines in Thai medicine (similar to meridians in Chinese medicine).

During a Traditional Thai Yoga Massage session, the recipient typically lies on a padded mat on the floor, fully clothed, with no oils or lotions used. The practitioner utilizes a combination of acupressure, passive stretching, and joint mobilization techniques to release tension, enhance flexibility, and promote overall wellness.

This massage is both relaxing and invigorating. The practitioner employs their hands, thumbs, elbows, knees, and feet to apply pressure and facilitate deep stretches, addressing not only physical discomfort but also the flow of energy throughout the body. This balanced approach fosters a sense of harmony, vitality, and well-being, making Thai Yoga Massage an ideal treatment for both body and mind.

Osteothai

Osteothai seamlessly integrates the principles of osteopathy with the ancient art of Thai massage, creating a powerful fusion of Eastern and Western healing traditions. This holistic approach to bodywork combines the dynamic, energy-based techniques of Thai massage with the precise, therapeutic touch characteristic of osteopathy. Osteothai not only works to release physical tension, improve flexibility, and address musculoskeletal imbalances, but it also focuses on the visceral system, promoting the health of the internal organs. By balancing the body’s structure, energy flow, and visceral function, Osteothai facilitates deep healing, restoring harmony within the body. The result is a treatment that nurtures both body and mind, enhancing mobility, supporting organ function, and fostering overall well-being. This unique therapy is highly effective for a wide range of physical, emotional, and visceral concerns.

Chi Nei Tsang

Chi Nei Tsang is a detoxifying and rejuvenating abdominal massage supporting physical and energetic release and integration of stored emotions and the opening of energy blockages held in the body.
According to the ancient daoist philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, unprocessed emotions and stress get stored in the abdomen and organs, negatively impacting our well-being, overall state of health, and the circulation of our Life Force or Qi. These blockages are considered to be the root cause of all illness and disease.
Through gentle, yet deep, pressure and massage of the abdomen, organs, muscles, and tissues are precisely manipulated, addressing acupuncture meridian system, digestive system, lymphatic system, muscular-skeletal system, nervous system, and further body systems to support the improvement of emotional and physical digestion, cleansing mind, body, and spirit.

The benefits of this form of therapeutic abdominal massage are:

• Promotes the release of physical and emotional tension stored in the organs and muscles.
  
• Improves the flow of energy (chi) in the body.
  
• Supports the functioning of the internal organs.
  
• Helps relieve digestive problems and other abdominal pain complaints.
  
• Can provide relief from lower back problems.
  
• Stimulates relaxation and reduces stress.
  
• Stimulates the body's self-healing capacity.

Chi Nei Tsang helps process and release stored emotions, fostering a profound sense of peace and inner connection. It can be a wonderful complement to Osteothai, or serve as a powerful stand-alone treatment, offering deep emotional and physical healing.

Acupressure for Orthopedic Complaints

In my massage treatments, I incorporate acupressure techniques, targeting meridian points, specific pressure points, or a combination of both to address various concerns. I also offer specialized acupressure treatments for orthopedic complaints, including tennis elbow, neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, headaches, and sprained joints such as fingers or ankles. These treatments provide effective relief by stimulating the body's natural healing responses and restoring balance.

Dynamic Thai

I integrate Dynamic Thai Massage into my traditional Thai an Osteothai massage sessions, incorporating dynamic rocking movements to release tension effortlessly. This technique effectively clears physical stagnation and energy blockages, promoting the free flow of vital life energy. The invigorating nature of Dynamic Thai has numerous benefits, including enhanced circulation, improved spinal mobility, and increased flexibility in muscles and connective tissues. Additionally, it is effective in addressing both acute injuries and long-standing patterns, gently guiding the body and mind into a revitalizing rhythm. Dynamic Thai provides a path to renewed vitality, enhancing overall joy and well-being.

Herbal Compress Massage

In traditional Thai medicine, herbal compresses are used to complement massage treatments. A warm herbal compress massage enhances blood circulation, stimulates energy flow, and promotes relaxation. It effectively releases muscle and joint tension, alleviates stiffness, and reduces mental fatigue and stress.

Herbal compress massage is an ancient therapy, preserved for over a thousand years in Thai monasteries and temples. The treatment begins with traditional Thai massage, incorporating deep acupressure and stretches, followed by the application of warm herbal compresses. These compresses, which are fabric balls filled with healing herbs, are applied to the skin, releasing their soothing and therapeutic properties. The moist heat penetrates deeply into the muscles, helping to melt away tension, while the aroma of the herbs has a calming and restorative effect on both the body and mind. This massage is particularly beneficial during the colder autumn and winter months, offering a comforting and healing experience.

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