“The uterus is a woman’s core, if it is out of balance, her whole life is out of balance – physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.”

~Don Elijio Panti

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® (Arvigo® Therapy)
Supporting your reproductive & digestive health.

Arvigo® Therapy is founded on an ancient Maya technique of a non-invasive, external abdominal massage. Arvigo® Therapy stimulates circulation and blood flow within the abdominal area, supporting the body for optimal function of digestive and fertile health and wellness. It is a therapy that can be applied throughout every stage of a woman, man or child’s life.
Arvigo® Therapy incorporates a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Only by treating the whole person on a physical, emotional and energetic level can true healing take place.

What to expect during a session:

• Comprehensive review of your past and present healthcare needs focusing on reproductive and digestive health
• Upper and lower abdominal massage to help improve circulation to abdominal organs
• Massage to back, sacrum and hips to further stimulate circulation to the organs of the abdomen
• Evaluation of body posture
• Instruction in Self Care massage which is done at home and helps to enhance your professional session
• Recommendations of complimentary modalities to support your health and wellness that may include:
  The wearing of a Faja – a traditional lower abdomen supportive wrap;
  Bajos – a traditional herbal pelvic steam bath of the Maya;
  the application of Castor oil packs and Lifestyle education.

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As a practitioner I will work with you to address your specific needs and may suggest a course of treatments. Typically, 2 or 3 professional sessions are required to address most conditions. Some conditions will require further attention over a longer period of time.

The unique aspect of Arvigo® Therapy is that you learn how to massage your own abdomen, helping to sustain the good circulation and blood flow initiated by the treatment. Being taught how to massage your own abdomen is truly empowering. By doing your Self Care massage regularly you carry the treatment on long after you have left your appointment. You feel more in control of your wellbeing and you are physically and emotionally connected to the treatment process.
With each follow up appointment you have the opportunity to refresh your knowledge of the Self Care massage. As therapist, I will ensure you are doing the techniques correctly, discussing any concerns you have. Self Care massage at home is a vital aspect of the overall treatment that you receive.

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An Arvigo® treatment involves abdominal and lower back massage, focusing on aligning reproductive and abdominal organs. There is also instruction on Self Care techniques that individuals can apply at home, as well as recommendations for herbal remedies and naturopathic techniques were appropriate to improve treatment outcome.

“We are finding that about 30% of female infertility is due to a misplaced uterus which can be corrected,” says Arvigo.

Why should I choose Arvigo Abdominal Therapy?
This technique is highly focused on the positioning of the uterus. The ancient Maya culture believed that the position of the uterus is vital to pelvic health. If it is out of position, women can experience problems such as pelvic and menstrual pain, frequent urination, bladder problems, painful intercourse, adhesions, chronic cystitis, and problems conceiving to name a few.

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 front, back, 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. Injury to the sacrum from a fall, car accidents, high impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics and lifting and carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation and too soon after childbirth can all be causes of a misplaced uterus.

Women can then experience numerous physical and emotional symptoms that can be addressed and prevented with these simple, noninvasive massage techniques. The emphasis is on helping the body heal itself and to empower the client. The client becomes actively involved in their healing process. Each client is shown how to perform their self care; this helps create a closer connection with the body. It is more than just a massage, patients also receive lifestyle and nutritional advice.

This precious technique works really well on the reproductive system but also on the digestive system. When these two are in balance most likely the body is stronger and can take better care of itself. With enhanced digestive and reproductive systems, one can find renewed strength and balance. This new wellness balance will help improve the self-healing mechanisms of the body.

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® works not only on physical and psychological level, but also on the emotional and spiritual aspect.

History of Arvigo® therapy

Dr. Rosita Arvigo is a Naprapathic physician, herbalist, international speaker and author. She has lived and studied with many traditional healers in Central America for over 40 years, the most notable of whom was Don Elijio Panti, the renowned Maya shaman of Belize. She combined her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and Naprapathy (study of muscles, ligaments, connective tissues similar to Osteopathy) with her extensive acquired background in traditional healing methods, and formulated the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®.

Dr. Arvigo founded the Ix Chel Tropical Research Foundation which supports the traditions of Maya healers in Belize, helping to preserve and promote knowledge of sustainable organic cultivation as a substitute for destruction and depletion of the rainforest.

Dr. Arvigo established the Arvigo Institute in 2000 which now trains healthcare professionals worldwide.To find out more about the definition and the history of Arvigo® therapy, please visit: https://arvigotherapy.com/content/definition-and-history