Booking a massage in Amsterdam city centre?
In our busy lives, it is important to occasionally take time to take a moment for ourselves. At Healing People, we offer a wide range of massages, which we give at our Amsterdam Jordaan location. A good massage session creates self-awareness and teaches you to listen to your body's signals. What is your body telling you? Where do you hold pain? A massage creates peace, brings you closer to yourself, your energy flows and your muscles relax. In short, you get more comfortable in your body.
Massage provides relief for, among other things:
- Back pain
- Neck and shoulder complaints
- Headache
- Abdominal complaints
- Stiff muscles
- Nervousness
- Depression
- Stress
Intake
Because we feel it is important that the sessions are always tailored to your current needs and state of being, each massage begins and ends with a short conversation. In this you can:
- Asking questions about techniques
- Giving feedback on progress or after-care
- Indicating specific wishes, complaints
- Disclosing contraindications
- Specific massages
Besides the regular relaxation massage given by all our masseurs, our team members have their own specialities. Whether you would like to book a Shiatsu massage, foot reflexology massage, Reiki massage, deep tissue massage or Thai massage, you are welcome at our practice in Amsterdam city centre.
Book your massage today
Below you will find more information about all the different massages and have the opportunity to book one. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch by calling, emailing or sending a message via the contact form. Will we see you soon?
Read more about the specific massages and our masseurs below.
If specific forms of bodywork are desired, please book accordingly.
- Optionally select a specific form of bodywork.
Staff who have mastered these techniques are indicated by massage form. - For a full profile of the relevant employee on the name.
- Then select in the booking panel under the tab Bodywork for Massage in the desired session duration.
- Click on the desired employee and see from which location and days these are available.
- Complete the booking
Movement techniques such as Stretching, Joint Movement (anatomical movements) and Holistic Pulsing (the body is brought into a wavy movement in a natural way, giving deep relaxation) can be applied during massage.
Connective tissue lies in the deeper skin parts (the subcutaneous connective tissue) for the purpose of clearly visible skin improvement and tightening. Connective tissue massage can be applied to the entire body. Connective tissue massage stimulates skin circulation, works on rejuvenating the skin structure and reduces blockages. Applying connective tissue massage greatly firms the skin.
As the skin receives improved blood flow through connective tissue massage, it is also better able to absorb nutrients. Poor circulation can cause adhesions, among other things. This means that the cell walls are almost unable to absorb nutrients and remove waste products. Connective tissue massage optimises blood circulation.
The relaxing organ massage gently and deeply clears the abdomen of blockages. This powerful, simple application, called Chi Nei Tsang (CNT), has its roots in ancient, Taoist China and literally means "working the energy of the internal organs". The massage detoxifies by stimulating the lymphatic tissue; it brings emotional balance by relieving the nervous system; it strengthens and awakens the body's healing capacity as the bowels are a linchpin of immunity.
Abdominal massage helps relieve back pain, strengthens the abdominal muscles and also helps eliminate toxins from the body. Abdominal massage also stimulates blood flow to all vital organs in the abdominal cavity and improves their functioning.
What is cupping?
Cupping is a powerful bodywork technique that has been used in various forms and cultures for thousands of years. Examples include Traditional Chinese Medicine and Islamic medicine. In ancient times, animal horns were traditionally used as cups. Nowadays, we generally use glass or silicone cups.
The idea behind cupping is that by vacuum sucking cups onto the skin, surface muscles as well as skin and connective tissue loosen up from each other and underlying organs, creating space. This allows adhesions and blockages on multiple layers to be resolved. This prevents stagnation in the fluidity of the bloodstreams and lymphatic system flowing through this skin and connective tissue. Thus, the body can be better supplied with oxygen and waste products can leave the body.
Why choose cupping?
Cupping was used from older traditions to promote overall health and cleanse the whole body. At Healing People, we also believe that cupping is a powerful tool to rid the body of waste products. We use cups in various ways and degrees of intensity in both (deep) connective tissue treatments and relaxation massages. Clients themselves usually request cupping for relieving muscle tension, (chronic) pain, treating cellulite and promoting recovery after injuries.
What forms of Cupping we apply
At Healing People, we apply various forms of Dry (silicone) Cupping toe. Dry cupping is the most common form of cupping today, both aesthetically and therapeutically. In this method, unlike wet cupping, cups are placed directly on bare skin and vacuumed, without making incisions in the skin.
We use silicone cups because they can be used flexibly on different parts of the body and the intensity can also be easily adjusted. We use the below forms of Silicone Cupping in practice:
- Static cupping: In the static form, several cups remain on the skin for several minutes after careful placement, which can cause a pulling sensation and leave the skin full of blood after removal.
Application: The cups stay in the same place for several minutes to improve blood flow in specific areas and relieve muscle tension.
Objective: Reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.
- Moving Cupping:
In this method, cups are first vacuumed on the skin and then moved across the body, often combined with a massage oil to facilitate movement.
Application: Helps stimulate blood and lymph circulation over a larger area.
Objective: Loosening of tensions and adhesions over a larger area.
- Facial Cupping
This is a mild form of cupping where smaller cups are used on the face, leaving no imprints.
Application: Aimed at improving facial blood circulation, reducing wrinkles and firming the skin.
Objective: Skin rejuvenation and complexion improvement.
Cupping and the energy body
Besides increasing space and flow in the bloodstreams and lymphatic system, cupping can also stimulate the meridians, or subtle energy channels. Because these microscopic channels also run under the skin in the connective tissue, cupping can contribute to the flow of what is called chi, prana or life energy
Is a cupping treatment painful?
A cupping treatment is generally not painful but can sometimes feel uncomfortable for a while. If necessary, the vacuum force of the cup can then be reduced. The degree of pain is also highly dependent on the degree of subcutaneous slag and stored emotions in the body. Feel free to ask for more information in advance if you have any questions about this!
What complaints does Cupping help with?
Cupping can be used for a variety of complaints or goals due to the unique suction effect of the cups.
Some health benefits at a glance :
- Improves blood circulation
- Reduces muscle tension and pain
- Accelerates recovery from injuries
- Helps reduce inflammation
- Improves the removal of waste products in the body
- Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
- Can relieve headaches and migraine symptoms
- Strengthens the immune system
- Helps relieve respiratory problems such as asthma
- Promotes skin elasticity and can reduce cellulite
What exactly is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep tissue massage, also known as myofascial release is a more intense form of massage, focusing on the deep muscle layers and melting so-called trigger points. These are nodes and adhesions in the connective tissue. These blockages in body flow are generally caused by (chronic) stress, old stored emotions, toxicity, overwork or accidents. The massage form can help relieve (chronic) pain and improve mobility.
Isn't that very painful?
Although the intensity of the massage may cause sensitivity in the moment, the ultimate goal is to reduce tension and promote muscle and ligament recovery. The pain experience in deep tissue massage varies and depends on personal pain limits as well as the purpose, duration and also the style of the massage. Many people immediately experience a deep sense of relaxation and relief of muscle stiffness after a deep tissue session.
How exactly does deep tissue massage work?
During a deep tissue, you lie relaxed on a massage table. The Healing People therapist will first identify the tense and painful areas, before deploying appropriate techniques or any attributes. A session alternates between powerful, concentrated pressure and slow, deep caresses. In doing so, the therapist may, for example, use his or her elbows, fists and sometimes even knees or attributes like a fascia gun to effectively reach and discharge the deeper layers in the muscle and connective tissue.
Will one treatment be enough for me?
One treatment, depending on the duration of the session, already brings a lot of relief and flow to the body. However, some complaints require several treatments to bring lasting relief. The frequency of treatments depends on potentially undermining patterns in daily activities and living environments. Consider stressors such as sedentary work, an artificial office environment, continuity in mental and emotional stress or highly stressful physical work.
Pitjit, which means massage in Indonesian, is primarily a massage given with feeling, from the heart. By trusting your feelings, your intuition, your deep consciousness, is activated, allowing you to connect on a soul level. This massage was and is transmitted from (grand)parent to (grand)child.
It is a firm massage given with a quick successive thumb-over-thumb technique. Cupping or kerok (scraping with a coin or guasha stone) and/or warm compresses combined with balm or cajeputi oil may be used if desired. The ultimate goal is to rebalance the body and mind.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a holistic treatment method that originated in Japan at the beginning of the 20th century. The term 'Reiki' literally means 'universal life energy'. The system was developed by Mikao Usui, who believed he had discovered a method of channelling the energy of the universe to promote healing. During a Reiki session, the practitioner places his or her hands lightly on or over various parts of the recipient's body, passing energy to release physical, emotional and spiritual blockages.
Benefits of Reiki treatments
- Reduces stress and promotes deep relaxation
- Helps reduce anxiety and depression
- Relieves pain and discomfort in the body
- Improves sleep quality
- Supports emotional recovery and balance
- Stimulates the body's self-healing ability
- Promotes a sense of inner peace and well-being
- Helps release negative energy and emotions
- Supports spiritual growth and awareness
- Strengthens the immune system and overall health
Although the effects of Reiki can vary from person to person, these benefits are often returned by people who undergo regular Reiki sessions.
In Shiatsu, the thumbs, palms, and fingers are used to apply pressure to specific places on the body. Here, the practitioner does not use muscle power but uses one's own body weight to apply pressure. In this manual therapy, by applying pressure to the skin and performing stretches, stagnated energy is invited to start flowing again, ensuring optimal well-being.
Sports massage is a variety of techniques to achieve the desired goal and is good for people with injuries, chronic pain or limited range of motion. It generally concentrates on a specific problem area you present, usually associated with some kind of sports activity, such as running, tennis or golf.s addresses and promotes flow in your body.
Thai massage provides relaxation and activation. The stretching exercises in Thai massage help to loosen stuck joints, increase flexibility, relieve muscle tension, stimulate the aura and internal organs, and balance the energy system.Tackles blockages and promotes flow in your body.
What is a trigger point treatment?
Trigger points are popularly known as muscle knots. They are actually very localised cramps in muscles where a hypersensitive area has developed as a result of a lack of blood flow and oxygen. From the outside, these muscle knots can be felt as painful hard lumps or strings. When you put considerable pressure on them, this can generate radiating pain in another part of the body.
Trigger points can occur in all muscles in the body, and always in fixed locations. Namely where the nervous system transmits information to the muscle. Often the cause is overuse, stress or poor posture, but a fall or accident, too little exercise or poor diet can also lead to the development of trigger points.
Treatment
Trigger point therapy is also basically part of a Deep Tissue and/or Connective tissue Massage. The difference is that when we go specifically for trigger points, the treatment will be slightly more static than a regular massage. We can sometimes stay on a specific pain point for minutes until it actually 'releases'.
Breathing is also a key element in this form of therapy. We work through the points and in releasing, deep exhalation plays an important role. Collectively, this creates a slightly different experience from other more dynamic forms of massage therapy. A trigger point massage can be requested either separately or as part of a connective tissue or deep tissue massage.
Trigger point therapy benefits
- Relieves acute and chronic pain
- Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
- Improves muscle flexibility and mobility
- Promotes better posture and body alignment
- Improves blood circulation to affected areas
- Relieves tension headaches and migraines
- Speeds up recovery from muscle injuries
- Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
- Helps restore movement restrictions
- Can improve overall sports performance
The therapy is based on a method that assumes that points on the foot correspond to organs, muscles and nerve pathways. These points are called 'reflex zones'. Massage and pressure on these reflex zones trigger a reaction in the body in that part of the body corresponding to the reflex zone. Any hidden or incipient disturbances can thus be detected.alance.Addresses decoys and promotes flow in your body.
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