Abdominal Therapy
MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe that abdominal health is deeply underserved, with far too few resources available to support women through the many transitions of life—trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, and the everyday struggles of stress, worry, digestive issues, and the overwhelming number of diet trends. My passion is to help women navigate these changes with holistic, supportive care.
I’ve recently been trained in Abdominal Therapy, a powerful abdominal massage technique that supports reproductive and digestive health among many other things taught by amazing educators from the Abdominal Therapy Collective. In September, I’m beginning my studies to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner. My goal is to offer women truly integrative care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit at every stage of life.
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
I 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
I am 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.