Breath, Visceral Slide & Pelvic Floor Health
The respiratory diaphragm and the pelvic floor work together for stability, strength, visceral mobility and fluid dynamics. How we breathe matters.
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Abdominal Massage that is Belly Inspired
When it comes to abdominal massage the belly has been my greatest inspiration and teacher. Sticking to any one abdominal massage protocol binds me, interrupts the flow, and boxes me in.
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Okay, I’m an A-Hole
When I was a little girl my cousin Tammy and I found a half-used bottle of Cover Girl foundation in the dirt. Score!!! The makeup was probably older than us and 10 shades too dark, but we really wanted to be tan, so we slathered it on and walked around like our shit... READ MORE
Gastroparesis and Visceral Manipulation
As a practitioner specializing in Visceral Manipulation, I have worked with people with mild to moderate cases of gastroparesis. The following suggestions are what I have found extremely helpful for my clients with gastroparesis.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis and inflammation, immune dysregulation, abdominal therapy, castor oil packs and abdominal adhesions
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Self-Care For Abdominal Scars and Restrictions
Self-care course for working with abdominal adhesions. This course is wonderful for scars and adhesions related c-sections, appendectomy, fibroid removal and scars from laparoscopic exploratory surgeries.
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Ayurvedic Hip Massage
One of my favorite techniques I learned from the Wise Earth Ayurvedic Women’s health course is called the Special Hip Massage. “As women, we tend to hold our grievances in our hips and thighs. Hip Massage stimulates the apna air of the womb and brings the... READ MORE
Manual Therapy For SIBO Treatment
Abdominal massage for SIBO helps to improve gut motility, reduce restrictions, and improve intestinal sphincter function. Slow motility can lead to SIBO, a difficult recovery, and SIBO relapses. Abdominal massage can help.
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Low Ferritin Part 2
A few people asked what protocol I’m following to correct my anemia. Keep in mind, this is a protocol specific to my body. Writing about what I’m doing helps me to organize my thoughts and keep me on track. It’s best that you consult a health care... READ MOREAbout Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
