Add-on · 30–45 min
Calm Core Abdominal Massage
A 30–45 minute abdominal massage add-on that may help relieve bloating, gas and constipation, and calms the nervous system.
Calm Core adds 30–45 minutes of focused abdominal massage to any Swedish session. It uses slow, gentle strokes that follow the natural path of digestion, along with calming breath work.
Because your gut and your nervous system are closely connected, Calm Core works on both: it encourages things to move, and it helps your whole body shift out of stress mode. Read the gut–brain guide to learn why.
Benefits
- May help relieve constipation
- Reduces bloating and gas
- Supports healthy digestion
- Relieves abdominal muscle tension and spasm
- Encourages deep relaxation
- Eases menstrual and pelvic discomfort
What to expect
Calm Core is added to a Swedish session. You stay draped, with only the belly uncovered. I use slow, clockwise strokes with gentle pressure and check in often, and you can ask me to lighten up or stop at any time. Try not to eat a heavy meal for about two hours before your session.
Abdominal massage isn’t right for everyone. It’s not recommended during pregnancy, after recent abdominal surgery, with a hernia, during a flare-up of a bowel condition, or with unexplained abdominal pain. We’ll go over this in your consultation.
Common questions
What is Calm Core abdominal massage?
Calm Core is a 30–45 minute abdominal massage added to a Swedish session. Slow, gentle, clockwise strokes follow the path of digestion to help relieve bloating, gas and constipation, and to calm the nervous system. Learn more about the gut–brain connection.
Can abdominal massage help with bloating and constipation?
It may. Research, including a 2009 randomized controlled trial, found abdominal massage reduced constipation symptoms and increased bowel movements. Many people also find it relieves bloating and gas. It isn’t a substitute for medical care, and it isn’t right for everyone, so we review your health history first.