Oh, I’m full of ideas and thoughts to share… but as many of you know, I’m “cooking several soups”, so my social media presence is minimal. I’m ever grateful that several new clients have found their way to me without actively advertising, and that likewise, several old clients have stayed with me. Some of you since 2020! That’s the best feedback I can get. Being able to give bonus treatments or other loyalty perks is a great joy as it means that we’ve already been working together for quite some time! I’ve heard touching and beautiful stories and created meaningful relationships with you.
January will also mark TME’s one year anniversary at Dokhuis! It was a big but welcomed change to have a separate working studio having received clients at home for some years. Sharing the space with Jenny from Laughing Hearts has been smooth, and clients have enjoyed it too.
Something important to share with you is that I’ve been working a bit less the past couple of months due to pain and discomfort in my arms. After consulting a physiotherapist, I learned that I have hypermobility in the joints of my hands and arms. Over time, with work like massaging, the strain has built up and my muscles, tendons and ligaments are not strong enough to keep all the bones in a right alignment. A bit ironical as I encounter numerous clients with a similar issue, but I didn’t really notice it in my own body, or take some early signs seriously enough. The key here is the repetition and continuity. This applies also for example to musicians with whom I work frequently. I try to keep myself in shape by doing weight training and other exercises to keep my arms and hands strong. Massaging is not enough of a strength training although it makes you stronger!
A big change, closely connected to my own health and wellbeing is that the appointment durations are a bit shorter than what they used to be. You can check the current treatments and offers here. Ongoing agreements of course apply. Another change is that there is only one multipack, including six appointments (can be shared with another person). Every 10 appointments gives you 50% discount from your next single treatment. An additional discount will be given on consecutive multipacks. The booking calendar and contact form are at your service.
The photo is a very concise summary of the year: starting at Dokhuis; using invigorating or warming balsams to ail sore muscles; self-care; coziness; training; being proud of having been running my own practice for more than 4 years (including a period when touch was forbidden).
I wish you a great wrapping up of 2024 and a cozy start of 2025. I hope to see you very soon 💙