How Clients Respond to Human Rites Therapy

  • Abraham is an anatomy wizard with talented hands. I recently broke my wrist, and while the fracture site was inaccessible due to the cast, we worked on other upper extremity areas in both arms. The result of Abraham's Ortho-Bionomy work is that I feel noticeably freer in my whole upper body, and the areas of tension both from the fall and from compensatory patterns have released. And even though we did not work on it directly, the fracture site is much less painful! As a body worker myself, I can unequivocally say that Abraham knows what he is doing and is really good at it!

    Skya Livingston, Intelligent Touch Bodywork

  • Abraham was professional and hospitable, making me feel very comfortable. He was engaging as he assessed the areas of my body that were causing pain, then he talked me through the whole process as he manipulated the areas causing pain using his awesome massage techniques. The overall experience was very relaxing and I walked away with my chronic pain relieved to a very acceptable level. I highly recommend Abraham, overall great experience.

    Tony Parsen, Retired Finish Carpenter

  • The healing sessions I receive from Abraham are profoundly restorative. His deep understanding of anatomy gives him the ability to listen to my body’s needs, both verbally and instinctively. His touch is reassuring and supportive, and he provides the precise kinds of pressure, adjustment, and release that help to reverse habitual tension and postural imbalances. He is very attentive as a bodyworker, and he consistently checks in throughout the session to ask whether I would like more or less pressure. After these sessions I feel lighter, both physically and energetically, because of how deeply his practice helps me to unwind and repair from anxiety, tightness, and misalignment. Abraham is a true healer, and I know that everyone would benefit from a session with him.

    Matt Franks, Mendocino Land Trust Staff

  • Abraham is a kind, attentive, and skilled massage therapist. I felt deeply relaxed and taken care of in his care. I get massages regularly and often walk away dissatisfied from a lack of sensitivity and care from the person I am paying service for! This was not the case at all with Abraham. I look forward to getting many more massages with him! Thank you Abraham!

    Katrina Bennett, Chief Piercing Sacramento

  • Hands that find intention through listening. I leave my sessions with Abraham feeling centered and able to move without pain. Abraham has a deep love for the work, and an intuitive understanding of the body as an interconnected whole.

    Skyler Thomas, Acupuncturist

  • Abraham is mindful and knowledgeable. He has a gentle and warm touch practically thrumming with healing energy. He worked on me with my acute back pain condition and I felt some immediate relief afterwards. I noticed an increase in range of motion and flexibility. I felt sort of floaty and light after the massage. I am pleased with the results, would book him again and highly recommend his services.

    Ingrid, Sign Language Interpreter

  • I recently had a bodywork session with Abraham Cohen that I found very helpful. He was pleasant and professional. He asked appropriate questions and medical history so he could fit the session to my needs. He checked in with me regularly to make sure I was comfortable. I felt enormously better when we were done. I would highly recommend Abraham.

    Vicki Soloniuk, Pediatrician

  • Had my first ever massage today with Abraham. Professional and caring, he made me feel relaxed and calm before he went to work. Afterwards I feel pretty great. Removed a lot of tension that I had been holding in. Will recommend to anyone seeking a massage.

    Deth P. Sun, Professional Artist

  • I sprained my ankle a week ago and Abraham used Ortho-Bionomy to help it heal. I have had many massages in my life but was not familiar with this style. It is very gentle, no oil used and no pain inflicted as had been the case for me in deep tissue massage. He was in tune with any pain or blockages while being very communicative and checking in with me. I could feel tension releasing and white light in my closed vision which was amazing. I left feeling more confident to walk with very little pain remaining. Abraham also worked with listening palpation on my abdomen. He explained the technique thoroughly as to the sphincters for digestion. The next morning my abdominal digestion was calm.

    Vickie Unruh, Retired

  • I have been studying, practicing, receiving, and teaching various somatic and bodywork modalities for 25 years. I’ve now had four sessions with Abraham Cohen. Given my background and my experience receiving his work, I would say I consider Abraham a very gifted and skilled practitioner. Before entering the bodywork, he inquires and listens closely to my concerns and needs, then considers deeply and discusses with me what treatment strategies might be best to address them.  While engaging the work, I find him to be tremendously attuned to my physical and psychological process. He responds rather seamlessly, going organically to exactly where I am feeling the need. Abraham clearly possesses intricate knowledge of the body’s interconnected systems. He also has an empathetic bedside manner and a highly refined sensitivity and intuition.  As such, working with him is incredibly fulfilling. I feel safe to be and express myself; I feel met and responded to in all our interactions. After our last session, in particular, I noticed a lasting difference in my mobility and ease of movement, as well as a complete reversal of nerve pain I’d been having in my ankle and lower leg. As someone who has a long history doing, teaching, and receiving bodywork, I give a strong recommendation for Abraham and his work. I can attest that he has both skill and a rare, profound gift.

    Christopher Campbell, Sösomā Healing Movement

  • Abraham Cohen gave me an extraordinary hour and a half of bodywork. We talked about embodied trauma and decided that Ortho-Bionomy would be the best modality for a first session. After Abraham worked on me, the tension in my jaw eased considerably. I was able to meditate and do yoga more easily.  Abraham's relaxing touch gave me the confidence to navigate social situations I usually find difficult. I hope to continue getting body work from Abraham, and I have recommended his work to my friends.

    Holly Tannen, Musician

  • I have been to Abraham for help with back issues two times, and on both occasions I have been very pleased with the work he has done. Abraham listens well and is clear as he explains his appraisal of what might be causing a particular problem. After going to a body worker that did not have sensitivity, it was a welcome relief to have Abraham work on me. At the beginning of the first session, Abraham explained that his belief is that the practitioner never goes deeper than is needed or than the client feels comfortable with. He explained that when things are addressed properly the body is more relaxed and can play a very big part in its own healing. This made a lot of sense to me. It was clear to me that Abraham is well-studied and passionate about helping people. All through the sessions he checked in with me about how I was feeling, if the pressure he was applying was too much, or if more pressure might be helpful. He was most generous with the time he spent with me; and, after each session, checked in about how I was feeling before I left his office. After his work, my back felt less tight and my energy was definitely lighter. I know I will return to Abraham and I have already been singing his praises to friends. I am very grateful that he is so close and that he has the expertise and energy to help with body issues that may come up for me.

    Anne Blanton, Retired Public Schoolteacher