What is the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage?
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage (AT-MAM) is an external, non-invasive massage of the abdomen and pelvic region. It helps to relieve pelvic and abdominal congestion and guide reproductive and digestive organs into their proper position for optimal health and functioning. This therapy is used to treat both men and women for a wide range of medical conditions.
This technique incorporates anatomy, physiology, herbalism and naprapathy (the study of ligaments, joints and muscles), with ancient Maya healing techniques to eliminate the causes of common reproductive and digestive complaints. By relieving congestion and blockages in the pelvis and abdomen, the flow of blood and other fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous system can operate more optimally and thus preventing the progression of symptoms to chronic diseases. Modern medicine tends to focus on symptoms; Arvigo practitioners are able to apply these techniques to address the causes of disease using a holistic approach.
Concurrent with the present model of holistic healing, The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy supports the body’s natural healing capacity, guiding the body towards homeostasis, or balance within. The term “homeostasis” refers to the inherent ability to be self-regulating, self-healing, and self-regenerating. As natural healers, we work to help remove the obstructions and deterrents to Nature’s Healing Force; we do not cure diseases. We assist the vital flow of fluids and energy to nourish and repair the organs and systems naturally.
How was this technique developed?
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| Dr. Rosita Arvigo |
For more information on Rosita and the history of Maya Abdominal Massage, please visit www.arvigotherapy.com
Who can benefit from The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage?
Men and women of all ages can benefit tremendously from this massage. Women and men suffer needlessly from numerous physical complaints that can be corrected by returning the uterus and prostate to their proper position and function. It is possible to facilitate relief of up to 36 gynecological and obstetric complaints as well as many issues surrounding prostate health. Maya Abdominal Massage is also healing and normalizing to all digestive organs – it improves digestion, assimilation, and elimination dramatically.
What are the benefits for women?
As written by Rosita:
Normally the uterus leans slightly over the bladder in the center of the pelvis, about one and a half inches above the pubic bone. It is held in this position by muscles, the vaginal wall and ligaments that attach it to the back, front, and sides of the pelvis. Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus inside and to move freely when the bladder or bowel is full. The ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen, causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward or to either side.
A uterus in any of these positions is called tilted or prolapsed. Modern medicine has little or nothing to offer women with this problem. Options may include using the birth control pill, muscle relaxants, or surgery and women are generally told, "your uterus is tipped, but that is normal and don't worry about it." Yet women have a laundry list of physical and emotional symptoms that can be addressed and prevented with these simple, noninvasive massage techniques. When reproductive organs shift, they can constrict normal flow of blood and lymph, and disrupt nerve connections. Just a few extra ounces sitting on blood and lymph vessels can cause havoc throughout the different systems in the body. By shifting the uterus back into place, homeostasis, or the natural balance of the body, is restored in the pelvic area and the surrounding organs. Toxins are flushed and nutrients that help to tone tissue and balance hormones are restored to normal order. This is essential for healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Old adhesions from invasive treatments to the pelvic and abdominal area, including fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and cesarean delivery are diminished when addressed by uterine massage. In addition, digestion, urinary and bladder problems can be helped.
What are the benefits for men?
As written by Rosita:
Men benefit greatly from Maya Abdominal Massage techniques as well. By ensuring a full blood supply to the prostate, the abdominal massage helps to prevent swelling and inflammation. Men report that they can feel a distinct difference in blood flow after a treatment. Not only does the massage relieve prostate swelling, but it helps alleviate varicose veins, premature ejaculation, some impotency problems and the need to urinate frequently.
What are the benefits for pregnancy?
Pre-conception:
Optimal uterine position for successful pregnancy
Emotional and Spiritual Healing
During pregnancy:
· Improved digestion with better absorption
· Addresses and relieves pain and discomforts of pregnancy
· Improved blood flow to pelvic floor muscles
· Improved blood flow to baby
· Increases Oxytocin during massage, cultivating love and bonding
· Reduces tension and anxiety
· Increase in the 5 systems of flow to uterine muscle and placenta
· Theoretically increases Oxytocin receptors for birth
· Decreases congestion due to fluid stasis
· Decreased first trimester nausea
· Improved alignment of pelvic bones
· Decreased pain from sciatica or hip mis-alignment
· Increased circulation of blood and lymph to sacrum
· Improving the potential for pelvis to oscillate during labor
· Increased nerve conduction through the pelvis allowing better conduction to uterus and cervix
· Heal past traumas due to window of opportunity provided by Relaxin hormone
· Improves cranio-sacral rhythm
· Improves joint flexibility with L5 (creating more mobility)
· Protecting uterine ligaments from exaggerated stretching
· Improve fetal positioning for birth; provides baby the optimal “easy way out”
During Labor and Birthing:
· Increased efficiency of labor from active labor to birth
· Increasing confidence for mother by increasing Oxytocin
Post Partum
· Improves healing for Diastasis Recti
· Involution occurs more efficiently and quickly
Surgical Intervention
· Multi-dimensional healing for women desiring VBAC
· Reducing excessive scar tissue with loving touch to uterine scar
Most common female symptoms relieved/conditions helped by this treatment:
Painful or irregular menses
PMS symptoms
Dark, thick fluids at beginning and end of menses
Displaced or prolapsed uterus/bladder
Pain during ovulation
Fertility Challenges
Constipation
Lack of menstruation or ovulation
Headaches, migraines with menses
Perimenopause, menopausal symptoms
Hysterectomy
Uterine, bladder, or yeast infections
Frequent urination, incontinence
Difficult pregnancy/labor
Miscarraiges and premature deliveries
Abdominal discomfort post childbirth and cesarean births
Weak newborn infants
Painful intercourse
Hormone imbalances
Vaginitis
Endometriosis, uterine fibroids/polyps, ovarian cysts
Abnormal abdominal bleeding
Blood clots
Varicose veins
Tired legs, numb feet, sore heels
Low back ache
Colon, stomach, intestinal health
Post-abdominal surgeries (breaking up scar tissue and adhesions)
Pelvic pain or congestion
Hemmoroids
Most common male symptoms relieved by this treatment:
BPH, prostatitis
Varicose veins
Erectile dysfunction
Premature ejaculation
Impotency problems
Chronic stomach complaints
Constipation
Frequent or incomplete urination
Most common symptoms relieved for everyone by this treatment:
Headaches and migraines
Low energy
Digestive disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastro Esophogeal Reflux (GERD)
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Constipation
Chronic indigestion and heartburn
Gastritis
Restricted breathing due to tension
Varicose veins
Hemorroids
Colon, stomach, intestinal health
Post-abdominal surgeries
