Deep Tissue Massage in Ede on the Veluwe

Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than other forms of massage, and that can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it should never be unbearable. During the treatment I check in with you regularly and use a scale system so you learn what works for you. You're always in control: tell me to go lighter and I will, no questions asked. The goal is therapeutic intensity, not pain.

A relaxation massage uses long, flowing strokes to ease tension and help you unwind. Deep tissue massage goes a step further: with slower movements and sustained pressure I reach the deeper layers of your muscles and fascia. It's more targeted and therapeutic, focused on specific problem areas rather than general stress relief. Not sure which technique suits you? Let me know and we can work out together what would serve you best.

For targeted work on one area, such as shoulders or lower back, 60 minutes is often enough. I can either zoom in deeply on one problem zone or give an express full-body massage. With 90 minutes I have the space for a thorough full-body deep tissue treatment. It takes at least 45 minutes for your nervous system to truly settle, so if you want to surrender to the treatment and get the maximum therapeutic benefit, I'd recommend a longer treatment. My pricing is structured so that a longer treatment works out cheaper per minute, making it easier to choose yourself.

Deep tissue works with firm, slow pressure into the deeper layers of muscle. Whether that is possible depends on the level of contraindication. There are four, and that difference decides whether I can work as usual, adjust the pressure, skip one area, or reschedule your appointment.

1. No contra-indication: the treatment goes ahead as intended, nothing stands in the way.

Osteoarthritis · Pelvic floor complaints and diastasis · Work-related overuse · Breastfeeding · Burnout and chronic stress · Fibromyalgia · Heel spur · HSP, ADHD and autism · Jaw tension and teeth grinding · Lower back pain · ME/CFS and long covid · Stomach and bowel complaints · Miscarriage and pregnancy loss · Neck pain and a stiff neck · Overworked muscles from sport · Menopause symptoms · Postpartum · Rheumatoid arthritis in remission · RSI and CANS · Scoliosis · Sleep problems and restless legs · Tension headache · Muscle soreness after training · Work-stress shoulders

2. Relative contra-indication: I do treat you, but with different pressure, position, duration or technique.

Facial paralysis · Anxiety and panic · Asthma and COPD · Pelvic instability · Trapped nerve · Blood thinners · Carpal tunnel syndrome · Depression · Diabetes · Dizziness · Intermittent claudication · Frozen shoulder · Swollen lymph node · Herniated disc · High or low blood pressure · Hypermobility and EDS · Sciatica · IVF treatment · Cancer and aftercare · Caesarean section · Knee complaints · Groin injury · Lipoedema · Runner's knee · Lymphoedema · Menstruation, PMS and endometriosis · MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, stroke · Kidney problems and dialysis · Nut allergy · Oedema · Oil allergy · Osteoporosis · Tendon irritation · Psoriasis in remission · Raynaud's · Thyroid complaints · Shin splints · Varicose veins · Lumbago · Strong painkillers · Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow · Tinnitus · Trauma and PTSD · Ankylosing spondylitis · Pregnancy

3. Local contra-indication: I skip the affected area and treat the rest as usual.

Acne, rosacea and folliculitis · Bursitis · Eczema · Sprained ankle · Gout · A lump or pain whose cause isn't known · Cold sore · Hives · An open wound or bruise · A local inflammation or inflamed joint · Recent fracture · A muscle tear or strain · Fresh tattoo, 4 to 6 weeks · Fresh piercing, until it has closed · Fresh scar · Athlete's foot and nail fungus · Molluscum contagiosum · Warts · Sunburn

4. General contra-indication: I cannot work deeply and safely here, so we move your appointment.

Acute injury, the first few days · Acute psychosis · An acute situation that needs a doctor first · Phlebitis · Shingles · Heart condition, untreated or unstable · Concussion · A skin complaint of unknown cause · Fever, flu or covid · Impetigo · Lice · A migraine or cluster attack · A mole that is changing, growing, itching or bleeding · Under the influence of alcohol or drugs · An infected tattoo or piercing · Recent surgery · Ringworm · High-risk pregnancy without approval · Scabies · Strong painkillers that leave you drowsy or dizzy · Thrombosis or suspected thrombosis · Whiplash, the first few days · Erysipelas and cellulitis · A torn calf muscle, the first two weeks

A contraindication rarely means nothing is possible. For many complaints massage is exactly the right thing, as long as I know what is going on and adapt the treatment to it. Mention it when you book, even if you think it is nothing.

Some people experience mild soreness for 24 to 48 hours after deep tissue work, similar to how you feel after a good workout. This is completely normal and a sign that your body is recovering. Drink plenty of water, take it easy, and the soreness will pass. Most people feel significantly better within a day or two than they did before the treatment.

Absolutely. Deep tissue massage can reduce muscle soreness and stiffness, improve range of motion and increase blood flow to the muscles, all of which support recovery and performance. I'm also trained in sports massage, a specific modality focused on improving athletic performance and recovery.

I work on the table with organic oil, so for the best result you undress to the level where you feel comfortable. You lie under a towel and I only ever uncover the area I'm working on at that moment, the rest stays covered. If anything feels off for you, just say so and we'll adjust it. Your comfort always comes first.

Not much is needed. Try not to come on a very full stomach, drink a glass of water beforehand, and don't schedule the massage right before a hard workout or a busy evening. Have a think in advance about where you're feeling it and what you want to achieve, because we'll discuss that during the intake. The clearer you are about what you want, the more targeted I can work.

That depends on your complaints and your goal. For chronic tension or a specific problem, a series of a few treatments, every one to two weeks, often works best. Once you've found relief, a maintenance treatment once a month is enough for many people to stay loose. We'll discuss during the intake what's realistic for your body, I'll never talk you into more than you need.

Take your time to ease back in with a cup of tea, there's a shower available if you'd like one. Drink plenty of water that day, as it helps your body clear the waste products we've loosened. Try not to plan a heavy workout straight after the treatment and give your body room to integrate what we've worked free. A warm bath or a quiet evening often feels wonderful afterwards.

Not at all, many people who come to me are doing this for the first time. We start gently with an intake where I get to know your complaints and your body, and I build the pressure up layer by layer so your body has time to adjust. I check in with you regularly and you don't need to know or do anything in advance. The only thing I ask of you is that you're honest about what you feel.

That's entirely up to you. Some people like to chat, others prefer to close their eyes and sink into the treatment, both are perfectly fine. What I do always ask is that you speak up the moment the pressure becomes too much, or could go deeper. That feedback helps me work at exactly the right level for your body.

Absolutely. Deep tissue pairs well with sports massage if you're active and want to support your recovery, which I'm also trained in. If you want genuine rest alongside the therapeutic work, book a longer treatment so there's room for both the targeted work and relaxation. Not sure what suits you best? Let me know and we'll look at it together.