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You may have heard of deep-tissue massages and hot stone therapy, but what about a feather along your neck and fingernails on your back —for fifty minutes? The latest wellness trend in Amsterdam has nothing to do with a massage, but everything to do with blissful tingles. And yes—it’s just as bizarre, soothing, and addictive as it sounds. Welcome to tickle therapy.
The salon where you pay to be tickled
© @tingletherapy.ams (IG) the kind of place that makes you smile before you even step inside . Zanna den Otter, a lifelong fan of being tickled, has turned her childhood dream into an incredibly unique experience . “When I was little, I always said, ‘One day I’ll hire someone to tickle me whenever I want.’ Now I’m that person—for others.” With everything from her nails to peacock feathers and soft brushes , Zanna offers two treatments: upper body or full body (including legs), each lasting fifty blissful minutes.
From curiosity to cult status
© @tingletherapy.ams (IG) a full-time job . Since moving to her permanent space in February, Zanna now tickles up to nine people a day. And yes, business is booming—thanks to TikTok, where the soothing, ASMR-like experience has captivated viewers. “Many people haven’t felt this kind of gentle touch in years ,” says Zanna. “Some even get emotional during the treatment.”
Tickled and Happy
© @tingletherapy.ams (IG) a seasoned ASMR addict or just looking for a new way to relax , Tickle Therapy touches something surprisingly deep. It’s intimate, playful, and—if Zanna has her way—the beginning of a whole new approach to wellness . As for her own need to be tickled? Zanna still gets her fix… from her grandmother. 📍 Location: Tingle Therapy, IJsbaanpad 8, 1076CV Amsterdam
