Kate Beckinsale, the 51-year-old actress known for her roles in Underworld and Pearl Harbor, finds herself in a troubling dispute with Nick Abramovic, a trauma healer and founder of the Bionic Method. The tension stems from an unpaid bill of nearly $3,000, but the situation has escalated with Beckinsale claiming that Abramovic sexually assaulted her during one of their sessions.
The conflict began in August when Beckinsale’s assistant reached out to Abramovic to arrange three sessions over a two-week period, totalling $2,700. These sessions were described as “intense” and “emotional” massages, similar to Reiki therapy, which use psychosomatic techniques to alleviate bodily pain. Abramovic insists that the sessions are entirely non-invasive, with clients remaining “completely clothed” throughout. “No one is getting naked, no one is getting undressed, there’s no oils,” Abramovic explained to Page Six. He further clarified, “It is very much a stretch therapy, sound therapy, and breath-work. It’s very above board.”
Beckinsale reportedly arrived at the Bionic Method for her first session on August 2, dressed in yoga pants and a gym shirt. Abramovic claimed that he offered to record the session for her to review later, a request he says many clients appreciate. However, Beckinsale allegedly declined, citing privacy concerns. Her lawyer, Marty Singer, refuted Abramovic’s claim, stating, “He did not ever offer to record the session. That statement is not truthful.”
Abramovic insists that Beckinsale appeared satisfied with his services after their first session. He even shared text messages, supposedly sent by her assistant, in which the assistant mentioned that Beckinsale had “really enjoyed the session.” According to Abramovic, Beckinsale even praised him, comparing him to Harry Potter and suggesting they host a wellness party at her house. “She said, ‘You’re like Harry Potter. I would really like to promote you on my Instagram. I think we could do a party at my house instead of me having to come here and you could meet all my friends,’” Abramovic recalled.
However, the dynamic changed following the second session on August 7. Sources close to Beckinsale allege that she skipped the third session, scheduled for August 12, because Abramovic sexually assaulted and battered her during their second appointment. A spokesperson for the actress told Page Six, “‘Somatic trauma therapist’ Nick Abramovic is well aware as to why his bill has not been paid. He knows this because he received a letter from Kate Beckinsale’s lawyer, Marty Singer. Kate is not able to discuss the matter because it is being investigated by the LAPD.”
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Page Six that they are in the early stages of an investigation into Beckinsale’s allegations. “We’re interested in hearing from all parties and welcome anyone who feels that they’ve been the victim of any sexual assault to let us know so that we can look into it,” an LAPD public information officer stated.
Abramovic has vehemently denied the accusations, claiming that they surfaced only after he publicly called Beckinsale out on social media for not paying his bill. “I just want to be clear: I did not assault her at all,” he told Page Six. “I categorically deny these allegations. In the five years since I’ve run Bionic, I have never had this type of complaint from any individual that I have treated. Over the years, I have treated hundreds of women without incident.”
Abramovic’s attorney, George Shohet, has indicated that they are considering a defamation lawsuit against Beckinsale. “We’re looking into a defamation case as this appears to be a retaliatory act after Mr. Abramovic demanded payment from Ms. Beckinsale,” Shohet said. Abramovic also claims that Beckinsale’s team sent him a legal notice regarding the assault allegations only after he had made his grievances public.
The healer also claims that he was asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), which Beckinsale had not signed until after he requested payment. In a text Abramovic provided to Page Six, he states that his NDA was “null and void” because it did not bear Beckinsale’s signature until August 27, two hours after he confronted her team. Beckinsale’s lawyer dismissed this argument, stating, “It’s irrelevant when she signed it. Under the law, you don’t need to sign something on the same day. Abramovic agreed to an NDA and he breached the NDA. This shows that if people think you’re going to have confidential communication with this individual, don’t count on it.”
Abramovic, who maintains his innocence, expressed confusion over the situation. “I’m not trying to defame Kate at all. It’s weird to me that this is happening. I’d like to think this is just a misunderstanding,” he added.
As the LAPD investigation continues, the public waits to see how this dispute between Beckinsale and Abramovic will unfold. For more details on this ongoing case, visit Page Six.
