Niksen Kurtz - Esalen Massage

"Niksen is a wonderful practitioner who knows how to listen to what’s going and using that information to inform their bodywork. I came to Niksen looking for neuro affirming care and found that in spades. During their treatment, I felt seen, and cared for. After, I felt deeply relaxed. Niksen brings deep knowledge to their practice and I’m grateful to have access to their care."

"I am typically pretty sensitive to receiving bodywork, I always need that "just right" pressure and intention, and Nik was able to meet my needs with their gentle, yet deep and present work. I felt safe to relax and receive a soothing full body massage and enjoyed getting reacquainted with parts of my body that had been in pain or numb to sensation. Nik's office is warm and welcoming, there are trees out the windows and nice white noise from the air filters."

"I have received treatment from Nik for injury treatment as a runner, as well as nervous system relaxation support as a highly stressed person. For these different instances Nik has supported me immensely. They have a way of asking the relevant questions and deeply listening in a way that gets us quickly to the massage while also helping my nervous system relax into trust that Nik heard my needs. For my injury, they provided me with stretches and exercises as well as made sure to give me immediate aftercare about what to expect with my injury over the next 48 hours after the massage. I experienced significant improvement by using Nik's suggestions. Being transgender, I am very picky about finding body workers and healthcare workers that can truly support my wellbeing so that my nervous system can actually relax, and my body can heal, when being treated. Nik is one of those people, and I am so grateful to have found them! Their draping and communication around draping is very respectful of different gender identities, and the way they ask thoughtful questions around my body and emotions going into the session helped my body relax fully. They proactively communicate in ways that help me feel comfortable advocating for what I need, both before the session and during it. Nik is both kind and skillful. They are highly trained in being trauma informed and focusing on listening to and respecting their client's needs. I am very much so looking forward to my next session! Highly recommend them."

"Highly recommended! Nik has magical touch and they are incredibly intuitive and balanced. When I was pregnant and dealing with a lot bodily issues, they were able to impart so much relief in a safe and gentle yet, effective manner. The energy and space they impart is deeply healing and nurturing. I felt so safe and in such capable hands with someone whose craft is truly honed and beneficial."

"I am so grateful to have Nik as a healing massage practitioner in my life. Nik’s healing touch and observant thoughtful way of working with my body and creating an experience for release and restorative practice has been an incredible asset to my life. I can’t recommend Nik highly enough. In this very quick paced stressful time in life it’s so important to prioritize ourselves and experiences that help us be present with what our bodies need. Please gift yourself and take time to lay down on Nik’s table for a massage experience that will bring you ongoing wellness."