Meet Sander Hoeksma
Sander Hoeksma, founder of Rebalance Massage in Amsterdam West, combines deep anatomical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a holistic approach. Every session is tailored to release tension, support recovery, and improve mobility, while also caring for your nervous system and emotional well-being.
From Personal Experience to Holistic Healing
My name is Sander Hoeksma, founder of Rebalance Massage Praktijk, a holistic massage therapy center located in Amsterdam West. I provide professional and holistic massage therapy, specializing in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, orthopedic revalidation, and sports massage to address emotional stress, trauma, and blockages. I also have a deep appreciation for Lomi Lomi massage, known for its flowing movements and its ability to support emotional release and healing on a deeper level.
My journey as a holistic therapist began 14 years ago, but a turning point came seven years ago when I met a Māori healer. At a time of deep loss and grief, he opened my mind to body energy, inspiring me to combine his teachings with my medical background to help others release pain.
For years, I suppressed grief while rebuilding my life after a difficult childhood. When I finally had to face it, I pushed it aside. Then it manifested physically in my hips. I thought I was terminally ill, but it was trapped sorrow with no outlet. The Māori healer helped me release it through deep body work, showing me firsthand how trauma and emotions are stored in the body.
To live a healthier life, we must acknowledge and release these blockages. Sometimes, talking isn’t enough. Trauma must be worked through as deeply as it entered.
Now, as the proud owner of Rebalance, I guide people back to balance, helping them slow down without losing their edge.
A Holistic Approach to Bodywork and Wellness
Sander combines deep anatomical knowledge with a holistic perspective, focusing on the body, nervous system, and overall well-being. He considers how tension, posture, and stress affect movement and daily function, and tailors every session to the individual. By observing, listening, and working intuitively, he creates treatments that not only release physical tightness but also support overall balance and resilience.
He is passionate about fitness and healthy eating, and brings that same focus on balance to his treatments. Sander also trains and shares knowledge with the other therapists at Rebalance Massage, ensuring the team provides consistent, high-quality care. His goal is to create sessions that are effective, restorative, and attentive, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and maintain long-term balance.
Mastery in Bodywork and Recovery
Sander is certified in sports massage, trigger point therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and personal training. He combines these technical foundations with a holistic perspective, considering not just muscles and joints but also the nervous system, movement patterns, and overall well-being. Every session is carefully tailored to the individual, integrating hands-on treatment, guidance on fitness and movement, and strategies for long-term balance and recovery.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Targeted methods: supporting recovery, mobility, and function across the musculoskeletal system.
Personal Trainer
Applied fitness expertise: guiding strength, mobility, and balanced lifestyle practices.
Sports Massage
Performance-focused: supports recovery, prevents injury, and improves mobility.
4xT Therapist
Continuous learning: advanced physiotherapy-based assessment and treatment methods for long-term results.
Trigger Point Therapy
Precision techniques: release chronic tension and restore movement.
From a small studio to Amsterdam West
Rebalance Massage started in 2021, during the pandemic. Before opening the studio, Sander spent 15 years working as a mobile massage therapist across the Netherlands, gaining hands-on experience and insight into how the body responds to stress and tension. For the first three years, he ran Rebalance out of a small studio before moving in 2024 to its current location on De Clercqstraat. Sander is grateful to now welcome more people, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for every session.
Encouraging Health, Mindfulness, and Movement
I’m grateful to everyone who makes Rebalance part of their life. Your visits, referrals, and kind words inspire me daily. I hope Rebalance continues to be a space where you feel supported, safe, and encouraged to care for your body and mind. By combining hands-on treatments with guidance on fitness, movement, and mindful practices, I aim to help you maintain balance and well-being in your everyday life.