Michiel.
Back in the days Michiel started his path with a Bio Energetic Balancing training when he ‘coincidentally’ got in touch with Samadhi Pirola (a massage therapist) in 2003. Michiel is the type of person who digs deep into a subject. When it comes to massage, he’s complemented his Western trainings in classical massage, deep tissue and Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques with Eastern techniques like Thai massage and Chi Nei Tsang. Stir all of that up into a pot and you’ll get Michiels signature style that is unparalleled. And it's not just us who say so: the reviews he gets couldn’t have been more confirming.
Besides massage, Michiel loves hosting a good dinner: he loves to cook. When his four sons grow older he dreams of owning a food truck with them. When it comes to food, it’s the spicy stuff that rattles his cage, which basically means he will add Madame Jeanette pepper to anything. Because Michiel is a life-long learner, he loves to read and will keep on developing himself always. At the start of 2021, he also followed a masterclass in breathwork with Kasper Vermeulen. He likes to use these techniques when he goes swimming in cold water.
About Michiel.
Current reading
Jonas Walvis
Travel hotspots
Thailand
Last training
Breathwork Masterclass
On bucket list
The Norway trail
Guilty pleasure
Snicker sandwich
Other passions
Cooking
What people are saying.
“I had a Transformational Bodywork and Chi Nei Tsang massage with Michael, and it was an amazing experience - one of the best massages I have ever had. Michiel is very dedicated to his clients. He truly listens to your needs and adjusts the massage accordingly. You can feel that he’s not just following a routine, but genuinely trying to help your body release tension and improve. The whole experience felt very personal and attentive. If you’re looking for someone who really takes the time with you and offers something unique and effective, I highly recommend Michiel at Tension Tamers.”
— Mika
“I had a 1-hour Chi Nei Tsang massage at Tension Tamers with Michiel and it was a wonderful experience. Michiel is a true professional and put so much care and presence into the session, combining guided breathwork, gentle stretching, and deep organ massage. After the treatment, I noticed a clear improvement in my digestion and felt much less bloated. Overall, I felt lighter and more balanced in my body. Highly recommend Michiel if you’re looking for holistic, thoughtful bodywork.”
— Zehra Gamze Satır
“The 90-min Transformational Bodywork session with Michiel was really liberating physically and emotionally for me! It brought me a great inner peace afterwards! Michiel’s expertise with the use of different techniques have allowed me to feel more relaxed, less anxious and improved my breathing. His kindness and support during the entire session brings so much more to the experience. If you are burn-out, stressed or simply exhausted, I fully recommend it - it will definitely help with your nervous system. Expect way more than a simple massage, it is part of a broader healing and recovery process. Thank you Michiel, as always!”
— Pierre