(Translated by Google) Because of chronic back problems and after many different therapies, I finally ended up with Ruben. This has done me no harm! His approach turned out to be the right one. After the 13th treatment (the persistence wins) I jumped off the treatment table and I can now conclude that I am free of complaints. Also with me everything had to do with muscle tension and I can speak from experience that gentle surgeons make stinking wounds. This treatment took some time, but if you like "pain is nice", then Ruben is the place to be! With the complaints gone, my energy level rose, well who wouldn't want that! I do not rule out that I will go for a maintenance service every now and then and then not with fresh reluctance but with confidence! (Original) Vanwege chronische rugklachten en na veel verschillende therapieën kwam ik uiteindelijk bij Ruben terecht. Dit heeft mij geen windeieren gelegd! Zijn aanpak bleek uiteindelijk de juiste te zijn. Na de 13e behandeling (de aanhouder wint) sprong ik van de behandeltafel af en inmiddels kan ik constateren dat ik klachtenvrij ben. Ook bij mij had alles met spierspanning te maken en ik kan uit ervaring spreken dat zachte heelmeesters stinkende wonden maken. Deze behandeling was wel even doorbijten, maar als je houd van “pijn is fijn”, dan moet je bij Ruben zijn! Met dat de klachten verdwenen steeg mijn energielevel, nou wie wil dat nu niet! Ik sluit niet uit dat ik af en toe voor een onderhoudsbeurtje ga en dan echt niet met frisse tegenzin maar met vertrouwen!

When I turned out to have heel spurs, it looked like I wouldn't be able to exercise for at least six months. I also had pain with every step I took. After a Google search I ended up at TAPA. Easily accessible and close to where I live. After calling, I was told that after a few adjustments my heel spur would probably be resolved. After my first 20 minute treatment, all the pain when walking disappeared. After my second treatment I was able to play padel again. Fantastic team who make a no-nonsense diagnosis and treat effectively. Keep in mind that the treatments are intense and sensitive (pressure points on the tense muscle in the foot feel quite painful). The positive thing is that there is little pain after the treatment and that the treatment is very effective. Nice guys too, can highly recommend it. Ralph.

(Translated by Google) Super treated, not completely painless, but then you also have something. Been going to the doctor for years for the pain in my side, according to them spastic intestines, later maybe muscles? Now treated by Ruben and (hopefully) after 2 treatments! recommendable!! (Original) Super behandeld, niet geheel pijnloos, maar dan heb je ook iets. Al jarenlang naar de dokter gelopen voor de pijn in mijn zijde, volgens hen spastische darmen, later misschien spieren? Nu door Ruben behandeld en ben er (hopelijk) na 2 behandelingen vanaf! aanbevelenswaardig!!

(Translated by Google) TAPA has a very clear message. Many problems stem from tense muscles. If those muscles don't relax, they're 'stuck' and a local problem may become a bigger problem by forcing the rest of the body to respond as well. This happened exactly to my back (after my hernia operation). Ruben loosens these muscles and uses a number of techniques for this. I notice after a number of treatments that the back functions much better again, that the muscles become looser again, and that the problem becomes more 'local' again. And that is now being further improved. In addition, I am (made) aware that my posture can be much more relaxed in several situations. That awareness, and the search for it, is an integral part of the treatment and reinforces the result of the TAPA approach. The strength of TAPA, and I have not encountered it elsewhere, is the very concrete approach. An approach that is so logical that I wonder why it isn't used more often. In any case, an approach that deserves a bigger stage. In addition, Ruben is also a pleasant personality, where you quickly feel at ease and, although not the goal but as an encore, also leads to (very) nice conversations. Thank you Reuben! Me, and my back :-) , are very happy that we ended up at TAPA! (Original) TAPA heeft een hele duidelijke boodschap. Veel problemen komen voort uit gespannen spieren. Als die spieren niet ontspannen, zitten ze 'vast' en wordt een locaal probleem mogelijk een groter probleem doordat de rest van het lichaam ook geforceerd wordt om te reageren. Dit gebeurde precies met mijn rug (na mijn hernia operatie). Ruben maakt deze spieren los en gebruikt daarvoor een aantal technieken. Ik merk zelf na een aantal behandelingen, dat de rug weer veel beter functioneert, dat de spieren weer losser worden, en dat het probleem weer 'localer' wordt. En dat wordt nu verder verbeterd. Daarbij ben ik me ervan bewust (gemaakt) dat mijn lichaamshouding in meerdere situaties veel ontspannener kan. Dat bewustzijn, en de zoektocht daarnaar, is integraal onderdeel van de behandeling en versterkt het resultaat van de aanpak van TAPA. De kracht van TAPA, en die ben ik elders nog niet tegengekomen, is de hele concrete aanpak. Een aanpak die zo logisch is, dat ik me afvraag waarom dat niet vaker toegepast wordt. Een aanpak in ieder geval die een groter podium verdient. Daarnaast is Ruben ook nog eens een prettige persoonlijkheid, waarbij je je snel op je gemak voelt en, hoewel niet het doel maar als toegift, ook nog eens (hele) mooie gesprekken oplevert. Waarvoor dank Ruben! Ik, en mijn rug :-) , zijn heel blij dat we bij TAPA terecht zijn gekomen!

(Translated by Google) Rubin has helped me tremendously, I've only been 1 time, but I don't have any pain anymore. I went to an orthopedist. I had initial wear and tear on my hip. Took a picture, poke it in and go home. I got discouraged Walking was almost impossible and when I came back I couldn't get up the stairs my legs were so stiff. Rubin massaged me with a device, that was painful, but now, the next day I already feel a huge change. Sometimes I couldn't turn in bed, such a pain. That too was over last night. Really recommended to go to. I live in Groningen but am willing to travel to Zwolle. My muscles were overloaded., and were all tight. I've had a bad time, and then even your legs can get all tense. (Original) Rubin heeft mij fantastisch geholpen, ik ben nog maar 1 keer geweest , maar heb nu al geen pijn meer. Ik ben bij een orthopeed geweest. Ik had beginnende slijtage aan mijn heup. Foto gemaakt, prik erin en weer naar huis. Ik werd er moedeloos van Wandelen lukte haast niet meer en als ik terug kwam kon ik de trap niet meer opkomen zo stijf waren mijn benen.Rubin heeft mij gemasseerd met een apparaat ., dat was pijnlijk , maar nu, de volgende dag voel ik al een enorme verandering. In bed kon ik me soms niet meer draaien , zo’n pijn . Ook dat was vannacht over. Echt een aanrader om naar toe te gaan. Ik woon in Groningen maar heb het ervoor over om naar Zwolle te reizen. Mijn spieren waren overbelast., en waren allemaal strak. Ik heb een vervelende tijd achter de rug, en dan kunnen dus zelfs je benen helemaal gespannen raken.

(Translated by Google) I had been suffering from low back pain (with radiation in the buttock and leg) for years. After one treatment of Ruben, most of the complaints had already disappeared. When I stood up after the treatment, I immediately felt relief/space. And it stayed that way, the complaints did not return (which was often the case with other therapies). Ruben's method is very effective, a clever mix of pressure techniques combined with a sober conversation about the cause of the pain. (Original) Ik had al jaren last van lage rugklachten (met uitstraling in de bil en been). Na één behandeling van Ruben waren grotendeels van de klachten al weg. Toen ik na de behandeling ging opstaan, voelde ik meteen verlichting/ruimte. En dat bleef ook zo, de klachten kwamen niet terug (wat vaak het geval was bij andere therapieën). Ruben zijn methode is bijzonder effectief, een knappe mix van druktechnieken gecombineerd met een nuchter gesprek over de oorzaak van de pijn.

(Translated by Google) Where blood flows there is life. Ruben treats your muscles under that motto. He teaches you that poorly perfused muscles are stiff and painful. Ruben treats you thoroughly, he doesn't like half measures and is (fortunately) not a gentle healer. His treatments can sometimes be a bit painful, but after that you are immediately a lot more flexible. He ensures a good mood, so during the treatment it is also just laughing. For me, the sessions with Ruben were the shortest route to recovery. (Original) Waar bloed stroomt is leven. Onder dat motto behandelt Ruben je spieren. Hij leert je dat slecht doorbloede spieren stijf en pijnlijk zijn. Ruben pakt je grondig aan, hij houdt niet van halve maatregelen en is (gelukkig) geen zachte heelmeester. Zijn behandelingen kunnen soms een beetje pijnlijk zijn, maar daarna ben je wel gelijk een stuk soepeler. Hij zorgt voor een goede stemming, dus tijdens de behandeling is het ook gewoon lachen. Voor mij waren de sessies bij Ruben de kortste weg naar herstel.

(Translated by Google) Finally! After 3 years of having had a particularly painful gluteal muscle after 3 treatments by Ruben / TAPA. I've had multiple treatments at other physios, dry needling, etc., but it always came back. Now the pain stays away, with certain tension on the muscle I still feel it but the constant pain does not return. Because of this constant pain I also got other pain complaints such as in my neck. All this is successfully remedied by Ruben. So as far as I'm concerned, Ruben is a winner and certainly not just for sore glutes. I think I will continue to receive preventive treatment from Ruben, who also has a pleasant personality. (Original) Eindelijk! Na 3 jaar een bijzonder pijnlijke bilspier te hebben gehad na 3 behandelingen door Ruben / TAPA er vanaf. Ik heb meerdere behandelingen bij andere fysio's, dry-needling e.d. gehad maar het kwam toch altijd weer terug. Nu blijft de pijn weg, bij bepaalde spanning op de spier voel ik hem nog wel maar de constante pijn komt niet terug. Door deze voortdurende pijn heb ik ook andere pijnklachten gekregen zoals in mijn nek. Dit alles wordt door Ruben met succes verholpen. Dus wat mij betreft is Ruben een topper en zeker niet alleen voor pijnlijke bilspieren. Ik denk dat ik preventief in behandeling blijf bij Ruben, ook nog eens een prettige persoonlijkheid.

The guys at Tapa helped me excellently with my lower back, hip and knee complaints. I had already been to a few physiotherapists, but they had not really solved the problem sustainably. After 4 half-hour treatments at Tapa, this is now the case. I am very pleased with that! In their treatment they combined reducing muscle tension via the Tapa method with manual therapy. I also received advice about relaxation and how to sit. Very happy with it, thanks gentlemen!

Got rid of my sciatica after 3 treatments. From not being able to sleep because of the pain to pain-free! The second treatment was indeed quite painful, but I never mind that much, because then you at least have the feeling that something is happening 😊 In addition - and I always think this is very important - I felt completely at ease. The mix of humor, knowledge and depth regarding the psychological aspect of 'conditions' suits me exactly.

Tapa is a very special way of treating. I don't really believe in physiotherapy because in my opinion they are often too soft treatments. Tapa, on the other hand, is the other extreme. The treatments are intense and painful, to say the least, but the idea behind them appeals to me, namely ensuring that the blood circulation in the hardened muscles is restarted. At least it helped me.

I came here with chronic neck problems with the expectation that it would be loosened up again. But Ruben turned out to be no ordinary physiotherapist, he is a special person, with a special talent and a lot of love and attention for his work. I have been able to let go of old pain, learned that I can be who I am and that I do not have to carry the world on my shoulders. And I can now move my head like never before. In short, euros well spent :) thanks Ruben for your good care.

(Translated by Google) I have already had several therapies for my back pain and stiffness in the hips. But nothing really helped. A number of treatments from Ruben have helped me further. This is firstly because the tension in my muscles has decreased. But also because of the conversations with Ruben, which made me look at the complaints in a different way. (Original) Voor mijn rugpijn en stijfheid in de heupen heb ik al verschillende therapieën gehad. Maar niets hielp echt. Een aantal behandelingen van Ruben hebben me wel verder geholpen. Dit komt ten eerste doordat de spanning in mijn spieren minder is geworden. Maar ook door de gesprekken met Ruben, waardoor ik op een andere manier tegen de klachten aan ben gaan kijken.

(Translated by Google) I have had a problem with my heel for weeks: heel spurs. What a painful injury! Yesterday I was with Ruben for the first treatment. That treatment was no fun, but then again, that's not what I came for….:-)) The feeling so far, already after the first time, is a relief! I have every confidence in a happy ending; Back to pain-free walking! (Original) Al weken heb ik een last van mijn hiel: hielspoor. Wat een pijnlijke blessure! Gisteren was ik voor de eerste behandeling bij Ruben. Die behandeling was geen pretje, maar ja, daar kwam ik ook niet voor….:-)) Het gevoel tot nu toe, al na een eerste keer dus, is een verademing! Ik heb alle vertrouwen in een goede afloop; op naar weer pijnvrij lopen!

(Translated by Google) Ruben helped me a lot with my neck problems and headaches. In addition to massage techniques, he also offers insight into where the tension comes from and why it keeps coming back. I have found that to be very valuable. Thanks Ruben! (Original) Ruben heeft mij goed geholpen met mijn nekklachten en hoofdpijn. Naast massage technieken biedt hij ook inzicht in waar de spanning vandaan komt en waarom het telkens terug komt. Dat heb ik als erg waardevol ervaren. Bedankt Ruben!

I came to TAPA a few days before Christmas after not being able to run for over 2 months due to pain in my knee. And I had just started my schedule for the London Marathon! Physiotherapist here, therapist there, injection in the knee at the GP, ointments, rest, anti-inflammatories; It was all to no avail. Peace was the message I went home with everywhere. I didn't want to rest, I wanted to run! And so I googled and found TAPA. Ruben figured out what the culprit was within a few minutes. Too much muscle tension. After the first treatment I was able to run a few kilometers again. After the 2nd it was already ten kilometers. 4 weeks after my 1st treatment I went for the 3rd treatment and ran the Egmond half marathon 2 days later! Bizarre. I was a bit skeptical. If it doesn't help, then it doesn't hurt. But I still can't believe how "easily" the pain was resolved. To be honest: I don't find the treatments fun, but the effectiveness is so great that I stay with Ruben on maintenance! I went from not being able to run to running a half marathon within 3 treatments (4 weeks). I can recommend it to everyone.

After 3 years of pain and 2 operations and a lot of physio, I still had pain in my lower leg and could not walk properly. I no longer had confidence that it would happen. What would my future look like? Caused me a lot of stress. I thought it might be something with the muscles because dry needling always helped briefly. Searched the internet and went to Ruben in Zwolle. And yes, “just” muscles and tension. That alone gave me peace. And treat them equally. Painful and also blue, but it doesn't matter. Because after the first treatment there is much less pain. Was able to drive again after 2 years! And of course your own stress plays a role. It's good that attention is also being paid to this. I also pay less attention to the leg now. I will go back to Zwolle next month with “pleasure”.

I came to Ruben after I had been suffering from complaints after exercising for months. The treatments and exercises from my physiotherapist did not help enough. Ruben's approach combines your physical complaints with your psychological reaction to them and is aimed at relaxation as well as a very firm approach to the muscles (including bruises, which he had warned me in advance) in order to promote blood circulation and recovery. promote the process. Not many treatments are needed because it works quickly and effectively. Now, after 5 times, the pain has completely disappeared and I have started my sport again. I will definitely come again if I have another injury. Thank you!

My experiences with Tapa are very positive! I came with terrible back problems, and after 3 treatments I improved enormously! The treatments are sometimes quite painful, but Ruben helps you through it in his own humorous way!

I had been suffering from Shin splints for some time and everything that was recommended to me did not work until I came to TAPA. With practical tips, I now pay better attention to the tension in my body and I am pain-free. In addition, I liked that they looked at me as a person and not just at the physical complaints, which also gave me some emotional support. I am happy with the effective treatment at TAPA!