I discovered intuitive massage, shiatsu and watsu early on. When I came across Krishnataki’s course “Free your hands”, Thai massage with the feet, it was clear: this is what I want to do. Since then I have kept practising and learning, often taking courses several times. This work has become a calling for me.
My work combines traditional Thai massage with dynamic and osteopathically informed approaches. Every session is shaped around you, not around a fixed routine.
I take my time. Pressure builds slowly, movement comes when the body is ready. You help decide what feels good, and I listen, with my hands and to what you say.
With me you will find presence and sensitivity. I enjoy learning the techniques with precision and giving the best massage I can. I adapt pressure, rhythm and stretching to you in every session.
For me, Thai Yoga Massage is bodywork for relaxation and wellbeing. It does not replace medical treatment, but it can be a good complement.
I trained with Krishnataki, David Lutt, Siawasch Peyman and Kerys Williams, in intensive courses of three to ten days. I have taken many courses more than once, because each repetition shows me new subtleties.
I am also trained in Watsu: you are held and moved in warm water, with gentle stretches and massage strokes. I also have knowledge of classical massage and shiatsu.
The fundamentals: techniques in supine and prone positions with dynamic elements, stretches and extensions. Work on the energy lines and key points throughout the body, from the feet to the head and face.
Static and dynamic foot techniques in supine, prone and side-lying positions. The course through which I found my way to Thai massage.
Side-lying techniques for the back, neck and shoulders, with particular attention to massage during pregnancy and work with older people.
Rhythm, fluidity and continuity: dynamic movement patterns, with special work on the hips and pelvis.
Rhythmic, rocking and oscillating movements, combined with principles from osteopathy. The focus is on flow, changes of rhythm and mobility.
Work on the back and on the deep muscles that are often involved: psoas, diaphragm, quadratus lumborum, hamstrings, piriformis and glutes.
Abdominal massage combining techniques from craniosacral work, Chi Nei Tsang, Osteothai and traditional Thai abdominal massage.
Short sequences for specific body regions: static, dynamic and still techniques, fascia work and special stretches, Osteothai and craniosacral work. With close attention to observation and trauma-sensitive accompaniment.
Osteothai combines principles of osteopathy with Thai massage. The topic was the major joints: ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist.
I keep learning. This is what moved me recently, and what I am looking forward to:
Dynamic Thai for the third time, and new subtleties again. From the outside, some movements looked wild, almost at the limit of what a body can take. Afterwards the receiver said it felt pleasant and safe, with no sense of a boundary being crossed. A deep softness showed in their face.
Large mat areas under open tent roofs and three parallel workshops. With Pi Jem from Thailand the focus was on shoulders, neck and arms, with Roman Van der Velde on tension headaches and work on the lines. Both work very precisely and explain clearly.
Five days on the major joints. The shoulder made it clearest: four joints that together form one whole. Suddenly “shoulder” became a living interplay. Just as fascinating: ankle, knee, hip and cervical spine.
Dynamic Thai for the fourth time, this time with Sia, whom I value greatly for his warmth and precision. The focus is on the dynamic sequences after the late master Chaiyuth Priyasith.
“What you offer I have never experienced like this before – and at the same time it makes complete sense to me.”