About
The Arigato team
Arigato now has two studios—Amsterdam and Weesp—and a crew of 26 pro therapists. We hand-pick them, so quality stays high, and yep, we’re proud of that.
All our massage therapists are technically skilled and experienced.
But what really counts for us is the art of touch: can they use it so you feel better right away?
Our crew is trained in shiatsu, classic massage, deep-tissue, fascia release, pregnancy massage, cupping, and more. And we keep leveling up—through extra courses, peer feedback, and sharing know-how within the team.
Our philosophy & approach
At Arigato we believe touch isn’t a luxury—it’s a basic need. Massage doesn’t just ease physical issues; it calms stress, improves sleep, and deepens body awareness.
Our style is warm, involved, and focused on results you can feel: less pain, a quieter mind, and more space in your body.
We mix Eastern and Western techniques and always look at the whole picture—from meridians to muscles, from breathing to lifestyle.
Every massage is tailored to you. What you need in that moment is the starting point for our treatments.
Want to know which massage fits you best—or book right away? Check the overview or get in touch. We’re happy to help.
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About our founder
I’m Indra Sewcharan, founder of Arigato. After ten years as an agent for creatives in advertising, I flipped the script in 2007: I wanted calm, purpose, and a craft I could practise anytime, anywhere in the world.
With a Hindu father, I grew up seeing touch as care and connection. The idea that everything is linked was part of my upbringing.
Shiatsu found me—not a planned choice (Ayurveda would’ve made more sense with my roots) but a happy accident. The mix of Eastern philosophy and Western anatomy made the puzzle click. Back then I often visited Tajibana in Hotel Okura; the way they worked there became the blueprint for Arigato.
Plenty of feeling, yet solid bodywork—no airy-fairy fluff.
All told, I’ve had the privilege of massaging more than 10,000 people.
In 2017 Het Parool ranked me among Amsterdam’s top massage therapists—an honour that still makes me smile.
But beyond my love for the craft, one thing drives me every day: creating a space where people can thrive.
Give therapists a place where they feel safe, valued, and inspired, and they’ll bring out the best in others. That, to me, is what Arigato is really about.