N-health®
Natasja van Ooijen
REIKI
MASSAGE
CUPPING
Bodywork is not just a luxury and not simply a wellness treatment.
It is actually a well-thought-out form of regulation.
In a world where massage salons are packed and relaxation is often the end product, only to be gone again after a few hours, I choose a different approach.
Relaxation is not the goal in itself here, but the beginning. It is the gateway to recovery, to flow, to re-experiencing safety in one's own body.
The body remembers. Not in words, but in tension, breathing, fascial adhesions, and autonomic activation. We see Bessel van der Kolk's view that the body retains experiences and stores traumas reflected daily in how people move, breathe, and react.
What is not integrated is often fixed in connective tissue, in posture, or in the nervous system.
Bodyworks, massage, Transformational Cupping®, and Reiki each work on their own level.
Massage influences mechanoreceptors in the skin and fascia, reduces sympathetic overactivation, and supports the vagus nerve.
Transformational Cupping® works more deeply on circulation, interstitial fluid, fascial mobility, and local immune responses. It helps release stagnation and invites the body to flow again.
Reiki works subtly through attention, presence, and regulation of the autonomic nervous system, with safety and tranquility at its center.
What connects these interventions is regulation. The body can only recover when it feels safe. Safety is not a mental concept, but a neurophysiological state. When the nervous system shifts from survival to recovery, hormonal and immune processes also change. Muscle tension decreases, breathing deepens, and inflammatory activity may decline. Precisely for this reason, safety is not a secondary concern within my practice. My medical foundation and background in clinical psycho-neuro-immunology ensure that I always look at the whole picture. Inflammatory status, hormonal balance, medication use, (oncological and) medical history, cardiovascular burden, autoimmune activity. Bodywork is never viewed in isolation from any potential medical framework. Everything is an option. Nothing is combined without careful consideration. Every intervention has its own indication and timing. Transformational Cupping® can be powerful, but requires attunement. Massage can have a deeply regulating effect, but nuance is essential in certain inflammatory or oncological situations. Reiki can open up a lot, but sometimes a body first needs more physical boundaries, or someone may specifically want this or not. That is why every collaboration starts with an online intake (via email and a section during our first appointment). There is room for medical background, but above all for your wishes. What does this moment call for? Relaxation? Fascia release? Stress reduction? Energetic support? Recovery after illness? Processing long-term tension? Just relaxing and wellness? The choice is made based on that. Sometimes one technique. Sometimes a combination. Always well thought out. Always safe. This is not standard wellness. This is a place where relaxation creates space for flow and energy. Where fascia release makes you feel how supple and free a body can be. Where well-being goes beyond an hour of letting go, and where the nervous system is allowed to experience anew: it is safe. And that is exactly where real change begins. Come visit and surrender to my golden hands; grant yourself this deep healing of relaxation and another layer towards recovery.
A relaxed body carries a clear mind.
Hydrogen gas therapy, H2, Browns gas
Free if you stop by for Bodyworks or a consultation; read more about what it is here.
**Hydrogen Gas Therapy at N-Health®** There are times when the body does not need more stimuli, but rather less strain. Less oxidative pressure. Less inflammatory activation. More room for recovery. Within N-Health®, I work from an integral therapeutic framework in which the psyche, nervous system, and immune system are interconnected. Bodyworks, massage, cupping, and energy work—these are not isolated techniques. They are gateways to regulation. Hydrogen gas therapy can play a complementary role in this. What is hydrogen gas therapy? Hydrogen (H₂) is the smallest molecule in existence. Precisely because of this, it can move effortlessly through cell membranes and even reach the mitochondria—the powerhouses of our cells. Scientific research shows that molecular hydrogen reacts selectively with the most harmful free radicals, such as the hydroxyl radical. It appears to temper pathological oxidative stress without disrupting physiological signaling processes. Ohsawa I et al. Hydrogen acts as a therapeutic antioxidant by selectively reducing cytotoxic oxygen radicals. Nat Med. 2007;13(6):688–694. PubMed: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17486089/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17486089/) In addition, there are indications that hydrogen influences inflammatory pathways such as NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Ichihara M et al. Molecular hydrogen as a preventive and therapeutic medical gas: initiation, development and potential of hydrogen medicine. Pharmacol Ther. 2015;144(1):1–11. PubMed: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25444694/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25444694/) What does this mean in plain language? When the body is under prolonged stress—physical, emotional, or metabolic—an increased oxidative load often occurs. This can slow down recovery, deepen fatigue, and fuel inflammatory processes. Hydrogen gas is being investigated as a support for: * redox balance * mitochondrial function * recovery after exertion * inflammatory processes * neurological load It is not a substitute for conventional medical care. It is a supplementary, supportive intervention within a broader treatment plan. Why I offer it during consultations or bodyworks During bodyworks, the body is already operating in a regulatory mode. The parasympathetic nervous system is activated. Fascia relaxes. Breathing deepens. Blood circulation improves. When appropriate within someone's treatment plan, hydrogen gas therapy can support this process at a cellular level. Not standard. Not automatic. Not for everyone. Prior to every treatment plan, there is an online intake during which medical history, medication use, and personal goals are carefully discussed. Safety comes first. Everything is an option. Nothing is combined without careful consideration. When medically responsible and appropriate, I make hydrogen gas therapy available free of charge during a consultation or when someone books bodyworks. Because recovery is not a standalone technique. But an interplay of regulation. The body carries its story. And sometimes recovery begins with reducing invisible stress. Give yourself that space. Did you enjoy it so much with me? And would you like a hydrogen gas device for yourself? Order one for home here. With this affiliate link (with discount code Nhealth) you can order your own device at a discount: (copy & paste) https://www.h2booster.com/product/h2booster-led-standaard/
There is only one booking option within my practice. This is a deliberate choice. No fixed packages, no standard combinations, but a single entry point where your personal wishes take center stage. When booking, you indicate what you are looking for: relaxation, deeper release, energetic support, recovery, or a combination. The appointment will be personally coordinated with you; you will then receive a link via email to book. Just massage, or also cupping, or Reiki, or a combination? Just let me know, and you will receive information without obligation. After your booking, you will receive an intake questionnaire by email. In this form, you can mention medical details, history, and points of attention if you wish, as well as your intentions and expectations. It is an option, not an obligation. I study this carefully before your visit so that I am well prepared. If necessary, we can explain or deepen matters on the spot. Safety and alignment always come first. From there, we will coordinate together what is appropriate: massage, Transformational Cupping®, Reiki – or a combination. Nothing is automatically combined. Everything is done consciously and with proper justification. Hydrogen gas therapy is always a free option during the session. You can read more about this on this page. When appropriate, this can be used at no extra cost to support recovery and regulation. Massage Massage often forms the basis. It helps the nervous system shift out of survival mode and supports natural flow. Muscle tension decreases, breathing deepens, and the body feels safer. It is precisely in this sense of safety that recovery can begin. I work with attention to the entire body. This means that the feet, hands, ears, scalp, and face can also be included. These areas contain many nerve endings and can support deep relaxation. You can choose between treatment on the massage table or a chair treatment. With a chair treatment, the neck, back, shoulders, feet, hands, and head can be included, and (partial) clothing can be kept on. During table treatments, underwear may always be kept on. For table treatments, I ask you to bring two large bath towels yourself that may be used with oil. Reiki I am a Reiki Master (Reiki 3) and work based on years of experience with energetic regulation. Reiki supports the autonomic nervous system in shifting from tension to calm. It brings safety, balance, and often a deep inner stillness. When someone chooses Reiki exclusively, there is no need to undress. The treatment can take place fully clothed. Comfort is always paramount. If desired, I work additionally with crystals, attuned to the intention of the session and whatever presents itself at that moment. Transformational Cupping® Transformational Cupping® works deeper into fascia, circulation, and connective tissue. The vacuum creates space in the tissue, stimulates local circulation, and allows ingrained patterns to loosen. It can be supportive for chronic tension zones and reduced mobility. I have had the privilege of working daily with the founder, Kim Cupping, for five full years. During that period, I had the privilege of medically supporting and helping to deepen Transformational Cupping®, drawing on my background in clinical psycho-neuro-immunology. As a result, this method is applied in my practice not only technically but also substantively and safely. At the same time, cupping requires a body that is ready for it at that moment. It works powerfully and deeply. Therefore, it is only used when appropriate. In many cases, massage and Reiki provide a gentler entry point, and cupping can be applied as a supplement if the body benefits from it. We will discuss your wishes beforehand. Do you want to give specific areas extra attention? Or do you give me free rein to work professionally and intuitively based on what your body indicates? Both are possible. When appropriate, I can provide lifestyle advice during or after the session. This is included in the price. Everything is all-inclusive. The goal is not just a pleasant moment on the table, but an experience that has a lasting impact. On your energy, your recovery capacity, and your daily life.
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Netherlands
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