Abdominal Therapy for Professionals Part 1

March 16-19, 2026

 

Join Heidi Jost-Nicoll RN, NDH, CH Teacher, Practitioner and Founder Therapy Collective, as she presents ATP1, Abdominal Therapy for Professionals: Part 1, in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA.

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 who are able to perform massage on clients within the legal requirements of their state or country.

While Abdominal Therapy for the anterior body is an effective stand-alone treatment, we suggest you complete Part 2, which allows both you and your client a greater insight and opportunity for whole-body wellness.

The professional development course begins by giving you tools for your own self-care. As you experience this work in your own body you will gain a unique perspective of the effective techniques. 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.  Having established this work through your own experience, you will then learn to apply these techniques in a professional capacity to be offered to your clients.

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.

Included in this is course:

• The history and lineage of Abdominal Therapy.
• Abdominal and pelvic anatomy and physiology.
• Common signs and symptoms of pelvic and abdominal conditions.
• How to perform Your Abdominal Massage (YAM).
• How to perform Abdominal Therapy on your client’s anterior body.
• The importance of the emotional body on physical function.
• How to complete our Health Story consultation form.
• How to apply supportive techniques for specific pelvic and abdominal conditions.
• How to teach your client YAM and other supportive modalities.

How the Abdominal Therapy Collective supports you to grow your business.
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;

• The Collective Cafe: Access to community, clinical mentorship,
  • Rositas bodywork recording
  • Discounts for Gil Hedley membership
  • ABMP membership
  • Tea with Rosita
  • Primicias

• Ongoing professional support
• Access to our Clinical Advisory Board
• Professional listing on our website
• Access to attend Part 2 of the professional training for posterior treatments
• Massage therapists in the United States may receive 28 CEU’s through NCBTMB for this workshop.
• Course fee includes all course materials, class snacks, water, tea and coffee.

The full cost of the class is $1,600.00. A $600.00 deposit is required to hold your space.

Step 1: Register

If you have not done so already, please register yourself for this class with the Abdominal Therapy Collective (ATC) by visiting abdominaltherapycollective.com and registering for my class.

Register for part 1

Step 2: Payments

Early Birds

Early Bird discount is $100.00 if registration is received before February 9, 2026.

Room and board are not included in the course. Payments may be received via:
Check, Zelle, or Square. See below for payment option and schedule.

Full payment is due 3 weeks before class begins – February 23, 2026.

     This class will be limited to 12 participants.

Scholarships are available for Black or Central American providers as part of the Abdominal Therapy Collective’s equity efforts.

Course fee includes all course materials, one year membership to The Abdominal Therapy Collective website, class snacks and beverages.

 

 

Payments via Check

Please make checks payable to The Essential Connection.
Checks should be sent to:

The Essential Connection
5438 Inverness Drive
Rockford, Illinois 61107 

Online Payment Options & Plans

Square | See links below
Zelle | (815) 218-9007

 

Deposit

$600

Register for Abdominal Therapy Collective for Professionals Part 1 by paying your initial $600 deposit below.

 

Final Payment (Early Birds) ​

$900

Individuals who register before
February 9, 2026 may pay the final payment of $900 by February 23, 2026 with the link below.

 

Final Payment

$1,000

Individuals that missed the early birds special can pay their final payment of $1,000 by February 23, 2026 with the link below.

Our Beautiful Location for This Class in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.