Old fears, pains and angers create a constant strain on the nervous system, the body, and our freedom to be ourselves.

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How working through the body can help you

The nervous system is our central communication channel. It helps us navigate the physical and social world we live in.

It works to keep us safe by remembering what felt safe and what felt as a threat - that time my boundaries were not respected, I was praised or punished for being loud/quiet, dominant/submissive, openly sad/joyful/angry.

As such, it also shapes our bodily reactions and personality construct - when we tense, when we relax, how secure we feel in interpersonal relations, what role we take in a group dynamic. And most importantly when and where we allow ourselves to let go and express core emotions of anger, sadness, joy and fear.

And the things that really hurt - well, they stick.

A constant tension in the stomach or jaw, a constant worry about how others perceive me, or a constant background feeling of being trapped, unheard, and constrained.

The same is true about a traumatic event - suffering abuse, an accident, an operation, a divorce or a burn out.

So, by surfacing, acknowledging and letting go of these old experiences and blockages, the nervous system is freed, unblocking your body, your mind, and you!

One step towards a more happy, peaceful and free life :)

What issues it can help with

Common Psychological Problems

  • Birth, childhood and intergenerational trauma
  • Stress, anxiety, panic attacks and burnout
  • Depression, grief and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • Eating, metabolic and sleep disorders

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

Common Physical Problems

  • Tension headache and migraine
  • Pregnancy and postpartum complications
  • Digestive problems
  • Pains in the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles and hips

What to expect

We start with a short conversation to explore what you want help with. We then move to the massage table to work with the body. We finish with a short conversation to integrate the experience.

During treatments I use massage techniques to surface your subconscious physical tensions. This surfaces their underlying psycho-emotional causes - whether unprocessed stress, anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, …

Once surfaced, you have the opportunity to work with your breathing, mind and nervous system to let go of these old protection mechanisms. With it, you also release the restrictive thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns associated with them.

Treatments will help you feel relaxed and present in your body, with a clearer mind, and more able to fully enjoy life and navigate change. Or feel a sudden desire to sign up to a pottery course and start wearing purple ¯\(ツ)/¯

Pricing

Standard: 105 €
Reduced: 90 € (for people with low & no income)
Business Invoice: 125 €
Brussels & Gent: 20 € discount

If this is not within your means, please reach out. I have several slots per month for people without the means.

Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are charged at 100%.

Practical Information

Working Languages - English, Dutch, Spanish and rusty French

Duration - 1h 15min

Location - See contact me

What to Wear - Body therapy involves touch. Treatments are most effective with thin and minimal clothing. I recommend wearing non-revealing underwear and a sports bra. If you are not comfortable with this, it is also possible to receive a treatment with clothing.