Practitioner Dana

Mother of two sons / massage therapist / shiatsu / yoga / horseback riding / good food / art / movies / Paris

How it began

I have been a shiatsu massage therapist and masseur since 2015. In my practice, I also gave many pregnancy massages. A friend pointed me to the existence of Dana Center. At the time, I was not yet familiar with holistic birth care, so I was pleasantly surprised that their way of working exactly matched my own ideas. Finally a practice where women are given the space to consciously experience their pregnancy and childbirth! Being allowed to be part of that feels like coming home. From the first moment I felt very welcome at Dana. Everyone here works from the heart and you feel that immediately. You can really be yourself here.

Practice assistant at Dana Center

Every weekday, I am present at Dana’s from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. I welcome clients, answer mail, phone and manage schedules. In addition, I support the midwives where I can. It’s a dynamic mix of work that makes me very happy.

Personal connection

I myself have two sons aged 12 and 16. So for me, being pregnant was a while ago. At that time there was not much choice (and knowledge) so I followed the standard route. Now that I work at Dana, I find it very unfortunate that I did not receive the care and attention I did back then with my own pregnancies.

At Dana , for example, consultations are much longer, and for good reason. By taking more time for check-ups, there is room for the medical check-up, but also (and not unimportantly) for the emotional process. Pregnancy is truly a beautiful transformative experience and in a hectic life it is very nice to have the space to reflect on everything that happens on a physical and emotional level. I really wish that to all pregnant women and their partners.

What makes working at Dana special

Dana Centrum is in a beautiful stately building in Zeist. When I first took a tour here and saw the consultation rooms I immediately became so happy. Warm homey rooms with warm blankets, fresh tea and dimmed lights. So different from an average practice room. Then I immediately thought ; “Yes, this is where I want to work!”. Working with lovely people who share the same holistic vision of human health. The sincere interest in our clients and the beautiful old building ‘Calluna’ make that I really enjoy my work at Dana.

What characterizes Ramona?

Curiosity – broad interest in people and nature – social – helpful and empathetic. I enjoy meeting new people and am always genuinely interested in their stories. In addition, I like to arrange and solve things, as the first point of contact at Dana, all these qualities come together nicely.

When will you find Ramona at Dana’s?

Monday through Friday from 9:30-13:00 you will find me at the reception desk (in the waiting room). Between 10.00-13.00 I am available by phone to lovingly answer all your questions.

On Wednesday afternoons from 2-6 p.m., I teach shiatsu massage therapy at Dana center. This therapy is suitable for anyone looking for more balance and relaxation. Read more about it at: www.shiatsumassagehouten.nl