A full-body relaxation massage using classic Swedish techniques — effleurage, petrissage and rhythmic strokes — to reduce cortisol, ease muscle tension and support your nervous system. Available at Her Healing Massage & Wellness, a women-only studio in Amsterdam city center.
Exclusively for women
Tight shoulders, a heavy mind, or a body that just won’t switch off? Swedish massage is the original full-body relaxation treatment — long, gliding strokes that move with the direction of your blood flow to ease tension and calm your nervous system. Exclusively for women, in a space built for you to fully let go.
I use the classic Swedish techniques — effleurage, kneading, and rhythmic gliding — refined through years of hands-on practice with clients. There’s no fixed script: every session adapts to how your body responds in the moment.
5 years of experience and more than 3,000 women treated, with classic Swedish techniques adapted to your body.
Long, rhythmic strokes with natural oils that help your body and mind slow down.
A complete head-to-toe session in my private studio on the Keizersgracht.
Swedish massage isn't just a nice way to spend an hour - it produces measurable changes in your body. Here's what clinical research shows about what happens during and after a session.
Swedish massage has been shown to reduce cortisol, the body's main stress hormone, with effects that can last up to 48 hours after the session.
In practice: you leave calmer, and that calm tends to stick.
Clinical studies show Swedish massage lowers anxiety immediately after treatment, with effects still measurable 30 minutes later.
In practice: the racing thoughts slow down before you even leave the room.
Research shows meaningful improvements in both self-reported and objectively measured sleep quality after regular Swedish massage sessions.
In practice: fewer nights spent staring at the ceiling.
The long, directional strokes of Swedish massage support blood flow, helping oxygen and nutrients move more efficiently through your muscles.
In practice: less stiffness, and your body feels lighter for days.
Sources: Randomized controlled trial on massage, cortisol and anxiety, home-based sleep study on relaxation massage, evidence-based review of massage therapy benefits.
Every Swedish massage at Her Healing Massage & Wellness Studio follows a personalized full-body protocol. No fixed routine — a complete relaxation experience adapted to your tension levels and nervous system on the day.
A brief pre-session conversation about your stress levels, sleep, and the areas where you carry most tension.
Long gliding strokes to warm the tissue and ease your nervous system into a parasympathetic state before deeper work begins.
Therapeutic-grade oils warmed before use to help muscles soften and respond to pressure without resistance.
Simple guidance during the session to help your body release held tension instead of bracing against the pressure.
Observations on areas of chronic holding or asymmetry — practical takeaways if anything useful came up during the session.
THE HANDS THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
I’m Dracel, a massage therapist in Amsterdam with 5 years of experience and more than 3,000 women treated, including in the city’s five-star hotel spas.
In my Swedish massage, I use long, flowing strokes and adapt the pressure and rhythm to what your body needs that day.
Available exclusively for women, at my studio on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam city center.
Real reviews from women who have visited my private studio on the Keizersgracht.
FAQS
Everything you need to know before booking your Swedish massage with me at Her Healing Massage & Wellness, a women-only studio in Amsterdam city center.
Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes focused on relaxation and circulation. Deep tissue works deeper into the muscle to release chronic tension — more intense, less about relaxing.
It depends on the individual case — doctor approval is required before booking. Deep tissue and certain oils should be avoided, but gentle full-body work like Swedish massage can be appropriate for many people living with or beyond cancer.
Skip it if you have a fever, a contagious illness, active blood clots or a clotting disorder, an active skin infection, or surgery within the last 4-6 weeks. In these cases I need doctor approval before booking.
Drink water beforehand, eat light, wear something comfortable, and tell me about any pain points before we start.
There's no fixed rule. Once every two to four weeks keeps the effects going for most women; some come weekly if they want the relaxation to really stick.
Not at this studio — my table isn't set up for pregnancy positioning. I'd recommend a specialized prenatal massage studio in Amsterdam instead.
Payment is always made before your session. From the Netherlands, you can pay by Tikkie or bank transfer; from abroad, by bank transfer only. I send you the details on WhatsApp when I confirm your booking. If you cancel 24 hours or more before your session, I refund your payment. With less than 24 hours' notice, even by a few minutes, I can't refund it, for any reason, because your room is already reserved for you. If you arrive late, I always try to add the lost minutes at no extra cost. If I have another client right after you, the late minutes come off your session time.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN
Ready to feel the difference? Get in touch to book your session at Her Healing Massage & Wellness Studio, a private, women-only space in the heart of Amsterdam. Message me directly on WhatsApp and I’ll get back to you personally — same-day appointments are often available.
Monday to Saturday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
+31 618 708 632
