Ramona’s Stay at OneBhakthi
Trigger warning: Sensitive content involving non-consensual touch.
My name is Ramona. I stayed several nights at One Bhakti in March 2025 and received multiple Marma treatments from the Nizar, the owner of this place.
The people working there were very kind and welcoming, which made it even harder to question what was happening. This atmosphere of trust, combined with positive Google reviews and testimonials from two young German women - learning and living with him- who praised the treatments, influenced my decision to go and believe in this place.
I feel a deep responsibility to share my experience in detail, particularly to inform other women about what could happen during such treatments, so they can make empowered, fully informed decisions. I also want to share this to make people understand what "abuse" can look like. Because for me, before this happened, I imagined abuse differently.
In the second session I had with Nizar Mohamed—after about 30 minutes while lying on my back with my eyes closed—my underwear was removed without warning, and I experienced internal touch between my legs that was painful and made me cry. There were also external touches, but I was so shocked and emotionally overwhelmed that I don’t remember all the details. I was never asked for permission, nor did I give any form of consent. Afterward, there was a conversation about women storing trauma in that area, which only added to my confusion about whether what had happened was appropriate or not. My head quickly wanted to believe and trust that this was part of the treatment, maybe it was a protection mechanism.
Looking back, it’s clear to me that this was not professional and not part of the treatment at all. It was not something I agreed to, and I now understand the seriousness of what occurred. Despite the welcoming environment, the lack of consent was very real, and that’s not okay.
There is an ongoing legal process related to this matter, and I hope that the truth will emerge and justice will be served.
To women who shared a similar experience: Please don’t stop speaking out or be quiet. You are not alone. We support you, and it's important that these stories are heard in order to make them stop.
Uploaded by Kate Green on behalf of Ramona.