About

Hi, I am Oda Meiberg, a Holistic Health Therapist specializing in Eastern Alternative Medicine. I have worked closely with women for the last twenty years, assisting with births as a doula and offering healing modalities like Watsu, Shiatsu, and Chi Nei Tsang. My experience extends to educating on life-changing events like Birth, Menopause, and Shiatsu modalities.

My Journey in Holistic Healing

My journey into holistic health began in 1997, when I was first introduced to the art of Reiki. This technique opened my eyes to the power of energy work, showing me how life-force energy flowing freely in the body can spark profound healing. This experience set me on a path of lifelong exploration and growth in the healing arts.

Embracing Eastern Healing Modalities

Inspired by my Reiki journey, I delved into other Eastern healing modalities to expand my ability to help others. I trained in Shiatsu, the Japanese practice of acupressure massage, learning to apply gentle pressure along the body’s energy pathways to release tension and restore balance. I also explored Reflexology, discovering how working with reflex points in the feet (and hands) can influence our entire body and promote deep relaxation. My curiosity even led me into the water with Watsu (water shiatsu therapy). I learned how warm water and supportive, flowing movements can ease pain, reduce stress, and encourage the body’s energy to flow freely. Each of these Eastern therapies offered a unique way to support healing, and I found that they all shared a common goal – to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit.

Supporting Women through Life’s Transitions

As I deepened my practice, I felt a strong calling to support women through important transitions of life – including pregnancy, birth, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. I became a certified Doula and holistic birth companion, dedicating myself to guiding women during the sacred journey of motherhood. In my prenatal work, I use gentle Shiatsu to help expectant mothers ease the common aches, anxiety, and fatigue of pregnancy. I love helping women connect with their changing bodies and growing babies, fostering calm and confidence as they prepare for birth. During labor and birth, I am there as a steady, compassionate presence – whether it’s applying soothing reflexology to tired feet, offering reassuring touch and massage, or simply providing emotional support and advocacy. It is an honor for me to hold space for a birthing mother and her family, and to help ensure she feels cared for every step of the way.

Menopause Guidance

Beyond the childbearing years, I am deeply committed to helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with grace and empowerment. These life phases come with their own physical and emotional challenges as the body’s hormones shift. I believe that menopause is a natural transition into a new phase of life – one that can be supported and celebrated rather than merely endured. My role is to listen, to share knowledge, and to provide healing treatments that help women embrace these changes and reconnect with their inner strength. Every stage of a woman’s journey deserves care and understanding, and I am passionate about being a trusted ally through them all. 

Lifelong Learning and Compassionate Care

Since 1997, I have never stopped learning and growing as a holistic health therapist. Over the decades I’ve pursued numerous certifications and workshops – from advanced energy healing techniques to the latest knowledge in women’s wellness – all to deepen my craft. This commitment to lifelong learning means I stay current and creative, blending healing practices with new insights that can benefit my clients. Yet, for all the techniques and tools I’ve gathered, I believe the heart of my work lies in compassionate and personalized care.

After more than 25 years of practicing holistic healing, my passion for this work is stronger than ever. I am continually inspired by the resilience and wisdom of the women I work with. It is a profound privilege to witness someone’s transformation – whether it’s the peaceful glow after a session, the relief as chronic tension melts away under caring hands, or the empowering moment a new mother trusts her own strength. These are the moments that affirm why I do what I do.

In essence, my mission is simple: to help women (and all my clients) feel at home in their bodies, supported through life’s changes, and connected to their own healing energy. Every treatment I give is infused with that intention. I am here to share my wisdom and offer a healing partnership – one rooted in respect, compassion, and the belief that with the right support, we can all thrive through each phase of life. 

Education and Training:

1997 | Reiki I and II | Israel

2000 | Bachelor in Humanities| Tel Aviv University,  Israel

2008-2012 | 500h Training for Watsu Therapist| Israël, België, Netherlands

2011 | HBO in Basic Medical Knowledge (2016 HBO in Basic Medical Knowledge in Dutch)

2011-2021 | Maternity Shiatsu workshops by Suzanne Yates from the UK. Modules: Shiatsu for Birth, Shiatsu for Pregnancy, Shiatsu for Fertility, Shiatsu for Menopause, and Women Life Cycles.

2011- 2015 | Pregnancy and Fertility Foot Reflexology: Vera Krijn(2011), Carla Huis in ’t Veld (2014), Greetje van den Eede(2015).

2012 | Graduated as Reflexology Therapist | Alkmaar

2013-2020 | Several Workshops with Doulas from all over the world| Amsterdam

2014 | Graduated as Shiatsu Therapist from the Zen Shiatsu Opleiding| Amsterdam.

2019 | Doula Training with Red Tent| United Kingdom

2021 | Healing Tao Couse – Chi Nei Tsang

2021-2022 | Certified in Chi Nei Tsang with outstanding result of being one of the two practitioners in Amsterdam with this specialized certification.

2023 | Tami Lynn Kent’s ‘Holistic Pelvic Care Course

2025 | Opening of Oda School for Shiatsu Practitioners

Professional associations:

  • National Association of Naturopathic Therapists Netherlands

Since 2012 | Member of the LVNT (Landelijke Vereniging van Natuurgeneeskundig Therapeuten)

  • Shiatsu Association Netherlands

Since 2017 | Member of SVN (Shiatsu Vereniging Nederland)

Additional Courses:

2012 – 2024 | Focusing and NVC (Non-Violent Communication)| Amsterdam

2014 – 2016 | Theta Healing Basic and Advanced| Amsterdam

Thank you for taking the time to read a bit about my journey. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and supporting you on your path to wellness.

 

“A husband’s point of view: Oda is an absolute blessing! We were fortunate to have her as our doula for our second pregnancy, and her support was nothing short of extraordinary. A wonderful human being, Oda provided personalized care, creating a safe space for us to share our concerns. Her multilingual proficiency was a game-changer, ensuring seamless communication with hospital staff. Oda’s on-call support and reassuring presence made our journey empowering and stress-free. Grateful we chose her as our doula—she’s a true guardian angel. Highly recommended for a positive and personalized birthing experience!”

“I have met Oda for my first pregnancy. I was over 41 weeks and I didn’t want to be induced in a hospital. Oda did an acupressure session to make my son come and the next day my contractions began. So for my second pregnancy from week 12, I have seen her every 2 or 3 weeks. She was my doula and shiatsu masseuse. For all my questions, my doubts, my energy level, she was there , always had an answer to help and hands to relieve. She came to our place for the birth of our second son, and then to the birth -house. I had a beautiful delivery thanks to her. I cannot describe how important and beautiful it was to have Oda with us. She was more than necessary and she helped me in many ways. Thanks Oda for your listening, your magical hands and beautiful soul”.

Adeline

“After a busy time, I was ready for some relaxation. The Watsu special treatment was excellent for this and provided the relaxation I needed. Watsu was a great special experience and I would recommend it to anyone. I could completely relax and even forgot where I was. The temperature of the water was very pleasant in combination with the therapist. It was a pleasant experience, after which my body and mind were fully rested. After the treatment I could relax and use the Spa. The staff in the Spa is also very friendly and helpful, which completes the picture.

To be repeated!!”

Tripadvisor

“The very special spa and wellness center is located in the beautiful conservatory hotel in the center of Amsterdam: Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Center. The complex contains a beautiful swimming pool, private hammam, the most fully equipped gym and various therapies and treatments that you will not find anywhere else in the Netherlands. From nutrition to meditation and from Reiki to Watsu. There is a specially equipped Watsu bath, where you can undergo the Watsu treatment. Watsu is a unique treatment, where you lie in the water and are massaged to the rhythm of the music. The therapist moves you through the water in different ways. Due to the pressure point techniques (shiatsu) used, your spine, joints and muscles are loosened and blockages in the energy channels are removed. This is what sets Akasha apart from other spas.”

–Blog Your Daily Life–

“Just a few days before my due date, I enjoyed the most relaxing time of my whole pregnancy: a watsu session with Oda and my partner. Once I was in the hot water, I let myself go into their arms and felt like a baby myself. What an unforgettable experience! I can only recommend it to pregnant women, and it is also a very nice experience to have with your partner, before your baby arrives”

Marie

“I was definitely a bit nervous. After all, you’re alone in a pool with an unknown person holding you close. I was told to close my eyes and surrender completely. So I did just that. The therapist moves you through the water in different ways, so that you feel the water ‘slide’ along your body. She stretches and moves your body in a calm way, which loosens your spine, joints and muscles and removes blockages in the energy channels through pressure point techniques. It makes you super relaxed and you feel completely ‘zen’ afterwards.”

-Beauty editor at Libelle Magazine-

“Watsu with Oda Meiberg, out of this world!”

-DKNO via Tripadvisor-

“Oda-Care describes exactly what I have received. I received a very soft deep nurturing care. Relaxing in a warm swimming pool, Oda was taking me with my eyes closed, like a baby, I could let go of much tension, and be nourished by a new energy that then entered into my body”.

Y. Mosenzon, Professional trainer & coach

“I practiced pregnancy movement with Oda throughout my entire pregnancy, from the very beginning until week 41! The practice is absolutely amazing. It helped me take a moment to myself, breath, relax, and truly connect to my body during this special time. Oda was very attentive to my needs at every stage of the pregnancy, and the movement helped me feel stronger and more agile. Oda creates a space for both the body and soul, to appreciate and celebrate the magic of pregnancy and at the same time share the challenges and concerns. After the classes I slept better and felt lighter and calmer. Oda’s empathy, experience as a doula and real understanding of the women’s body make for an empowering and spiritual experience through movement”

Gal

“Watsu brings me deep relaxation. I feel confident, being carried by Oda in the lovely warm water. The hustle and bustle of everyday life dissolves immediately and the treatment works on a deep level for a long time. I cannot give myself a greater gift!”

Marjolein, Shiatsu Therapist

“I would like to share an unforgettable experience I had with Oda during a watsu treatment. I am 37 weeks pregnant and I offered my baby and myself a moment of deep and intense sharing in the water. It is not only a powerful moment of relaxation for a mother to be but it is a moment of giving up totally and meeting your baby in his own world of water into the womb. Giving birth is letting go and meeting your child, therefore this watsu experience gave me the opportunity to see him, listen to him and trust him. It also made me remember my own past in the womb and trust myself as I have been there before and gone through the process of birth. This all together made it absolutely unique and I recommend this experience to every mother- to- be!

Oda guides you into this world of peace and lets it happen with such beautiful care and respect. I deeply recommend her treatment as a gift to your body and soul. Thank you Oda”.

Annette, Artist, Shiatsu therapist

“This morning I finally got to enjoy a present that I was given at my fabulous blessingway back in March, a Watsu treatment from Oda Meiberg in the spa of the Conservatorium Hotel. OMG, what a GIFT!!!! I felt like a baby mermaid cradled in Oda’s capable arms, floating and swirling in wonderfully warm water, it was nothing short of amazing, and EXACTLY what this tired mommy needed!”

Mari, Doula

“I had a traumatic birth and after birth. I thought it would go away with time but it didn’t. I first heard of the “Closing Bones Ceremony” from Oda, who helped me throughout pregnancy and postpartum. 2 years after the birth of my daughter I decided I should do something to help me heal and find closure with birth and the negative feelings that didn’t go away. Oda and Lievnath came to my home and they created a beautiful ceremony. We talked about my birth story, the house was full of beautiful aromas, the bath filled with warm water and flowers. After the bath, they performed the closing of the bones ceremony with the Rebozos. We ended with a warm drink and I could share how I felt about the experience. I felt safe, loved and honored. Thank you Oda and Lievnath for helping me find closure with birth and make peace with my body and mind!”

Daniela

“Yesterday I had the privilege to experience a WATSU (water shiatsu) session with my dear friend Oda Meiberg. I felt like I was floating in the stars and left the warm water completely relaxed and recharged. I would highly recommend this deeply healing experience…. for pregnant women, for moms with newborns, and for busy moms like myself who really need to step outside of things every once in a while. I felt my body unwind and all the stress was carried away! (sounds good, right!)”.

Dana, Doula

“For me Shiatsu with Oda is a way of life. I’ve been treated by Oda for nearly 4 years now (during this time I was pregnant twice and delivered 2 babies), she met me in many different situations and moments, always available, always listening, always helping (or as I call it-fixing me ;)) Oda helped me in so many ways that today I treat Shiatsu as a gift I give myself. If you love yourself – this should be the best thing you can do for you!”

Maor

“In a watsu session with Oda I surrendered into a deep level of relaxation. While witnessing the water, the movements and being carried through this experience I came to a pure and open place inside myself. This mini universe in a pool created by Oda put me in a direct connection with universal energy”.

Boukje, Artist, Healer

“I’ve had several foot reflexology massages at Oda Care now. Oda Meiberg is a real professional, but she also has a warm personality so you feel at ease right away. She listens carefully to your ‘story’ and she inquires about your complaints: emotionally and physically. I have experienced the treatment as very relaxing and soothing. In the following days I felt calmer than usual and slept better and deeper. I would recommend treatment at Oda Care to anyone”.

T. Stassen

“I was lucky enough to have my first Watsu experience with Oda at the Conservatorium Hotel. As Oda gently moved my body around in the pool I experienced a deep meditative state. I dropped out of the hustle and bustle of life for a while. I felt safe and supported enough to relax completely and I highly recommend this for anyone who would like to have a deeper connection with themselves. Having it in the Conservatorium Hotel was another added bonus, I enjoyed using the other facilities they offer”.

Lizette, DC, Chiropractor (MTech Chiro)