Dr. Rosita Arvigo & Erica Grossman, LMT
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from Dr. Rosita Arvigo, Erica Grossman and Bryn Truett-Chavez in the beautiful New York Berkshires!
This residential, professional-level class will teach you the complete anterior and posterior protocol 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.
Dr. Rosita Arvigo & Bryn Truett-Chavez, LMT
This class is a hybrid class that includes three Zoom sessions on August 2, August 9, and August 16 to prepare you for our five day residential class where you will learn the complete anterior and posterior protocol developed 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
Professional listing on our website
Access to attend continuing education through the ATC such as our advanced techniques trainings as well as our Prenatal through Postpartum trainings
Massage therapists will be eligible to receive 46 CE’s through the NCBTMB and New York State for this workshop
Class will be held on Zoom:
Sunday, August 2, 3-5pm EDT / 1-3pm CST / 12-2pm PDT
Sunday, August 9, 3-5pm EDT / 1-3pm CST / 12-2pm PDT
Sunday, August 16, 3-5pm EDT / 1-3pm CST / 12-2pm PDT
Class will be held in person at The Abode, 5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, New York from Sunday, August 23-Thursday, August 27. Each day’s session will be 9am-6pm, with plenty of times for breaks and lunch.
Students will have the opportunity for rest and relaxation at The Abode after class, and can walk or hike nature trails, explore the organic farm, and enjoy homemade organic meals. Our week concludes with a meaningful graduation ceremony on our last day of class.
The total student investment for this class is $2950 USD, and includes private room and meals at The Abode during our class, all course materials and one year of professional membership in the Abdominal Therapy Collective.
A $500 USD non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space, and full payment is due no later than two weeks before the start of class. In case of cancellation due to illness, payment will be refunded less the nonrefundable deposit and 3.5% credit card processing fee. Discounts may be available as part of the Abdominal Therapy Collective’s equity policy. Email erica.grossman@gmail.com for more information.
Early Bird Discount: register before May 15, 2026 to receive a $100 discount!
You will be directed to a registration form after completing your deposit. Please have a copy of your professional license available to upload (a phone photo is fine) and complete the “Bodywork Course Registration Form”.