Advanced massage training for therapists ready to fo deeper
After years of treating clients and training therapists through Tension Tamers, we created a separate platform dedicated entirely to advanced bodywork education: Intuitive Toolbox.
Intuitive Toolbox is designed for experienced massage therapists who want to refine their touch and develop a more intuitive, structured way of working.
On the new website you will find all information about our 8-day advanced training and our one-day workshops.
Do you recognise yourself here?
You’ve taken multiple courses.
You work professionally.
Your clients are happy.
And still:
✔ You sometimes fall back into routine.
✔ Your sessions feel predictable.
✔ You work harder than the body actually requires.
✔ You sense there’s more depth available, but you can’t access it consistently.
✔ You don’t doubt your skills, but you know you’re not working at your full potential.
You don’t need more technique.
You need integration.
That’s where Intuitive Toolbox comes in
✔ Expand your toolbox with techniques that add depth, precision and versatility to your work.
✔ Learn how to use what you know intuitively and deliberately so you can choose the right approach in the moment.
✔ Improve your posture, positioning and footwork, protecting your body while increasing effectiveness.
✔ Create the right conditions for change, instead of trying to fix every restriction you feel.
✔ Develop smoother transitions and real flow so your sessions feel coherent, not constructed.
✔ Rediscover enjoyment in your work, because you feel clear, capable and in control.
✔ Develop a style that is recognisably your own: grounded, precise and confident.
8-Day Training
The core of Intuitive Toolbox is an immersive 8-day training program for experienced bodyworkers.
During eight intensive training days you will learn to integrate:
✔ Deep Tissue precision
✔ Thai stretches on the table
✔ Rocking & nervous system regulation
✔ Breath-oriented bodywork
✔ Session architecture and clinical thinking
✔ Sustainable body mechanics
Small groups, lots of practice and direct feedback ensure that what you learn can immediately be applied in your daily work.
One-day Workshops
If you prefer to start with a single topic, Intuitive Toolbox also offers focused one-day workshops.
Each workshop explores one specific aspect of advanced bodywork in depth, for example:
✔ Thai Stretches on the Table
✔Working with the Psoas
✔Rocking Techniques
✔ Or join the complete 3-workshop series
Workshops can be booked individually and also serve as an introduction to the full training.
Sounds good?
Sign up and get ready to learn!
About Michiel
Michiel has been working with the body since 2003. Almost 25 years of experience as a professional bodyworker, trainer and eternal student. His journey began with Bio Energetic Balancing and has since evolved into a unique, deeply embodied style that blends precision with intuition.
Over the years, Michiel has trained extensively in all five pillars of the Intuitive Toolbox approach.
He studied:
Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release with leading Western experts
Thai Massage and Rocking techniques in Thailand, Laos and across Europe
Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage) with senior teachers in energetic and organ-focused bodywork
Breathwork & Coaching through multiple trainings, including a masterclass with Kasper van der Meulen
And countless complementary disciplines, including Shiatsu, Yoga, Qi Gong, and Systemic Coaching
His teaching style is grounded, warm and practical, but always alive. He’s guided hundreds of students in developing not only technical skill, but the confidence to trust their hands, breath, and intuition.
What makes Michiel’s work unique is how he seamlessly weaves together everything he’s learned without dogma, but with deep respect for the body’s wisdom.
When he’s not teaching or massaging, you’ll find him cooking spicy food for his four sons (he dreams of starting a food truck one day), doing breathwork in icy lakes, or finding new ways to stay playful in work and life.
Before & After
Before:
• You rely mostly on technique
• You repeat the same structure every time
• You’re confident, but not inspired
• You miss flow, creativity, or emotional depth
After:
• You work from clarity and intuition
• You craft each session as a living experience
• You feel more connected to your clients — and to yourself
• You have a full toolbox and the confidence to use it
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
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No, all necessary equipment, including massage tables, will be provided during the training.
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The group is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. This ensures a personalized learning experience with plenty of individual guidance.
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To get the full benefit of the training, it’s important to attend all sessions. However, if you miss a day to unforeseen circumstances, we can discuss a way to catch up on missed material.
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No, this program is designed for experienced massage therapists who want to deepen their skills and integrate multiple techniques into their practice.
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The primary language of instruction is English. If needed, Dutch explanations can be provided.