Abdominal Massage / Chi-Nei-Tsang

Abdominal massage is a deeply restorative therapy for digestive health, emotional balance, and postural alignment. Rooted in the ancient practice of Chi Nei Tsang, also known as Thai Abdominal Massage, it works gently with the belly — the body’s emotional and energetic center — to release tension, support digestion, and encourage the natural flow of energy through the internal organs.

This approach supports the heart, small and large intestine, lungs, stomach, gall bladder, spleen/pancreas, liver, and kidneys, while also benefiting the nervous, immune, lymphatic, and circulatory systems. When the abdomen feels cold to the touch, stagnation is often present. By addressing the gut-brain connection and restoring energetic alignment, the treatment can ease physical discomfort and emotional blockages, while supporting the digestive, immune, endocrine, and nervous systems.

How Abdominal Massage Works

Chi Nei Tsang translates as “working the energy of the internal organs.” The abdomen contains a dense network of neural tissue and is often described as the second brain, influencing how the body processes stress, emotion, and energy. It is also associated with the Root Chakra (Muladhara), Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), and Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura), which relate to physical grounding, emotional and creative identity, and personal power.

Using rhythmic pressure and intuitive touch, Eve works through the layers of skin, fat, muscle, fascia, blood, lymph, nerves, and organs to help detoxify, circulate, release, and restore the body more optimally. Each session begins with stimulation of reflex points on the feet to identify areas needing attention, followed by work along the leg lines to the abdomen and neck, connecting the full pathway between body and mind. Breath becomes an active guide, helping the body settle into the parasympathetic nervous system, where rest, repair, absorption, and release can take place.

Warm herbal compresses may also be included to soften tight muscles, enhance circulation, and support detoxification. Their heat, compression, and deep tissue effect help release stagnation and invite a profound sense of comfort and grounding.

Benefits of Abdominal Massage

• Improves digestion and helps relieve bloating, reflux, and constipation
• Supports organ function and lymphatic flow
• Encourages postural alignment by releasing tension in the diaphragm, psoas, and abdominal wall
• Eases menstrual cramping and some gynaecological difficulties
• Supports postnatal recovery and helps organs reposition and tonify
• Releases emotional stress and stored trauma held in the body
• Encourages detoxification and energetic rebalancing

Common Conditions Relieved by Abdominal Massage

• IBS
• IBD
• Bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Menstrual difficulties
• Gallstones
• Crohn’s and Celiac disease support

Eve also offers general nutritional guidance and cleansing advice to complement the treatment, or may refer you to an experienced naturopath/nutritionist for testing and deeper digestive support. Dietary change and understanding intolerances or food sensitivities are often essential for long-term abdominal relief, and her gentle encouragement and follow-up can help support those shifts. Common dietary culprits include sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol.

What to Expect During a Session

A session begins with grounding at the feet, then moves into focused abdominal work and neck release. Gentle acupressure, mindful rhythmic stretches, and mobilisations are combined with breathwork to support freer energy flow throughout the body.

Afterwards, you may feel relaxed, light, and spacious — or, at times, tired or emotional as the body processes and releases stagnant energetic patterns. These responses are normal signs of release. Eve recommends herbal tea, a warm Epsom salt bath, and quiet rest to support integration.

Reconnect with your centre

Discover the deeply healing benefits of abdominal massage and bring your body, mind, and emotions back into harmony. Book your session and begin feeling renewed from the inside out.