AceShowbiz - Renowned actress Kate Beckinsale is entangled in a contentious dispute with trauma healer Nick Abramovic, the owner of Bionic Method, over an unpaid $2,700 bill. Beckinsale's assistant initially contacted Abramovic in August for three sessions of "intense" and "emotional" trauma therapy, but the sessions have since led to much more than simple healing services.

The sessions offered by Abramovic involve stretch therapy, sound therapy and breath-work, according to the healer who emphatically denies any wrongdoing. "I will touch people in non-invasive points; it's all external," Abramovic explains. "I'm not rubbing my hands up and down. It is very much a stretch therapy, sound therapy and breath-work. It's very above board."

However, the narrative takes a dramatic turn after Beckinsale's second session. While Abramovic believed Beckinsale had been pleased with his services, as suggested by text messages from her assistant expressing admiration for the healer, sources close to the actress allege otherwise. They claim that Abramovic committed assault and battery during the second session, leading Beckinsale to cancel the third and final appointment.

The LAPD has confirmed an investigation into the matter, with no charges filed yet. "We're interested in hearing from all parties and welcome anyone who feels that they've been the victim of any assault to let us know so that we can look into it," said a public information officer.

Abramovic and his attorney George Shohet are contemplating a defamation case against Beckinsale, suggesting her allegations are retaliatory acts. "We're looking into a defamation case and this appears to be a retaliatory act after Mr. Abramovic demanded payment from Ms. Beckinsale," Shohet reveals.

Beckinsale's attorney Marty Singer staunchly defends his client, asserting that the legal notice sent to Abramovic goes beyond payment issues. "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," Singer explains. Additionally, he refutes the assertion that Beckinsale would fabricate a police report to avoid a relatively small payment.

The situation escalated online, with both parties airing grievances on social media platforms, further fueling the media frenzy. Beckinsale took to Instagram, hinting at her experience by sharing memes and reviews accusing Abramovic of inappropriate behavior, while Abramovic countered by sharing email exchanges regarding the missing payment.

As the dispute continues to unfold publicly, the severity of the allegations and denials promises to keep this Hollywood drama under the spotlight. With an ongoing LAPD investigation and potential defamation lawsuits on the horizon, both Beckinsale and Abramovic brace for legal and reputational repercussions.