Core Connections Abdominal Centered Therapy

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

A little bit about my story. My path to where I am today is interesting to look back on. So much leaning into the unknow...
04/28/2026

A little bit about my story. My path to where I am today is interesting to look back on. So much leaning into the unknown and trusting the process. And I continue to do so.

04/23/2026

Just a little under a month until level one of our abdominal massage intensive in beautiful Duxbury Vermont! I truly cannot wait to meet each and every one of you who have signed up. If you’ve yet to claim your spot, I encourage you to sign up at your earliest convenience! Spots are limited to keep class sizes small so I can give the best instruction possible. If you’re not sure which level is for you, don’t hesitate to shoot me a DM and we’ll chat about it. 💗⁠
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04/21/2026

I wish more people understood that abdominal massage does not *need* to be a specialization. It absolutely can be - after all, we specialize in abdominal massage here at Core Connections! 😉However, the abdomen is a part of the body that needs mobility and nourishment just like any other (It just so happens to house most of our internal organs.) ⁠
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While it doesn't need to be a specialization, it does often require specialized training. It is a more complex part of the body requiring special attention and adjustments AND it is not taught thoroughly enough (if at all) at most massage schools. You don’t need to be an abdominal massage specialist to benefit from specialized study of the abdomen; in fact, it might be worth it to seek out that abdominal massage education if you specialize in another body part, modality, or demographic because of the myriad of connections between the abdomen and the full mind, body spirit. 🌟⁠
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“Yall spring breakers?”
04/17/2026

“Yall spring breakers?”

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

As massage therapists, we know our job goes beyond rubbing oil into muscles. We are called to really deeply listen in wa...
04/04/2026

As massage therapists, we know our job goes beyond rubbing oil into muscles. We are called to really deeply listen in ways most people don’t understand. When you add abdominal massage into the picture, connection with the body deepens in ways that are truly life changing for both the practitioner and their clients.

If you feel curious about deepening into this work, I’m here for it!

Next abdominal massage intensive starts May 14, . LIB to check out the deets, and other upcoming opportunities for learning and receiving.

04/02/2026

You’re invited to join us for a hands on, specialized educational immersion in abdominal massage philosophy, technique and customization coming this May + June! Claim your spot in level 1, level 2 or both (for a discount!) at the link in our bio or shoot us a DM so we can talk about whether this class would be a good fit for your continuing education. 💗⁠
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had clients tell me that they finally feel like themselves again. They say it at th...
03/31/2026

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had clients tell me that they finally feel like themselves again. They say it at the end of a session, surprised, as if they're seeing an old friend after a long separation. ⁠
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The reason working with the abdomen can lead to the transformative benefits of bringing clients home to themselves again can only be speculated, but here's how I see it:⁠
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Abdominal massage wakes up circulation in our physical center, the core of our being. It can relieve the feeling of "being stuck in your head", as energy returns to the center. This enhanced blood and energy flow can have profound effects on everything from digestion to sleep quality to easeful menstrual cycles to feeling clarity in who you are.⁠
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Now lets break it down with a few specific organs from a TCM perspective:⁠
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Spleen/Pancreas- when out of balance, one may feel like their vision is blurred, head is heavy, on top of uncomfortable digestion. When in balance, you have clarity, can see your path forward, have an easer time making decisions.⁠
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Liver/Gallbladder: Liver is in charge of the free flow of qi and blood throughout the body. This filter organ must filter nearly all of the blood from the abdominal organs before it returns to the heart. Through massage, we can help this process, this free flow. This can be felt in all aspects of life. ⁠
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When abdominal massage is done without the proper awareness or technique, clients often feel even more tension than they did upon arriving at their appointment because their abdomen had to work so hard to fight against what felt (inadvertently) like an invasion. When abdominal massage is done from an educated and body aware perspective… clients can tap into a deeper remembering of who they are and feel more grounded and relaxed than they have in years.✨⁠
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If you’ve been feeling pulled to further your body work education through hands on learning and specialized abdominal massage education, I’d love for you to join me for our spring Abdominal Massage Intensive! The link to sign up is in our bio. 🌓⁠
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03/27/2026

When I was studying Massage Therapy, I was obsessed with Chinese Medicine assessment tools; the more techniques, the better. 😅So when my teacher said the words "You can feel more from the abdomen," I was underwhelmed. ⁠
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Boring, I thought.🫠⁠
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Looking back, that's pretty funny considering the direction my practice ended up taking. It took a couple of years of learning, but abdominal work soon became my most relied-upon method for both understanding my clients' bodies and creating real change in their symptoms. The abdomen is the physical center of our being. All the blood in the body runs through it and the meridians connect to the organs within it. It has so much to tell us if we're willing to listen.🫶⁠
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My clients felt it too. They'd come in for shoulder pain or a relaxation massage and leave with less low back pain, better digestion, deeper sleep and improved menstrual function. The abdominal work was just one part of the session but it changed so much and gave me tons of helpful information.⁠
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There's so much going on in there... we just have to pay attention👀. If you're craving a deeper understanding of the abdomen or interested in adding another assessment modality to your toolkit, be sure to head to the link in our bio to check out our FREE abdominal massage starter kit!!⁠
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90s trend
03/25/2026

90s trend

03/19/2026

Comment dog slobber and I’ll send you the link to sign up for my abdominal massage intensive!

The first part of this conversation actually happened today. And seriously, there’s a different type of relaxation that our clients feel when they experience abdominal work. This feeling of enhanced circulation to your core, to this place that is often dismissed, but does so much for us.

Do you want more of this in your practice? And no I don’t mean dogs slobbering on your treatment table. Do you want to start connecting with the abdomen? Learning safe and effective abdominal massage so you can bring this new sense of relaxation to your clients? An added layer to your already amazing skills? Seeing the body from a new perspective?

Then I’d love to have you at my next abdominal massage intensive in Duxbury, VT . Next one begins May 14.

Abhyanga can be done as self massage, with a practitioner or with friends and family. For many people in India, where th...
11/21/2025

Abhyanga can be done as self massage, with a practitioner or with friends and family. For many people in India, where this practice originated, this is part of a daily (or almost daily) routine. Like brushing teeth, getting enough sleep, massage is seen as an essential part of DAILY self care.

I’ve never been to India, but I have spent over 3 months in Nepal, staying in their local communities. People there massaged each other all the time. Even abdominal massage was part of their repertoire. They didn’t spend hours giving massage…it seemed more to fit in when it made sense. When someone got back from a long day working. When a friend complained of a sore neck. When I had digestive issues.

So when Hannah described Abhyanga to me, it made sense. She said “it’s just part of their daily lives in India. The kids learn it from parents. Sometimes they do self massage and sometimes to others. It’s just a way of taking care of each other.”

While it is a little different here: we often pay someone for a massage, I like thinking of it in this way “we are taking care of each other.” We are offering this innate human need for touch. For our physical, emotional and spiritual health.

If you are curious about Abhyanga massage, Hannah offers sessions at Core Connections (located ) on Sundays. Try it out and then catch a patch of sun afterwards!

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Colchester, VT
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