Therapeutic Abdominal Massage
1-Day Therapeutic Abdominal Massage - $250
In this hands-on course, students will learn a therapeutic sequence to abdominal massage, including proper draping techniques, psoas and QL release to aid in low back pain relief and improved digestive function. This is a one-day introduction to therapeutic abdominal massage. See our two-day course offered below that is a fully comprehensive abdominal massage course.
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Welcome, Instructor & Student Introductions, Course Overview
Module 1: Abdominal Massage Assessment + Technique
Module 2: Hands-On Demo of Psoas + QL Release
15-Minute Break
Hands-On Practice & Observation: Psoas + QL Release
LUNCH BREAK
Hands-On Practice & Observation: Psoas + QL Release (with a new partner)
15-Minute Break
Practical Skills Assessment
Objective: Demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic abdominal massage.
Method: Each participant will be required to perform a consultation and 45-minute abdominal massage session, incorporating the therapeutic techniques we learned, on a fellow volunteer/student.
Final Q+A, Presentation of Certificates
2-Day Therapeutic Abdominal Massage - $500
In this two-day, hands-on course, students will learn a comprehensive, therapeutic sequence to abdominal massage, including proper draping techniques, psoas, QL, diaphragm and intercostal release to aid in low back pain relief, improved digestive function and enhanced breathing.
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Welcome, Instructor & Student Introductions, Course Overview
Module 1: Abdominal Massage Assessment + Technique
Module 2: Hands-On Demo of Psoas + QL Release
15-Minute Break
Hands-On Practice & Observation: Psoas + QL Release
LUNCH BREAK
Module 3: Hand’s-On Demo of Diaphragm Release, Liver Pump, Intercostals, Etc.
Hand’s-On Practice & Observation: Diaphragm Release, Liver Pump, Intercostals, Etc.
Evening Check-In, Practical Skills Assessment Overview, Q+A
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Morning Group Check-In
Module 4: Hand’s-On Demo: Special Conditions
Hand’s-On Practice & Observation: Special Conditions
15-Minute Break
Module 5: Hand’s-On Practice & Observation: Full Abdominal Massage Protocol
LUNCH BREAK
Practical Skills Assessment
Final Q+A, Presentation of Certificates
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Demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic abdominal massage.
Method: Each participant will be required to perform a 45-minute abdominal massage session, incorporating the therapeutic techniques we learned, on a fellow volunteer from the community.