Who is Joost?

I am Joost, massage therapist in Hoofddorp, specialised in relaxation massage and cupping massage. Massage is not a routine for me but a craft: every session starts with listening to what your body needs at that moment.

I work on a small scale and with purpose. No waiting room full of people, no back-to-back appointments without attention. Calm, space and quality are central, for you as a client, and in the way I work.

My goal is simple: that after the treatment you feel lighter, calmer and more at home in your body than when you arrived.

What keeps me interested in this work is how simple it really is: someone walks in with raised shoulders and a full head, and walks out an hour later just a little different. That difference, however small it sometimes seems, is exactly what it is all about.

Training & certification

I completed my training at Massage Opleidingen Lian Bart in Purmerend, a recognised training institute for classical massage.

Classical relaxation massage

Practice-oriented training focused on neck, shoulders, back, arms and legs. Including anatomy, contraindications and massage techniques.

Certificate: NBSM-recognised

Cupping massage

Additional training in cupping techniques for targeted treatment of muscle tension, adhesions and deep tissue complaints.

Continuing development

I keep learning and refining. Not because it is required, but because a good treatment demands ongoing attention to technique and understanding.

My approach

Intake firstEvery session starts with listening. Where is the tension, what do you need, how firm do you want the pressure? That shapes the treatment.

At your paceNo rush, no standard protocol. The massage adapts to you, not the other way around.

Honest and clearI share what I notice, ask for feedback and adjust where needed. That is how a good treatment works.

Small and personalI deliberately work on a small scale. That keeps quality high and attention genuine.

Want to meet?

The best way to know if it feels right is simply to make an appointment. A first session is without obligation: if it does not fit, you do not have to come back. But most people do.