Gentle bodywork for babies in the Tilburg area.
Little bodies work hard from the very first day. We help them feel more comfortable, settled, and ready to grow and develop.
You know your baby better than anyone. So when something feels off, you notice it long before anyone else does.
Maybe feeding is harder than it should be.
Maybe your baby only turns their head one way, or arches back when you lay them down, or seems to fuss no matter how much you rock and shush and try.
Maybe everyone keeps telling you it is normal, and maybe it is, but you still have the feeling that your little one is uncomfortable in their own body.
That feeling is worth listening to.
At Luma Health & Wellness, we work with babies from birth through about six months old. We look at the whole baby, not just the part that seems to be the problem. Then we use gentle hands on work, movement, and simple changes to how you hold and position your baby at home so their body has room to settle.
Why Parents Come to Luma
Every baby is different. None of these signs mean something is wrong on its own. They are simply the reasons parents contact us.
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Feeding is one of the first big jobs a baby has. When the jaw, tongue, or neck is tight, feeding takes more effort than it should.
A shallow latch, or clicking sounds while feeding
Sliding off the breast or bottle
Very long feeds, or falling asleep before finishing
Feeding well on one side but not the other
Dribbling milk out of baby’s mouth
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Babies often have a side they prefer. When that preference is strong, it can affect head shape, feeding, and movement.
A clear preference for turning to one side
Difficulty looking over one shoulder
A flat or uneven area on the head
Tilting the head to one side while resting
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Body and movement
Tension shows up in how a baby holds themselves and how easily they move.
Stiffness, arching, or pulling away when laid down
Clenched fists and tight shoulders
Legs that stay pulled up, or a firm belly
Trouble with tummy time
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A baby who cannot relax often has a hard time settling, before and after feeds.
Frequent crying that is hard to soothe
Gas, hiccups, or spitting up
Waking often, or only sleeping while held
A body that feels tense and hard to cuddle
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We work with babies who have oral ties, whether you choose to have them released or not. Bodywork helps the surrounding tissue soften, so the release has the best chance to work well.
Preparing the body in the days & weeks before a release
Support with feeding and movement afterward
Tension that returns once healing begins
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Milestones should feel like play, not struggle.
Rolling to one side only
Difficulty bringing hands to the mouth
Reaching more with one arm than the other
What a Session Looks Like
Sessions happen in our home studio in Goirle.
We start by talking about your pregnancy, your birth, your feeding journey, your baby's day, and what you are noticing. Nothing is too small to mention. You are the expert on this baby.
As we talk and afterwards, I observe how your baby moves, rests, turns, and reaches. How they feed, if you would like me to see that. Where the body holds still and where it moves freely.
Finally, I provide gentle myofascial release. Myofascial release for babies is very light and very slow. It is not sudden, it is not deep pressure, and it is nothing like a firm massage. It is a soft, sustained hold that gives the tissue time to soften on its own. Your baby stays in your arms or close beside you the whole time. They can feed, sleep, or look around. Many babies drift off. Some fuss for a moment when we reach a tight spot, and then let go.
Sessions usually last around forty five minutes to an hour, including the time we spend talking. We never push through crying, and we never work on a baby who is telling us they are done.
Working Alongside Your Care Team
We are not here to replace your consultatiebureau, your midwife, your huisarts, your lactation consultant, or anyone else supporting your family. We are here to add another set of hands and another set of eyes.
If your baby needs something outside of what we offer, we will tell you honestly and point you toward the right person. If you are already working with a lactation consultant or preparing for a tie release, we are very happy to work as part of that plan.
About Danika
Credentials, experience, and my current disclaimer
I want to be straightforward with you about what my care looks like here in the Netherlands.
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Danika Viola, MS, OTR/L, PCES, CCTS-I, CBD
I have been a licensed occupational therapist since 2013 in the United States and now have more than a decade of experience across specialties including pediatrics, women's health, and pelvic health.
For over ten years, women’s pelvic health & infant OT has been my focus. I trained in it, specialized in it, and spent five years running my own women’s pelvic health & infant OT clinic in the United States. This clinic (Flourish Pelvic Health & Wellness) was where I treated women through pregnancy, postpartum, chronic pelvic pain, perimenopause, and more alongside pediatric pelvic floor therapy and infants for feeding, bodywork, etc. I have completed advanced training in myofascial release through the John Barnes approach along with others, as well as completed extensive advanced continuing education in infant breast & bottle feeding, oral function, and prenatal and postpartum care.
In addition to treating thousands of women, I also mentored other pelvic health occupational therapists for 5 years in a clinical capacity, and co-created the Pelvic Health OT (PHOT) Retreat with a colleague where we offered PHOT Retreats in both 2024 and 2025.
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My certifications outside of my board certification for occupational therapy include:
Certified Prenatal & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)
Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty TOTS Training Certification
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual (CCTS-I)
Certified Birth Doula through the International Doula Institute (CBD)
Currently working on:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
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I can provide any of the following within my scope as a personal trainer, myofascial release provider, and in a women’s pelvic health coaching capacity:
Hands-on myofascial release
External pelvic health myofascial release, coaching, and education
Personalized strength and movement programming
Practical strategies for your daily life and routines
For many women, this is a huge component of their health & wellness that is missing.
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I am currently transferring my occupational therapy license, and I hope for it to be complete by summer 2027 (it’s a long process). Until then, I am not practicing to the full scope I am trained for.
This means I am not providing:
Internal pelvic floor assessment or treatment
Medical treatment
Ergotherapie treatment
Any claims to replace bekkenfysiotherapie or medical care
You deserve incredible care, and I’m here to provide it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical Information
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We work with birth through about 8 months old. If your baby is older and you are not sure whether we are the right fit, send us a message about your concerns and we’ll get back to you with our advice.
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In our studio space in Goirle, or in your own home in Tilburg and the surrounding area (with an added travel fee).
Home visits are helpful when you want support with feeding, sleep setup, or daily routines in your own space.
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English or Dutch, but often this becomes mixed into “Dunglish” since Danika is still learning Dutch.
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No. Luma Health & Wellness is a private practice, and sessions are not reimbursed by Dutch health insurance. You pay directly, and you do not need a referral from your huisarts or consultatiebureau to book.
We chose to work this way so we can give each family enough time. A session is not rushed, and the care is not shaped by what an insurer will approve.
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Please see our pricing list here.
Payment is due at the time of the session. We can send an invoice for your records if you would like one.
Information About Care
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Myofascial & body work is very gentle. We use light, sustained holds and give the tissue time to soften on its own.
Your baby stays with you the whole session and can feed, sleep, or look around. We never work through crying, and we stop when your baby tells us they are finished.
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Yes, always. You will usually be holding your baby or sitting right beside them. Much of the session is spent showing you what we are seeing and feeling, so you can carry that understanding home.
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Nothing special. Bring whatever your baby normally needs, including a bottle if you use one. Feeding during a session is welcome and often useful for us to see.
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No. We work alongside your existing care team. If your baby needs something outside what we offer, we will say so and point you toward the right person.
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Yes! Luma works with women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Many parents book for themselves and their baby together. You can read more on our Women’s Health page.
Reach Out Today
Not sure if this is the right fit? Ask us anyway!
Send us a message with a little about you, your baby, or both. We reply personally, and we will tell you honestly how we can help.