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The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
What is ATMAT?
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are based on the ancient Maya techniques of abdominal massage. This therapy is an external, gentle manipulation that helps to reposition internal organs of the digestive and reproductive system. Repositioning organs that have shifted help to restore healthy and optimal blood, lymph, nerve, and energy flow within the body. This massage helps to support the bodies natural healing capacity to prevent disease within the body.
History and Lineage of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are a combination of science and ancient tradition that an American woman, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, developed throughout her lifetime of studying the human body and the healing properties of plants. She has lived in Central America for over thirty years apprenticing with several healers including Don Eliijio. He was a Shaman in Belize who was famous for his uterine massage techniques and extensive knowledge of rain-forest plants. She also studied with Miss Hortence Robinson, a renowned herbal midwife in Belize. Combining ancient wisdom and modern science, Rosita was able to develop The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® to address digestive and reproductive ailments and gives clients self-care tools to nurture and heal their own bodies. In 1994 she began the Arvigo Institute to teach other health practitioners this powerful and sacred work.
Benefits of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
Benefits for Women
Benefits for Men
Benefits For Everyone
What to Expect During your Initial Session
During your initial visit we will spend time discussing your health history and the primary reasons for your visit. You will then receive Arvigo® Therapy, the majority of the session focuses on the low back, hips, sacrum, abdomen, and for women her uterus. At the end of your treatment you will learn how to preform the self-care massage at home. Self-care is a highly recommended aspect of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. Practicing self care massage will help to increase the benefits of this work and encourage you tune into your own body.
This Treatment Cannot Be Performed
First 6 weeks Postpartum
Within 8 weeks of any Abdominal Surgery
When taking pain medications
When any infection is present within the body
If you have an IUD or Essure uterine massage is contraindicated, but, you can receive treatment and the uterine massage will be modified.
Five days before menstruation and during menstruation uterine massage is contraindicated but you can receive treatment.
Arvigo® Therapy for Preconception Health/ Fertility
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® support women as they prepare their bodies for conception, helping to optimize conception with a holistic approach.We encourage a three month period of uterine rest and self care where you are actively avoiding conception to prepare the uterus and your body for pregnancy. However, the work can also be received while a women is actively open to conception. The best time to receive your first session of ATMAT for Fertility is between menstruation and ovulation.
Arvigo® Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Many women benefit from receiving regular Arvigo® sessions throughout their pregnancy and postpartum recovery. ATMAT can help to strengthen and normalize uterine function, provide emotional support during your pregnancy, and help support healing after childbirth. We recommend monthly sessions throughout your pregnancy and returning for a follow up 6 weeks after birth.
Benefits for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are based on the ancient Maya techniques of abdominal massage. This therapy is an external, gentle manipulation that helps to reposition internal organs of the digestive and reproductive system. Repositioning organs that have shifted help to restore healthy and optimal blood, lymph, nerve, and energy flow within the body. This massage helps to support the bodies natural healing capacity to prevent disease within the body.
History and Lineage of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are a combination of science and ancient tradition that an American woman, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, developed throughout her lifetime of studying the human body and the healing properties of plants. She has lived in Central America for over thirty years apprenticing with several healers including Don Eliijio. He was a Shaman in Belize who was famous for his uterine massage techniques and extensive knowledge of rain-forest plants. She also studied with Miss Hortence Robinson, a renowned herbal midwife in Belize. Combining ancient wisdom and modern science, Rosita was able to develop The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® to address digestive and reproductive ailments and gives clients self-care tools to nurture and heal their own bodies. In 1994 she began the Arvigo Institute to teach other health practitioners this powerful and sacred work.
Benefits of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
Benefits for Women
- Realigns a tilted or prolapsed uterus or bladder
- Relieves symptoms of PMS: Including menstrual cramps, depression, low back ache
- Regulates irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Helps relieve painful menstruation and ovulation
- Relieves symptoms of endometriosis
- Aids in dissolving ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids
- Regulates abnormal uterine bleeding
- Aids in preventing recurrent bladder or yeast infections
- Assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers
- Relieves symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
- Aids in attaining pregnancies for women who are having difficulty becoming and/or staying pregnant
Benefits for Men
- Alleviates symptoms of mild prostatitis (frequent, painful and/or difficult urination, incomplete evacuation of urine, pain in low back)
- Reduces prostate swelling in some cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alleviates male impotence and erectile dysfunction (depending on the causes)
Benefits For Everyone
- Relieves chronic headaches/migraines
- Relieves common digestive disorders, such as reflux and heartburn
- Aids in increasing general energy levels
- Alleviates symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Alleviates symptoms of Crohn’s Disease
- Aids in reduction of chronic constipation
- Relieves chronic low back pain
- Alleviates restricted breathing due to anxiety and tension
What to Expect During your Initial Session
During your initial visit we will spend time discussing your health history and the primary reasons for your visit. You will then receive Arvigo® Therapy, the majority of the session focuses on the low back, hips, sacrum, abdomen, and for women her uterus. At the end of your treatment you will learn how to preform the self-care massage at home. Self-care is a highly recommended aspect of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. Practicing self care massage will help to increase the benefits of this work and encourage you tune into your own body.
This Treatment Cannot Be Performed
First 6 weeks Postpartum
Within 8 weeks of any Abdominal Surgery
When taking pain medications
When any infection is present within the body
If you have an IUD or Essure uterine massage is contraindicated, but, you can receive treatment and the uterine massage will be modified.
Five days before menstruation and during menstruation uterine massage is contraindicated but you can receive treatment.
Arvigo® Therapy for Preconception Health/ Fertility
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® support women as they prepare their bodies for conception, helping to optimize conception with a holistic approach.We encourage a three month period of uterine rest and self care where you are actively avoiding conception to prepare the uterus and your body for pregnancy. However, the work can also be received while a women is actively open to conception. The best time to receive your first session of ATMAT for Fertility is between menstruation and ovulation.
Arvigo® Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Many women benefit from receiving regular Arvigo® sessions throughout their pregnancy and postpartum recovery. ATMAT can help to strengthen and normalize uterine function, provide emotional support during your pregnancy, and help support healing after childbirth. We recommend monthly sessions throughout your pregnancy and returning for a follow up 6 weeks after birth.
Benefits for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
- Optimizes uterine position for a successful pregnancy
- Relieves pain and discomforts of pregnancy
- Improves blood flow to the pelvic floor and baby
- Increases oxcytocin to help reduce tension, anxiety, and fear
- Decreases nausea, congestion, and swelling
- Improves alignment of pelvic bones, joint flexibility, and mobility of the sacrum during labor
- Protects uterine ligaments from exaggerated stretching and reduces ligament pain
- Assists in alleviating pregnancy induced heartburn and constipation
- Improves fetal positioning for birth
- Helps to facilitate a space to heal past traumas
- Increases the efficiency of labor from active labor to birth
- Increases the confidence of mother during labor
- Improves healing for diastasis recti
- Involution of the uterus occurs more efficiently and quicker
- Loving touch for uterine scar and reduces excessive scar tissue
Ix Chel is the Maya goddess of light. She is connected to fertility, childbirth, motherhood, medicine, and the moon. Above and to the right she is depicted as The Maiden. Mayan midwives place an image of her under the birthing bed for ease of childbirth.
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My experience in the studio was exactly what I hoped for. Jolynn was so thorough, and I felt much more relaxed after my time there. Thank you, Jolynn, for really caring about me and my issues! I am so excited to help heal my body through abdominal maya massage. I know I am on the road to recovery after years of suffering from pelvic pain. Mary B.
