ILAN LEV METHOD - THE HAGUE
A different way to work with pain and tension
The Ilan Lev Method is hands-on movement work that helps your nervous system update old holding patterns. It supports less pain, more mobility, and a calmer, more coordinated way of moving.
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What is the Ilan Lev Method?
The Ilan Lev Method (ILM) is a hands-on somatic approach developed by Ilan Lev. Instead of forcing the body to change, ILM works by introducing movement through the body’s structure so the nervous system can release unnecessary holding and reorganize coordination. Many people feel more ease, mobility, and energy — sometimes alongside emotional release as long-held patterns unwind.
How is it different?
Not massage: the focus isn’t only relaxing muscles — it’s changing movement organization.
Not physiotherapy: it’s not exercise or correction — it’s nervous-system learning through movement.
Not stretching: nothing is forced — movement is invited and the body responds.
How It Works
Movement as information
In ILM, movement is information. When movement travels through the body in new ways, the nervous system updates what it thinks is “safe” and “possible.”
Tension as a strategy
Many tensions are not “bad muscles” — they are protective strategies. When the system receives clearer movement information, it can stop holding what it no longer needs.
Reorganization
As tension drops, movement can pass through places that were blocked. The body often finds a new organization — more efficient, coordinated, and less effortful.
What happens in a session?
You are fully clothed and usually lie on a table. The practitioner uses directional leaning contact from different points to introduce movement through the body. Some parts can feel very calming; other parts may feel more dynamic — always responsive to your system, never forced.
What people often notice:
• More space in the breath and spine
• Reduced tension and less pain
• Improved coordination and range of motion
• A sense of calm, clarity, or renewed energy
(Sometimes tensions become more noticeable before they release — this can feel confronting, this is part of the process and it’s handled with care.)
What we offer
FREE 10-min Tryout
A short introduction to experience the work and see if it feels right.
Private ILM session (1 hour)
One-on-one session tailored to your needs — pain, tension, recovery, trauma or movement improvement.
Packages (6 sessions)
For deeper change and continuity, many people choose a series.
Choose Your Practitioner
Two local Ilan Lev Method practitioners in The Hague. Choose who you’d like to work with — or contact us and we’ll help you decide.
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GET IN TOUCH
Ready to Explore Your Movement?
Whether you’re curious, dealing with pain, or simply want to feel more ease in your body — we’re here to support your journey. Book a private session or reach out with any questions.
Complete freedom in how you choose to begin — one session at a time.
Ady Elzam
Manou Koreman
Clinic Address: Elandstraat 2, 2513 GR Den Haag, Netherlands
FAQ
Is ILM gentle? Is it intense?
It can be calming or more dynamic. The work is responsive and never forced — intensity is always adjusted to your system.
How is this different from massage?
Massage often focuses on tissue relaxation. ILM focuses on how the body organizes movement, tension release, improved proprioception and ease.
Do I need pain or an injury to benefit?
No. People seek ILM for pain relief, movement expansion, emotional ease, and general wellbeing. It’s for anyone who wants a more comfortable, connected body.
How many sessions?
Some feel a difference after one session; others benefit from a series. We’ll help you decide what makes sense based on your goals.