Maya Abdominal Massage

What can abdominal therapy do for you?

Abdominal massage is a gentle form of massage that focuses on relaxing and healing the muscles and organs in and surrounding the abdomen. Abdominal massage can have a postive effect in both the physical and emotional realm, allowing clients to find relief from pain and anxiety relating to the stomache, digestive systems, and reproductive organs.

What to expect in abdominal therapy treatment?

It begins with a comprehensive exploration of your personal health story. This may be done in a virtual meeting or in-person. The full in-person Abdominal Therapy treatment involves an external massage of your entire abdomen, back, hips, and sacrum. Massaging these areas systematically and thoroughly optimizes the circulation of all the systems in your body. We call this NAVEL: Nerve, Arterial and Venous blood, Energy, and Lymph. As our gift to you, your therapist will teach you how to perform Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) at home to support your health goals.

What are the benefits of abdominal massage?

• Improve digestive function

• Relieve constipation

• Boosts immune system

• Help improve posture

• Release physical tension

• Release emotional stress and tension

• Alleviate menstrual pain

• Improve your period and symptoms

• Improve circulation

• Increase respiratory function

• Aid in fertility (male and female)

• Aid in treatment of erectile dysfunction

Who is abdominal massage good for?

Literally everyone! Our abdomen is the core of our being and often the most neglected area of our bodies. A strong and healthy core can help is function on such a higher level, from reduced pain, easier breathing, better posture, and a renewed sense of self love.

An introduction to Abdominal Therapy’s lineage

This time-honored wellness system is rooted in ancient healing traditions. One of its strongest roots is the Maya traditions. Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, has lived and practiced in Central America for over 40 years. She developed these techniques after apprenticing with Don Elijio Panti, one of the last Traditional Maya Shamans in Central America.

Don Elijio was Rosita’s friend and mentor, and he gave her his blessing to teach this work. Dr. Rosita Arvigo wove the threads of these ancient healing traditions together with a scientific understanding and offered the world a well-crafted gift of Abdominal Therapy. In some regions of the world, this work is known as Maya Abdominal Massage.

Abdominal Therapy is a blend of massage and healing techniques that address mind, body, and spirit concerns, such as digestive issues, reproductive health, and overall well-being. It focuses on organs, muscles, and fascia of the abdomen, back, hips, and pelvis. At its essence, the practice of Abdominal Therapy stimulates the flow of nerves, blood, energy, and lymph thus assisting the body in achieving and maintaining its natural healthy balance, known as homeostasis. The results can be improved areas of discomfort in the back and hips, digestive, circulation, as well as better menstrual, reproductive, and sexual health.

Abdominal Therapy places education at its core. Abdominal Therapy Practitioners believe understanding your body leads to empowerment and long-term healing. For these reasons, your Abdominal Therapy Practitioner will share with you valuable insights into your body that will foster a deep connection between understanding and well-being.

Most importantly, you will be shown how to massage your own abdomen. With regular self-care massage called Your Abdominal Massage (YAM), you will maintain the positive effects of your treatment, and you can gain control over your well-being

An Abdominal Therapy treatment tailored to your own needs will include:

Your Health Story A detailed discussion of your past and present health concerns and your health aims for the future.

Massage: Massage techniques which target the abdomen, back, hips, and pelvis to improve circulation to abdominal organs and associated tissues and fascia.

Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) Instruction: Learn empowering self-care massage techniques to enhance the benefits of your Abdominal Therapy session.

Tailored Recommendations: Your Abdominal Therapy Practitioner may suggest supportive care approaches such as abdominal wrapping, herbal pelvic steaming, castor oil packs, energy healing, herbal tinctures, and lifestyle education.

Course of Treatment: Your Abdominal Therapy Practitioner is dedicated to understanding and addressing your unique needs. For optimal results, a minimum of 2-3 professional sessions is typically recommended to effectively address most conditions. Some conditions may require ongoing attention. Clients who incorporate YAM into their routine consistently, report a significant improvement in their symptoms.

Your First Session: Your first session will include a 20-30 minute intake going over your health story, and 90-120 minute massage which includes learning YAM.

Your Second Session: Your second session will be 90-120 minutes, depending on your specific needs. You may also receive further instruction on how and when to use castor oil packs as part of your self care routine.

Your Third Session: Your third session will be 90-120 minutes and may include instructions on how and when to do herbal pelvic steams.

Further Sessions: Depending on your specific treatment plan you may need more than the standard 2-3 sessions. We will discuss these at your initial visit and reassess after your third session.

All clients will recieve a handout and verbal explanation on how to do their YAM and when, Castor oil pack info, herbal steam info, and menstrual cycle tracking.