Massage therapy based on
3 Key Concepts
Earth
Down to Earth
My massage and bodywork is an alchemy of science-based and intuitive techniques adopted and adapted from various traditions.
The goal, always again, is to return to simplicity and effectiveness, to restore the relationship between your body and the earth.
This is the foundation, the ground.
Body
Mano(s) = hands, Vita = life
I firmly believe in the importance and necessity of touch. The hands are incredible tools that can feel their way and treat the main areas of discomfort. Since this is my focus, I do not make use of special scented oils, aromas, needles, hot stones, etc.
My hands and mind do all the work.
(+ a little oil and/or bee's wax).
"The hand is the visible part of the brain."
-- Immanuel Kant
Mind
Bodymind & Intention
Massage & bodywork does not just treat your muscles and connective tissue. It also builds new neural pathways and patterns. It may actually be more about mind than matter! The first step in this process is to set the right intention.
Do you wish to release stress, relieve pain and discomfort, or is it necessary to confront behavioural patterns that may be the cause?
Choose from
3 Intentions
Relax
Relaxation and healing
Soothing yet firm massage sessions
for your whole or a specific area of your body.
Intuitive, Fluid Touch, Deep Tissue.
Emphasis on stress release and winding down.
Classical ('Swedish') massage
Alchemy of Touch™ / Deep tissue
60 (part) or 90 minutes (whole body)
Release
Massage Therapy
More intensive massage therapy.
Increased focus on painful areas.
Release tension and discomfort.
Emphasis on what is needed.
The intention of these sessions is to treat and release pain and discomfort by tackling deeper tensions in your body.
Choose for 45, 60 or 90 minutes
(or several shorter sessions at a reduced price
within a treatment plan)
Re-move
Bodywork & Mindfulness
Massage & bodywork sessions
Remove pain and re-move habits.
The goal is awareness for the larger picture.
Massage supplemented with other techniques such as joint mobilisation, fascia bodywork, yin yoga and mindfulness techniques.
60 or 90 minutes
(or several shorter sessions at a reduced price
within a treatment plan)
Welcome
ManoVita = Sean de Koekkoek
I grew up in a family of chiropractors and therapists. This formed the basis for my ongoing interest and experience in stimulating the self-healing abilities of the body and mind. Bodywork is one of the most effective ways of stimulating this process.
Massage is one of the oldest forms of interpersonal care. Throughout the ages and in every corner of the world, it has taken shape in countless traditions and techniques. Increasingly, modern science is confirming what we've intuitively always known: massage doesn't just feel good, it is essential in restoring and maintaining one's overall health and vitality! But not all massage styles and techniques are appropriate for every person. Afterall, we all have different bodies.
I select manoeuvers from various massage modalities to arrange a session that suits your personal preferences or needs, whether this is to release stress, tackle pain, or help retrain (re-move) your physical and mental habits.
I received my formal training for massage and other therapy techniques at various organisations in the Nederlands, Portugal, Spain and the United States.