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Elevate your Practice!

Embodied Traditions™

Holistic Abdominal Therapy  

Practitioner Training  

with Michelle Hansen

Embodied Traditions™ Holistic Abdominal Therapy Training is a five-day, comprehensive workshop covering the science, philosophy, and art of ancient abdominal therapy techniques.

Attendees will learn and practice a hands-on sequence curated by Michelle Hansen, developed through her extensive study of multiple abdominal therapy traditions, her work with thousands of clients, and her deep passion for this healing art.

Seal for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, indicating board-approved continuing education provider.

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) has approved this program for 24.5 continuing education hours (C.E.’s).

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Class Schedule & Course Fees

Who is this class ideal for?

  • Bodyworkers & Massage Therapists

  • Nurses (LPNs, RNs)

  • Physical Therapists & Occupational Therapists

  • Pelvic Health Therapists

  • Chiropractors

  • Midwives & Birthworkers

  • Doctors (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs)

  • Acupuncturists & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners

  • Naturopaths & Integrative Medicine Practitioners

  • Curious Lifelong Learners

  • Those who want to work on friends and family

Upon completion of this course you will have learned:

  • History and lineage: Explore the roots of various forms of abdominal therapy and the techniques taught in class. Honoring their origins ensures proper recognition and respect for the traditions that have shaped them.

  • Embodied Belly™ Personal Care Techniques: Enhance your personal health and wellness.

  • Client Applications: Teach and apply abdominal therapy personal care techniques to clients.

  • Abdominal Therapy Techniques: How to apply abdominal therapy techniques (anterior and posterior) on clients. Yes, the posterior work is just as important as the anterior work.

  • Systems of Flow: Explore the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems, and how they impact health and well-being.

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Focusing on organ placement in the abdomen, the gastrointestinal system and the female and male reproductive systems.

  • Cautions and Contraindications: Learn safe practice guidelines.

  • States of Dis-ease: Signs, symptoms, and causes of congested and displaced reproductive organs.

  • Health History: How to take a health history and why it is important.

  • Emotional Support: How to support clients during emotional releases.

  • Supportive Modalities: Use of castor oil packs and pelvic steams.


You will also receive:

  • Health history form samples

  • Step-by-step steaming protocol

  • Access to a private Facebook group for ongoing support

  • Graduate support gatherings