Of all the treatments I give, this is the one most often asked for by people with complaints from screen work. Half an hour of focused work on the shoulders, neck and head, exactly where tension collects for most of us.
What the treatment involves
I start at the shoulders and the upper part of the back. With thumbs and palms I work the muscles around the shoulder blades loose, slowly and with firm pressure. The neck muscles follow, where I go through the pressure points along the spine one by one. I finish with the head: the attachments at the back of the skull, the temples and the scalp.
You keep your clothes on and no oil is used. If you would like oil, we combine it with an oil massage or an aroma massage.
On the massage table or as a chair massage
You can choose. On the massage table you lie face down on a firm mattress. That table is heated, which is pleasant if you get cold easily. In the special massage chair you sit leaning forward with your head in a rest, and then we call it a chair massage. That way your shoulders and neck are easier to reach and I can work more deeply.
Which of the two feels better differs from person to person. If you are not sure, we start in the chair and switch if that suits you better. The treatment room has air conditioning, so it does not get warm.
Who this massage is for
My clients for this treatment usually spend a lot of time behind a laptop or drive a lot. What they mention:
- a neck that feels stiff and turns less far than usual
- a hard spot between the shoulder blades that will not go away
- shoulders that creep up towards the ears when things get busy
- tension headache that starts at the back of the neck
A massage can ease that tension. It is not a treatment for a medical condition, and with persistent headaches or complaints radiating into the arm or hand I would rather send you to your doctor or physiotherapist first. During pregnancy I do not give massages. Please also read the medical indications.
Duration and price
The head, shoulder and neck massage takes 30 minutes and costs € 40. If you would like to lie down for longer, we combine it with another treatment. Half an hour of neck and shoulders followed by an hour of oil or aroma massage is a popular combination. All rates are on the prices page.
Making an appointment
My studio is at Voreneng 30 in Vleuten, ten minutes from Leidsche Rijn and De Meern, with free parking in front of the door. I work by appointment only and give massages to women only. Calling is quickest: 030 877 6157. You can also use the contact form.