$175 1st session, $120-1 hr, $175-90 min • 60 mins and up. +$50 travel fee for in-home service

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® (ATMAT) is an external, non-invasive manipulation that helps to reposition misplaced reproductive organs and encourage pelvic alignment, improving blood/lymph/nerve/chi flow to and through the abdomen. 2 hour initial appointment includes thorough intake and instruction in self-care abdominal massage.

The arviga method techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage therapyThis unique, holistic system of bodywork was developed by Rosita Arvigo, and an American Napropathic Physician (similar to a Chiropractor, but addressing the ligaments and tendons) after spending 12 years apprenticing in Belize with the well known Maya healer Don Elijio Panti, until his death in 1996 at the age of 103. Through her time with this wise and highly sought after shaman, as well as studies with traditional Belizean midwives, Rosita went on to combine the traditional practices of the indigenous people of Central America with her own training in Western Medical anatomy and physiology, and the result was the creation of this beautiful and powerful modality. Although especially helpful in alleviating disorders of the reproductive and digestive systems through relieving congestion in the abdomen and pelvis, the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are of benefit to all, men and women alike. As Arvigo® Practitioners, we do not cure disease, but assist in restoring the body’s own healing capacities by helping to remove obstructions and deterrents, facilitating the vital flow of fluids and energy to nourish and repair the organs and systems naturally.  Don Elijio believed that the uterus was a woman’s “center“ and that if it is out of balance, she would be physically, emotionally, and spiritually out of balance.

Your Arvigo session may be enhanced with Herbal Yoni Steam, Herbal Wellness, or Aromatherapy add-ons.

Symptoms of a displaced uterus, and/or Reproductive System conditions that may benefit from ATMAT include the following:
Bladder infections, acute and chronic 
Blood clots, excessive bleeding with menses
Chronic miscarriages 
Constipation 
Dark, thick blood and at onset and end of menstruation 
Difficult labor and birthing 
Dizziness with menstruation and ovulation 
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 
Dysmenorrhea 
Painful intercourse 
Endometriosis 
Uterine infection 
False pregnancy 
Fibroids 
Headaches or migraine with menstruation
Heel strike
Late, early, or irregular menstrual cycles 
Low back pain 
Menopause
Ovarian cysts
Ovulatory symptoms: failure to ovulate, irregular ovulation, painful ovulation 
PMS 
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 
Polyps
Premature and weak newborn infants
Tired and weak legs
Undiagnosed and “Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome”
Urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence
Vaginal infections
Varicose veins
Some causes of a displaced uterus, as recognized by the the Arvigo Institute:
Repeated pregnancies close together with difficult deliveries 
Pregancy, birth and postpartum (ranging from normal birth to complications)
Carrying heavy items or burdens just before or during menstruation or too soon after childbirth 
Walking barefoot on cold floors and/or wet grass 
Wearing high-heeled shoes 
Running on cement surfaces 
Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall or severe blow
Chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements 
Poor alignment of pelvic bones with the spinal column 
Chronic muscle spasm 
Carrying children on the hip for prolonged periods of time 
Modern life 
Emotional armoring from rape, sexual abuse, or incest 
Aging and the pull of gravity on ligaments 
Career in high impact dancing, aerobics or sports 
Chronic cough 
Surgical procedures 
Motor vehicle accidents
Gastrointestinal issues may also be improved by the application of the Arvigo Techniques. Symptoms/Conditions which may benefit include:
Anemia and associated fatigue 
A small amount of food makes one feel full 
Chronic skin conditions 
Chronic weight conditions 
Colitis or irritable bowel syndrome 
Diarrhea and constipation 
Diverticulitis 
Emotional depression (mild) 
Eructation and flatulence 
Headaches
Indigestion, acute and chronic 
Low back ache 
Multiple food allergies 
Vomiting after meals 
Weakness in arms and legs