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Breath & Bodywork with care

“90 minutes in Jessica’s hands… as if you’re 20 again.”
– Yann –

At The Essence of Presence in Amsterdam, I invite you to turn inward mindfully. Every session is attuned to what your body and being need in that moment.

Rebalancing, massage, and conscious connected breathing are holistic pathways to listening to what is alive within you.

By feeling what you hold onto and giving attention to what your body tells you, space emerges for softness and acceptance. From here, you move through life with more openness and a deeper connection to yourself.

Your body already holds everything it needs: an innate wisdom and resilience. In each session, we explore together how you can reconnect with and trust this again.

Yes, I want to feel more free in my body and in my life!
Rebalancing Amsterdam - The Essence of Presence

Rebalancing

Discover how opening to feeling creates space and flow.

ontspanningsmassage

Holistic massage

An interplay of touch, breath, scent, and sound.

Holistic sessions - Breathwork Amsterdam

Breathwork

As your breath opens, life within you moves with it.

Holistic sessions - Foot Reflexology Amsterdam

Foot massage

Through your feet, your body finds its natural rhythm.

Jessica Felsenthal - The Essence of Presence

What moves me

The healing power of touch has fascinated me for as long as I can remember, and I can probably thank my mother for awakening that awareness. From a very young age, she used to give my brother and me wonderful foot massages.

Facilitating bodywork and breathing sessions feels like the ultimate expression of freedom to me: I get to guide people in their process with nothing but my hands, my voice, and my presence.

What I love most is that the two most vital human needs come together in my work: breathing and touch.

Jessica

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Experiences

If you stop by our city, be sure to save a couple of hours to lay under Jessica’s hands.

Pure magic.

Jessica’s massage is a brilliant experience – totally individualized not just to each person, but to how that person is feeling on that specific day.

This is a full-immersion experience, complete with music, essential oils, and a cup of tea at the end. Jessica’s generosity is matched only by her expertise.

She knows the human body,
and you will be well-rewarded when you give her the chance to know yours.

Before I met Jessica, I had despaired of finding the excellent massage I enjoyed regularly in California. Her hands have healed my aching body,
and she is a truly pleasant person to be with. Jessica knows her stuff.

My wife and I are complete opposites, but both of us appreciate Jessica because
she tailors her massage to each of us.

Jessica is a true professional. From the first moment I sat down with her, she really took time to find out any ongoing issues I had, and what it was that I was looking for specifically in the session with her. It is definitely NOT one-size-fits-all. She always customises the massage according to my own requirements on that day, including whilst she’s working – she’ll adapt it to whatever comes up during the session.

Her sessions usually last around 1.5 hours because she clearly wants to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your time with her.

She’s an expert at finding trigger points, sore spots, tension and will focus on those areas to really help reduce aches and pains. She uses essential oils to help penetrate deep into the muscles and also to help you relax whilst you’re there with her.

My first breathwork session with Jessica was a profound, mind-blowing experience, like a trip! Whilst focusing on the conscious breathing I could feel my whole body buzzing. Jessica was a grounding presence, helping with keeping the rhythm of the breath, rocking and holding my body and using pressure points.

After about half an hour of the breathing technique I was allowed to lay still for a while longer and in this time my consciousness went straight to the Source and I felt connected to everyone and everything. A state of bliss with tears of joy.

I realise not every session might be this euphoric,
but I am already very curious as to what a next session will bring!

I’ve experienced an extremely relaxing and healing massage from Jessica.

Her engaged approach and sincere attention make the massage very personal. Jessica does not follow a preset programme but tunes in to what you need.

In my case, the result was that afterwards I was utterly relaxed,
could breathe very freely and my body felt light as a feather.

If you are looking for a special massage, aiming for more than just relaxation, then Jessica is the right person for you.

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I had the most wonderful experience with Jessica and one of the most astounding massages ever. The technique that Jessica uses really helped relax my muscles
and my mind.

Thanks, Jessica I’ll definitely be back!

I recently had a massage with Jessica and cannot recommend her highly enough. It was more than a massage, it was a full on experience. She began the session by asking questions, so as to gain a deeper understanding of areas of concern and what may have contributed to them. Even things that seemed unrelated, I realized during the session were in fact very much related.

As someone who loves massages, I know even the best of them can sometimes feel mechanical. Not Jessica’s. She seemed to go exactly where my body led her without any direction from me.
It was therapy for my body and mind.

She truly has a gift and I can’t believe it took me this long to finally schedule an appointment with her!

I just had the most amazing experience with Jessica and her massage therapy, specifically the bodywork session. Before this, I was a bit hesitant about anyone touching me, but Jessica totally got where I was coming from. She was so understanding and created this super comfortable space that made me feel at ease right away. I loved it so much that I went back for a second session!

Jessica is not only great at what she does but also such a kind and empathetic person. It’s like getting a massage from a friend. And the studio itself? A total relaxation zone! The calming music, the cozy atmosphere, and the lovely smells – everything was just perfect.
From the moment I walked in, I could feel all my stress melting away.

If you’re looking for an incredible massage experience that’s not only relaxing but also comes with a personal touch, I highly recommend Jessica. She’s the real deal!

I feel comfortable and safe with Jessica.

Every visit is so special. You can let go of trauma and pain in a peaceful and safe way. Jessica is an amazing and kind person with calm and pleasant energy. Very good in what she does, really knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Jessica is great – she makes sure the massage is personalized and always checks the day after how I felt. Would very much recommend getting a massage from her!

All I wanted was to feel that I was “in good hands” – and I did. That in itself is healing.

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Superb relaxing time.

Jessica is the perfect choice if you’re seeking a skilled and empathetic specialist who genuinely cares about your physical well-being and emotional state. Every visit to her is enjoyable, and my muscles and mood are incredibly thankful.

The massage brought me back in my body and gave me trust. So perfectly in detail.

Due to circumstances I was not in good shape. I am already 82 years old. Because of my age, she gave me an appropriate massage so that I could slowly relax better. Then, the same evening, the pain returned. She told me that could happen. And she was right.

Today, I feel noticeably better and relaxed. Many thanks, Jessica.

And then I received a treatment so pleasant, so wonderful, I had never experienced anything like it. My whole body, from head to toe, was treated by hands that go beyond massage. I live in Groningen, but I would almost say, I’d go to Amsterdam just for this.

Thank you, Jessica, for developing such a beautiful treatment. See you again for sure.

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It was a unique experience with Jessica on many levels: the attentive touch, the wonderful scents of the different oils, and the way she guided me with her breathing made me more aware of what was going on inside of me. Highly recommended – truly different from other massages!

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It was a new experience, but definitely worth repeating!

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Functional and relaxing. With attention to my overall state of being and specifically tailored to my needs. That was really great!

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