Abdominal Massage

Studies commence at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 5.30 p.m.

The workshop will be divided into several parts: Introduction, Revisiting the Anatomy of the Abdomen; Tutor Demonstration, followed with ‘hands-on time’, as well as learning a basic routine to ease low back ache. There will be sufficient time for students to both give and receive what they have learnt through peer work.The students' direct experience of the effectiveness of the techniques learnt will enable their confidence in using the techniques with their cliets as soon as possible.

The workshop is run with an open-enquiry atmosphere – with a shared learning environment – questions are welcomed and encouraged.

On this workshop you will learn how to:

• Perform simple muscle tests to find if there are any restrictions in the abdominal area
• Body read your client’s abdominal restrictions with greater accuracy
• Practice these palpation skills and techniques on your fellow students under the supervision of your tutor
• Learn new techniques and formulate effective treatment strategies for resolving abdominal distortions and low back ache
• Safely massage the abdomen and low back
• Use energy work to release any tensions and therefore allow the healing processes to start
• Teach your clients some self-help techniques

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Understand basic anatomy of the abdomen
• Be able to use ‘listening touch’ to assess for restrictions
• Have practiced and received an WHM abdominal massage
• Have an understanding of emotional issues to the abdominal area and the overall effect on wellbeing
• Be able to use energy work tools effectively

Many Associations accept our Courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 category B Points).

Please note: This Course is a post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence.

Certificates of Qualification will be awarded to successfully completing Students.