By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the anatomy of the abdomen, including layers of musculature, fascia, peritoneal folds, and visceral organs
• Palpate and assess tension, restriction, and guarding in the abdominal region
• Apply specific massage and manual therapy techniques for:
  • Digestive stimulation and motility
  • Fascial unwinding and visceral glide
  • Diaphragm and psoas release
  • Pelvic and lower abdominal decompression
• Understand contraindications and indications for abdominal work
• Hold trauma-sensitive, consent-centered space for vulnerable clients
• Integrate abdominal techniques into holistic bodywork sessions for postural, respiratory, and systemic benefit

Licensed massage therapists and advanced students

Bodyworkers ready to deepen their practice into the emotional, digestive, and energetic center

Practitioners working with trauma, anxiety, digestive disorders, or core tension

Anyone called to meet the belly as a healer—not just an area, but an invitation

To ensure student safety and learning success, the following are required:

• Completion of a foundational massage therapy program
• Anatomy & Physiology coursework (must include musculoskeletal and respiratory systems)
• Prior hands-on practice with palpation and basic massage techniques
• Current or past licensure as a massage therapist, or enrollment in an advanced massage training program Note: Students must be comfortable giving and receiving hands-on work on the chest wall, sternum, ribs, diaphragm, and neck, and must agree to uphold a trauma-informed, consent-based practice environment.