Pregnancy Massage Amsterdam-Zuid
Bodyfix treats women from 14 weeks of pregnancy at Legmeerplein 7 in Amsterdam-Zuid, roughly ten minutes from Zuidas. Connective tissue massage and lymphatic drainage in sessions of 30, 60 or 90 minutes (€65, €130 or €195). Everything runs in English, and every client starts with a free 10-minute bodyreading. We do not treat before 14 weeks.
Pregnancy massage
What we do, and what we don’t
Bodyfix is a treatment institute, not a salon: we look first, then treat. During pregnancy that means connective tissue massage and lymphatic drainage, adjusted to the stage you are in — and a plan that follows from what we see, not from a fixed protocol.
A pregnancy massage at Bodyfix is not a treatment of pregnancy complaints. We work on connective tissue and on how fluid sits in the body; anything medical belongs with your midwife or gynaecologist. Alongside their care, never instead of it.
During pregnancy the composition of connective tissue changes and the body distributes fluid differently. What that means per stage is set out in our overview of pregnancy and connective tissue by trimester.
We work on the connective tissue and on how fluid sits in the legs, ankles and hands. What that can mean in your situation is decided at the bodyreading, not on this page. Lymphatic drainage is part of the method; you can read what it involves on lymphatic drainage in Amsterdam.
In English
Everything in English: booking, intake, treatment, aftercare
Booking, the free intake, the treatment itself and the advice afterwards all happen in English. Our therapists work in Dutch and English. If a Dutch term comes up that matters — verloskundige, huisarts, basisverzekering — we explain what it means rather than assume you already know.
You do not need a referral to come here, and you do not need to have found a GP yet. That matters more during a pregnancy than at any other moment: this is usually the point where people discover how much of the Dutch system runs on a network they have not built yet.
Our Google reviews are written by clients in Dutch. We show them unedited and untranslated rather than rewrite them into English — a translated review is no longer the review someone left.
The Dutch system
How pregnancy care works in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, a normal pregnancy is not led by a doctor but by a verloskundige — a midwife, in an independent practice, who does the checks, the scans and the birth itself, and who refers you to a gynaecologist only if something needs one. If you moved here as an adult, that is usually the biggest single difference from the system you grew up with: there is no obstetrician by default, and no referral chain to work through.
Bodyfix sits outside that system. Three things follow from it, and they are worth knowing before you book:
- No referral needed. You book directly. No huisarts, no waiting list, no referral letter.
- Not covered by the basic insurance. Treatments here are not reimbursed under the basisverzekering, so you pay yourself. Some supplementary policies reimburse manual work — only your own insurer can confirm that.
- Alongside medical care, never instead of it. What your midwife or gynaecologist decides comes first. If we think something belongs with one of them, we say so and send you on. That is a normal outcome of an intake here, not a failed one.
The line
From 14 weeks
Why our line sits at 14 weeks
We do not treat in the first trimester. That is our own line, not a statement about your pregnancy. From 14 weeks we do treat, provided there are no contraindications — we go through those at the bodyreading before anything is planned. We do not stretch that line, and we do not make exceptions for it.
If you have questions about what is and is not possible in the first trimester, that is a question for your midwife.
Limits
When we do not treat
The contraindications
Treatment is not possible in these situations:
- First trimester (under 14 weeks)
- Pre-eclampsia
- Placenta praevia
- Threatened premature labour
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Active skin infections in the treatment area
This list is not a formality. It is the reason the bodyreading comes first, and it is why a “no” is a possible outcome of that appointment.
When in doubt: your midwife or gynaecologist first
If there is any doubt, we ask you to check with your midwife or gynaecologist before you book. Alongside their care, never instead of it. We do not make statements about how a pregnancy is going — that is not ours to make.
What the bodyreading does here
The free bodyreading is where we go through this list with you, look at how the tissue moves, and decide whether treatment is sensible at all. It is free, there is nothing attached to it, and you may well leave with the answer “not now, come back later”. A bodyreading is not a medical diagnosis — only a doctor can make one. What we can do is look carefully, say what we see, and be clear about the limits of it.
All contraindications are listed in the English FAQ as well.
The treatment
What we work on during pregnancy
Fluid in the legs, ankles and hands
Lymphatic drainage is aimed at the zones that carry the most weight and tension during pregnancy: the lower legs, the ankles and the hands. What that does in your situation differs from person to person.
Tension in the lower back and around the pelvis
We work manually on the connective tissue around the lower back, the pelvis and the hips. What it produces differs per person; if something around the pelvis persists, we point you back to your midwife.
Connective tissue that has to stretch quickly
Stretch marks appear when the skin stretches faster than the connective tissue gives way. Whether they appear is not something we can predict and not something we can prevent. What we do work on is the quality of the skin and the suppleness of the tissue. What is realistic there is set out in what is realistic about stretch marks.
What this does not do: it does not shorten a pregnancy, change how it runs, or replace anything your midwife does. This is maintenance work on tissue, not care.
Practical
How a session runs
- Sessions run 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Which one fits follows from the bodyreading.
- Bodyfix treats women only.
- The intake before it is free and takes about 10 minutes.
- Everything in the session runs in English.
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00.
Our expertise
Who treats you
Bodyfix was founded by Agnieszka Kadula, who developed the Bodyfix Method — connective tissue massage and lymphatic drainage in combination. It is a method we developed ourselves.
Treatments are carried out by physiotherapy-trained (HBO) therapists with 2,500+ hours of massage training, with additional training in treating during pregnancy.
Bodyfix treats women only. We are a treatment institute, not a salon. Every treatment starts with a bodyreading, and we say when we think you are better off somewhere else.
Grounding
What we base this on
What we say on this page rests on three things.
The method — connective tissue massage and lymphatic drainage in combination, developed by Agnieszka Kadula. A method we developed ourselves.
The training of the person treating you — physiotherapy-trained (HBO) therapists with 2,500+ hours of massage training, with additional training in treating during pregnancy.
The protocol beforehand — a free bodyreading in which we go through the contraindications before anything is planned.
Anything outside that is a question for your midwife or gynaecologist. We do not make statements about how a pregnancy will run.
Prices
Prices
| Duration | Single session | 5-session card | Per session (card) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | €65 | €300 | €60 |
| 60 minutes | €130 | €600 | €120 |
| 90 minutes | €195 | €900 | €180 |
The duration sets the price, not the type of treatment. A session card is valid for 10 weeks from first use and can be cancelled up to 24 hours before an appointment. The intake with bodyreading is free.
Bodyfix is a private practice and does not work with health insurers. See packages and prices for the full overview.
Location
Amsterdam-Zuid: Legmeerplein 7, ten minutes from Zuidas
The clinic is at Legmeerplein 7, 1058 NJ, in Amsterdam-Zuid. That puts it roughly ten minutes from Zuidas, and within easy reach of Oud-Zuid, De Pijp, the Hoofddorppleinbuurt and the international schools in the south of the city — the part of Amsterdam where most internationals actually live and work.
In practice it means an appointment fits into a working day instead of taking one over. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00.
Directions, parking and public transport details are on the contact page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about pregnancy massage
From which week does Bodyfix give pregnancy massage? +
From 14 weeks. We do not treat before 14 weeks — that is our own line, not a statement about your pregnancy. For questions about what is and is not possible in the first trimester: your midwife.
When do you not treat? +
Contraindications include: first trimester (under 14 weeks), pre-eclampsia, placenta praevia, threatened premature labour, deep vein thrombosis and active skin infections in the treatment area. If there is any doubt, check with your midwife or gynaecologist first. We also go through this during the free bodyreading.
What does a pregnancy massage at Bodyfix do, and what does it not do? +
Pregnancy massage — also searched for as prenatal massage — means manual work on the connective tissue, and lymphatic drainage in zones such as the lower legs, ankles, hands and lower back. It is not a treatment of pregnancy complaints and not a replacement for midwifery care. What it can mean in your situation is decided at the bodyreading.
Is lymphatic drainage possible during pregnancy? +
Yes. Lymphatic drainage is part of the treatment and is adjusted to the stage of pregnancy. In cases of pre-eclampsia, placenta praevia or other medical indications we consult your healthcare provider first.
Do you treat men? +
No. Bodyfix treats women only.
Can I come after giving birth? +
Yes. After an uncomplicated birth you can generally start from around 6 weeks; after a caesarean section the wait is longer and we look at the scar first. That is a different course: postpartum massage in Amsterdam.
What does pregnancy massage at Bodyfix cost, and where is the clinic? +
A session costs €65 (30 min), €130 (60 min) or €195 (90 min); a 5-session card costs €300, €600 or €900. The duration sets the price, not the type of treatment. The clinic is at Legmeerplein 7, 1058 NJ, in Amsterdam-Zuid. The bodyreading beforehand is free.
More questions about pregnancy and the period after birth: pregnancy and postpartum FAQ.