What is Abdominal Therapy?

Abdominal Therapy has its roots in many cultures and healing traditions around the globe.

I travelled to Belize to study with Dr Rosita Arvigo, an inspirational woman who trained directly with Don Elijio Panti, a Maya Shaman and Miss Hortence Robinson, a traditional midwife.

This work is often called Maya massage and has its roots in this ancient culture. Now Abdominal Therapy is known worldwide and is used by midwives, physiotherapists, naturopaths and massage therapists to support client health and well-being.

Abdominal health is central to your well-being on all levels.

This simple and structured massage allows you to breathe more deeply and increases circulation in the belly and pelvis.

Circulation brings vitality to all your organs… optimising digestion, energising the nervous system, and endocrine systems, and supporting reproductive health.

Abdominal Therapy is holistic in its approach to health and well-being. Only by treating the whole person on a physical, emotional and energetic level can true healing take place.

Who may benefit from an Abdominal Therapy appointment?

Abdominal Therapy offers support for digestive and reproductive concerns and post-surgical abdominal scars and adhesions. You may find it surprising to learn that Abdominal Therapy can also bring relief from backaches and pains.

I work with people of all ages and genders; this technique is simply great for all Earthlings!

I offer Abdominal Therapy specifically to support people on their fertility journey from preconception through to post-partum care.

What to expect during a session

• A comprehensive review of ‘Your Health Story’ focusing on reproductive and digestive health
• Upper and lower abdominal massage to help improve circulation to the abdominal organs
• Massage to the back, sacrum and hips to encourage optimal alignment.
• Instruction on how to perform YAM (Your Abdominal Massage), which you do at home to continue the work long after you have left my clinic.
• Recommendations of complementary modalities to support your health and wellness may include:
  
  • The wearing of a Faja (a traditional lower abdomen supportive wrap)
  • P- Steams (also known as Yoni steams they are a traditional herbal pelvic steam bath of the Maya.
  • Castor oil packs
  • Lifestyle education.
• I will work with you to address your specific needs and may suggest a course of treatment. Typically, 3 to 6 professional sessions are required to address most conditions. Some conditions, such as organ prolapse, may require further attention over a longer period of time.