Core Connections Abdominal Centered Therapy

Core Connections Abdominal Centered Therapy Offering professional continuing education trainings in abdominal massage in Vermont.

08/25/2026

Can we go deep in Abdominal Massage?

Yes, with patience, connection, and consent. Not just verbal consent from the client, but consent from every layer saying a subtle YES by gently softening.

I have seen far too many people come to me after receiving abdominal work with someone without proper training, feeling injured, invaded.

I have felt this myself, too. With well meaning (and advanced!) practitioners of massage and one time a chiropractor. I trusted them.

One example was that I saw a massage therapist who had extra training in postpartum bodywork. I assumed that meant abdominal work and asked about that. Looking back, I could see something in her eyes and mannerisms that showed that abdominal work wasn’t really covered in what she learned.

She said, yes, she could do some abdominal work.

Well…it was painful, and I was worried for the next week that I had allowed her to injure me.

Was it deep? I don’t know. maybe not for you. But it was too deep for me at that time. And that’s the point. She wasn’t listening to these tissues that had just gone through so much. Just relying on what she had learned on the rest of the body.

As a massage therapist and teacher of Abdominal Massage, pressure is something that I focus A LOT on in my practice and in my trainings. And here is what i focus on: right pressure. It’s not about going to a certain depth or being more surficial. It’s about connecting to a depth that can vary from person to person and from centimeter to centimeter of their body, and especially the abdominal region.

If this approach resonates with you, 👋 welcome! I teach abdominal massage online and in person and would love to be a part of your educational journey.

The next in person intensive begins Sept 14 in Burlington, Vt Vermont Doula Company. There is still time to register.

08/17/2026

Is your answer up there or is it something else? I’d love to hear!

And if you’re close to Vermont and would like to join my in person abdominal massage intensive, it begins September 14! Hosted Vermont Doula Company

ONLINE ABDOMINAL MASSAGE INTENSIVE COMING SOON!! join the pre-registration email list to get 15% off when registration opens!

It can be hard to parse out who’s in it for their next 6 figure month and who’s just trying to make a reasonable living ...
08/13/2026

It can be hard to parse out who’s in it for their next 6 figure month and who’s just trying to make a reasonable living doing something they find passion in. So I thought I’d lay out SOME of my values.
Enjoy.

And let me know, what kind of icky stuff are you seeing in the advertising world? I feel like opening up these conversations and sharing experiences is important.

This part of our body that doesn’t receive the loving attention it deserves is actually quite incredible!What would you ...
08/10/2026

This part of our body that doesn’t receive the loving attention it deserves is actually quite incredible!

What would you add to this list?

If you are a massage therapist, you probably have seen the positive health impacts of your work. California was the firs...
08/09/2026

If you are a massage therapist, you probably have seen the positive health impacts of your work. California was the first state to recently classify “massage therapists as healthcare providers”.

Traditional cultures understand the importance of massage and bodywork for preventative and acute healthcare.

As a society at large though, we are very behind in understanding this truth.

One way we can build more credibility AND actual impact of our clients’ health goals when we are still educating the general public (and other healthcare providers) about how massage is not just a fluffy luxury, is by learning abdominal massage. And learning it from someone who has been studying it for over 10 years.

In the ABDOMINAL MASSAGE INTENSIVE, we don’t just refine your previous skills in abdominal work.

We go waaay beyond the ILU sequence and clockwise Swedish effleurage you may have learned in school.

This isn’t fluffy education. It is challenging and requires your brain to be actively learning, and then for your brain to let go and feel.

We get deep into detailed, hands on anatomy. We learn to individualize each session, to really assess each person needs and be able to choose techniques, pressure, etc accordingly.

If you are ready to level up your skills, your credibility and your love for massage (because it is f*ckin fun), I invite you to join the Abdominal Massage Intensive this fall in Vermont Vermont Doula Company . Also open to birth workers or anyone with a hands on healing practice (pts, chiros, acupuncturists, estheticians to name a few who have joined in the past).

Can’t make it to VT? Online intensive coming soon! Join my pre-reg email list to get 15% off when it drops!

08/05/2026

🎥 This Friday I am looking for two models for two different time slots: 12:30-1:30 and 1:30-2:30.

With the help of Vermont Photographer & Full Spectrum Doula, I am filming educational footage for my online abdominal massage intensive.

Model must be female, not pregnant or trying to conceive, and generally in good health.

I am hoping to portray some diversity in skin color, and would like at least one model to have brown or black skin. All body types are welcome!

This is a volunteer model gig, but to show my appreciation for your time and allowing me to use footage of you receiving abdominal massage, I am offering one 60 minute session with me as compensation.

Please reach out with any interest and I can answer any questions you may have/give other important details. Location- Richmond Wellness

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08/04/2026

So chic 👑

Shout out to all the amazing massage therapists!whether you’re working through the Ayurvedic lens, TCM, Mayan, or Swedis...
07/30/2026

Shout out to all the amazing massage therapists!

whether you’re working through the Ayurvedic lens, TCM, Mayan, or Swedish

Whether you focus on sports, relaxation or women’s health

Whether you incorporate fascia work, bonework (yes that’s a thing), or stick to slow, broad strokes.

Let’s try to lift up our profession!

What kinds of things do you do in your practice?

07/20/2026

Aaaaand of course add “getting regular massages” to the list! That goes without saying.

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04/08/2026

Whether you’re interested in learning abdominal massage to advance your skillset and be able to safely and confidently integrate abdominal work into your practice, or if you just want to come to Vermont and you happen to be a massage therapist who thinks attending this training would be fun and informative…you’re in the right place!

The Abdominal Massage Intensive started as a local hometown bodywork class that over the years has attracted practitioners from all over Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

If you’re interested in learning abdominal massage, this class will teach you how to work there with clarity. We focus on techniques that can be adjusted for your clients unique needs, and abdominal assessment so you can be sure to never get stuck doing the same sequences over and over. This approach is fluid and emphasizes really trusting what you feel.

There is a level 1 and level 2 offered a month apart, and if making it up to Vermont isn’t in your immediate future, stay tuned for our online class which will be airing this summer. Go to the link in my bio to learn more and sign up! Class will be in Duxbury

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875 Roosevelt Highway
Colchester, VT
05446

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