{"id":862,"date":"2021-08-25T12:03:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T10:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeforce-therapie.nl\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:38:36","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeforce-therapie.nl\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Pain is rarely only physical<\/h2>

My vision is clear: pain is rarely only physical. It is often the body\u2019s language, where stress, emotions, and old patterns converge. Body and mind are one \u2013 and it is precisely this connection that holds the key to sustainable recovery. <\/p>

Holistic = effective<\/h3>

In practice, I see that a holistic approach is the most effective. This means that in addition to focusing on the musculoskeletal system, muscles, spine, the nervous system, connective tissue and mental health deserve attention. Body and mind are one, and the mind\u2013body connection is also of significant importance in understanding and resolving the underlying causes of chronic pain or recurring complaints. <\/p>

In my practice in the Indische Buurt in Amsterdam, I support people who are often highly sensitive, perfectionistic, eager to please others\u2026 but who have also been strong for a long time. And along the way, have lost touch with themselves. I combine hands-on therapy, breathwork, and mind\u2013body education. Not to suppress symptoms, but to understand what the body is trying to communicate and, from there, to make real and lasting change possible. <\/p>

My story<\/h3>

At the age of 23, my world came to a standstill. I lost my mother to acute leukemia, and with her, my sense of safety disappeared. As a highly sensitive person, stimuli had always come in unfiltered, but this loss was not only felt emotionally \u2013 my body took over. I was unable to grieve; I was completely shut down. <\/p>

Chronic back pain, extreme jaw tension (for almost a year I could barely open my mouth), constant stress, and nervousness became my daily reality. Later, I came to understand that I was not only carrying my own pain, but also something invisible: second-generation war trauma. My parents were children of war, and unconsciously part of that was passed on. I learned that the body sometimes carries stories that go further back than you might think. <\/p>

From fleeing to coming home<\/h3>

For years, I tried to escape from pain. I traveled to all continents of the world, connected with the most extraordinary people, had an endless hunger for adventure, and was always on the move. But wherever I went, I carried my body \u2014 and its discomforts \u2014 with me. <\/p>

I tried many different therapies and took a mindfulness course. Everything helped a little, but never in a lasting way. Until I discovered that sustainable recovery is not only about muscles, load, and posture, but also about the deep connection between body and mind. <\/p>

Perhaps you recognize something in my story. Perhaps you feel that your body carries more than just the pain or discomfort of the present moment. <\/p>

Then know this: you do not have to walk this path alone. I would be glad to support you. <\/p>

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