Massage
in Amsterdam: Client Massage
in Amsterdam: Client
Photo: Jeroen Leclercq, www.hollandfoto.com.
Client testimonials:
2017: Thanks so much.. Great session for me and my wife. Two tables, Shared bliss. Calm atmosphere with a cup of tea beforehand. Chris.
2015: Recommended for a deep tissue session, working the knots out of my muscles. Tim
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"
October 2004, at the end of a wonderful hotel massage session with esalen body crossover: "Please give me your card so I can refer you to my friends." Ms. L. from Hong Kong.
October 2004. Two girlfriends aged 21 years, one Swiss and the other Dutch, came to my practice together. They each received a separate massage (while the other watched in the same room) and during the last 15 minutes of each session I invited the waiting girlfriend to join in for a 4-hand massage. The 4 hands traveled extremely slowly upwards, in an Esalen-technique crosswise over the body, from foot to the raised elbow.
S. said: "How beautiful is the body. What pure magic. I have never touched my friend in such a way."
October 2004. Marieke, age 28 years, experienced esalen as "total bliss and relaxation". Especially the Egyptian Princess technique gave her a beautiful moment of "total surrender".
November 2004. Mascha came here for a trial massage. "You give massage with total surrender. I feel great receiving it, especially with the esalen crosswise over my body. I will become a regular customer and I am going to send my husband as well."
November 2004: During a series of free trial massages in Mirror Centre, Amsterdam P. indicated after the cross-wise esalen massage "I felt the energy come up and I sensed that the layers underneath my skin started to tingle and come alive."
November 2004: Mirror Centre, Amsterdam: A female client - having had an experience of sexual abuse during her youth - reported after the holistic esalen massage: "I myself am a professional messeuse and all my life I have received massages - but very seldom have I experienced such deep and full and trusted touch. My inner block thus melted away quickly. A beautiful experience."
November 2004: Mirror Centre, Amsterdam: M. after the cross-wise esalen massage: "Sublime."
November 2004: Mirror Centre, Amsterdam: As a responde to the cross-wise esalen, Mariska reported: "Bliss. As a report card grade I would give you an A minus or even a full A."
November 2004: Mirror Centre, Amsterdam: W. after the cross wise esalen massage "I am a masseuse myself and during my life I have received tons of massages, but with you I sensed that quality that one so seldom encounters, surrender, the love and the total dedication in touch, and that is also due to your own pleasure in touching."
November 2004: Connie booked the massage session well ahead by e-mail. When reading the client testimonials on this web site she felt: "I gotta have this masseur".
After an hour of the regular session in the hotel room her husband was invited in to help give a 4-hands session. Later on Connie wrote: "My / Our massage was a moment to remember - an experience. Something that's yearned - but rarely achieved. Thanks for the altering touch - it enhanced all and will always be an everlasting mind/body experience. Happy Holidays. Connie, Detroit, MI. - Everyone should experience !!!."
December 2004, in Berlin. I am female and a masseur myself and its hard to find somebody who gives a massage in a way that I really love. For me it has to be strong, but careful and it should be fun as well. With Kees it really has been all of that.
I loved the vibrating elbow on my back and the fact that he has a big range of pressure qualities you can choose from. He makes you feel welcome and you may be sure you will be relaxed after a massage session with Kees!! Thank you Kees! Gunda, age 26.
March, 2005. C.d.W., a woman aged 28 yeard booked a holistic massage, a choice based on the many texts of this web site. Afterwards she gave this review: "It was an incredible wonderful experience. Top of the bill. The touch felt trusted, loving, good all the way. Thank you for giving this warm massage and checking so now and then whether you remained within my borders of safety. That gave me a nice feeling of trust."
June 2005. Aljana from Slovenia came here for a number of massage sessions. "I would like to thank you that I had a opportunity to receive your massage technique and philosophy. It was really a wonderful experience :-). By listening the CD you gave to me I exactly remember the atmosphere at your house. The beauty of the light in the room, the beauty of giving and receiving touch, the beauty of music, the beauty of knowledge, the beauty of being a human, the beauty of tranquility, the beauty of being relaxed. Thank you very much. With kind regards, Aljana."
July, 2005, by email from a client from India: "Dear Mr. Kaldenbach, Yesterday, I have received a tremendous massage by your expert hands. Today I feel super. I would like to thank you again for this massage. Till next time around and kind regards, V." (Translated from Dutch). [Answer: That good vibe is triggered by your endorphins; these natural hormones have actually been produced by your own body during the massage I gave you. Those endorphins may circulate a few days and cause an elated feeling!]
October 2005. Patricia from Spain wrote: "I feel very happy ... since the massage I have experienced such a great weekend ... I really feel with more energy and love in all my skin and body and soul since then ... it's amazing! :) The power of energy and affection. I feel much better also as health is concerned...
November 2007. In the course of the last 30 years, Dr. Russell has received thousands of massages by the best and foremost therapists in the USA and in countries in the Far East. He sais: Thank you for your excellent massages in the Okura Hotel for me and my son (who now studies bodywork). Your type of massage could be best described as Esalen+Yogi. You could actually be a very good teacher at the Esalen Institute in California.
Dr. Russell.
Four-hand esalen massage is not only fitting for lovers and for intimate friends. Members of a family can also celebrate a high experience in this form of massage. "Together with my daughter Suzanne I visited Amsterdam in May, 2006 in order to celebrate my fifty-eighth birthday. On this unique day I wished to give myself and my daughter something very special and so I made an appointment with Kees for a four-hand massage.
Directed by Kees, we entered into a spiritual massage and thus infused our close mother / daughter relationship with another dimension. We worked in the here and now, with full focus, and we shared our energies and these were then multiplied by four. The way of touch of our hands went in a natural and loving way. Both in giving and in receiving it was a fabulous experience and I am aware what great present we have given each other. With kind regards, Ank "
July 2016: "I really enjoyed my holistic massage from Kees. Complete relaxation and serenity." Kerry R.
Many more testimonials.
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This is in English. Go to the Dutch version. Version Française.
Update 22 feb. 2013
Kees
Kaldenbach writes: I enjoy exchanging - but can also give massages. A
handicap is no objection. Yet I will not treat serious medical
conditions as I am not a licensed physiotherapist. Clients are
requested to sign a Medical Release Form.
I do speak Dutch, English, German and also some French and Italian and I have studied at the Amsterdam Free University (Vrije Universiteit)
Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is my company name; I can receive you at my home or visit you in the Amsterdam area; my professional massage table can be moved by car.
Reaction, questions?
Center for Applied Massage Art - Kees Kaldenbach, kalden@xs4all.nl. Haarlemmermeerstraat 83hs, 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.
Version Française.