Most emotional, psychological, and physical disorders are caused by tension in the nervous system

In an individual therapy session, we work together to release this tension using a combination of touch, breathing, and conversation.

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Why work with the nervous system?

Each experience leaves a trace, remembered by the body, conditioning the mind.

The body and mind are deeply interconnected. If there is pain in the body, it affects the psyche; and if you are under psychological pressure, it manifests in the body. Your body reflects your mental well-being – the physical and mental are not two separate elements, but one whole.

The body is always the first to signal that something is wrong. And the body also suffers the consequences of all our actions – or lack thereof. These consequences manifest as tension, blockages, and pain in the body.

The nervous system is where the body and mind connect, which is one of the reasons why Manuvision body therapy works through the nervous system.

What can I expect in a session?

During a therapy session, I will work with you to open the body and release the tensions and blockages underlying physical and psychological ailments. This may include:

  • Relieve Tensions: Use deep massage techniques, joint release, acupressure, and zone points to relax muscles, release joints, and ease neck and back tension.
  • Restore Nervous System Balance: Address disturbances that can cause issues such as digestive problems, neck tension, stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Connect Mind and Body: Explore the relationship between mental narratives and the body’s signals by examining the connection between mental, physical, and emotional states.
  • Activate Self-healing Processes: Balance your nervous system, open your breathing, and activate the flow in your body’s energy system. When there is flow and movement, your body’s natural self-healing processes are set in motion.

What issues can it help me with?

Manuvision body therapy can address a wide range of physical and mental disorders, which may stem from work injuries, physiological imbalances, or mental states caused by stress, shock, or trauma.

Common Physical Problems

  • Back, neck and lower back pain
  • Pain in shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles and hips
  • Tension headache and migraine
  • Concussions, whiplash and sports injuries
  • Pregnancy and postpartum complications
  • Digestive problems

Common Psychological Problems

  • Stress, anxiety and burnout
  • Eating and sleep disorders
  • Depression, grief and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

General Personal Development

  • Body awareness and grounding
  • Building confidence and speaking up
  • Setting boundaries and saying no
  • Coming closer to yourself to live the life that you want to live

Read more about how Manuvision treatments can help address these issues

Practical Information

Location

Amsterdam East - Monday and Friday - Newtonstraat 4, 1098 HD (bel: Serire)

Amsterdam West - Thursday - Keizersgracht 166a, 1015 CZ, (bel: Equilibrium Massage Therapy)

Working Languages

English, Dutch, Spanish and rusty French

Duration

1h 15min, intake 1h 30min

What to Wear

Treatments involve touch, and the nervous system responds best to direct skin contact. For this reason, treatments are most effective with minimal clothing. I recommend wearing non-revealing underwear and a sports bra. If you are not comfortable with this, it is of course possible to receive a treatment with clothing.

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