The Abdominal Therapy techniques are founded on an ancient Maya technique of abdominal massage. This technique is performed externally by gently guiding and supporting organs back into their optimal position, allowing for improved functioning for optimal health and wellness.

​Abdominal Therapy techniques are best known for addressing misalignment or congestion in the reproductive organs of both men and women, as well as many common digestive disorders.  The techniques effectively alleviate tissue congestion and organ constriction to improve the vital flows of energy, blood, lymph and nerves in the abdomen.  They address and can release emotional and energetic tension from the abdomen.  This assists to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomology while improving the body’s ability to self-repair and balance.
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​The Abdominal Therapy techniques support and enhance health and wellness throughout the life cycle for women, men, and children.

The Abdominal Therapy Techniques (Maya Abdominal Therapy) can help with:
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For Everyone:
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Digestive disorders such as Crohn's, IBS, GERD, Gastritis, Constipation, Indigestion, etc.
  • Muscular Tension
  • Urinary System (incontinence, recurring UTI's, etc)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Enhancing Fertility
  • Pre and post surgical (scar tissue, recovery, etc)​
  • Adhesions, scar tissue
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Low Back Ache
  • Trauma
  • Restricted breathing due to tension​

For Fertility and Pregnancy:
  • Supports pre conception
  • Enhances ovarian function
  • Relaxation
  • Trimester specific techniques to enhance health of mother and baby
  • Effective birthing process and post partum care
  • Improves male sperm counts​​​
For Women:
  • Displaced or Prolapsed Uterus and Bladder
  • Painful menstrual cycles and ovulation
  • Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
  • Bladder or yeast infections
  • Miscarriages, challenging pregnancies
  • Endometriosis
  • Peri menopause, menopausal symptoms
  • Conditions from malpositioned reproductive organs
  • Enhances fertility
  • PMS/Depression with menstrual cycle
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Enhances pregnancy, aids in labor and birthing
  • Pelvic congestion, pain

          And so much more!
What to Expect During a Session:
  • A thorough health history of your past and present health care needs and concerns focusing on holistic digestive and reproductive health.
  • A upper and lower abdominal massage treatment to:
    • ​Align reproductive and abdominal organs to to optimal position
    • Improve circulation of blood, lymph and chi to abdominal organs
    • Promote vital circulation flow to support the bodies inherent healing ability
  • Evaluation of pelvic alignment and application of bodywork to improve pelvic alignment when indicated
  • Instruction of in home abdominal self care massage to enhance your session
  • Recommendations of additional self care supportive modalities to support your health and wellness:
    • ​Faja - traditional (or modern) belly band
    • Bajos - traditional Maya herbal pelvic steam
    • Castor Oil Packs
    • Nutritional and herbal support
    • Lifestyle education

Typically 2-3 professional sessions may be required to address many health symptoms and conditions.  We will work together to develop a plan to meet your specific needs.  Clients who perform their self care massage and supplemental care on a routine basis generally experience the best results.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is the Abdominal Therapy applied?
This is a non-invasive, external, massage technique that gently guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well-being. The technique works to relieve congestion and blockages by improving The 5 Systems of Flow (arterial, venous, lymphatic, nerve and chi).   This results in improved organ function by releasing physical and emotional congestion from the abdomen.

What are the causes of organ misalignment?
  • Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents, etc
  • Pelvic ligaments that have weakened due to overstretching during pregnancy and birth
  • High Impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics, etc
  • Lifting & carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation and too soon after childbirth
  • Time and gravity
  • Past surgeries
  • Weak pelvic floor muscles
  • Chronic muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum
  • Emotional armoring

How many professional sessions will I need?
This is dependent upon your condition and particular health care needs. In general we recommend 3 professional sessions, spaced out over a few weeks along with home self-care practices. Your practitioner will guide you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your individual needs.

What are the contraindications to receiving Arvigo® Therapy?
When applied under the guidance of a practitioner there are few if any contraindications.  In general no direct massage is applied over the uterus in the following situations:

  • during menstrual cycle
  • within 6 weeks post normal vaginal birth or 3 months post Caesarian birth
  • when IUD is present for birth control
  • if there is Cancer or active infection in the abdominal cavity
  • during First trimester of pregnancy

​What is 'self care' and why does it help?
To enhance client’s professional sessions, instruction in the application of abdominal massage is provided and reviewed at subsequent appointments. Over the years both clients and practitioners have experienced improvement in most if not all conditions by applying the massage for a few minutes each day; placing healing in the hands of the client!
In addition to hands on massage for home care use (self care), additional supportive modalities to support your condition may be added. Consult with your practitioner.

Who is qualified to administer the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®?
Practitioners who successfully complete advanced Arvigo® workshops and hold an active license and/or certificate to apply hands on therapy as regulated by their scope of practice and legal authorities are qualified to apply these techniques in their practice.

Visit www.abdominaltherapycollective.com for more information!

Forms

Please bring your filled out forms to your first appointment.  
Maya Abdominal Therapy Health History
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Hibiscus Healing Arts 
​at Clear Holistic Therapies
406 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN  55405
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651-560-0891