Welcome to Be in Balance, my name is Ramona Bouw, and I have my practice at home in Muiden, just outside Amsterdam. I am happy to help you experience balance in body and mind. My passion for alternative therapies arose after a burnout. I had completely lost myself and had to reinvent who I was. It was a process of trial and error, which has not always been easy, especially as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). One of my first discoveries during this process was my love for essential oils. With these oils, I now provide delightful relaxation massages. I offer advice and inspiring workshops on the use of essential oils with countless possibilities for utilizing the oils. I am also a Sensi therapist, I have knowledge of applied stressology, and I am about to finish my training as a Stressologist. Additionally, I practice Reiki and Access Bars. My goal is to support people, bring energy, create awareness, and provide balance in both body and mind. People who come to my practice often experience a (hormonal) imbalance in body or mind, stress, fatigue, a cluttered mind, burnout, menopausal symptoms, or (vague) complaints they cannot pinpoint. You first fill out an intake form where your complaints are presented, and based on that, you will come for a consultation. You can choose a specific treatment (massage, Sensi treatment, Access Bars treatment, or Stressology consultation) or we will gauge during the consultation what you need at that moment. Stressology: Stress has a huge impact on our body and mind. It results in an excess of stress hormones and a deficiency of happiness hormones, which can lead to various complaints, from physical ailments to emotional challenges. From depression and burnout to digestive issues, inflammation, and fatigue. People may feel overstimulated, struggle with anxiety, have a cluttered mind, or experience limiting thoughts. We always start with a happiness hormone test to determine whether there are hormones out of balance. Then we measure the stress level using the smart pulse meter. This measurement indicates not only your physical and mental stress but also the extent to which arteries may be calcified. After the first consultation, you will receive personal advice regarding diet and nutrients. The advice always includes doing a fatty acid balance test, which provides valuable information about omega 3 and 6 balance and the fluidity of cell membranes. The goal of a Sensi treatment is to activate your body's self-healing ability and bring you back into balance by combining various treatment techniques (including pressure point massage, holistic pulsing, EFT, allergy testing, energy restoration) into one treatment, allowing us to quickly get to the root of your discomfort. A Sensi treatment is suitable for anyone experiencing physical and/or psychological complaints or behavioral problems, for both children and adults. Access Bars is a technique that involves gently touching 32 pressure points on your head. These points contain all the thoughts, beliefs, judgments, and emotions you have stored throughout your life. By touching these points, we can release what hinders you from receiving and growing. The effects of an Access Bars treatment are often remarkable. People report relief from fears and phobias, better management of depressive feelings and other psychological complaints, and an overall sense of relaxation and peace. Physical complaints, such as fatigue, insomnia, and bodily pain, can also decrease after a session. Even hypersensitivity, where one is sensitive to stimuli, can be positively influenced. Another benefit of Access Bars is that it can help you feel clearer in your mind. It improves your concentration and learning performance, allowing you to stay more connected to yourself. Essential oils are natural oils extracted from plants and have a powerful effect on the human body. They can alleviate both physical and emotional complaints and support your body's self-healing ability. My oils are carefully selected for their specific properties and effects, making them perfect companions for the massages I offer. Relaxation massages with essential oils. The AromaTouch massage is an experience of soft rhythmic touches, using eight essential oils along the energy pathways and visceral contact points of your back and feet. The goal is to bring body and mind into balance, activate your self-healing ability, and give your immune system a boost. The oils penetrate deeply into your body and provide support where needed, thus reducing stress and improving communication between tissues and organs. The Waterfall massage is based on ancient Tibetan and Lakota Indian teachings. Ten essential oils work together in this massage to promote balance and transformation in your body. During this massage, the oils are applied like a waterfall on your back, neck, shoulders, and feet. The massage has a profound effect on muscle pain, rheumatic conditions, the nervous system, digestion, and hormonal balance. The results not only provide physical relief but also deep relaxation and improved mood. For more information, visit my website: www.be-in-balance.nl Warm regards, Ramona