Embodied Traditions™
Holistic Abdominal Therapy
Practitioner Training
with Michelle Hansen
Transform Lives!
Elevate Your Practice!
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.
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) has approved this program for 24.5 continuing education hours (C.E.’s).
This course is 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
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Class Schedule
Upon completion of this course you will have learned:
History and lineage: Understand the origins of abdominal therapy. Honoring cultural roots matters in how we share and practice this work.
Embodied Belly™ Personal Care Techniques: Enhance your personal health and wellness.
Client Applications: Teach and apply abdominal therapy self 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
Embodied Belly™ Personal Care Massage protocol
Access to a private Facebook group for ongoing support
Graduate support gatherings
Course Fees:
Early Bird: $1500 (register and pay in full by one month prior to class start date)
Regular Rate: $1600 (due two weeks prior to class start date)
Past Students: $800 (retaking the same course)
Deposit: $250 non refundable to hold your place*
Note: Prices are subject to change.
Student Handbooks:
Enhance your online learning with our comprehensive student handbook, mailed to you before the class starts. Please note, once dispatched, the deposit becomes non-refundable*. Late joiners will receive the handbook on the first day of in-person training.
Contact Michelle Call, Text or Email with questions.
Cancelation/Refund:
If you cannot attend the training:
100% refundable 30 days prior to first class start date, minus $75 admin fee.
You may transfer your tuition up to 7 days prior to the first class start date:
to another attendee
to another training date
No refunds within 30 days of the first class start date.
Referral Bonus:
Receive a $100 bonus for each student referred to the course.
Bonus payment will be distributed when your referral has completed the course.
Location, Lodging, and Meals:
The Bloomington course is located near the airport and the Mall of America.
To allow for various dietary options, please plan on bringing lunch, snacks, and liquids.
There are also several restaurants nearby to choose from.
You are responsible for your own food and lodging. There are several hotels in the area. I will provide a list upon request.
Additionally:
Please contact me if the dates don't work so we can plan other dates.
Private Group Classes
Excited to learn with friends or colleagues? We offer private classes for groups of six or more at your location or ours. Contact us to arrange a personalized training experience.
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“Thank you for the most transformative, informative, joyful, and expansive learning experience. My life has been enriched greatly and I am forever grateful to you for sharing this knowledge / wisdom with us”.

