Psychosomatic Massage
Somatic support as a complementary intervention within therapeutic talk-based work.
For professionals in therapy, medicine, and supportive coaching whose patients have cognitively understood their patterns, yet experience limited affective or somatic access.
Our work supports nervous system self-regulation through carefully attuned touch, therapeutic co-regulation, and the development of emotional differentiation and precise self-awareness.
When this support may be beneficial
This work can serve as complementary support in cases of:
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persistent rumination and repetitive thought loops
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reduced body awareness or non-trauma-related dissociation
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stress-related autonomic overactivation
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functional patterns of tension and pain
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sleep disturbances
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emotional dysregulation without an acute crisis
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psychosomatic symptom patterns
Contraindications
This support is not indicated in the presence of an acute psychiatric crisis, particularly in cases of:
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acute psychosis
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untreated mania
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severe depression with suicidality
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acute trauma reactivation without sufficient stabilization
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severe dissociation with loss of control
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medical contraindications to touch
This work does not replace medical care or guideline-based psychotherapy.
Typical Structure of a Session
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Arrival & Brief Conversation: Short intake, clarification of themes, safety assessment, and clear framing of the session.
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Bodywork on the Table: Attuned touch to activate proprioception and interoception. Active and passive techniques, combined with brief awareness questions, to foster somatic and emotional granularity.
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Optional Parts Work: Only if it arises spontaneously from the client and has a stabilizing effect. Simple W-questions directed toward inner parts (e.g., Who? How old? What is needed?), exclusively when the client’s ego state is stable.
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Closing & Re-Centering: A calm conclusion with grounding, centering, and integration, ensuring clients leave the practice regulated and able to return to daily life.
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Integration (optional): Simple impulses or small home practices (e.g., self-regulation exercises or journaling), offered only when appropriate and clearly contextualized.
Framework & Collaboration
This accompanying work is used, among other contexts, alongside:
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psychotherapy
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psychological counseling
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coaching
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medical or licensed complementary care
The work is complementary, non-diagnostic, and does not replace therapy or assume therapeutic decision-making. Roles and responsibilities remain clearly defined.
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Professional exchange with treating therapists is possible where clinically appropriate and necessary for the patient, provided that written consent and confidentiality release from all parties is in place.
Patient Referral & Experience of the Treatment
Information for patients can be shared directly via the following link:
In addition, professionals working in therapeutic, medical, or advisory fields may book a one-time full session at a reduced professional rate in order to personally experience the treatment.
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Session (90-minutes): €99