About Ruben

A small tour through his history

Born with an innate love for dance, he began exploring his passion for movement at a young age. His talent was quickly recognized, and he was supported by his mother, his first ballet teacher, and his friends. In 2013, he graduated from Fontys Hogeschool v/d Kunsten, where he honed his skills as a dancer.

Throughout his dance career, he developed a strong connection to touch, which was a familiar feeling due to the constant physicality of his profession. Despite facing challenges while making the transition from hip-hop and breakdancing to ballet and contemporary dance, he continued to push himself and was often comforted by his classmates.

However, in 2017, he noticed a shift in his relationship with dance. While he still found it appealing, he could feel the intensity diminishing. It wasn’t until the summer of 2019 that he fully realised the change he was undergoing. He enrolled in a massage course at Jivan’s Massage Rotterdam and was inspired by his teacher, Rajiv Bhagwanbali, the owner of the salon. This experience sparked a deeper interest in alternative therapies, and he has continued to study and explore new techniques.

Throughout this journey, he has undergone a significant amount of inner work, including meditation and plant medicine, which has helped shape and transform his life and the work that he does. He now finds himself embracing a new path as a massage therapist, bringing the same dedication, sensitivity, and intuition that he brought to his dance career to this new chapter of his life.

My Skills

Swedish Massage
Foot Reflexologie
Thai Massage
Sport Masseur
Massage Therapy

“Healing through attention”

Working with attention and presence has the power to bring about profound change in our lives. When we focus our attention on a specific task or situation, we bring a heightened level of awareness to the present moment. This heightened awareness allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves and others, leading to more meaningful and fulfilling experiences.

In the context of massage, working with attention can have a profound impact on both the therapist and the client. The therapist brings their full attention and presence to the massage treatment, allowing them to connect with their client on a deeper level and offer a more personalised and effective massage. At the same time, the client is able to let go of their worries and distractions and fully immerse themselves in the treatment, leading to a deeper sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.

By working with attention and presence, both the massage therapist and the client are able to tap into their own inner power and create positive change in their lives. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, the focus and intention brought to the massage treatment has the power to bring about lasting and meaningful transformations.

The more attention you give something, the more it will grow. Therefore attention and presence with yourself and others is key to life. This is the way I like to step into my massages.

It’s important to note that while massage therapy, or any form of support, can be incredibly beneficial in the healing process, ultimately it is up to the individual to take action towards healing. No one else can do the work for us. As individuals, we are solely responsible for our own growth and well-being.

This means that in order to truly heal and create positive change in our lives, we must first take ownership of our own healing journey. This may involve seeking out support from a therapist or healer, but it also requires us to actively participate in the process and make choices that support our growth and well-being.

In this sense, healing is not something that is done to us, but something that we do for ourselves. By taking responsibility for our own healing journey, we empower ourselves to create positive change and tap into our own inner power. In this way, every person truly heals themselves, with the support of others serving as a catalyst for growth and transformation.

So, if you’re looking to heal and create positive change in your life, remember that the power to do so lies within you. By taking ownership of your own healing journey and actively participating in the process, you can tap into your own inner power and create lasting, meaningful transformations.