Neck massages

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Below a short example of Neck - Shoulder - Back massage, January, 2013.

Photos: Jeroen Leclercq, www.hollandfoto.com.

Neck Massage

The human head is a fair number of kilos in weight and the muscle groups in neck and shoulder, designed to keep the head straight, must be actively at work all day to keep the head proudly upright. At the front we find the SCM muscles and at the back a whole series: scalenes, trapezius and other muscle groupd with fixation points up and down. No wonder that the head is sometimes "too tired". A good touch may work wonders.

I give a wonderful slow neck massage in which I fully adapt to the wishes of my client regarding pressure and energy. The neck is an area which retains much stress and stress menory. Let me work on that to calm you down

Massage

Massage works by means of the quiet, healing power of human touch; the most direct contact without words between one person and another. It influences your total well being - not only of the skin itself, but of the entire person. Massage has miraculous therapeutic powers.

Both the people receiving and giving massage are not simply concerned with just an arm, leg or back, but bring to it their totality as a human being. During the massage, they stand at the outer limit of the skin - the most sensitive and largest human organ - and thus at the outer limit of the physical self. At its very best, the massage session forms a platform of bliss in a world sometimes full of stress and pressure. Massage enables you to experience quality time. The result is the release of energies and endorphins. Make an appointment and discover how good it feels.

Quiet and Trust

Giving and receiving massage takes place in inner calmness and concentration on the basis of serenity and trust.

The massage which I give is slow; known as 'holistic' or 'intuitive'. The technnique makes use of two full hands on the client, and is aimed at relaxation. In the best of cases it may trigger - in the one who receives - an inner sensation of flow, peace, serenity and bliss. The body relaxes in enjoyment and the mind may soar as well. My motivation lies in the pleasure of giving and receiving.

Structure of a Session

Initially the body is fully covered with a cloth made out of the finest French linen. After a a few minutes of pulsing, I uncover one body part at the time. The have learned to massage these body parts: in a table massage the head, neck, shoulders, back and the sides, arms and hands ; upper chest ; ribs, stomach, buttocks (if you wish), legs and last but not least, both feet.

I also enjoy doing pulsing and stretching. It is also possible to perform a quiet dance, in which the person who receives massage fully accepts the slow limb movements and relaxation.

Within a session of a good hour a choice is made by the client of the body parts mentioned above; this selection is geared both towards the situation and the needs of the one who gives and receives. Before starting I do appreciate a short talk and perhaps some loosening the muscles and grounding the body.

At the end of the session various parts of the body have been touched with energy and care; regaining the sense of unity of the body is reached by the repeated feathery light trace on the whole body of 'energizing finishing strokes'

Thus the whole session takes just over an hour.

I enjoy exchanging - but can also just give massages. A handicap is no objection. Yet I will not treat serious medical conditions as I am not a licensed physiotherapist.

I do speak Dutch, English, German and also some French and Italian and I have studied at the Amsterdam Free University (Vrije Universiteit); hence my title is Drs.

Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is my company name; I can receive at my home or at my beauty salon near Leidseplein, Amsterdam. Alternatively I could visit you in the Amsterdam area; then I will drive to you taking my professional massage table.

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A client bringing in a new customer gets a one time E 10,- rebate.

Reaction, questions?

Center for Applied Massage Art - Kees Kaldenbach, kalden@xs4all.nl. Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs, 1058 JS Amsterdam (near Surinameplein, ring road exit s106, tram 1 and 17). Telephone 020 669 8119; cell phone 06 - 2868 9775. Open seven days a week.

I give this massage at various addresses: at my home address (see above), or at your own home or at your hotel.

Masseur Kees Kaldenbach is collaborating with a number of masseurs and masseuses in Amsterdam. He is also active as a masseur in the finest and most luxurious hotels.

Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is registered at the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce.

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Psychological Bulletin, January 2004 highlights

MASSAGE THERAPIY AGAINST DEPRESSION

Psychologists at Illinois University have researched effectiveness of massage therapy. A series of visits to the masseur may reduce depression, anxiety and pain. Even single visits may help alleviating anxiety and pain and may reduce hypertension and a high heart rate.

Psychological Bulletin, January 2004