Korneel Bouman

Licensed Massage Therapist

LOCATION: WOODSTOCK

About Korneel

At once analytical, intuitive and compassionate, Korneel uses a mix of modalities to customize their clients’ treatments based on their physical and emotional needs. They have observed time and time again how people become disconnected from their body, whether through trauma, overwork, stress, or lack of time, and help their clients restore balance to their mind-body-spirit connection.

Korneel is a careful listener, takes the time necessary to talk with their clients to get to the heart of what’s going on, and works with (and within) their comfort level. Korneel cares deeply for their clients, which shines through in the calm, comforting, and restful container they create while working with them. 

Born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Korneel now calls the Catskills his home, drawn in by the mountains, skies, and nature. They gladly work with anybody that feels called to work with them, and have special affinity for those that have previously experienced trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ population. Korneel is licensed in New York State. 

Their Approach:

Massage therapy is about so much more than working with the physical body. It’s about bringing your body, mind, and spirit back in alignment, about feeling deeply and letting go, about finding space and safety within yourself, about (re)learning to listen to and honor your body, about journeying through time and space, and about just being. And sometimes it’s about making a deliberate, radical choice to take time for yourself. 

Using the body as an interface, taking care to engage the parasympathetic nervous system, Korneel brings their clients into a state of deep relaxation. This allows the body to self regulate, and for the mind, body, and spirit to come back into alignment. At the same time, Korneel’s mix of left brain analytical and mechanical understanding of the muscles and their movements, and right brain intuition allows them to effectively address specific issues as well. Please see their website to read more about their approach and to book a session.

  • "I had a wonderful at home specialized massage with Korneel. He made sure that I felt comfortable and cared for. Gentle where he needed to be. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a good communicator."

    Jody H.

  • "Korneel provides such a compassionate safe space. I am so grateful for this as it allows me to relax and let go even deeper. His hands are magic and I genuinely get excited before each session.”"Korneel provides such a compassionate safe space. I am so grateful for this as it allows me to relax and let go even deeper. His hands are magic and I genuinely get excited before each session.”

    K.G.

  • "Korneel is a very talented massage therapist who took care of my aching joints and tired body in one 90-minute session. I came in aching from an overly-long hike the day before and left feeling rejuvenated. He has a way of doing deep tissue massage that doesn’t hurt but really gets at the sore muscles.”

    V.S.

  • “Korneel is a true artist, highly skilled and highly professional. He creates a safe and relaxing environment and works fluidly and intuitively. The reviews won’t steer you wrong here - can’t recommend him highly enough.”

    Sophia S.

  • “You know, through our work I’ve come to understand that there were body parts that I never allowed to be beautiful, or to just be. Like my leg, it always had to do something, but now I realize it’s ok for it to just feel good! I can actually feel it now, made of flesh and blood, rather than some remote stick of bone.”

    Anonymous

  • “You’re a miracle worker – I think you’re going to be very popular.”

    E.N.

  • “Oh my god, that was amazing; I don’t think I’ve ever been this relaxed. You’re a gift.”

    H.N.

  • “Every time I see you I feel a little more human.”

    J.D.

  • “There are areas on my body that I don’t like anyone touching, like my shoulders. With you I don’t have that at all. I suppose I have a deep innate trust in you.”

    Anonymous

  • “Often after a massage, I simply feel physically looser, lighter and more relaxed, but I found that Korneel's massage, due to his holistic approach, relieved me mentally as well… He combines this care with great skill, and the combination of the two allow for a fantastic massage.”

    Jon L.

  • “Korneel is top tier! I’ve had messages all over the world - from Hong Kong to Zanzibar - and Korneel is among the few that truly listened to my specific needs and left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Can’t wait for my next massage!”

    Doug G.

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