Hans de Back, Sound Therapist
‘Over the years I’ve observed that when you guide someone to their
emotional centre, it’s much easier to gain contact than by playing
doctor and digging up their past,’ he explains, confessing that it is
not easy to do manual massage with the physical problems he has. ‘That
is how the singing bowl became my calling. No words are necessary and no
need to undress; I only touch people with sound. I don’t need to speak
as my singing bowls do that for me’.
Even though sound massage is an exclusive practice, there are more and more people willing to try it, he says, ‘Some of my clients have been coming to see me for more than 30 years’.
Hans is one of the leading authorities in sound therapy in Europe but has chosen to divide his time between our Old Continent and Asia. He spends six months a year in Holland/ The Hague and the other six in Taipei and China.
His magical tools originate from the Himalayan Mountains and are composed of copper, tin and various minerals that influence the sound. Hans not only uses his instruments for massage purposes but also performs concerts and has brought out several CD’s. He has even been nominated for a music award in Taiwan where his music hits the charts.
Although the first thing you notice when you meet him is his disability, he refers to Quasimodo when describing himself. It’s the last thing you remember, Hans de Back is a remarkable man doing remarkable things. And he does them with a smile on his face, no word of complaint, with great respect and even more humour.
When in Holland Hans runs his practice from the most beautiful setting, deep in the heart of Wassenaar, on the grounds of Wittenburg Castle. He offers various therapies, some of which can be claimed on insurance, and I can personally recommend him. It really is a wondrous experience and one that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
For those interested in making an appointment, taking a course or visiting a concert, all relevant info can be found here:
http://www.hansdeback.com/therapies
http://www.hansdeback.com/courses-en
Even though sound massage is an exclusive practice, there are more and more people willing to try it, he says, ‘Some of my clients have been coming to see me for more than 30 years’.
Hans is one of the leading authorities in sound therapy in Europe but has chosen to divide his time between our Old Continent and Asia. He spends six months a year in Holland/ The Hague and the other six in Taipei and China.
His magical tools originate from the Himalayan Mountains and are composed of copper, tin and various minerals that influence the sound. Hans not only uses his instruments for massage purposes but also performs concerts and has brought out several CD’s. He has even been nominated for a music award in Taiwan where his music hits the charts.
Although the first thing you notice when you meet him is his disability, he refers to Quasimodo when describing himself. It’s the last thing you remember, Hans de Back is a remarkable man doing remarkable things. And he does them with a smile on his face, no word of complaint, with great respect and even more humour.
When in Holland Hans runs his practice from the most beautiful setting, deep in the heart of Wassenaar, on the grounds of Wittenburg Castle. He offers various therapies, some of which can be claimed on insurance, and I can personally recommend him. It really is a wondrous experience and one that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
For those interested in making an appointment, taking a course or visiting a concert, all relevant info can be found here:
http://www.hansdeback.com/therapies
http://www.hansdeback.com/courses-en
Article taken from: http://www.theunderground.nl/hans-de-back-sound-therapist/
By Wicked Wendy & Laura Dragulin I Photos by Imano Amrita