Massage therapy treatment for Teenagers

Teenagers face huge transformations. From being a child to becoming an adolescent. From Primary school to High school. Hormonal systems change the body. Sexuality, emotions, insecurities or over self-confidence etc. Growth towards independence and personal responsibility. They’d love to be seen as independent and self-reliant.

Massage therapy treatment
For teenagers the massage therapy treatment is focused on improving the body-awareness, the breathing pattern. Simple techniques how to calm the mindset through reflexology & respiratory techniques. Emotional stress- release exercise to quickly let go of any negative mindset. Increases their self regulation and inner balance as well as being more aware of their limits and boundaries.

During the intake, prior to the therapy treatment a tailored therapy treatment plan to the teenagers specific complaint will be discussed with both parent and child.

Massage therapy techniques
Reflexology, respiratory techniques, stretching and body-awareness movements

Good to know
According to Dutch Medical Treatment Agreement (in Dutch: WGBO)

  • For children aged 12 to 16 their consent to my therapy treatment is needed alongside their parents/guardians. While parents/guardians must usually also consent, the adolescent’s refusal to participate is respected.
  • At age 16, they are legally permitted to make their own decisions independently and their consent is leading.