Embodied Coaching & Esalen® Massage Trainings

Reconnect. Restore.

Come home to yourself.

Ready to discover the magic of Esalen® Massage?

Experience the power of mindful touch — see where your journey can begin.

Upcoming Workshops & Trainings

ESALEN® MASSAGE Intro Courses

2025

Amsterdam:

14.-15. June

Esoterra Amsterdam, Wingerdweg 32, 1031 CA

Hamburg:

14.-15. July

Shiatsu zum Leben Holländische Reihe 40, 22765

London:

11.-12. October

London School of Capoeira, Unit 1-2 Leeds Place, N4 3RF

Hamburg:

01.-02. November

Shiatsu zum Leben Holländische Reihe 40, 22765

ESALEN® MASSAGE Trainings

Germany:

07.Apr 2024 – 24.May 2025

Switzerland:

13.Sept 2024 – 20.June 2025

Nina Ottenheym

Embodied Coaching | Esalen Massage Teacher

I believe that true transformation begins in the body. Through presence, deep listening, and touch, I guide others toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and connection — whether through embodied coaching or the healing art of Esalen Massage.

My Journey

Life has taken me through profound challenges — illness, loss, and deep personal transformation. These experiences have shaped not just my perspective but also the way I work. I know what it means to navigate crisis, to be held by life even in the most difficult moments, and to trust the wisdom of the body. This is the foundation of my approach: deeply present, awareness-based, and always guided by what is true in the moment.

My Approach

My work is rooted in embodied awareness, somatic integration, and the power of human connection. Whether in coaching or teaching Esalen Massage, I focus on:

Gestalt-informed, body-centered coaching to help you navigate change with clarity and authenticity.
Esalen® Massage & touch-based awareness practices that cultivate deep relaxation and connection.
Somatic integration techniques, including breathwork, movement, and presence-based self-inquiry, to regulate the nervous system and deepen self-trust.

Experience & Training

I bring over 30 years of experience in bodywork, movement, and awareness-based practices, including:

Certified Integrative Gestalt Coach™ (awareness-based, process-oriented coaching)
EMBA Certified Esalen® Massage Teacher & Practitioner with over 15 years of experience
Integrative Somatic Practices™
Deep Bodywork, Visionary Craniosacral Work, Hollogenic Breathwork, Somatic Integration
Extensive personal meditation & inquiry practice (Vipassana, Advaita, Tantra, and over 500 hours of therapy and self-inquiry)
Experienced in holding space for deep transformation through coaching, touch, and presence

How I Can Support You

Embodied Coaching: For those seeking clarity, self-awareness, and support in navigating life’s challenges with a presence-based, body-centered approach.
Esalen Massage Training: Teaching the art of Esalen Massage, where touch becomes a language of deep connection, trust, and healing.

My work is about coming home to yourself, about finding clarity, trust, and presence in your body and your life. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.