Core Connections Abdominal Centered Therapy

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

I want to make learning abdominal massage the norm. But here’s the thing: not all abdominal massage is created equal. Th...
05/18/2026

I want to make learning abdominal massage the norm. But here’s the thing: not all abdominal massage is created equal. There is a real importance to learning safe abdominal massage with accurate anatomical awareness. My classes emphasize this, plus are woven with the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine. If this sounds like something you’d want to add to your tool kit. Scroll on through for the different ways to work with me. All can be found in the links in my bio.

💜 Caitlin

05/15/2026

The abdomen can tell you so much about a body, and these three hand placements show you exactly why.⁠
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✨️The first is a shoulder-to-navel connection: one hand resting on the shoulder, the other just above the navel. It's a diagonal line through the torso that feels grounding for the client without you having to do much at all. Think resting, not pressing.⁠
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✨️The second brings it to the midline: fingertips at the top of the sternum, other hand just above the navel. It's a light, centering connection that helps clients who carry a lot of tension in the chest or upper belly feel more present in their body.⁠
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✨️The third is my favorite. One hand stays at the abdomen while the other works down the Stomach channel in TCM, along the outer quad and down the front of the shin. It's a Shiatsu-inspired technique where one hand holds and nourishes while the other brings movement and flow. Clients are always a little surprised by how much they feel it, and how relaxing it is.⁠
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That's the thing about abdominal massage; it was never really just about the belly. It's about helping the whole body feel connected and at home in itself.⁠
These three are just the beginning. Head to the link in bio to grab the free Abdominal Massage Starter Kit. It's got this and a whole lot more waiting for you. 🌿⁠
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05/11/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the womb (or Bao Gong) doesn't just refer to the uterus. It speaks to a particular energetic and functional space within the human body that exists within everyone regardless of gender or s3x. 🤯⁠ while some of the functions do differ between the sexes, they share many of the same womb functions as well.⁠
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During the level 2 portion of the Abdominal Massage Intensive, we dive into this topic and learn ways to work with the Bao Gong for all genders, and ways to work with it for humans with a Zi Bao (Uterus-- also translates to "Child Palace"). ⁠
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Here's some of how TCM understands the womb space FOR ALL GENDERS- keep in mind that TCM describes functions of organs that reach beyond what happens in their physical structure:⁠
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1) Supports digestion, elimination, and reproduction.⁠
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2) Connects with the divine feminine and masculine — our capacity to receive, transform, and create.⁠
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3) Serves as a center of creativity, stability, and balance.⁠
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Did you know that the TCM womb transcends s3x and gender?!! What have you created lately? 💜Tell me below!⁠
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05/06/2026

Just lettin some rage out at the gram! What kind of IG content annoys you? If you’d hold any of these strong beliefs, maybe loosen up a bit? But honestly, I don’t think most people do. I think there are so many people who are trying to be seen as experts and get likes and follows that they have to have these firm beliefs about what’s right or wrong in a field that is fluid, and has many different ways.

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.

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Colchester, VT
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