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Would you like to make an appointment for a shiatsu or acupuncture treatment or do you have a question? I’d love to hear from you! Contact me on the email address or phone number (also on Whatsapp) listed below or send a message using the form. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
info@ikiru.eu
+31 (0)6 4529 8952
Monday to Saturday, except Wednesdays and Thursday mornings
Between 08:30 and 18:00
Various locations
locations
Praktijk Lijnbaansgracht (shiatsu)
Lijnbaansgracht 67-O, Amsterdam
Days and times
Every Friday from 14:00.
Getting there To reach Praktijk Lijnbaansgracht by car, you need to park in the area. Use the address above on the City of Amsterdam’s website (in Dutch) to see where you can do so.
Praktijk Lijnbaansgracht can be reached with ease by trams 3 (F. Hendrikplantsoen) and 5 (Marnixplein), and with busses 18 and 21, stop Marnixplein.
Accessibility The practice is located on the ground floor.
Praktijk Grasweg (shiatsu & acupuncture)
Grasweg 50, Amsterdam
Days and times Every Monday and Tuesday (full day), Thursday from 14:00 and Saturday (optional).
Getting there To reach Praktijk Grasweg by car, you need to park in the area. Use the address above on the City of Amsterdam’s website (in Dutch) to see where you can do so.
Praktijk Grasweg is located close to the Eye Film Museum and is a 5-minute walk from ferry terminal Distelweg.
Accessibility The practice is located on the first floor. Unfortunately, there is no elevator present.
frequently asked questions
Shiatsu & Acupuncture
You can make an appointment by using the contact form on the website, by giving me a call or simply by sending me an email. My contact details are found on the Contact page.
Depending on your needs and in case you have physical complaints, I’ll suggest a follow-up appointment or write up a treatment plan.
As a shiatsu therapist I am a registered member of the Shiatsu Association Netherlands (SVN). As an acupuncturist, I am a member of the Dutch Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhong.
Treatment is covered by many insurance companies, but it does depend on your supplementary plan. Information about policies on offer from various health insurance companies can be found on Zorgwijzer. Go to the website and consult the Zorgvergelijker
to check if shiatsu and acupuncture are covered by your insurance policy. If you’re unsure, I advise you to contact your insurance company directly.
A session costs € 75,- (VAT free). The first treatment is to be paid in cash; any following sessions are to be paid into my account after receiving the invoice.
Shiatsu is a hands-on form of therapy where physical contact is essential. Acupuncture has the combination of hands-on soft palpation with the insertion of needles on the soft tissues of the body. Some people react better to the closeness and warmth of shiatsu or they are afraid of needles. Other people have an affinity with the stimulation of the needles and it triggers a positive response in their system.
If you have doubts or questions, we will evaluate which form is better for you depending on your needs and situation.
Conditions that shiatsu and acupuncture can treat are very diverse, from musculoskeletal problems to more of internal complaints like fatigue, low energy, intestinal problems, PMS and psychological and stress related issues. The treatment can be very helpful as a complementary support for conventional medical practices. Integrative medicine is an approach to medical care that creates bridges between different forms of healing.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
A treatment is one hour; the first session is slightly longer. There’s no need to arrive in advance; I leave plenty of time between treatments so that I can welcome you at the start time of your appointment.
Try not to eat too much and bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to wear during the treatment. You can get changed inside the practice. It might be pleasant to take a moment to yourself once the treatment is over.
Shiatsu should never be painful. The treatment is adjusted according to who you are and what you need. It can be soft, at times firm, once your body reacts well to the pressure.
Acupuncture is not a painful treatment; it can actually be very relaxing. However, you may feel a sensation of a pin prick the moment I place the needle. This is something you get used to and this is what is called the Qi arrival. For people who are highly sensitive to needles, I’m also familiar with techniques that do not insert needles into the skin.
No, you’re free to come in for a treatment even if you’re not ill or suffering from (physical) complaints. Shiatsu and acupuncture both work preventively and are very relaxing. In case you do have complaints the treatment helps you recover.
Certainly. However, if you have accute complaints I’d strongly advise you to contact your GP first. You can give me a call to discuss your situation if you’re having doubts.
It is possible, but we’d discuss your pregnancy over the phone before we plan an appointment. I’d like to hear the details with respect to your health and situation beforehand.
Yes, if you’re ill with a fever or have a viral infection. In case of open wounds I’m unable to treat that area of the body, though I can massage around it. I would advise against a treatment just after an operation. It must be noted that in all cases Iokai Shiatsu and acupuncture are not a replacement for regular health care. In case of accute or severe complaints I’ll always refer you to a GP before treatment is started.
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