Oxytocin (= happiness hormone) inducing Massage Oxytocin (= happiness hormone) inducing Massage 
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October 2014: "Namaste Kees, It was a wonderful meeting and learning from you. Bruce says it was also a pleasure watching you and seeing how your techniques and spirit make such a difference. I was in quite a lovely energy space when I left. I found myself smiling as I used to do years ago when I left yoga classes with my wonderful teacher who left for another life adventure when cancer overtook his body. We both very much look forward to the next time we meet again. Stay safe always,
Shanti, Mireille and Bruce"
Below a short example of Carezza massage, January, 2013.
Photos: Jeroen Leclercq, www.hollandfoto.com.
Oxytocin and Massage
When tiny amounts of the hormone oxytocin flow in your blood stream, then you experience a good feeling of closeness, elation and warmth on the inside of your body and mind. Oxytocin is produced within the human body due to closeness, touch, good and pleasant feelings of contact - and in its turn it reinforces the said feelings. It is a feel-good hormone, one of the internally produced "chemicals" regulating love and attraction within the body. The hormone oxytocin is produced in great quantities at birth and takes care of the bonding of mother and child. It is also released when people are love turtles. And in touches of the good and pelasant kind.
Massage
Oxytocin may also be produced in a very good massage, given full of love and attention. The production is also dependent on the one who receives, whether he or she is opand and feeling receptive, and open to experience... so that hormone dies not jump up everytime by itself. Its production cannot be guaranteed. It comes down like manna from heaven.
Massage and Spirituality
In some cases the touch can be so good, so deep and so wide that the consciousness of being two individuals evaporates and a welding of beings takes place. In some sessions it is also possible that both masseur and client experience a 'transport' to another dimension, in a state of elevation.
It is possible that this transport triggers an emotion, a knowledge that ecstacy is the true state of being which is meant to be for man and woman, an ecstacy which happens so seldom and is so utterly welcome. That elevated ecstacy is the birth right of each living breathing human being. That may be the state of ultimate bliss we remember from a paradise era, long time ago, far far away.
All those fine states of bliss do not materialize each time.
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 just concerned with 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 provides bliss in a worldthat can be filled with stress and pressure. Massage provides an experience in quality time - with the release of energies and endorphins.
Make an appointment and discover how good it feels.
August 2010.
Today I experienced the very first tears of joy... welling up slowly in my closed eyes, tears of abundance, goodness, wholeness, really for the first time in my life. Before that moment I knew only of tears of pain and sorrow. Thank you so much for this experience of opening me up. I felt so full and oceanic and safe.
(Anna, in a Hotel room massage with husband present)
New in November 2012: Presenting a ground breaking and "terrifically exciting" 11,000 word article on MASSAGE & SEXUALITY, published on November 3, 2012 in a Sexuology yearbook - on the internationally controversial topic of Massage & Sexuality. Book title: "Human Sexuality and Intimate Relationships from an Integral, Transpersonal and Somatic (Sexological) Perspective" Edited by Dr Tara Long.
Serenity and Trust
Giving and receiving massage takes place in inner calmness and concentration on the basis of serenity and trust.
The type of massage that I give is 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.
Structure of a Session
Before starting I appreciate a short conversation as to preferences and problems. A handicap is not a problem. This may be followed by some loosening of the muscles and grounding the body. Within an hour long session, of each client chooses which body parts are to massaged. This selection is geared both towards the situation and the needs of the person who performs the message as well as the one receiving it.
During a table massage the session can deal with the head, neck, shoulders, back, sides, arms and hands; the upper chest (ribs, stomach), buttocks (optional), legs and last but not least, the feet.
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.
During pulsing and stretching as a masseur I perform a quiet dance, in which the person who receives massage fully accepts the slow movements and relaxation.
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 bymeans of repeated feathery light traces superimposed on the body of 'energizing finishing strokes'
An entire session with introduction about an hour and a quarter. Please note that as I am neither a licensed physiotherapist or doctor, that I do not treat serious medical conditions.
Besides my work giving massage, I also enjoy exchanging massage with others.
Dutch, English, German are spoken as well as some French and Italian. Having studied at the Amsterdam Free University (Vrije Universiteit); my title is Drs.
Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is my company name; I can receive clients either at my home or at my practice in a beauty salon near Leidseplein, Amsterdam. Alternatively, I also make home visits in the Amsterdam area; then I will drive to you and bring my massage table.
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A client bringing in a new customer gets a one time E 10,- rebate.
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Center for Applied Massage Art - Kees Kaldenbach, kalden@xs4all.nl. Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs, 1058 JS Amsterdam (near Surinameplein, ring road exit s-106, tram 1 and 17). Telephone 020 669 8119; cell phone 06 - 2868 9775. Open seven days a week.
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.
I give this massage at various addresses: at my home address (see above), or at the Beautylinks multi-professional beauty center, address Leidsekade 101, just off Leidseplein, or alternatively at your own home or at your hotel.
Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is registered at the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce,
Update May 2016.
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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
