The Grinberg Method ®

The Grinberg Method is an innovative form of body therapy. It combines elements of physiotherapy and psychotherapy and has been practiced for over 40 years.
It is a powerful approach to personal development that uses physical touch and awareness to help you reconnect with your body and mind. It is based on the idea that our bodies store emotional and physical experiences, which can sometimes result in tension, discomfort, or even limitations in how we live our lives. At its core, the method is about becoming more aware of your body and your sensations. By learning how to be more aware of your body and how you respond to different situations, you can begin to make more conscious choices and change old patterns. The Grinberg Method is about teaching you how to be more connected to yourself. Once you understand your own body and mind more deeply, you can make empowered, lasting changes in all aspects of your life. It’s a method that puts you in the driver’s seat of your own growth and transformation.

Frequently asked questions

For whom is bodywork suitable?

For anyone who wants to learn about the body and take responsibility for applying what they have learned. You don’t have to be able to handle touch right from the start. But you should be open to it in the long term.

For whom is bodywork not suitable?

For people suffering from acutely life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, as intensive medical care is required here. In some cases, if an immunosuppressant is being taken, as the work can stimulate the immune system.

In addition, the work requires the desire and will to take changes into your own hands. The method is therefore not suitable for people who are currently unable to take responsibility for their own actions. Practitioners of the Grinberg Method have no medical training. In case of doubt, the treating doctor should be consulted to clarify any conditions.

What do I learn in a 1:1 session?

You learn to a large extent through sensations in your body.

You learn something new in every session and should then be able to apply what you have learned in your everyday life. This could be, for example, letting your neck relax when you are stressed and therefore no longer generating headaches. At the same time, this would also change the way you perceive yourself and your environment and how you react to them. For many people, this is a completely new experience. Most people think they feel their body well and have little idea of the multitude of sensations, clarity, power and intensity that each of us carries within us. These resources are often suppressed and blocked in our own bodies.

We can awaken all these qualities again and use them for your well-being and success. – Depending on what you want to focus on.

How long does a learning process take?

Although the length of the process cannot be determined in advance, a noticeable change can usually be felt within the first five sessions. The duration of the process depends on various factors. Namely, how long the thing you want to change has been going on and the extent of it: how ingrained it is in your body, your age and your involvement during the process. In the case of acute pain, it may be that after two or three sessions the pain has been significantly reduced, but this is no guarantee that it will not return.

If there is no obvious change after about five sessions, we will discuss the continuation of the process. In the event of a deterioration, please consult your doctor. As in life, not everything is right for everyone. At any point in the process, you can decide whether what the process requires of you is in line with your wishes and, if necessary, end the process.

What do I need for my first visit to the practice?

Feet should be clean as we start with a foot analysis. The work on the body takes place in underwear (opaque underpants and a comfortable bra for women). If this does not feel good for you, we will also work with you dressed or as you feel comfortable. Your boundaries, wishes and sensations are always at the forefront of our work. There are 2 toilets in our practice, where you are welcome to change or freshen up before the session.