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ATP1: Abdominal Therapy For Professionals: Part 1


  • Roots & Wings Healing Arts 317 North Main Street Natick, MA, 01760 United States (map)

This experiential, professional-level class focuses on the anterior portion of Abdominal Therapy as presented by the Abdominal Therapy Collective, Inc. (ATC), and works holistically with body, mind, and spirit. This training is open to all professional therapists who hold a qualification in anatomy and physiology and are able to perform massage on clients within the legal requirements of their state or country.

This four day class will enable you to share the anterior element of the work created by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. The class will be taught via practical demonstration, a sharing of treatments with other students, and an in-depth exploration of anatomy and physiology as it relates to our work.

On completion of this class you will be fully qualified to work with clients and to teach individuals the Abdominal Therapy Collective's unique 'Your Abdominal Massage' (YAM) for their continuing health improvement. This treatment integrates mind, body, and spirit, and can be beneficial for clients with digestive distress, menstrual discomfort, and fertility challenges

On completion, you will receive:

  • Certificate of attendance

  • One-year membership in the Abdominal Therapy Collective (for new members only)

  • Access to our extensive educational resources

  • Ongoing professional support

  • Access to our clinical advisory board

  • Listing on our website

  • Access to attend Part 2 of the professional training for posterior treatments

  • Massage therapists may receive up to 28 CE’s through the NCBTMB for this workshop

Class will be held at Roots & Wings Healing Arts in Natick, MA. Class will run Wednesdsay, August 3, 2022 to Saturday, August 6, 2022. Each day’s session will be 9am-5pm, with plenty of times for breaks and lunch.

The total student investment for this class is $1090, and includes all course materials. Room and board are not included. Local recommendations for food and lodging can be made upon request. A $250 deposit is required to hold your space, and full payment is due no later than two weeks before the start of class. Tuition is fully refundable in case of Covid-related cancellation. Other cancellations will be refunded less the nonrefundable deposit and 3.5% credit card processing fee. Scholarships and payment plans are available as part of the Abdominal Therapy Collective’s equity policy. Email erica.grossman@gmail.com for more information.

Register before June 30 and receive $100 Early Bird discount!

Covid Policy: All class participants will test for COVID 24 hours prior to class and may only attend with a negative result. All class participants are asked to wear masks in common areas in the building as well as in the classroom, unless a consensus has been reached that masks can be removed in the classroom. All class participants will test for COVID 24 hours prior to day 3 and may only attend with a negative result.