The Pantarei Approach is a somatic bodywork method founded in Berlin in 2016 by Vered Manasse and Claudia Glowik, both former practitioners of the Grinberg Method. "Pantarei" means "everything flows" in ancient Greek, reflecting that we are always changing and adaptation is possible.

Sessions begin with conversation about what you want to explore, then move to hands-on bodywork where dialogue continues on the massage table. Pantarei works with both areas where you feel stuck or tense and helps you reconnect with your inner strengths and unique qualities. The approach assumes you have innate wisdom about your own life, and the practitioner's role is to help you access what you already know.

I offer in-person Pantarei somatic bodywork sessions in Neukölln, Berlin near the Leinestr. U8 subway stop. I also provide online Pantarei somatic sessions for clients anywhere in the world who want to explore somatic bodywork remotely.

Yes, I'm a native English-speaking Pantarei practitioner based in Berlin, serving both local and international clients who prefer to work in English.

I offer Pantarei sessions on a sliding scale. Online Pantarei sessions are €40-60, and in-person sessions in Neukölln, Berlin are €60-80, depending on one’s financial situation.

Every Pantarei session follows three main phases: we start with seated dialogue where we explore what brings you here and establish intentions for our work together. Then we move to hands-on touch where you lie clothed on a massage table while I place my hands on different areas of your body and our conversation continues. Finally, there's an integration period where you have quiet time to process your experience, followed by a brief closing discussion.

Online sessions begin with conversation, exploring what's present for you right now - a specific challenge, goal, or area you want space to explore. As we talk, I'll invite you to include your body in the conversation, noticing what comes up emotionally and what sensations arise. From there, I guide you through breathwork, visualization, and self-touch, making space for emotions that haven't had room yet and helping you connect with your own inner resources. Sessions are 60-75 minutes and you'll need a comfortable seat where your spine is supported and privacy for the session.

Pantarei keeps conversation flowing throughout the entire session, even during hands-on work. Rather than applying standardized techniques, Pantarei practitioners attune to each person's unique patterns and responses. The work emphasizes discovering your own answers and strengths rather than having solutions imposed from outside.

People seek Pantarei somatic sessions for chronic stress patterns, life transitions, relationship challenges, feeling disconnected from their body, processing difficult experiences, nervous system overwhelm, unexplained physical symptoms, trauma responses, and wanting to understand how past experiences shape current reactions to stress and relationships.

During sessions, you'll explore how your experiences live in your body through a combination of conversation and gentle touch. You remain fully clothed throughout, and the touch varies depending on what your nervous system needs - sometimes lighter, sometimes with more presence. You're an active participant, sharing what you notice as we work together to understand the patterns you carry and connect you with resources you may not have known were available.

Contact me through my website contact form or email mari.crook@gmail.com. I will respond in 24-48 hours to discuss whether Pantarei feels like the right approach for what you're exploring and to schedule your session.

24-Hour Notice Required: Please provide at least 24 hours notice for any cancellation or rescheduling request. This allows me to offer your session time to other clients who may be waiting.

Late Cancellations: Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged 50% of the session fee.

No-Shows: If you miss your session without prior notice, you will be charged the full session fee.

Emergency Exceptions: I understand that genuine emergencies and sudden illness occur. In these cases, please contact me as soon as possible and we can discuss rescheduling without penalty.

Practitioner Cancellations: If I need to cancel your session, I will provide as much notice as possible and offer priority rebooking. No fees will be charged for practitioner-initiated cancellations.