Testimonials
Csenge is an excellent therapist. She's very attentive to our needs and our bodies during her treatments. There's a real sense of teamwork between patient and therapist. As an osteopath, I'm very critical when I consult a manual therapist, but Csenge is frankly excellent. Thanks to her, I was able to go and work on deep body dynamics in a way I hadn't been able to before. For all these reasons, I have no hesitation in referring patients to her. I highly recommend her!
—Mathieu Gravel, osteopath
Bodywork sessions with Csenge have literally changed my life and body. After having an intensive surgery, my mobility was significantly altered. Csenge helped me not only with the pain I was experiencing but helping my body relearn how to support itself. Before my work with them, I was stuck as a brain in a body; now I feel my brain is my body and vice versa.
—Daniel Aronson, artist, maker
In the time we worked together, I have found significant relief in the chronic tightness and muscle strain I have felt as long as I can remember. In the last few months, it had largely disappeared. This has rearranged my emotional reactions to things, and I have started to feel less anxiety and guilt. I have chronic pain in my right shoulder, which has lessened noticeably. Csenge has helped me to identify the way I can strengthen underused muscles to take the strain off my shoulder. My body often feels like an alien, in an exciting way. I am improving my posture, and finding I notice far more often when I'm slouching, and am able to correct it. I am finding it more comfortable to stand up straight: something which I used to find painful.
—Flo Dacy-Cole, academic, researcher
Csenge is the best in town! She listens to our needs and is sensitive to all the aspects of our being that we arrive with. Her advice has also helped me a lot in my personal daily body routine, releasing tensions that had been there for years. She treats more than just the body; she's also a life coach who sees the issues at stake in my life and emotional dynamics. I always look forward to my next appointment with her! Thank you Csenge!
—Eric Violette, musician
Working with Csenge has changed my body and the way it moves. It has changed the way I see and feel myself in my own mind. The beauty of working with Csenge is that it is a constantly changing practice, a guided collaboration. No two sessions are the same as she engages you in your own recovery. This is not a passive experience, Csenge makes you move with her and breathe into your body while thinking about what your body is experiencing, she helps connect your mind to your body. As your fascia becomes reengaged and the pain dissipates the practice moves onto harder stuff, why do you move that way, hold your body that way, think that way? How can we change that? Our bodies hold all the sacrifices we have made to keep moving through the pain. Csenge gently guides you in how to forgive and move through the grief we accumulate when our bodies have failed us. When you let go of your body’s past you are able to focus on the future and build movements that serve you.
—Rachelle, writer
Csenge is one of my favorite bodyworkers in town! She is attentive and intuitive, warm and focused. My body, spirit, and mind leave feeling elongated, integrated and full of vitality. The work is deep, long-lasting, and very effective. She is a gem and I recommend her to everyone!
—Andrea de Keijzer, dancer
I just finished a series with Csenge and I loved it. It's intense work, but Csenge made me feel really comfortable and I had great results. I would recommend this body work to anyone who is looking to reduce pain, gain mobility, or improve alignment. As a dancer and a mom, my results were a significant improvement!
—Tiffany Whitehouse
An amazing experience! Csenge's expert guidance helped me become more mindful of my body and movements. I was amazed at how my brain started to recognize new ways to move and reach previously inaccessible parts of my body. The session was both informative and engaging, which I really appreciated.
—Farzin Faridfar, programmer
I embarked on bodywork with Csenge to improve my posture. In addition to a marked improvement in my posture, I've found that I have more energy to make the decisions that enable me to fulfill myself in many areas of my life. I'm very grateful to continue on this path.
—Johanne, teacher
Csenge is an extraordinary therapist! My experience with Csenge has helped me enormously in my posture at work and in the connection I have with myself. She warmly welcomed me into her luminous studio in a most peaceful atmosphere. Her gentle, empathetic approach immediately put me at ease, allowing me to address both my physical and mental challenges comfortably and serenely. Her advice was easy to follow, precise and, above all, valuable. I'm extremely grateful and would recommend her services 100%! Thank you so much for everything!
—Véronike Bouchard, make-up artist
Csenge has been instrumental in my path as a professional musician and amateur athlete. Having tried various modalities and practitioners that superficially address symptoms, I wholeheartedly recommend Csenge as a committed holistic bodyworker who will work with you for noticeable results.
—A.C, violinist
When I started working with Csenge I was having trouble moving through a major transition in my life and felt stuck in fatigue, heaviness, and a disconnect from myself. I felt old—far removed from the vibrant, thriving person I was several years prior. During our work together, I was able to find ways to truly support my body in healing itself. My sensuality, self-care, strength, and buoyancy were awakened during the course of our work. My body feels less pain, I can move more fluidly, and emotionally I feel alive and empowered. I’m grateful for Csenge’s wealth of somatic knowledge and her caring presence. The hands-on support paired with the movement education practices has allowed me to sustain the changes moving forward. Thanks to Csenge I’ve moved from surviving to thriving and reaching my full potential!
—G.P, Consultant & designer
There are masseuses and there are healers. Csenge is a healer. Structural Integration is a thoughtful, physical and emotionally transformative treatment. Having had much body work throughout my life, Csenge’s work leaves me structurally aligned so that I am emotionally balanced. The art of Mind/Body connection.
—Leslie Schreiber, entrepreneur
I had tried so many therapies that did not entirely manage to help me release deeper traumatic events in my life. I felt like I had hit a wall and wasn’t sure which technique could provide a more holistic approach, so I’m truly grateful to have gone through this process with Csenge. The combination of deep manual therapy (bodywork), breath-work, movement, inner child work, and meditation was genuinely powerful. I loved how these different approaches were creatively and effectively integrated in Csenge’s massage practice. She has a peaceful and soothing energy and presence. While I am often—perhaps healthily—skeptical of various techniques, and though I still have a long journey ahead, this experience opened my heart-space and made me more attentive to my body’s inner workings, bringing me deeper inner peace. It also truly helped me become more aware of my movements and breathing. Or, I suppose, how much time I spend not breathing properly. Thank you again for the sessions!
—Gyorgyi Galik, Systems designer, environmental advocate
This was my first experience with bodywork, and Csenge's therapy was a real discovery. Thanks to her guidance and precise work, I felt new connections in my body. After each session, I feel lighter and more liberated. I highly recommend this experience!
—Ko Z, big data specialist
Csenge at The Breathing Room helped me to move fluidly through the pain in my body. By waking up new connections through my muscles, fascia, and breathing—parts of me that were tense and frozen from pain—Csenge taught me to soften my pain responses, to move and breathe more easily, to understand my strengths, and to build a deeper knowledge of my body as a whole complex organism, grounded in its capacities and able to let go of the tensions of not just pain but fear. Csenge is wise and attuned to somatic experience beyond any other practitioner I’ve met. A few sessions at the Breathing Room will change the way you are able to live in your body.
—LEA RACKLEY, WRITER, TEACHER
Csenge’s somatic expertise and dedication have had a profound impact on my well-being. Each session with her has been rejuvenating, relieving me of both physical tension and mental stress. Csenge possesses a remarkable combination of practical skills, empathy, and professionalism. She has an intuitive understanding of the body and a healing touch that goes beyond the physical realm. Her ability to tailor each session to my specific needs and concerns has made her an invaluable resource in my journey toward better health and self-growth. She doesn’t only address the physical aspect of well-being but also excels as a life coach. Through insightful conversations and practical guidance, she has helped me navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and cultivate mindset changes. Her compassionate approach and genuine desire to see me succeed have empowered me to make positive changes in various areas of my life. Beyond her professional expertise, Csenge exudes warmth, sincerity, and authenticity, creating a safe and supportive environment for growth and self-discovery. She truly cares about the holistic well-being of her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure their success and happiness.
—Julia Patkos, costume designer
The strength of Csenge’s practice is to be able to not let you disconnect from what is important. She is able to bring you to a certain state of mind, a place where it is easier to focus and concentrate. Since I have been working with her, I learned the most about breathing. It is something that seems so simple, but so difficult, and because she knows the body very well, she is able to show you how to do it properly, and without rushing.
—Nina Bouchard, artist, researcher
