The Body Knows.

Presence-based touch, teaching, and coaching rooted in awareness.

For those drawn to live, move, and work from the wisdom of the body.

Available in English and German

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Embodied Sessions in Hamburg & Online

Change unfolds through presence and awareness. Sessions help you reconnect with your body’s inherent wisdom, where transformation begins by becoming who you already are.

  • Embodied coaching in English, Hamburg and online

    Embodied Coaching – 120€/60 min

    Clarity through presence.

    A space to slow down, listen within, and discover the wisdom already inside you. For moments when you need guidance, reflection, or new perspective.

  • Integrative bodywork in Hamburg — Esalen Massage & somatic modalities

    Integrative Bodywork – 110€/75 min

    Touch that restores.

    Esalen® Massage and other somatic bodywork practices offer deep relaxation, integration, and renewal. Each session is unique and tailored to your body’s needs.

  • Integrative Somatic Practice® in Hamburg — Coaching & somatic modalities

    Integrative Somatic Practice® – 150€/90 min

    Trauma-sensitive support.

    A gentle yet powerful process combining embodied coaching and guided breathwork on the table. Designed to release holding patterns and reconnect you with your body’s natural wisdom.

  • Guided Breathwork Journey - in Hamburg-Ottensen

    Guided Breathwork Journey – 240€/2,5 hr

    Transform through breath.

    A 2.5-hour journey of breath, music, and presence. For deep release, expanded awareness, and a renewed sense of freedom.

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Esalen® Massage Trainings in Europe

As an Esalen® Massage Certification Teacher, I guide students into cultivating presence, touch, and awareness. All trainings are taught in English, bringing together international participants for a deep immersion into embodied practice.

  • 100hr Esalen® Massage Professional Training in Portugal

    100hr Esalen® Massage Professional Training

    October 17–31, 2026 | Quinta Marugo, Alentejo, Portugal

    Immerse yourself in two transformative weeks of hands-on learning, self-discovery and body–presence.

  • Nina Ottenheym teaching Esalen® Massage

    Introduction Courses to Esalen® Massage

    Hamburg & London

    These weekend workshops offer an experiential introduction to the art and philosophy of Esalen Massage through guided demonstrations, hands-on exchange, and awareness-based movement.

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Official Esalen® Massage Teacher • EMBA member •Trainings are recognized by the Esalen® Institute / EMBA.

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Nina Ottenheym offering embodied coaching and integrative bodywork in Hamburg

Meet Nina

I’m an Esalen® Massage Certification Teacher, Embodied Coach, and somatic facilitator with 14+ years in bodywork, awareness practices, and transformational process work. My approach is presence-based, Gestalt-oriented, and body-centered. I support clients and students to reconnect with the wisdom already within.

Certified Esalen® Massage Teacher • EMBA member • International, English-speaking practice

Read My Story

  • Nina provides a very good structure. She embodies leadership qualities to a high degree. I feel absolutely safe in the space she holds.

    Christian, Training Participant

  • I took so so much for myself from this time being together and will definitely integrate Esalen in my further practice.

    Isabel, Intro Course Participant

  • Ich habe dieses Wochenende mitgemacht und ich bin beseelt und ich kann jedem nur empfehlen das auszuprobieren.

    Tanja, Einführungskurs Teilnehmerin

  • Nina es una persona muy acogedora y que transmite mucho amor. Es una profesora muy empática y cercana. Me he sentido muy acogida por ella.

    Joana, Participante de la Formación