“Not only does she tailor each massage to target specific areas of pain or tension, but she also takes the time to explain which muscles she’s working on and why. I especially value the practical exercises she shares to support recovery and pain relief at home — it really makes a difference.”

“I have been a personal training and massage client of Carlien’s for many years. She is the ultimate professional and has an excellent knowledge of the human body.”

“I’ve had the privilege of training with Carlien for over 12 years, beginning when we both lived in Cape Town it was in person and now we work online. Over that time, she has guided me through countless phases—whether I was working toward specific fitness goals, recovering from injury, or rehabilitating after both foot and shoulder operations.”

“What truly sets Carlien apart is her expertise in muscle relaxation through massage. After intense workouts, her knowledge of muscle recovery techniques has made a huge difference in how my body feels and performs. She understands exactly where tension builds up and how to relieve it, leaving me feeling refreshed and ready to keep pushing forward.”

“I greatly value the effort and care that Carlien puts into planning my online training sessions. She listens to my needs and tailors the exercises to focus on what I need, and no two classes are ever the same and is flexible to accommodate my schedule and communicates well ahead of time.”

“As a highly skilled and dedicated sports massage therapist, Carlien has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve their rehabilitation and performance goals.”

“Carlien is an exceptional trainer whose understanding of anatomy equates to exercises that target specific areas. She understands that everyone is an individual with unique requirements and tailors training sessions to focus on those requirements. I have been with Carlien for over ten years and have grown and become stronger through her training sessions.”

“I cannot recommend Carlien highly enough as both a personal trainer and a sports massage therapist.  I trained with Carlien twice a week over a period of 10 years, when she was living in Cape Town. Her relocation to the Netherlands left a massive hole in my life!”

“It was on July 25th when I first started training with Carlien. I simply told her that I wanted to strengthen my back in preparation for my 10-day Vipassana retreat. She designed a step-by-step plan, we identified my strengths and weaknesses, and we laughed a lot along the way.”

“I have had the pleasure of being a client of Carlien’s from a personal trainer and massage therapist perspective for close to four years, and I can confidently say that my experience has been nothing short of transformative. When I started with Carlien,  I was really struggling to exercise without pain during and after my runs. Within a few months,  I was already noticing the pain easing and found I was enjoying my running again.”

“Carlien is an exceptionally skilled massage therapist and personal trainer, and I highly recommend her. She creates a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere that instantly melts away any anxiety or stress you might feel before your massage. Then, her magic begins. With an intuitive touch, she expertly adjusts the pressure to match your needs—sometimes lighter, sometimes deeper—always finding the perfect balance. Afterward, she goes the extra mile, offering helpful tips and exercises to address any problem areas.”