Maartje Brand

Hi and a warm welcome,

From the heart I work towards holistic well-being, connection and music. From the age of 8 years old I have been trained in classical flute and played in multiple orchestras and musicals. Embarking on my path of development I discovered multiple healing layers music has to offer. Through the healing touch of massage, reiki, drum, flute, sound healing bowls, and thoughtfully curated events, I strive to create an atmosphere of tranquility and self-discovery.

Encapsulating my core belief - sparking something profound in people that blossoms into a radiant, balanced, self-loving fire. My practice is dedicated to fostering a sense of warmth, kindness, love, motivation, magic, and inner strength that supports you on your journey.

Approach:

While rooted in spirituality, I believe in making the profound lessons accessible in practical, everyday life. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, including years of practice in classical music, several mentorships and a 100-hour meditation training, I infuse each offering, in a one-on-one or group setting, with a unique perspective that bridges the spiritual and the tangible.

At some point everyone seeks connection, deep rest or a space to be *nothing* in. On the spectrum of the mind, I find myself trying to find balance between it overflowing or emptiness. The practices I have adapted to in the past years I am able to come back to the softness of the heart and the body. And this I love to share.

Cacao: the medicine that taught me how to listen to my heart. When embarking on a cacao medicine mentorship I learned even more about myself than I expected. How the body flows, blocks, loves, releases, shows emotion and how to authentically communicate about all of this. Mother cacao is a great love and teacher for only sometimes, or on a daily basis since drinking her meets me with the agreement that this day is led with intention and love, making space for who we will become today.

Reiki: After years of finding a way to balance and navigate through all that is happening in my life, I found reiki. My first experience with this energy was around the age of 10, going through loss and grief as a child, for it to pop up years later and hold me and bring me back to intuition. I am initiated in the Usui Shiki Ryoho lineage in the second degree.

Sound: Whether it's the resonance of the flutes, the rhythmic heartbeat of the drum, or the ethereal tones of the kalimba and voice, after all it's about the power to create.

Massage: a newly adapted craft that I aspired from a young age. Since October 2024 I started to follow what makes my inner child happy, which led me to learn about energetic massage. Diving deeper into the tissues of the body is what completes one-to-one sessions. During my reiki offerings I found myself with the desire to provide deeper touch, so super happy that I am able to provide that. Doing bodywork like this brings me in a natural state of flow, dropping out of the head at first touch.

Herbology and witchcraft: Combining what the earth has to offer in its abundance with grounded practices can create such magic. I love integration of herbs and rituals to give an extension to intention. To have a physical representation of the current theme makes it more tangible in my experience. Personally, when learning or releasing, I need to be in the field, working with my hands. This is now resulting in creating of potions, sprays, agua de floridas, tinctures, elixirs and more.

Find my link below to inquire about 1:1 sessions or reach out via WhatsApp or email if you have any questions. Hope to see you soon!

Much love,

Maartje