Hendy Baum, LMT

“The body never lies.” — Martha Graham

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Why Hendy Baum, LMT chose to be in the helping profession

I believe that every individual deserves to feel safe and at ease in their own body. Through Craniosacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release, and integrative bodywork, I am able to support clients in a way that honors both their physical sensations and emotional experiences. My approach is gentle and attuned, creating a space where the nervous system can relax and shift, even after significant trauma. I am committed to guiding each person with patience, compassion, and a deep respect for their unique healing process.

I am particularly drawn to working with mothers, babies, and children, and I feel privileged to support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and developmental challenges. Witnessing clients discover strength, calm, and clarity they didn’t know they had is incredibly meaningful to me. Being a part of their journey and seeing these transformations unfold reinforces why I do this work. Supporting the mind and body together allows healing to take root in a lasting and embodied way.

Hendy Baum, LMT's approach

My approach centers on the body’s natural ability to move toward healing when the nervous system is supported. Using Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, SomatoEmotional Release, and therapeutic massage, I work gently but directly with the areas where stress and trauma are held. I pay close attention to restrictions in the tissues, patterns in breathing, and shifts in the Craniosacral rhythm to understand what your body is carrying and how it may be ready to release. This allows me to meet each client where they are and support the body’s innate wisdom.

I guide clients through slow, steady regulation rather than force or pressure. Crying, shaking, deep stillness, or quiet moments are all normal and welcome as part of the healing process. Each session is designed to calm the nervous system, improve fluid movement, release stored emotions, and restore balance. My goal is for you to leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself, with less tension, less pain, and a renewed sense of ease in your body.

What you can expect from sessions with Hendy Baum, LMT

You can expect a calm, grounded environment where your body and nervous system are supported. Sessions typically begin with a brief check-in, followed by hands-on work designed to encourage nervous system regulation and gentle tissue release. Touch is intentional and carefully guided, and you are always invited to notice sensations, breath, or subtle shifts within your body.

Each session unfolds according to what your body presents rather than a fixed routine, honoring its unique needs in the moment. Over time, clients often notice reduced physical and emotional tension, greater body awareness, and a deeper sense of internal safety and stability. The goal is for you to leave each session feeling more balanced, present, and connected to yourself.

Hendy Baum, LMT's experience working with the Jewish community

I have extensive experience working with women and children in the Jewish community, and I understand the cultural values, sensitivities, and privacy needs that are part of this work. I provide care that honors modesty, family responsibilities, and the unique rhythms of daily life. Over the years, I have supported women in finding greater balance, strength, and resilience as they navigate their personal and family journeys.

It is deeply meaningful to me to offer a safe and respectful space where Jewish clients from all backgrounds feel fully seen and understood. I approach each client with attentiveness and care, tailoring support to meet their individual needs while respecting the cultural and spiritual context they bring. Being part of their growth and healing is both an honor and a privilege.

Hendy Baum, LMT's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Power of Now
  A book centered on present moment awareness, often used alongside somatic and nervous system focused work to support grounding and regulation.
• Your inner Physician and you
  A book exploring the body's natural capacity for self regulation and healing.
• Becoming Supernatural
  Exploring the mind body connection through meditation, attention, and intentional regulation of internal states.

Approaches

• Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
• Energy Healing
• Gestalt Therapy
• Health at Every Size
• Inner child work
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Massage Therapy
• Postpartum Recovery
• Tapping & Emotional Freedom Technique

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Chronic illness
• Digestive Issues
• Emotion regulation
• Pain Management
• Perimenopause & Menopause
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Prenatal, perinatal, & postpartum mental health
• Stress management
• Trauma

9 years in practice

Licenses

• Licensed Massage Therapist by The University of the State of New York. License number 033330

Degrees

• Comprehensive manual lymphatic drainage by Institute for therapeutic massage 2020

Certificates

• Craniosacral Therapy 1 by Upledger institute international 2017
• Craniosacral Therapy 2 by Upledger institute international 2018
• SER1: Somato emotional release 1 by Upledger institute international 2022
• SER2: Somato emotional release 2 by Upledger institute international 2022
• Craniosacral Therapy for pediatrics by Upledger institute international 2024
• TBS1: Therapy brain speaks 1 by Upledger institute international 2025

Affiliations

• ABMP massage and bodywork
• IAHP: International association of Healthcare practitioners

Average costs per session

$180 - $250

Payment Methods

• Free consultation
• Cash
• Check
• Zelle Quick Pay
• Venmo
• PayPal

Insurances

• NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan