That small moment when you check whether your neck will even turn for you while driving - before you look over your shoulder. That is usually the first sign. Even if you try to ignore it.
Are the headaches or the stiffness in your neck already running your day?
There is another way to approach chronic headache and neck pain: IPRA123, in Amsterdam and Nijmegen.
I am Zohar. I treat you one-on-one. No empty promises - but a real chance of meaningful improvement, grounded in clinical experience. And genuine attention to how your neck, shoulders, and head work together.
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Does this sound familiar?
In the morning your neck already feels heavy or locked, as if the night never really did its job.
Pressure behind the eyes, at the temples or in the jaw - as if a rubber band is stretched around your whole head.
You avoid sharp movements: while driving, in sport, or simply when you look behind you.
You tried physio, different massages, a full chiropractic series - and nothing helped, or only for a very short time.
And underneath it all, a question you're almost afraid to ask keeps surfacing: is this just my life now?
In the clinic, I take the time to understand how your body behaves day to day, and to look with you at what else is possible.
How it works
IPRA123 for headaches and neck pain
For headaches and neck pain, I usually start with IPRA123. It works on the superficial fascia, the thin layer of connective tissue between skin and muscle. A different point of entry than working directly on the deeper muscles.
For those who've already tried a lot
Many people come to me after physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or classical Chinese acupuncture didn't bring lasting change. IPRA123 approaches headaches and neck pain in a different way.
Classical acupuncture as a complement
Classical acupuncture as a complement for tension, stress, and sleep - often the combination is what works best.
Your first appointment
We'll talk briefly about your complaint. I'll check how freely your neck moves. The first appointment includes the first treatment. You don't need to know anything about acupuncture beforehand. No rush, just one-on-one attention.
At the end, you'll get a straight answer from me: whether I think I can help or not.
What you can expect (IPRA123)
Here's what the process often looks like in practice.
First treatment
Patients often describe that, already after the first treatment, moving feels easier and the range of motion is greater.
Through treatment 3
By that point, we're looking for clear relief during the week. If there's no noticeable improvement, we stop the series. We don't ask you to complete six or nine treatments only to hear afterward that it didn't work.
Usually around six
In most cases, about six treatments are enough. Sometimes maintenance treatments are needed after that, everyone responds differently.
Written experiences
“I had already forgotten what clear thinking feels like without that screen you have to push through first - thank you, Zohar.”
- Martijn
“Already after the first session I felt I could move my neck much more easily.”
- Meike
“I came to Zohar when I was in burnout. My whole back felt like it was made of concrete, and I had headaches almost all the time. Week by week, I felt my body relax more and more, and I started becoming myself again.”
- Linda
Names have been changed for privacy reasons. The experiences are real.
Personal experience. For you it may be different.
Personal experience. For you it may be different.
Personal experience. For you it may be different.
Personal experience. For you it may be different.
Personal experience. For you it may be different.
What does it cost?
The current rates and treatment duration are listed in the online booking overview for the location you choose. There you'll see exactly what an appointment costs before booking.
Supplementary insurance may (partially) reimburse the treatment, since treatments are given by a Zhong-registered therapist. How much you get back depends on your policy; the terms are adjusted annually, so check with your own insurer. An appointment cancelled less than 72 hours in advance may be charged.
Two locations: Amsterdam and Nijmegen
De Zijderoute Amsterdam
Schaepmanstraat 104,
1051 JG AmsterdamDe Zijderoute Nijmegen
Gerard Noodtstraat 119,
6511 ST Nijmegen
Frequently asked questions
- I've been dealing with this for years. Is it still worth talking about?
- Yes. The fact that something has lasted a long time does not mean nothing can be done. During the intake, we look together at what may still be possible.
- I'm afraid of needles.
- I understand. Most people who were afraid tell me afterward that the treatment felt much gentler than they expected. These needles are much thinner than you may be used to.
- Acupuncture or IPRA123?
- For headaches and neck pain, I usually start with IPRA123. I use classical acupuncture as a complement for tension and other complaints that often come alongside the main concern. Often the combination works best. During the intake, after talking with you and understanding what you need, I choose what your body needs.
Would you like to know what may be possible for your head and/or neck?
Choose the location that suits you best, or send a question via WhatsApp first. The first appointment already includes the first treatment. During the session, you will get an honest answer - even if another path is the right one for you.
Prefer to call or email? 06-36303955 (+31636303955) · stegzohar@gmail.com