HELP! My Ball Python hasn't eaten in months

[el8ch]

Does it make a difference whether or not I take her out and hold her for a bit first, kind of get her moving before I put her back in to feed her? Or should I just plop in the food, and not touch her right before?

I wouldn't do any handling before feeding. Keep handling to a minimum until she is feeding good for you again, you may be unknowingly stressing her out. I have found that I have much more success feeding in their enclosure where they feel comfortable instead of feeding in a seperate container.