ABDOMINAL · GENTLE
Hara Assessment & Abdominal Work
Focused observation and gentle hands-on work around the hara—the body's abdominal center—as an addition to a massage session.
The work supports relaxation, abdominal awareness, and ease through general tension patterns. The assessment is a bodywork observation, not a medical diagnosis. This complementary add-on is not represented as lifting, tonifying, or rejuvenating internal organs, treating digestive disease, or replacing medical care.
Where
Available across
New York City
Manhattan · Brooklyn
New York State
Montauk · The Hamptons · Hudson Valley · The Catskills · Upstate New York
Destination Travel
Costa Rica · Europe · Worldwide by request
FAQ
Before you book
How much space do you need?
About 7 by 8 feet, with room to walk around the table. A cleared living room floor is usually plenty. If you are not sure, send a photo of the room and you will get a straight answer before you book.
What do you bring, and what do I need to have?
I bring a professional table when requested, unscented oil and cream, bolsters and face cradle, music, if you want it. For a session in a private residence or hotel, please have a clean set of linens or towels ready. You will also need about 7 by 8 feet, with room to walk around the table. and somewhere to place your clothes.
What do I wear?
Whatever you like. You undress to your comfort level and stay covered by a sheet the entire time, except the area being worked on.
Is it strange having someone come to my home?
It is a fair thing to ask. You are booking one licensed therapist whose name, license number, and face are on this site — not an anonymous dispatch. You will know exactly who is arriving before they do.
Will I be covered in oil afterward?
No. The oil used absorbs cleanly and what is left gets worked out at the end of the session. Most people go straight to bed. If you would rather shower, that is fine too.
What about my dog?
Dogs are welcome to be in the room and most of them settle under the table within a few minutes. If yours would rather supervise from a distance, that is also fine. Just mention it when you book.