Unforgettable Massage at Your Event
From intimate parties to multi-day festivals: a moment of calm in the chaos.
For more than 10 years I've been bringing massage to international festivals, parties and retreats. Whether you want to treat VIP guests, recharge your crew, or give your visitors a truly unique experience, I tailor my approach to your event.
- 10+ years experience with 50+ event partners
- From a single masseur to a full wellness team or healing area
- Fully clothed, oil-free, no stains or awkwardness
Trusted by the best festivals and venues
Since 2015 I've been working with leading festivals, clubs and event venues across the Netherlands and beyond. From intimate parties to multi-day festivals with thousands of visitors.
The Gardens of Babylon, Amsterdam Dance Event, Solar Weekend, Mysteryland, Paradiso, Apenkooi, Wasteland, Extrema, Wildeburg, Woodstock69, the Adam Tower, Bosburcht, Pukkelpop, Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland, the Chocolate Club, The Tenclub, Odessa, Ruigoord, The Other Side, Healing Garden, La Reve, Memento, Into the Woods, Elrow, de Lievelinge, Georgie's, LagoLago and many, many more trust my team for massage and wellness at their events.
Set-up options for every event
Chair massage
Quick, reviving massage. Ideal for networking breaks and lounge areas. Easy to set up, works anywhere.
Mat on stage
Full Thai yoga massage on a raised platform. A combination of dynamic stretches and pressure points. Visually spectacular.
Massage table
Classic full-body massage. Choose from Thai (clothed) or deep tissue/lomi lomi (with oil).
Bell tent or tipi
A private massage oasis. Create an intimate, atmospheric space at your festival or retreat.
Complete healing area
Full wellness zone with multiple masseurs, sauna, hot tub, sweat lodge. Scalable to your needs.
Workshops & classes
Interactive Thai massage workshops, yin yoga, sound healing ceremonies. Connects your guests.
Who is this for?
VIP & Artists
Offer your headliners, sponsors and VIP guests an exclusive massage experience in a private space. Personal, luxurious and tailored to them.
- Private setting backstage or in VIP area
- Personalized sessions on request
- A perfect hospitality touch
Crew & Backstage
Long shifts, heavy load-in and constant pressure. I keep your crew physically and mentally sharp with targeted massages between tasks.
- Injury prevention during setup/teardown
- More stamina and focus
- Faster recovery between shifts
All Your Guests
Multiple massage stations spread strategically across the site. A surprising touch that stays with your guests long after the event and sets you apart.
Targeted Groups
Focus your massage offering on a specific group within your event. Think speakers at a conference, dancers at a festival, or participants at a retreat.
- Tuned to your audience
- Matched to your event theme
- Flexible in scale and duration
Sports Massage
Specialist sports massage before, during and after the event. Ideal for sporting events, obstacle runs, yoga retreats and dance festivals.
Brand Activation
Connect massage to your brand and create a positive, tangible association. Guests don't just remember your brand, they feel it.
Unique: oil-free, fully clothed
My event massages are different from what you might expect. They're performed fully clothed and without oil, using pressure, stretches and soft cloths.
- No stains on clothing, no fuss. Guests can move straight on.
- Guests don't need to undress. Accessible and comfortable for everyone.
- Oil-free means every session stays clean and fresh. Perfect for busy events.
How does it work?
From first contact to happy guests in four steps.
Get in touch
Tell me about your event: date, location, type of guests and what you have in mind.
Proposal
I'll send a tailored proposal with options, timings and a clear quote.
Preparation
We fine-tune the details: set-up, schedule, any additional masseurs or workshops.
On the day
I arrive, I massage, your guests leave happy. Invoice afterwards, simple and professional.
Workshops & ceremonies on location
Alongside massage, I offer interactive workshops and ceremonies that take your event to the next level. From hands-on Thai massage workshops to meditative sound healing sessions with singing bowls and ceremonial cacao.
I also have an extensive network of bodyworkers, yoga teachers, fire artists, DJs and tarot readers. I can take care of your complete wellness programme.
Atmosphere
From backstage to dance floor, from sunrise to afterparty.
What organisers say
I've worked with Michalis for many years, at a great variety of productions. He is flexible, always in a good mood, and very committed to bring relaxation and happiness to our guests and crews.
I've seen Michalis Massages at Gardens of Babylon events and festivals since 2016. His presence creates a sacred, grounding bubble in the middle of the party chaos. At ADE he provides 27 hours of massages in 2 days. This man is unstoppable!
We originally booked Michalis for 3.5 hours; we extended to 8 hours due to ongoing demand. The team just din't want him to leave. He's very easy to work with. Highly recommended.
We've flown Michalis in for our retreats more than once. He has so many skills and brings such a warm energy to our events.
Hired Michalis to massage my team during our annual summit. He was super professional to deal with and many of my team said it was the highlight of the event!
The best thing about Gardens of Babylon.
Frequently asked questions
The price depends on several factors, including the location, the type of treatment and how the brief is structured. Think chair massage, table or mat massage, individual massages, workshops, a simple set-up or a full healing area. The number of masseurs, the timing of the booking (daytime, evening or overnight), and whether it falls on a weekday or weekend all play a role. It also makes a difference whether it's a single day or a multi-day collaboration.
It's also worth being clear upfront about who the massages are intended for. Do you want to offer them to all your guests, to a specific group such as crew or VIPs, or would you like guests to book and pay for their own slot? There are different ways to set this up, and I'm happy to think it through with you.
Because every booking is different and I always work to measure, the best thing is to get in touch. We can look at the options together and find a set-up that suits your event, venue and budget.
No. My event massages are oil-free and work entirely with pressure points and stretching. I can also create gliding sensations by moving special smooth cloths over clothing. Guests stay fully dressed and I don't use oil. This keeps everything hygienic, avoids any awkwardness around undressing, and speeds up the flow since there's no getting changed.
It depends on the session length: 10-minute sessions allow 6 per hour, 15 minutes gives 4, 20 minutes gives 3, and 30 minutes gives 2 per hour.
We typically work with 15-minute time slots and an online booking tool so guests can reserve their own slot. That keeps things calm and organised for everyone.
For activations or exhibition stands we can also work on a walk-in basis, with more flexibility around timing. During quieter moments we massage a little longer; when it's busy we keep things shorter to keep the flow moving.
Both. For smaller events I come alone. For festivals and large parties I bring in fellow bodyworkers I've personally trained or work with regularly.
I think it's important that massage feels accessible to everyone in an organisation. That's why I'll often work alongside a female colleague, so that guests can choose a male or female masseur if they prefer. That way we take everyone's comfort, personal preference and any religious or cultural considerations into account.
I bring all my own equipment, whether that's a massage chair, table or mat depending on the treatment. Everything is cleaned between sessions, and we always arrive looking the part.
You provide a quiet spot with a power outlet.
We need roughly 3x3 metres of floor space per masseur.
A semi-private space is ideal, like a cabana or tipi, but we're also often set up at the edge of the dance floor on a small stage or in the chill-out area. As long as we won't be walked through and can focus on our clients, it works.
For large events it helps if transport across the site is arranged for our equipment, and for multi-day events it's good to have somewhere secure to store our gear overnight.
The earlier the better. It takes a fair bit of planning, and in the summer the calendar fills up fast. ;)
Yes, I offer a range of massage workshops. The Thai Yoga Massage Introduction keeps everyone fully clothed and works on the floor, on yoga mats, carpet or grass.
I also run a Multiple Hands Massage workshop: we split into groups of six, with one person massaged by the other five, then rotate.
I can also collaborate with a yin yoga teacher for Yin Yoga Sound Healing Cacao Ceremonies, or we can do a walk of gratitude or angel walk.
I also have an extensive network of other bodyworkers, fire artists, LED artists, jugglers, acrobats, tarot readers, fortune tellers, face painters, glitter artists and more.
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Ready to elevate your event?
Tell me about your plans and we'll think it through together. No obligations, just a good conversation about what's possible.